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Semperit Speed-Life 3

Summer
Lowcost
5.5 /10 Conditionally recommended

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14 Tests Price from: £63 90 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

SemperitThis tyre
Speed-Life 3
5.5
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Comfort
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Comfort, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
6.9
Better at: Comfort, Interior noise, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Dry handling
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Comfort, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Comfort, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Comfort, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Exterior noise, Wet handling
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Dry braking, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Comfort, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet handling, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Interior noise, Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
SailunBudget
Atrezzo ZSR 2
7.6
Better at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NexenBudget
N Fera Primus
7.4
Better at: Comfort, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 11
6.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Interior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and top ratings on wet roads

Outstanding longevity with very high projected mileage and low wear

Good efficiency with relatively low fuel consumption

Still provides adequate handling on dry roads

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses and less balanced handling on dry roads

Environmental balance could be improved

History

Speed-Life7.5Speed-Life 32021–20265.5
2020

Semperit Speed-Life 3 was launched and replaced Semperit Speed-Life.

2021
4× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#2Good
Autobild205/55 R16#3Exemplary
ADAC225/50 R17#10Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#12
2022
3× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#12Satisfactory
ADAC215/60 R16#16Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#43
2023
3× Tested
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#10
ADAC205/55 R16#19Good
Autobild225/45 R18#41
2024
2× Tested
ADAC215/55 R17#14Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#23
2025
1× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#26
2026
1× Tested
Autobild245/45 R19#22
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Tests (14)

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14 Tests 7× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#22 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
22nd
Dry braking: 37.4 mWet braking: 28.1 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#26 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
26th
Dry braking: 37.4 mWet braking: 31.2 m
BMW 1
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#14 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
14thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#23 Of 55 Tyres
Autobild2024
23rd
Dry braking: 39,0 mWet braking: 28,8 m
VW Golf
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#10 Of 19 Tyres
Autoklub ČR2023
10th
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#19 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC2023
19thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#41 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
41st
Dry braking: 71.2 mWet braking: 31.3 m
BMW 3
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ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#12 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2022
12thSatisfactory
VW Polo
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ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#16 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2022
16thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good
···
15.Lassa CompetusSatisfactory
16.Semperit Speed-Life 3Satisfactory
17.Nankang Comfort ECO-2+Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#43 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2022
43rd
Dry braking: 40 mWet braking: 33,1 m
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#2 Of 15 Tyres
ADAC2021
2ndGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
3rdExemplary
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#10 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
10thSatisfactory
1.Falken Azenis FK510Good
···
9.Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Satisfactory
10.Semperit Speed-Life 3Satisfactory
11.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#12 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild2021
12th
Dry braking: 37,7 mWet braking: 30,0 m
VW Golf

Sizes (90)

165/65 R15From £75

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81T
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175/65 R15From £72

2 Variants

84HT
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185/55 R15From £84

1 Variants

82H
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185/60 R15From £80

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88HXL
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185/65 R15From £70

2 Variants

88HT
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195/50 R15From £71

1 Variants

82V
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195/55 R15From £90

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85V
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195/60 R15From £79

2 Variants

88HV
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195/65 R15From £69

3 Variants

9195HVTXL
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205/60 R15From £95

2 Variants

9195VHXL
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205/65 R15From £83

1 Variants

94V
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Ratings

Tested 7× By professional organizations

●Exemplary1× (14%)
●Good1× (14%)
●Good5× (71%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 9.1xxx/xx R17 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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