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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Semperit (75%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Semperit Speed-Grip 3 has C rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Number of tests
49
11
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
4.9
7.6
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
191
51

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
83%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
62%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
70%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
77%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
80%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
78%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
70%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
84%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
85%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
80%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
79%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
77%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
85%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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