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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Semperit Speed-Life 2Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Life 2

R15 – R20
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Semperit (55%). The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Speed-Life 2 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
7
31
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
13.7
9.5
Latest test
2020
2024
Available sizes
82
69

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 2
70%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Dry Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Economy
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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