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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

1 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
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
21
14
16
13
Best position
#2
#2
#3
#1
Average position
11.9
18.1
5.5
4.3
Latest test
2024
2026
2023
2025
Available sizes
164
116
153
123

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
65%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
69%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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