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Semperit Speed Grip 5

High Performance Winter Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews

Replaces the Semperit Speed Grip 3

The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is a Central European winter tire with good aquaplaning resistance and low rolling resistance. Steering precision is a recurring weakness, while snow grip and tread life vary substantially between tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 92% from 3 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 10th average finish across 15 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P12 of 20 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Value Ice, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 3owner reviews
  • 20,500miles driven
  • 15professional tests
Semperit Speed Grip 5 3 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Semperit Speed Grip 5

8.5/10

Better than 77% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 14 tests
  • 3 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests14 tests · 3 publications · 2022-2026 77% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 77% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 80% 30% 14
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 51% 23% 14
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 32% 18% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 62% 17% 9
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 73% 6% 9
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 25% 5% 8

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 76% 14
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 61% 6
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 32% 9

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Semperit Speed Grip 3, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P12 / 20
  2. 2026 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P13 / 50
  3. 2025 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P11 / 20
  4. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P15 / 51
  5. 2025 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P15 / 31
  6. 2024 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P3 / 20
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  1. 2024 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P4 / 16
  2. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P6 / 55
  3. 2023 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P16 / 20
  4. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P19 / 54
  5. 2023 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P6 / 15
  6. 2022 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P9 / 20
  7. 2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P10 / 56
  8. 2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P1 / 15 Placing only
  9. 2022 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R17 P5 / 9
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Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 10th.

15 Tests
1 Test Wins
10th Average
1st Best
19th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20222026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P12 of 20

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 shares 12th place with a 'good' verdict. Good aquaplaning resistance is offset by long dry braking and modest wet grip.

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P12 / 20gut (Good)
20262026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P13 / 50
20252025 Autobild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P11 / 20gut (Good)
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P15 / 51
20252025 ADAC Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P15 / 31
20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P3 / 20
20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 215/55 R17P4 / 16
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P6 / 55
20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P16 / 20
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P19 / 54
20232023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17P6 / 15
20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P9 / 20
20222022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P10 / 56
20222022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P1 / 15
20222022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17P5 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 is projected to cost €30.18 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €755 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4€26.23
Semperit Speed Grip 5€30.18
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€35.21
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2€36.33
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range101 sizes available

165-285Width40-70Profile14-21Rim77-113 T-WLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 101 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-75dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17215/55 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Semperit Speed Grip 5 in the wet?
Across the 14 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 stops 3.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 80/100, and owners rate it 9.7/10 in the wet from 3 reviews.
How good is the Semperit Speed Grip 5 in the dry?
Across the 9 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 62/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 3 reviews.
How good is the Semperit Speed Grip 5 in the snow?
Across the 14 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, level with mid-range rivals and 7.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 9 snow-traction tests, it is 3.5% worse than premium rivals, 1.8% worse than mid-range rivals and 13.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 51/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the snow from 3 reviews.
How good is the Semperit Speed Grip 5 on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 32/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 on ice from 3 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across the 6 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Semperit Speed Grip 5's rolling resistance is 3.7% lower than premium rivals, 6.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 2.5% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Semperit Speed Grip 5 (5)
How many miles does the Semperit Speed Grip 5 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 is expected to last around 29,179 miles (46,959 km).
How much does the Semperit Speed Grip 5 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 is projected to cost €30.18 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €755 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at €26.23.
What is the Semperit Speed Grip 5's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What does the Semperit Speed Grip 5 replace?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is the successor to the Semperit Speed Grip 3 in Semperit's range.
What sizes does the Semperit Speed Grip 5 come in?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is available in 137 sizes, ranging from 165-285/40-70 R14-21.
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What owners say

Across 3 owner ratings the Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages 92%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 9.7 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 8.3. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings

  • Owner score 92%
  • Wet Grip 97%
  • Dry Grip 93%
  • Snow Grip 93%
  • Ice Grip 93%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Handling 90%
  • Wear 90%
  • Comfort 83%

All 3 Semperit Speed Grip 5 reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
99%
Luke24
Initial Impressions
Sehr guter Winterreifen im mittleren Preissegment. Fahre 100 km täglich durchs Mittelgebirge (Stadt, BAB, Bundesstraßen) und hatte nun alle Bedingungen: Schnee, Eis, Regen, Trockene Fahrbahn. Toller Grip auf Schnee und Eis bedeckten Straßen. Habe mich stehts sicher gefühlt.
215/55 R18 99V XL. Made in France. Neuprofiltiefe gemessene 8,7 mm. Nach 10500 km vorn 8,2 mm, hinten 8,0 mm bei sehr ruhigem, entspanntem Fahrstil. D. h. sehr wenig Verschleiß und hohe zu erwartende Laufleistung. Laufgeräusch ist wie bei allen Winterreifen hörbar, aber nicht sonderlich auffällig.
Bin sehr zufrieden, würde sie wieder kaufen.

Meine vorherigen Reifen Bridgestone LM001 mit 5 mm Profil, 2 Jahre alt, waren auf nasser und trockener Fahrbahn top, hatten aber bei Schnee und Matsch null Grip und drehten durch.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 112
94%
Member
the best winter tire for me :)
Semperit Speed Grip 5 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 393
84%
Member
  • Ford Puma
  • 225/45 R17
  • 5,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I had used ug8 before this tire and semperit is better than goodyear. I have been using all type of condition on winter and warm weathers, handling is always very good. Price of tire is very good. I strongly recommend this tire for everyone.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,167

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