Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6
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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 (90%) than Semperit (70%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 76% compared to 67% 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 - 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Price/value
Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
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| 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 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 36.2 | 29.7 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,8 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
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