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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

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 Despite this, it's important to note that the Speed-Life 2 has been replaced by the Semperit Speed-Life 3, and the newer model might carry improvements that address these points.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
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Number of tests
17
7
14
5
3
Best position
#1
#3
#2
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
13.7
5.5
2.2
3.3
Latest test
2020
2020
2025
2025
2026
Available sizes
330
82
706
63
60

Wet

Wet
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
81%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
Hankook Ventus Evo
96%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli P ZERO
53%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO
51%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
Hankook Ventus Evo
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Hankook Ventus Evo
75%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Hankook Ventus Evo
73%

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