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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Here, we compare two popular summer tyres: the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and the Semperit Speed-Life 3. Both provided by their respective manufacturers: Pirelli and Semperit


The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, successor to the Pirelli P7 Cinturato, is a touring summer tyre with our rating of 92%. It consistently performs well in tests, ranking 4th out of 19 in the Autoklub ČR test and 2nd out of 53 in the Autobild test. ADAC rated it good on dry roads, and efficient in terms of mileage. However, weaknesses were noted on wet surfaces and in environmental balance. This does not however detract from its overall excellent performance in various test situations.


Switching to the Semperit Speed-Life 3, the successor to the Semperit Speed-Life, this tyre received our rating of 66%. Notably, it has been praised for its performance on wet surfaces, achieving top scores in this area. However, its overall performance falls slightly behind the Pirelli tyre in mutual tests: ranking 10th out of 19 in the Autoklub ČR and same position out of 17 in the ADAC test. Notably, it falls further behind in the Autobild test, ranking 12th out of 53. This tyre's primary shortcoming is its performance on dry roads.


In conclusion, while the Semperit Speed-Life 3 excels on wet roads, it falls short in its performance on dry roads. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, on the other hand, provides a more balanced performance, albeit with some minor weak points. With its consistent high ranks across various tests, we find the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 as a more reliable all-rounder tyre.


Note that the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and the Semperit Speed-Life 3 have not yet been replaced by newer tyre models. For updates and changes, please follow the links provided to each tyre's page.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
9
14
26
Best position
#2
#2
#1
Average position
5.8
18.1
2.2
Latest test
2025
2026
2026
Available sizes
92
116
66

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
95%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental PremiumContact 7
99%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
98%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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