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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

The two tyres under review are the Semperit Speed-Life 3 by Semperit and the Continental PremiumContact 6 by Continental.
The Semperit Speed-Life 3, a successor of Semperit Speed-Life tyre, offers excellent wet braking abilities and reduced exterior noise as it is a summer tyre. However, it received an overall rating of 59% in our tests. The drawbacks of this tyre include relative weakness on dry roads and potential shorter lifespan, as mentioned in autobild 2018 and adac 2021 tests. Despite these, it performed notably well in the ADAC test, securing the second position among fifteen tyres.


On the contrary, the Continental PremiumContact 6, a summer touring tyre, is made in several locations including SK, DE, and CZ. It earned an impressive rating of 85% in our tests. This tyre also performs exceptionally well both on wet and dry surfaces, as underlined by autobild 2018 and adac 2021 tests, though it might slightly struggle in terms of efficiency. The ADAC test positions the Continental PremiumContact 6 as the top tyre, bringing attention to its strong wet handling and braking characteristics.


Also, bear in mind that the Continental PremiumContact 6 tyre has been replaced by a newer model – the Continental PremiumContact 7. While both tyres have shown strengths and weaknesses, the Continental PremiumContact 6 tends to outshine the Semperit Speed-Life 3 in most tests due to its balanced performance on various road conditions, as well as higher overall rating. However, based on the specific requirements such as focus on wet braking or exterior noise, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 might be an alternative of interest.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
14
36
13
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
18.1
3.1
4.3
Latest test
2026
2023
2025
Available sizes
116
296
123

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Wet side guide
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Dry performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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