Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert: 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert appear in 23 tests, 9 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, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Uniroyal WinterExpert performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 11 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Avg rank 10.7 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Avg rank 13.0 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.7 | Avg rank 17.5 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 10.8 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 9.9 1 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 14.6 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!
- 20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20222022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
💧 Wet: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 10.7 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
☀️ Dry: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 13.0 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
❄️ Snow: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal WinterExpert wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 17.5 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
📏 Mileage: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal WinterExpert wins this category with an average rank of 9.9, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 14.6 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Semperit Speed Grip 5 or Uniroyal WinterExpert?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal WinterExpert 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal WinterExpert shows better mileage performance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Semperit Speed Grip 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Uniroyal WinterExpert in 11, with 9 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 →