Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Budget

Semperit

Speed-Life 2

R15 – R20

VS

Premium

Michelin

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Test Profile

Speed-Life 2

Primacy 5

Ecsta HS52

Roadhawk 2

Number of tests

7

3

10

6

Best position

#3

#1

#2

#3

Average position

13.7

4.7

6.0

4.7

Latest test

2020

2026

Available sizes

82

126

104

146

Wet

Semperit Speed-Life 2

66%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

86%

Wet handling

Semperit Speed-Life 2

65%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

88%

Aquaplaning - cross

Semperit Speed-Life 2

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit Speed-Life 2

88%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

95%

Wet braking

Semperit Speed-Life 2

73%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

78%

Wet circle cornering

Semperit Speed-Life 2

40%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

84%

Dry

Semperit Speed-Life 2

76%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

79%

Dry handling

Semperit Speed-Life 2

73%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

77%

Dry braking

Semperit Speed-Life 2

78%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

81%

Comfort

Semperit Speed-Life 2

85%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

77%

Exterior noise

Semperit Speed-Life 2

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

66%

Costs

Semperit Speed-Life 2

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

68%

Rolling resistance

Semperit Speed-Life 2

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

85%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Speed-Life 2

Primacy 5

Ecsta HS52

Roadhawk 2

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