Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 80% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating.