Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in ice, 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian WR SUV 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.4 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WR SUV 3
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 12.1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
💧 Wet: Nokian WR SUV 3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WR SUV 3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Nokian WR SUV 3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR SUV 3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR SUV 3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Nokian WR SUV 3 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, Nokian WR SUV 3 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR SUV 3 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR SUV 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WR SUV 3 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 →