Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
Results show a clear pattern: Pirelli dominates wet braking in every test and often leads wet handling and snow traction/handling, but can feel vague on dry roads and is typically pricier. Semperit counters with better straight and curved aquaplaning, lower rolling resistance, longer wear and stronger value scores, though it can lag in wet grip and occasionally in snow lateral control.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | eight | |
| Semperit Speed Grip 5 | three |
While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet braking across all shared tests
- Strong wet handling and wet lateral grip
- Confident snow traction/handling with competitive ice braking
- Low noise and good comfort with solid overall test results
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Low rolling resistance and strong fuel efficiency
- High mileage and lower abrasion for better lifecycle cost
- Compelling value/pricing versus premium competitors
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.99% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was 0.62% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was 0.83% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 5% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.54% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.22% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 3.13% faster around a wet lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 3.22% faster around a wet lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 15% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 2.14% faster around a wet circle than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 floated at a 1.86% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 slipped out at a 11.81% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.59% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 accelerated 5.56% faster than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had 1.84% better snow traction than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 1.37% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 1.04% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 10% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 1.52% faster through a slalom than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle 5.77% shorter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Ice Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 10.46% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 measured 0.51% quieter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 measured 1.15% quieter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Wear
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during four wear tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 is predicted to cover 5.27% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Wear: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Value
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during four value tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 proved to have a 19.7% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Value: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during three price tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 cost 17.9% less than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Price: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 had a 8.96% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 emitted 12.39% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Abrasion: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Semperit Speed Grip 5.
In total the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tyre 78% overall.
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 has been reviewed 2 times and drivers have given the tyre 89% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Conclusion
The Speed-Grip 5 suits cost-conscious drivers covering higher mileages or mixed motorway use: it typically lasts longer, rolls easier (better fuel economy), and is more resistant to aquaplaning-useful in heavy standing water. Its compromises are modestly longer wet stopping distances and, in some tests, weaker snow lateral grip.
Bottom line: choose Pirelli for maximum wet-road safety and balanced winter drivability; choose Semperit for value, efficiency and high-speed rain resilience-provided you accept a margin of wet-grip and snow-handling trade-off.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Pirelli wins 11/11; typical gaps ~2-6% in Pirelli's favor
- Aquaplaning: Semperit consistently stronger in both straight and curved tests
- Snow balance: Pirelli often better in traction/handling; Semperit occasionally shorter in snow braking
- Dry road feel: Pirelli criticized for vague/oversteer tendencies; Semperit more predictable but not sporty
- Efficiency and wear: Semperit usually lower rolling resistance and longer tread life
- Value: Semperit routinely cheaper with better price/1,000 km scores; Pirelli priced higher
Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.