Michelin Alpin A4 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 A4 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 13 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 A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. 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 A4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin A4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin A4 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.7 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.6 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin A4
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin A4 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 12.7 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 12.1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin A4 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin A4 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin A4 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks better than the Michelin Alpin A4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin A4 appears in 1 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 →