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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3

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 Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Semperit Speed-Grip 3 has C rating.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
83%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
67%
Best: Michelin Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
62%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.2%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
70%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
77%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
80%
Best: Debica Frigo HP2 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
78%
Best: Debica Frigo HP2 (97.0%)
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
70%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.3%)
Ice Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
84%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
82%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (86.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
85%
Best: Toyo Observe S944 (91.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (88.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
80%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
74%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (92.5%)
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (87.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
79%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
77%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (94.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
85%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO (94.0%)

Performance spider chart

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