Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (2026)

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 (90%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 80% 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 - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.