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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this text, we pit two popular summer tyres against each other: Pirelli P ZERO and Semperit Speed-Life 2. Both these models have been put to the test in various conditions by reputed organizations, offering us an opportunity to make comparisons in several categories.


From Italy's Pirelli, we have the P ZERO, which boasts brilliant dry handling as its chief strength according to Autobild's test, where it took the notable 4th place among 53 tyres tested. In the ACE test, the P ZERO displayed its prowess in dry braking, dry driving behaviour, wet circle cornering, and objective wet handling, ranking 7th out of 11 tyres. Finally, ADAC positioned it third in their test. Throughout, the P ZERO has consistently shown its strength in both dry and wet handling situations, adding credence to its formidable reputation as a durable and versatile summer tyre.


On the other side, we have the Semperit Speed-Life 2 from manufacturer Semperit. Taking 30th place among 53 tyres in Autobild's test, it didn't perform as well as the P ZERO. It further slipped to 10th place out of 11 in the ACE test, showing its best performance in rolling resistance. In the ADAC test, it was positioned 14th among 16 tyres tested. Despite this, it's important to note that the Speed-Life 2 has been replaced by the Semperit Speed-Life 3, and the newer model might carry improvements that address these points.


Comparing these results, we see that the Pirelli P ZERO consistently ranked higher than the Semperit Speed-Life 2 in all tests. The P ZERO also demonstrated a wider range of strengths, particularly its reliable dry and wet handling capabilities, while Speed-Life 2 notably performed well in rolling resistance.


In conclusion, despite both tyres showcasing their specific strengths, the Pirelli P ZERO comes out on top in terms of consistent high performance across tests and a richer assortment of strengths. Meanwhile, the Semperit Speed-Life 2 may be a contestant to consider if rolling resistance is a priority, but its replacement by the Speed-Life 3 warrants attention to potentially improved features and performance in the newer model. Please review both carefully and consider individual driving styles and requirements for an optimal choice.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
17
7
14
26
Best position
#1
#3
#2
#1
Average position
6.1
13.7
5.5
2.2
Latest test
2020
2020
2025
2026
Available sizes
330
82
706
66

Wet

Wet
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli P ZERO
53%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO
51%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Mileage
Pirelli P ZERO
64%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Price/value
Pirelli P ZERO
23%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%

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