Semperit Speed Grip 3 review
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 is widely regarded as a comfortable, quiet, and fuel-efficient winter tire that offers strong value for money. While most users report reliable performance across various conditions, there is a notable divide regarding its wet-weather handling, with some drivers praising its grip while others find it lacking in more demanding scenarios.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
84%By road tests
80.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 is widely regarded as a comfortable, quiet, and fuel-efficient winter tire that offers strong value for money. While most users report reliable performance across various conditions, there is a notable divide regarding its wet-weather handling, with some drivers praising its grip while others find it lacking in more demanding scenarios.
Pros
- Excellent fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- High levels of cabin comfort and low noise output
- Strong durability and long tread life
- Predictable handling characteristics
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance reported by some users
- Limited grip during sporty driving or aggressive braking
- Tendency toward understeer in tight corners
Worth knowing
- Users operating the tires on sport-tuned vehicles reported progressive grip loss and good feedback, suggesting the tire performs well when paired with capable chassis setups.
- Drivers noted that the tire remains quiet and comfortable even after several years of use, indicating consistent performance over the product's lifespan.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 9th of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Price | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
8th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 49 |
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
13th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 15th of 20 | |
| Value | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 5th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
3rd of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 23rd of 48 |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Price | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
4th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 45 |
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
15th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|