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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

On our tyre tests website, we've conducted a thorough comparison of the Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the BFGoodrich Advantage. As Semperit's successor to the Speed-Life series, the Speed-Life 3 summer tyre stands out for its satisfactory wet braking capabilities. On the other hand, BFGoodrich's Advantage, a BFGoodrich summer tyre, is noted for its comfort and dry handling.


According to our comparative testing, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 rates lower (59%) than the BFGoodrich Advantage (68%). When the Semperit Speed-Life 3 was run on Autobild's track, it came in 12th out of 53, showing strength in wet braking. However, the scores from autobild 2024 show room for improvement in dry conditions. Despite this, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 still outperformed the BFGoodrich Advantage for the ADAC ranking, coming in 2nd out of 15, with its cross aquaplaning and exterior noise reduction capabilities.


Unlike its German counterpart, the BFGoodrich Advantage excels in dry handling, comfort, and fuel efficiency. It ranked 18th on Autobild's test—a slightly underwhelming but decent position—and 9th in an ADAC comparison of 15, and it won praise for its fuel efficiency. According to autobild 2024, this tyre has strong dry handling and a quiet ride at a fair price. The primary downside is a tendency to understeer in the wet.


In conclusion, both tyres demonstrated significant strengths and weaknesses, rendering it difficult to declare an absolute winner. As a result, the choice between the two would largely depend on your specific driving conditions and needs. The Semperit Speed-Life 3 would seem the better option if most of your driving is done in wet conditions, considering its superior wet braking and aquaplaning resistance. Conversely, if you prefer driving on dry surfaces, value comfort, and dry handling, the BFGoodrich Advantage would come out on top.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Number of tests
14
14
18
15
Best position
#2
#8
#1
#3
Average position
18.1
13.4
6.1
16.1
Latest test
2026
2026
2024
2026
Available sizes
116
153
47
128

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
65%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Uniroyal RainSport 5
84%
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
79%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
BFGoodrich Advantage
49%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
59%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
BFGoodrich Advantage
78%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
57%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
BFGoodrich Advantage
58%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
93%
Dry Performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
86%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Uniroyal RainSport 5
60%
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
66%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
69%
Dry Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
BFGoodrich Advantage
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
Comfort & Noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
70%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
75%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Uniroyal RainSport 5
80%
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
76%
Noise Interior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
BFGoodrich Advantage
81%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
Ride Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
82%
Economy
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Uniroyal RainSport 5
63%
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Rolling Resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
63%
BFGoodrich Advantage
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
88%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
46%
Fuel Efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
87%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
56%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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