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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 81% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B rating. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
8
14
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
5.0
18.1
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
143
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
90%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk 2
80%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
86%
Dry Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk 2
56%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%

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