Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 80% compared to 72% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has B rating.