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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

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
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
14
14
13
9
Best position
#2
#8
#1
#2
Average position
18.1
13.4
4.3
5.8
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
116
153
123
92

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
BFGoodrich Advantage
53%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
BFGoodrich Advantage
69%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Wet side guide
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
BFGoodrich Advantage
54%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
BFGoodrich Advantage
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
BFGoodrich Advantage
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
BFGoodrich Advantage
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
BFGoodrich Advantage
63%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
BFGoodrich Advantage
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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