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

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%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 80% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
12
49
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
9.3
4.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
130
191

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 43 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Safety
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
98%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Wet
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
96%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
97%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Snow
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Snow braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Snow handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Snow traction
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Snow cornering
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Ice
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
98%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Ice braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Ice Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
96%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
98%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Costs
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
96%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
98%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
99%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Fuel Consumption
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Tyre Weight
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Other
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Abrasion
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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