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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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On the other hand, the Semperit Speed-Life 2, which has now been replaced by the Semperit Speed-Life 3, managed to capture excellent ratings in some testing parameters but still left room for improvement.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
Nokian
WetProof
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
21
7
14
14
Best position
#2
#3
#1
#2
Average position
11.9
13.7
5.6
5.5
Latest test
2024
2020
2023
2025
Available sizes
164
82
47
706

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
66%
Nokian WetProof
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Nokian WetProof
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nokian WetProof
89%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Nokian WetProof
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
60%
Nokian WetProof
71%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Nokian WetProof
63%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Nokian WetProof
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Nokian WetProof
69%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
60%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Nokian WetProof
56%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Nokian WetProof
46%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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