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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 78% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B rating.

#	Semperit Speed-Grip 5 /78%	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /86%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Semperit Speed-Grip 5

/78%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/86%

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R14 - R21

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 189

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 93

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 48x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 12x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 3.

Worst position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 19.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.9

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 9.33

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2025

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 2025

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Exemplary

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Good

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

63%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

57%

Wet braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 56%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 51%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 60%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 56%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 55%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 46%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 60%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 63%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Dry

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

53%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

50%

Dry braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 35%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 27%

Dry handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 73%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

73%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

64%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 69%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 52%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 65%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 59%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 72%

Snow cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 73%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

72%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

65%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 67%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 59%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 68%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

69%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

66%

Mileage

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 48%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 40%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 81%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Rolling resistance

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 88%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76.5%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

27.5%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.8
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2.3
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	1	2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2-	2-	1	2
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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
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.4	2.4	2.9	2.3	2.7	2.3	1.9
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	1.7	2.1	2.2	2.1	3.2	1.8	1.7
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