Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

The Semperit Speed-Life 3 is a summer tire from Semperit that was rated 59% in our tests. This model has no known previous models and has not been replaced yet. In the Autobild test, out of 53 tyres, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 ranked 12th, excelling in aspects such as wet braking. Additionally, the ADAC test also corroborated these strengths as the tire achieved the 2nd position, specifically highlighting exterior noise and wet braking.

On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a summer tire from Maxxis with a rating of 69%. It ranked higher than the Semperit Speed-Life 3 in the Autobild test securing the 9th position out of 53 tyres. In this test, its best features were noted as 'Aquaplaning - cross' and 'Aquaplaning - longitudal'. In the Autobild 2019 summary, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was complimented for a good mileage and short dry braking distances, while the 2022 summary praised the tire's safety reserves in aquaplaning and short wet braking distances. However, in the ADAC test, it ranked 10th positions out of 15 tyres, with highlighted strengths being 'Aquaplaning - cross', 'Dry driving behavior', 'Safety', and 'Wet circle cornering'.

Overall, in comparison to the Semperit Speed-Life 3, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performed better in the tests, but both tyres have their strengths. The former has proven to provide lower exterior noise and better wet braking, making it an ideal candidate for wet and noisy conditions; whereas the latter shows strengths in aquaplaning and safety. Despite some minor drawbacks like delayed steering response and mediocre grip levels on dry and wet tracks in Autobild's tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5's performance makes it a substantial choice for drivers valuing mileage, safety, and aquaplaning resilience. The information and data from all our tests sumges that these tyres are strong contenders for the summer season.