Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Budget

Semperit

Speed-Life 2

R15 – R20

VS

Budget

Maxxis

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Test Profile

Speed-Life 2

Premitra HP5

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Number of tests

7

31

4

3

Best position

#3

#1

Average position

13.7

9.5

3.3

4.7

Latest test

2020

2024

2026

Available sizes

82

64

—

126

Wet

Semperit Speed-Life 2

66%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Aquaplaning - cross

Semperit Speed-Life 2

85%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit Speed-Life 2

88%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

86%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet braking

Semperit Speed-Life 2

73%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Wet circle cornering

Semperit Speed-Life 2

40%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

81%

Wet handling

Semperit Speed-Life 2

65%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Dry

Semperit Speed-Life 2

76%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

83%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Dry handling

Semperit Speed-Life 2

73%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Dry braking

Semperit Speed-Life 2

78%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

84%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Dry driving behavior

Semperit Speed-Life 2

60%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

83%

Comfort

Semperit Speed-Life 2

85%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Semperit Speed-Life 2

85%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

74%

Costs

Semperit Speed-Life 2

100%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

59%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Semperit Speed-Life 2

100%

Maxxis Premitra HP5

59%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Speed-Life 2

Premitra HP5

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

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