Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 24 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Semperit Speed Grip 5's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 12.7 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 12.1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit Speed Grip 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12, 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 →