Anyone out there with Semperit Speed Grip

kw515 · 11-10-2011, 01:25 PM

Looking at these for possible winter tires, just wondering if anyone out there has been using them?

CanadianDriver · 11-10-2011, 02:45 PM

i have them in H-rated 17s.
- great for dry, cold highway driving (handles well)
- reasonable compromise for ice & slush
- a bit marginal on fresh powder snow i.e. about 4 inches deep.

Bajan Loch · 11-11-2011, 05:40 AM

I just got these in 16" for my oem wheels two weeks ago. They are very quiet, a bit softer ride, but I need to play with the psi to see what works best.

Obviously no snow yet and the weather has been very warm, but they performed great in the rain we had this past week, can't wait to try them in the snow.

I got these for an excellent price, they are made in Europe not China or Korea (if that makes any difference). I think for the price they are a great choice.

dpw198 · 11-11-2011, 07:18 AM

I got them in the 225/40/18 size. Not as firm as the summer Michelins. I did notice they are a bit squirmish cornering fast, but who does that with snow tires right?

I was looking at the Pirelli Sottozero Serie 2, but was told the Pirelli's are on heavy back order and Allen at Simplytires suggested I try these. So far I've driven them for about 500 km and pretty happy with them, especially in the rain we've had.

Can't wait to try them out in the snow.

dpw198 · 11-11-2011, 07:23 AM

Forgot to mention, Semperit is part of the Continental Tire group, and has better brand recognition in Europe.

There is a new version of the tire out, but I only managed to get the older version. Perhaps the new ones have not arrived in North America yet.

Revision2 · 11-11-2011, 09:14 AM

I have these on my stock 17" for my winter setup and I've already gone through one season with them and I have no complaints. They are quiet, the ride is pretty comfortable, and for the most part maintains grip pretty well under a variety of conditions during the winter months.

MarkD · 11-11-2011, 01:56 PM

I put these on my wifes's car in March 2010 and they work well. (16" size) She drives 100 km each day on the Gardiner and Erins Mills Pkwy, over to 401 and Derry Rd. She has had no complaints with them.

Devas · 11-11-2011, 02:12 PM

I've been using Semprit Speedgrips for about 4 years now..And they are real good..In Toronto winter weather, i dont see any difference from Blizzak, M3 or x-ice.

kw515 · 11-11-2011, 07:34 PM

Sounds like i found my new winters! thanks for the responses guys =)

AP2 · 11-11-2011, 11:30 PM

Had them on my winter beater last year. Garbage, will not buy again. Might as well spend a bit more on Bridgestone WS70/Dunlop Wintersport 3D.

CanadianDriver · 11-12-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AP2

Had them on my winter beater last year. Garbage, will not buy again. Might as well spend a bit more on Bridgestone WS70/Dunlop Wintersport 3D.

can you describe the conditions when the tires failed to work?

AP2 · 11-12-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianDriver

can you describe the conditions when the tires failed to work?

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Originally Posted by CanadianDriver

- a bit marginal on fresh powder snow i.e. about 4 inches deep.

I couldn't climb a hill that wasn't even steep to my house with these.

MarkD · 11-12-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AP2

I couldn't climb a hill that wasn't even steep to my house with these.

Has anyone else had any problems with thse tires? My wife would have complained if she did. Besides the 500 km to work each week, she drives to up to Queeensville on the weekends, and there is more snow there than in the city.

Bajan Loch · 11-12-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AP2

I couldn't climb a hill that wasn't even steep to my house with these.

How much snow was on the ground at the time?

CanadianDriver · 11-12-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AP2

I couldn't climb a hill that wasn't even steep to my house with these.

similar thing happened to me on the lakeshore gardiner ramp. i was able to climb likely because of xdrive. conditions where:
- heavy fresh snow, unplowed, 4 inches deep
- from dead stop, climbing the ramp
- lots of wheel spin but climbing

i have 225 semperits. it would have been a little different had i went for thinner semperits, like 205 or even 195.

since i drive at least 50% highway and often dry, high performance winter tires are recommended for that application. Q, S and T rated tires are a bit too squirmish at high speed.

dpw198 · 11-13-2011, 07:51 AM

I used to have Hankook Icebears on my E46 325i and I would get stuck once each winter after a heavy snow storm, either turning into my driveway or on my street at the end of the day.

This is the reason why I went with xDrive. Hopefully the Semperits + XDrive will get me through the winter.

CanadianDriver · 11-15-2011, 01:17 PM

i noticed that pirelli sottozero has a similar sipe pattern as the semperits.

http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/ca...ro_serie2.html

Bajan Loch · 12-30-2011, 08:51 AM

We finally have had some winter like weather here in the GTA and after driving around with these tires the last fews days I am happy with the performance so far. I've driven on snow covered, ice covered and slushy roads and the tires were predictable and reliable.

I have to say I love driving the E90 in the winter; the RWD and electronics make this a very predictable car to drive in snow.

ZZZZ · 12-30-2011, 12:35 PM

Had these on my Z4 for a season. Loved them, very good. Gripped well, and could let the car go sideways if you want with DTC on. Never got stuck with them.

I'm running Hankook i'Pikes right now, very grippy in the snow BUT the sidewalls are mush. The car handles like its riding on jell-o.... but, as I said, snow traction is apparently superb. A few days ago was very slippery in Toronto and I tried all kinds to get the car to go sideways, even without traction control on. Tires fiercely grip the snow. Don't recommend for highway driving though.

