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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data

On comparison, both Firestone Roadhawk and Semperit Speed-Life 3 are established summer tyres but each of them has its strengths and weaknesses. The Firestone Roadhawk shines with its efficient dry and wet handling abilities but tends to struggle a bit with dry braking and wet circle cornering. On the other hand, Semperit Speed-Life 3 has excellent wet braking skills, yet it demonstrates some weaknesses on dry terrains.


According to the most recent Autobild test, the Firestone Roadhawk clinches the 10th position among 53 tested tyres, with strengths lying in dry and wet handling, and wet side guide. The Semperit Speed-Life 3 got to position 12, beating 41 other tyres mostly due to its distinguished wet braking.


As per the Autoklub čR test, Semperit Speed-Life 3 handled better with a 10th position in comparison to Firestone Roadhawk's 11th place among a total of 19 tyres tested.


Further in an ADAC test, between 17 tyres, Firestone Roadhawk was placed at the 17th spot, showcasing its prowess in dry braking and wet circle cornering. Yet, Semperit Speed-Life 3 outperformed Roadhawk positioning itself 7 positions higher being the 10th tyre on the list, scoring high on metrics like aquaplaning, mileage, and wet braking.


In sum, both tyres by Firestone and Semperit have shown great performances in various testing conditions. Still, depending on the preference between wet and dry conditions, one might be better than the other. The Firestone Roadhawk is perceived to perform better in wet terrains while Semperit Speed-Life 3 seems to be an environmentally-friendly choice with balanced performance in wet and dry conditions.


As of now, no newer replacement models are available for either the Firestone Roadhawk or the Semperit Speed-Life 3.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
21
14
33
Best position
#2
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
18.1
4.1
Latest test
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
164
116
658

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
74%
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
68%
Noise Interior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
74%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
56%
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
59%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
67%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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