Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). 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 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 80% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 56% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.