Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter and Semperit Speed Grip 3 appear in 16 tests, 4 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Aspire XP Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 90.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Semperit Speed Grip 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Semperit Speed Grip 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 6.8 21 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 10.8 12 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | No data | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 9.3 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 9.5 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 12.8 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.5 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 12.8 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Semperit Speed Grip 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit Speed Grip 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 3 in 8, with 4 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →