Michelin Pilot 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 Pilot Alpin 5 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 32 tests, 5 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 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 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 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.4 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 12.7 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Avg rank 12.1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot 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 Pilot Alpin 5 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appears in 20 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12, with 5 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 →