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Semperit Mid-range

SPEED GRIP 3

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
139,01 €
in 255/55 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (3)

Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 4019238029321 SAP: 3733320000
SEMPERIT SPEED GRIP 3 SUV FR
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 139,01 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 4019238029321 SAP: 3733320000
SEMPERIT SPEED GRIP 3 SUV FR
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 143,93 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 4024067748213 SAP: 3733320000
SEMPERIT SPEED-GRIP 3, FR
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 143,97 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Rating and verdict

How the Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 evaluated

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,5 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 8 tests
beats 22 of 44
51 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 5 tests
beats 26 of 44
66 +1,5 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 8 of 39
31 ≈ average
snow handling 5 tests
beats 19 of 43
41 ≈ average
Wet from 17 measurements · 8 tests
beats 34 of 50
69 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 5 tests
beats 38 of 50
86 +7,7 %
Aquaplaning 5 tests
beats 11 of 43
38 +2,0 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 21 of 43
61 +1,1 %
Dry from 10 measurements · 5 tests
beats 10 of 43
24 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 5 tests
beats 11 of 43
21 −1,4 %
dry handling 5 tests
beats 17 of 43
48 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 9 measurements · 5 tests
beats 32 of 42
77 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 35 of 42
79 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 21 of 31
66 +1,3 %
Noise and comfort from 5 measurements · 5 tests noise only
beats 13 of 43
31 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 5 tests
beats 18 of 43
37 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 77 %
Weakness
Dry worse than 76 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
🛣
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV stands in size 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

7. rank in the group of 18 compared
+0,1 above the group median group median 7,4
−1,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P better and cheaper 126,48 € −12,53 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +17,36 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 144,43 € +5,42 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV better and cheaper 136,00 € −3,01 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT better and cheaper 134,63 € −4,38 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 better and cheaper 127,58 € −11,43 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € −23,55 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV This tyre 139,01 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 102,21 € −36,80 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 114,76 € −24,25 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € −10,05 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +51,35 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 107,26 € −31,75 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € −28,81 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € −22,16 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +18,19 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € −29,61 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −40,41 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3733320000
EAN4019238029321
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (73 dB)
Manufacturer Semperit
Tread SPEED GRIP 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes - XL FR
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - MFS
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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7.3
from 139 €
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
139,01 €
↘ 57,16 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
136,28 €
3.7.2026
Highest for the period
333,11 €
23.10.2026
333,11 136,28 139,01 € 3.7.2026 8.11.2026 3.7.2026: 324,50 € 3.7.2026: 145,35 € 3.7.2026: 136,28 € 4.7.2026: 145,35 € 4.7.2026: 136,28 € 5.7.2026: 145,35 € 5.7.2026: 136,28 € 6.7.2026: 145,35 € 6.7.2026: 136,28 € 7.7.2026: 145,35 € 7.7.2026: 136,28 € 8.7.2026: 145,35 € 8.7.2026: 136,28 € 9.7.2026: 145,35 € 9.7.2026: 136,28 € 9.7.2026: 145,35 € 10.7.2026: 136,28 € 11.7.2026: 145,35 € 11.7.2026: 136,28 € 12.7.2026: 145,35 € 12.7.2026: 136,28 € 13.7.2026: 145,35 € 13.7.2026: 136,28 € 14.7.2026: 145,35 € 14.7.2026: 136,28 € 15.7.2026: 145,35 € 15.7.2026: 136,28 € 16.7.2026: 145,35 € 16.7.2026: 136,28 € 16.7.2026: 145,35 € 17.7.2026: 136,28 € 18.7.2026: 145,35 € 18.7.2026: 136,28 € 19.7.2026: 145,35 € 19.7.2026: 136,28 € 20.7.2026: 145,35 € 20.7.2026: 136,28 € 21.9.2026: 139,01 € 24.9.2026: 136,28 € 8.10.2026: 139,01 € 23.10.2026: 333,11 € 23.10.2026: 143,93 € 23.10.2026: 139,01 € 27.10.2026: 143,93 € 27.10.2026: 139,01 € 28.10.2026: 143,93 € 28.10.2026: 139,01 € 29.10.2026: 143,93 € 29.10.2026: 139,01 € 30.10.2026: 143,93 € 30.10.2026: 139,01 € 31.10.2026: 143,93 € 31.10.2026: 139,01 € 1.11.2026: 143,93 € 1.11.2026: 139,01 € 2.11.2026: 143,93 € 2.11.2026: 139,01 € 3.11.2026: 143,93 € 3.11.2026: 140,37 € 4.11.2026: 143,93 € 4.11.2026: 140,37 € 5.11.2026: 143,93 € 5.11.2026: 140,37 € 6.11.2026: 143,93 € 6.11.2026: 139,01 € 7.11.2026: 143,93 € 7.11.2026: 139,01 € 8.11.2026: 143,93 € 8.11.2026: 139,01 €

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