Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 17 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato Winter still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.5 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.5 2 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 12.1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 20.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato Winter or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter appears in 5 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 →