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205/55 R17 Semperit Speed-Grip 5 variants
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 92 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Semperit Speed-Grip 5 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/55 R17, Speed-Grip 5 usually competes against Polaris 5, which is a tyre from Barum with a rating of 63%, compared to 67% of the Semperit in question.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is made in 92 sizes, starting from 165/70 R14 up to 275/45 R21.
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R17)
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 36.8 | 29.1 | |||||
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 20
Finishing 3rd out of 20 competitors, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 demonstrated remarkable performance, earning a final rating of 'Exemplary'. Praised for its affordability and consistently good performance across a range of weather conditions, this second-tier brand excelled particularly in price/value and snow braking. The tyre offers very high mileage and has a low rolling resistance, making it a wise choice for cost-conscious consumers seeking reliability in winter conditions. However, it does exhibit slightly reduced grip on wet roads, which might be a consideration for some drivers.
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 20
Finishing 3rd out of 20 competitors, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 demonstrated remarkable performance, earning a final rating of 'Exemplary'. Praised for its affordability and consistently good performance across a range of weather conditions, this second-tier brand excelled particularly in price/value and snow braking. The tyre offers very high mileage and has a low rolling resistance, making it a wise choice for cost-conscious consumers seeking reliability in winter conditions. However, it does exhibit slightly reduced grip on wet roads, which might be a consideration for some drivers.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
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