Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 80% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B rating.