Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Dunlop (71%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 88% compared to 76% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating.

#	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /88%	Semperit Speed-Grip 5 /76%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/88%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

/76%

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Dimensions

R15 - R21

R14 - R21

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 92

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 47x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 9x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 3.

Worst position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 19.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.91

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 8

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2024

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 2024

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Exemplary

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Good

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

80%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

72%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 86%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 69%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 74%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 72%

Snow cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 73%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

69%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

69%

Dry braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 67%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 65%

Dry handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 73%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

73%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

70%

Wet braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 65%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 79%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 83%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 66%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 60%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 63%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

72%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

65%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 67%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 59%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 68%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

83%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

77%

Rolling resistance

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 88%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

Mileage

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 79%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 81%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

82%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

81.8%

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Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2-	2-	1	2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	1	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	1.7	2.1	2.2	2.1	3.2	1.8	1.7
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.4	2.4	2.9	2.3	2.7	2.3	1.9
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