Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 92 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/60 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 123mm sidewall height. In 205/60 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Semperit Speed-Grip 5 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 205/60 R16, 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.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/60 R16)
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 exemplary Ranked #3 of 20Finishing 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.