Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 3 was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Speed-Life 3 and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 92% of Firestone Roadhawk has A rating.