Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 16 tests, 1 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in snow. 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken EUROWINTER HS02
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 13.1 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 12.7 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 12.1 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to 13.1 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 appears in 4 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12, with 1 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 →