Michelin Alpin 5 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 Michelin Alpin 5 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Michelin Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. 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 Michelin Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin 5 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.7 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.5 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 5
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin 5 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.5 11 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.7 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Avg rank 12.1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to 11.7 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin 5 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 5 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 Michelin Alpin 5 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin 5 appears in 3 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →