Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 80% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.