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

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

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

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