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Semperit Speed Grip 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

19th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Semperit Speed Grip 5 delivers balanced winter performance with standout aquaplaning resistance and consistently decent wet braking, complemented by strong value and above-average wear in several tests. It peaks with a podium in Auto Bild 2024 (3/23) and strong ADAC 2024 (4/16), but shows mid-pack to lower results in larger, more performance-oriented sizes.
Key weaknesses are snow consistency and dry braking. While it can excel in specific snow metrics (1st in snow braking AB 2024), it more often places mid-to-lower pack across snow traction/handling. Dry braking is repeatedly weak, and subjective/noise scores can be below average in some tests.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st curved aquaplaning in ADAC 2024 (215/55 R17)
    • 1st curved aquaplaning in Auto Bild 2022 (215/55 R17); 2nd straight aqua same test (+0.7% from best)
  • Wet Braking/Control Moderate
    • 10/31 wet braking ADAC 2025 (+5% from best) and 7/31 wet braking (concrete) (+3%)
    • Top-third wet braking placements: 10/55 in AB 2024 (+6.4%), 10/52 in AB 2025 (+14.1%)
  • Value and Operating Costs Strong
    • Best value in Auto Bild 2024 (1/20 Value)
    • Wear: 5/15 in ADAC 2023 (55400 km, +13.4% from best) and 4/20 in AB 2024 (48210 km, +4.5%)
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
    • 3/22 rolling resistance in Auto Bild 2022 (+10.6% from best)
    • 3/9 rolling resistance in Tyre Reviews 2022/23 (+22.4% from best)
  • Dry Handling (lap/speed) Moderate
    • 6/22 dry handling AB 2025 (+1.9% from best)
    • 2/9 dry handling Tyre Reviews 2022/23 (+0.1% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 16/22 AB 2025 (+21.4% from best)
    • 20/22 AB 2023 (+23.3% from best)
    • 17/31 ADAC 2025 (+7% from best)
  • Snow Consistency (traction/handling aggregate) Moderate
    • Snow traction frequently mid/low: 19/22 AB 2023 (+10.1%), 19/31 ADAC 2025 (+7.5%), 14/23 AB 2024 (+4.4%)
    • Snow handling often mid/low: 18/21 AB 2025 (+3.5%), 15/21 AB 2023 (+4.1%)
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • Noise 22/22 in AB 2025 (+4.2%) and 28/31 ADAC 2025 (+5.5%)
    • Subjective comfort 16/20 in AB 2025 (+16.3% from best)
  • Wet Handling Pace Moderate
    • 21/22 wet handling AB 2023 (+8.4%) and 20/22 wet circle (+10.8%)
    • 15/23 wet handling AB 2024 (+5%)
Performance Over Time

Test History

11
of 22
2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 presents a somewhat mixed character with strengths and weaknesses across different conditions. On dry and wet roads, it delivers balanced and predictable performance that ...
Weak:
Noise
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15
of 52
2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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15
of 31
2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 clearly misses good ratings on dry roads and narrowly fails on winter roads, and while it achieves good scores on wet surfaces, overall driving safety is rated as only sat...
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3
of 23
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 offers an impressive balance of performance and value. As Continental's second-tier brand, it provides good performance across all weather conditions, especially excelling...
Strong:
Snow Braking, Value
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4
of 16
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but falling short on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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6
of 55
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Strong:
Snow Braking
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16
of 22
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Wear
Weak:
Wet Handling
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of 54
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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of 15
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The SEMPERIT SPEED-GRIP 5 tyre shows minor weaknesses in steering precision on dry roads but maintains good safety reserves and an average braking distance, earning it a good rating for dry conditi...
Weak:
Snow Traction
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of 22
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6

Good.
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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10
of 57
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2022

The SEMPERIT Speed-Grip 5 secured a (still) good rating in all the main tests and thus ultimately a place on the podium and the rating "particularly recommended".
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of 9
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

The Semperit Speed Grip 5 in fifth was essentially exactly as good as the Vredestein in the dry, not as good in the wet grip tests but much better in the aquaplaning tests, a little better in the s...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Price, Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Snow Traction
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