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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

When it comes to summer tyre performance, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 are major contenders. Built by trusted manufacturers, Semperit and Goodyear respectively, both tyres have distinctive strengths and weaknesses, each excelling in different conditions and performances.


Semperit Speed-Life 3 is the successor of the Semperit Speed-Life, demonstrating improvements in different areas. With our rating of 59%, this tyre’s best performing features include wet braking, evident in the 'Autobild' test where it clinches the 12th position out of 53. Coupled with its good handling on wet roads, high projected mileage, and low wear, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 ensures efficiency and longevity. However, it falls a bit short in terms of dry road drivability.


On the other hand, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, also succeeding Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, earned a stellar rating of 84% from our tests, demonstrating high performance across different conditions. At 'Autobild', it landed at the 13th position. Its highlighted characteristics are impressive mileage, price value, comfort, and short braking distances. Like the Semperit tyre, it also exhibits high predicted mileage and low rolling resistance. However, it is noted to have a relatively higher price level.


In 'ADAC' mutual test, Semperit Speed-Life 3 took the impressive 2nd place out of 15, excelling particularly in aquaplaning - cross, exterior noise, and wet braking. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, on the other hand, secured the respectable 4th position, with mileage being its best feature.


To wrap up, Semperit Speed-Life 3 stands out due to its wet braking ability and overall efficiency, despite its weakness on dry road drivability. Meanwhile, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 proves to be an exceptional all-rounder, combining mileage, comfort, and value, albeit at a higher price level.


When choosing between these two, potential customers should weigh their individual driving conditions and requirements. The data gathered from different tests provides a clear comparison of their performances, making it easier to identify the tyre that perfectly fits their needs.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
14
18
21
Best position
#2
#1
#2
Average position
18.1
6.1
11.9
Latest test
2026
2024
2024
Available sizes
116
47
164

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Wet side guide
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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