Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
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Competitors
Sizes
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is made in 90 sizes, starting from 165/70 R14 up to 275/45 R20.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is ranked #72 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2023, ADAC 2023, and other organizations. It is made in total of 90 sizes, 165/70 R14 being the smallest and 275/45 R20 the largest. Semperit is a brand from Austria and belongs to the Continental group. This tyre was featured in tests 5 times, first test was carried in 2022. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 replaced an older model - Semperit Speed-Grip 3. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 63% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has "C" wet grip rating and most (72%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to EuroWinter HS01, which is a tyre from Falken (Japan) and has a rating of 71%, compared to 72% of the Semperit in question.
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Timeline
2021
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was launched and replaced Semperit Speed-Grip 3.
2022
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2023
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was tested 2x (ADAC,...)
Achievements
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 in tyre tests
The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is a lowcost segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most valued organizations that test tyres. The tyre has been tested in the winter of 2022, and the results have been summarized to provide an overall rating of 81% based on the tyre test results. The ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15 placed the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 at the third position out of 16, which is a very good result for a lowcost segment tyre. The tyre was the best in the snow braking discipline in this test. However, in the Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ranked 10th out of 19 with the best performance in aquaplaning (cross and longitudinal) and comfort. The Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17 placed it in the 5th position out of 9 with no rating provided. Overall, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has performed well in the tests and has been rated as a very good tyre for its segment.
All tyre tests where Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was featured:
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 2,1 | 2,8 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 35,9 | 31,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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Ranked #5 of 9
| Name |
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| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 |
Test ratings distribution
| 85% (3x) | |
|---|---|
| Good | Satisfactory |
| 2x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R17 |
|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) |
Ratings x Width
| 185/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.