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Comparison: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Semperit (75%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the SP Winter Response 2 and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating.

#	Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 /0%	Semperit Speed-Grip 5 /78%

Dimensions	R14 - R16	R14 - R21
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Segment

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 93

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 28

Number of tests

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 12x

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 10x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 3.

Worst position in test

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 12.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 19.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 4.2

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 9.33

Year of the last test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 2025

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 2018

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Exemplary

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 Highly recommended

Worst rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Good

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2

85%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

66%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 90%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 68%

Wet braking

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 79%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 58%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 87%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 86%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 64%

Wet performance

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 89%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 73%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 83%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 63%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Dry

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2

73%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

69%

Dry braking

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 49%

Dry driving behavior

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 76%

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 67%

Dry performance

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 69%

Dry handling

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 77%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 76%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2

86%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

65%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 87%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 60%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 89%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 66%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 89%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 72%

Snow performance

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 87%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 63%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2

77%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

69%

Mileage

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 72%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 45%

Fuel efficiency

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 91%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 0%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 79%

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 60%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 83%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 83%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 C

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2

74%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

68%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 69%

2. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 68%

Interior noise

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 73%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 67%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 ?

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2

81%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

28%

Ice braking

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 84%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 28%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 0%

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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 Rating: Sufficient	1,8	3,6	1,8	2,5	1,9	2,7	2,5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	1,7	2,6	2,0
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