Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
Across five shared professional tests, the Pilot Alpin 5 consistently finished at or near the top overall (five overall wins), while the Speed-Grip 5 landed mid-pack. Expect the Michelin to deliver shorter braking and sharper handling in most conditions, especially on snow and wet, while the Semperit counters with better value, lower rolling resistance in some tests, and notably stronger aquaplaning resistance.
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 five tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | five |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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
- Consistently shorter braking on dry, wet and snow (e.g., −4-9%)
- Best-in-class balance with precise, predictable handling across conditions
- High mileage and low abrasion (e.g., 67,000 km vs 47,900 km in ADAC)
- Low noise and strong comfort; premium refinement
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance in several tests (straight and curved)
- Lower purchase price; better value metrics in multiple tests
- Competitive rolling resistance in some sizes
- Stable, predictable behaviour in mild winter/wet conditions
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 7.68% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.92% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.42% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.86% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 4.44% faster around a wet lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 had 7.69% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 floated at a 0.46% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 slipped out at a 6.03% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 5.22% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had 6.56% better snow traction than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 3.84% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 4.22% faster through a slalom than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle 4.12% shorter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 8.22% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 3.14% quieter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is predicted to cover 12.34% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 proved to have a 26.37% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Value: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 had a 3.03% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 emitted 24.24% less particle wear matter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Semperit Speed Grip 5.
In total the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 29 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% 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
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is competent and predictable in moderate conditions, with advantages in straight and curved aquaplaning in several tests, competitive rolling resistance, and a substantially lower purchase price. However, its weaker snow lateral grip and longer braking distances limit suitability for frequent or severe winter use. If you prioritise maximum all-round safety, refinement, and mileage, choose the Michelin; if you drive mostly on cleared urban roads, value aquaplaning security and lower upfront cost, the Semperit can make sense.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Michelin consistently top-tier (1st-2nd); Semperit mid-pack (11th-19th)
- Braking: Michelin shorter on dry/wet/snow by ~4-9% across tests
- Handling: Michelin faster on wet/dry and snow courses; Semperit trails, especially in wet lateral grip
- Aquaplaning: Semperit often better in straight/curved tests
- Comfort/Noise: Michelin quieter and more refined
- Durability/Environmental: Michelin markedly higher mileage and lower abrasion; Semperit's efficiency competitive but wear lower
- Price/Value: Semperit significantly cheaper (e.g., ~€490 vs ~€630 per set)
- Rolling resistance: Mixed-small edge alternates by test/size
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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.