Sava Eskimo HP2 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 22 tests, 4 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Sava Eskimo HP2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Sava Eskimo HP2 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.4 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Sava Eskimo HP2
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Sava Eskimo HP2 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 19.2 1 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 15.7 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.1 22 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Sava Eskimo HP2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 12.7 | Sava Eskimo HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.6 2 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Sava Eskimo HP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Sava Eskimo HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 16.3 | Avg rank 12.1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 19.2 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
☀️ Dry: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 15.7 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
❄️ Snow: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 16.3 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Sava Eskimo HP2 or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo HP2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Sava Eskimo HP2 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Sava Eskimo HP2 shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Sava Eskimo HP2 appears in 10 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12, with 4 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 →