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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kleber Dynaxer HP4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

In this comparison, we are looking at two well-known summer tyres - the Semperit Speed-Life 3 by Semperit and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 by Pirelli. According to our rating, the Semperit tyre reaches 59% while the Pirelli tyre excels with an impressive 86% score.


Starting with the Speed-Life 3, this tyre has succeeded the original Semperit Speed-Life. The Semperit Speed-Life 3 was positioned as the 10th in the 'Autoklub ČR' and 'ADAC' tests and the 12th in the 'Autobild' test. Although this tyre demonstrates good performance on wet roads and a decent mileage, it falls short in the dry conditions and lacks cracking balance, according to 'autozeitung 2022' and 'adac 2021' test summaries. Another notable factor is the tyre’s environmental score, which is not ideal.


On the other side, the Cinturato P7 C2 advances on previous Pirelli P7 Cinturato models. The Pirelli model was placed in noticeably better positions in all mentioned tests: 4th in 'Autoklub ČR', 9th in 'ADAC', and 2nd in 'Autobild'. A notable strength of this tyre is its performance on dry roads and a good mileage, but the tests pointed out occasional imbalances, certain weak performance on wet roads, and lesser environmental-friendliness. Additionally, 'autozeitung 2022' reported slight degradation in wear.


In conclusion, our data suggests that the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 overall outperforms the Semperit Speed-Life 3, especially in its test placements and our internal rating. Nonetheless, both tyres offer specific strengths that may cater more confidently to your individual needs, conditions, and preferences.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kleber
Dynaxer HP4
Number of tests
14
9
21
11
Best position
#2
#2
#2
#1
Average position
18.1
5.8
11.9
11.6
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
2024
Available sizes
116
92
164
121

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
64%
Kleber
Dynaxer HP4
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
55%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
51%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
69%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
62%
Dry Performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
68%
Kleber
Dynaxer HP4
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
70%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
80%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
77%
Dry Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
59%
Comfort & Noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
75%
Kleber
Dynaxer HP4
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
86%
Noise Interior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
67%
Ride Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
73%
Economy
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Firestone Roadhawk
69%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
74%
Kleber
Dynaxer HP4
Rolling Resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
63%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
71%
Fuel Efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
89%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%
Firestone Roadhawk
59%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
63%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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