Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 80% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the ALPIN 6 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 Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating.