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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

When considering summer tyres, two models dominate many discussions: the Firestone Roadhawk from Firestone and the Semperit Speed-Life 2 from Semperit. However, both have received mixed reviews in tyre tests, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in their design.


The Firestone Roadhawk shows notable performance across many areas. Our review gave it a 59% rating, indicating its balanced attributes and performance. Not only that, the Firestone Roadhawk particularly excelled in the ADAC tyre test, achieving an impressive 4th place out of 16 pools of distinguished tyre models. However, in the Autobild test, this Firestone model fell behind a bit, obtaining only a 13th place out of 53 tested tyres.


On the other hand, the Semperit Speed-Life 2, which has now been replaced by the Semperit Speed-Life 3, managed to capture excellent ratings in some testing parameters but still left room for improvement. Notably, in the ADAC tyre test, this Semperit model achieved a commendable 6th place ranking, just two positions behind the Firestone Roadhawk. However, in the Autobild test, its performance was less impressive, achieving a rank of 30 out of 53 tire models. It's important to mention that Semperit has not released a rating for the Speed-Life 2.


Significantly, when it comes to mutual test positions, the Firestone Roadhawk consistently outperforms the Semperit Speed-Life 2. It seems that the former's design and features deliver a more well-rounded performance according to the tyre tests we've examined.


In conclusion, while both tyres offer good performance, the Firestone Roadhawk stands out with its better ranking in tyre tests. However, given that the Semperit Speed-Life 2 has been replaced with a newer model, the Speed-Life 3, customers might want to consider comparing this latest model with the Firestone Roadhawk. These testing parameters provide valuable insights, but the perfect tyre for you will still depend on your driving style, vehicle specifics, and personal preferences.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
21
7
5
26
Best position
#2
#3
#1
#1
Average position
11.9
13.7
2.2
2.2
Latest test
2024
2020
2025
2026
Available sizes
164
82
63
66

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
66%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%

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