Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5: 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5 appear in 14 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5 still wins on dry, 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 ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.0 | 8.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 81.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Avg rank 12.3 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Avg rank 9.8 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.7 | No data | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 19.0 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 10.0 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
💧 Wet: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 12.3 for the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 19.0 for the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Semperit Speed Grip 5 or Vredestein Snowtrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit Speed Grip 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Semperit Speed Grip 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Vredestein Snowtrac 5 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →