GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 15 tests, 2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 12 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 12.7 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 12.1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 10.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 15.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo appears in 3 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12, with 2 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 →