Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). 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 UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 78% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.