Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 16 tests, 3 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 Riken Riken Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Riken Riken Snow making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Riken Riken Snow's brand, sizing or price
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Riken Riken Snow | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 12 |
| Best rank | #15 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 32.2 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 79.1 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Riken Riken Snow
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Riken Riken Snow | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 37.3 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇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 | No data | Avg rank 12.1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Riken Riken Snow vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 37.3 for the Riken Riken Snow.
☀️ Dry: Riken Riken Snow vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
❄️ Snow: Riken Riken Snow vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🧊 Ice: Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.
📏 Mileage: Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.
🔋 Efficiency: Riken Riken Snow vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Riken Riken Snow or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the Riken Riken Snow.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Riken Riken Snow.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Riken Riken Snow appears in 4 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12, with 3 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 →