Winter tire Winter High Performance tires Updated September 2026
Semperit Speed Grip 5 review
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter tire within the mid-range price segment, consistently praised for its reliable performance across diverse winter conditions. Users report exceptional grip on snow and ice, alongside impressive durability and low tread wear, making it a strong value proposition compared to premium competitors.
Relative score
84/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
92/100
3 reviews
Road tests
80/100
13 published tests
Owners rate it 12 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Scores
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
92%
Would buy again
100%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
80%From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter tire within the mid-range price segment, consistently praised for its reliable performance across diverse winter conditions. Users report exceptional grip on snow and ice, alongside impressive durability and low tread wear, making it a strong value proposition compared to premium competitors.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence on snow and ice-covered surfaces
- High durability with minimal tread wear observed over long distances
- Strong value for money compared to premium brand alternatives
- Consistent handling performance across varied weather conditions
Cons
- Limited feedback regarding extreme high-speed dry handling
- Potential for noise levels to be a factor, though not explicitly cited as excessive
Worth knowing
- Users on 18-inch wheels (215/55 R18) report high satisfaction with tread longevity, noting only 0.5mm to 0.7mm of wear after 10,500 km.
- The tire is noted for its versatility, performing well across a mix of urban, highway, and mountainous driving environments.
Test results
13 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
11th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 4th
Weakest: Noise · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 20th of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
15th of 51
Best: Wet Braking · 9th
Weakest: Snow Braking · 23rd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 23rd of 51 |
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
15th of 31
Best: Snow Braking · 6th
Weakest: Noise · 28th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 11th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 19th of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 31 | |
| Noise | 28th of 31 | |
| Wear | 25th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 24th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 7th of 31 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 20
Best: Value · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 16
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wear | 5th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 8th of 16 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 55
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 55 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
16th of 20
Best: Wear · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Handling · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 6th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
19th of 54
Best: Wet Braking · 15th
Weakest: Snow Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 54 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 15
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd
Weakest: Snow Traction · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 | |
| Value | 3rd of 15 | |
| Wear | 5th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 15 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 20
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Handling · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 9th of 20 | |
| Price | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 20 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
10th of 56
Best: Snow Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 56 |
2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
3rd of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 9
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 2nd
Weakest: Snow Traction · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Price | 2nd of 9 |