Segment
1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Premium2. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle3. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost4. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost5. Petlas Imperium PT515 Lowcost
Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Petlas Imperium PT515
When it comes to choosing a premium quality summer tyre, both Semperit Speed-Life 3 and Dunlop Sport BluResponse provide compelling alternatives. However, each one of these tyres shines in different areas, offering a unique set of pros and cons.
The Semperit Speed-Life 3, a successor to the Speed-Life series by Semperit, offers satisfactory performance as seen through our rating of 65%. The tyre's major strength lies in its wet braking capacity, which records exceptional reviews in AutoBild test. Despite this, the Speed-Life 3 ranks 12th in the same test out of 53 tyres due to its weaknesses on dry conditions, which has been its significant drawback according to Autobild and ADAC 2022 tests.
On the other hand, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse manufactured by Dunlop, outperforms the Speed-Life 3 overall in most mutual tests with our rating of 83%. Its strengths, as highlighted in the Autobild and ADAC tests, include low rolling resistance, great comfort, and excellent dry braking. Furthermore, the tyre also demonstrates adequate performance on wet surfaces (Aquaplaning) which is a plus point. However, some weaknesses were noted, particularly in wet braking and comparatively lower mileage performance.
In mutual test positions, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse consistently ranks higher. In the Autobild test, Dunlop Sport BluResponse took the 11th position, one rank above Semperit's Speed-Life 3. In the ADAC test, the gap was wider with Dunlop Sport BluResponse sitting at 5th while the Speed-Life 3 came in at the 12th spot. However, in the Autoklub test, the positions were reversed with Semperit Speed-Life 3 acquiring the 10th position, above Dunlop's 12th.
In conclusion, Dunlop Sport BluResponse stands out as the better performer in overall tests. However, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 still offers competition, particularly on wet conditions. Despite this, users should factor in their primary use of the tyre (dry vs wet conditions) since each tyre performs distinctly under these conditions.
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1. Nokian WetProof 5.644. Semperit Speed-Life 3 18.07
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Best rating in test
1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Exemplary2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Exemplary3. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended4. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good
Worst rating in test
3. Nokian WetProof Recommended4. Petlas Imperium PT515 Satisfactory5. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
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Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Mileage
Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 39,0 | 28,8 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 36,9 | 30,0 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 36,2 | 28,4 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 39,0 | 31,4 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 100,6 | 102,5 | 98,6 | ||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 98,6 | 97,8 | 99,3 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof | 101,3 | 102,2 | 100,4 | ||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 2,8 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,6 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 Rating: Good | 2,8 | 3,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 3,4 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,8 | ||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 2,1 | ||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | ||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 2,3 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2- | 2 | ||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37,7 | 30,0 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 35,4 | 32,2 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,0 | 32,2 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 38,3 | 35,9 | |||||
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