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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 78% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, 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 WinterContact TS 870 P and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.

#	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P /93%	Semperit Speed-Grip 5 /78%

Dimensions	R16 - R22	R14 - R21
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Segment

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 178

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 93

Number of tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 29x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 12x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 3.

Worst position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 13.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 19.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 3.66

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 9.33

Year of the last test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 2025

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 2025

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Exemplary

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Good

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Good

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

72%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

61%

Snow traction

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 60%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 51%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 62%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 53%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 65%

Snow cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 84%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 73%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

65%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

59%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 55%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 48%

Wet braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 56%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 51%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 59%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 56%

Wet handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 77%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 64%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 58%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

70%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

56%

Dry braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 40%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 28%

Dry handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 81%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 71%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

71%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

68%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 73%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 70%

Comfort

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 68%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 61%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ?

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

63%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

51%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 88%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 81%

Mileage

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 35%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 22%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 72%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 43%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P C

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

76.7%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

0%

Ice

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

27.5%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

0%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1–	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Good	2+	2	2+	2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Good	2–	2	2–	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Good	2.2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Snow
Best values in test	32.6	27.1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	35.6	28.0
Semperit Speed-Grip 5	34.9	29.0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Satisfactory	2.0	2.4	2.9	2.6	3.5	2.1	1.6
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.4	2.4	2.9	2.3	2.7	2.3	1.9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2+	2-
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2-	2-	1-
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