11-10-2011, 01:25 PM	#1
kw515 Private First Class 4 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oakville iTrader: (1)	Anyone out there with Semperit Speed Grip Looking at these for possible winter tires, just wondering if anyone out there has been using them?
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CanadianDriver Captain 99 Rep 614 Posts Drives: P3D- Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i have them in H-rated 17s. - great for dry, cold highway driving (handles well) - reasonable compromise for ice & slush - a bit marginal on fresh powder snow i.e. about 4 inches deep.
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11-11-2011, 05:40 AM	#3
Bajan Loch Private First Class 1 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E90 A22 N52N Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA, Ontario iTrader: (2)	I just got these in 16" for my oem wheels two weeks ago. They are very quiet, a bit softer ride, but I need to play with the psi to see what works best. Obviously no snow yet and the weather has been very warm, but they performed great in the rain we had this past week, can't wait to try them in the snow. I got these for an excellent price, they are made in Europe not China or Korea (if that makes any difference). I think for the price they are a great choice.
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11-11-2011, 07:18 AM	#4
dpw198 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got them in the 225/40/18 size. Not as firm as the summer Michelins. I did notice they are a bit squirmish cornering fast, but who does that with snow tires right? I was looking at the Pirelli Sottozero Serie 2, but was told the Pirelli's are on heavy back order and Allen at Simplytires suggested I try these. So far I've driven them for about 500 km and pretty happy with them, especially in the rain we've had. Can't wait to try them out in the snow. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, M-sport pkg, LeMans Blue, Black leather, Auto w/paddle shifters, PDC, Individual Sound system, Convenience Access, Alarm Traded in: 2002 BMW 325i Sedan 2010 Audi Q5 Premium 2014 Porsche Boxter S
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11-11-2011, 07:23 AM	#5
dpw198 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Forgot to mention, Semperit is part of the Continental Tire group, and has better brand recognition in Europe. There is a new version of the tire out, but I only managed to get the older version. Perhaps the new ones have not arrived in North America yet. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, M-sport pkg, LeMans Blue, Black leather, Auto w/paddle shifters, PDC, Individual Sound system, Convenience Access, Alarm Traded in: 2002 BMW 325i Sedan 2010 Audi Q5 Premium 2014 Porsche Boxter S
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11-11-2011, 09:14 AM	#6
Revision2 Captain 37 Rep 744 Posts Drives: JB 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (6)	I have these on my stock 17" for my winter setup and I've already gone through one season with them and I have no complaints. They are quiet, the ride is pretty comfortable, and for the most part maintains grip pretty well under a variety of conditions during the winter months.
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11-11-2011, 01:56 PM	#7
MarkD Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 74 tii, 93 M5 x2, 07 328i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, in your DME! iTrader: (0)	I put these on my wifes's car in March 2010 and they work well. (16" size) She drives 100 km each day on the Gardiner and Erins Mills Pkwy, over to 401 and Derry Rd. She has had no complaints with them.
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11-11-2011, 02:12 PM	#8
Devas Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2019 F82 M4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: York Region iTrader: (1)	I've been using Semprit Speedgrips for about 4 years now..And they are real good..In Toronto winter weather, i dont see any difference from Blizzak, M3 or x-ice. __________________ COBB AP \| ETS FMIC \| ETS DownPipe \| ETS ChargePipe \| Gruppe M Ram Air Intake System \| Bilstein PSS10 Coil-Over Kit \| HRE P40
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11-11-2011, 07:34 PM	#9
kw515 Private First Class 4 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oakville iTrader: (1)	Sounds like i found my new winters! thanks for the responses guys =)
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11-11-2011, 11:30 PM	#10
AP2 Captain 47 Rep 978 Posts Drives: P100D Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Had them on my winter beater last year. Garbage, will not buy again. Might as well spend a bit more on Bridgestone WS70/Dunlop Wintersport 3D.
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11-13-2011, 07:51 AM	#16
dpw198 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I used to have Hankook Icebears on my E46 325i and I would get stuck once each winter after a heavy snow storm, either turning into my driveway or on my street at the end of the day. This is the reason why I went with xDrive. Hopefully the Semperits + XDrive will get me through the winter. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, M-sport pkg, LeMans Blue, Black leather, Auto w/paddle shifters, PDC, Individual Sound system, Convenience Access, Alarm Traded in: 2002 BMW 325i Sedan 2010 Audi Q5 Premium 2014 Porsche Boxter S
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CanadianDriver Captain 99 Rep 614 Posts Drives: P3D- Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i noticed that pirelli sottozero has a similar sipe pattern as the semperits. http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/ca...ro_serie2.html
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12-30-2011, 08:51 AM	#18
Bajan Loch Private First Class 1 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E90 A22 N52N Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA, Ontario iTrader: (2)	Initial Review We finally have had some winter like weather here in the GTA and after driving around with these tires the last fews days I am happy with the performance so far. I've driven on snow covered, ice covered and slushy roads and the tires were predictable and reliable. I have to say I love driving the E90 in the winter; the RWD and electronics make this a very predictable car to drive in snow. Last edited by Bajan Loch; 12-30-2011 at 08:57 AM..
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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Had these on my Z4 for a season. Loved them, very good. Gripped well, and could let the car go sideways if you want with DTC on. Never got stuck with them. I'm running Hankook i'Pikes right now, very grippy in the snow BUT the sidewalls are mush. The car handles like its riding on jell-o.... but, as I said, snow traction is apparently superb. A few days ago was very slippery in Toronto and I tried all kinds to get the car to go sideways, even without traction control on. Tires fiercely grip the snow. Don't recommend for highway driving though.
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