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    Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 and Toyo Snowprox S944 appear in 13 tests, 1 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 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.

    How the Toyo Snowprox S944 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Toyo Snowprox S944 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Toyo Snowprox S944 if

    • You prefer the Toyo Snowprox S944's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricSemperit Speed Grip 5Toyo Snowprox S944
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used121
    Best rank#1#21
    Avg rank11.031.5
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score89.7—

    Tire Lab Score

    89.7
    Very Good · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategorySemperit Speed Grip 5Toyo Snowprox S944Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.3
    221
    Avg rank 35.0
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.6
    12
    		No data
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 11.1
    112
    		No data
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 12.7
    		No data
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    		No data
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    		No data
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 12.1
    		No data
    Semperit Speed Grip 5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 35.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    ☀️ Dry: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    ❄️ Snow: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🧊 Ice: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    📏 Mileage: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🔋 Efficiency: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Semperit Speed Grip 5 or Toyo Snowprox S944?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Semperit Speed Grip 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S944 in 1, with 1 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 →