Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac: 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 Wintrac appear in 19 tests, 2 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 snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 7 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Wintrac still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Vredestein Wintrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.0 | 9.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Vredestein Wintrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Vredestein Wintrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Avg rank 8.7 12 | Vredestein Wintrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Avg rank 3.9 121 | Vredestein Wintrac |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Avg rank 13.3 11 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.7 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 8.2 11 | Vredestein Wintrac |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 10.2 1 | Vredestein Wintrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 12.0 | Vredestein Wintrac |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Vredestein Wintrac wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Vredestein Wintrac wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to 13.3 for the Vredestein Wintrac.
🧊 Ice: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Vredestein Wintrac wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 12.7 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Vredestein Wintrac wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Vredestein Wintrac wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac
The Vredestein Wintrac wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, 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 Wintrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Wintrac 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 Wintrac ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Wintrac 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, Vredestein Wintrac in 7, with 2 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 →