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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Our tyre tests comparison today features two worthy competitors, Semperit Speed-Life 3 and Toyo Proxes Comfort


In the world of summer tyres, Semperit Speed-Life 3 (a successor to Semperit Speed-Life) ranks significantly. It performs exquisitely in wet braking, securing a position 12 in Autobild's test out of 53 tyres. In contrast, Toyo Proxes Comfort is renowned for its dry handling and braking. In the same Autobild test, it secured the 17th position.


Looking at their performance highlights, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 is noted for its efficiency and good performance on wet roads. Whereas its weaknesses lie in a somewhat unbalanced performance, and particularly struggles on dry road conditions. As per Autobild's 2024 test remarks, this tyre also exhibited an unfavorable environmental impact rating.


On the opposite end, the Toyo Proxes Comfort, a proud product of Japan, exhibits dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distance, and minimal noise levels. In Autobild's 2024 and 2022 tests, despite its praiseworthy performance, the tyre's negatives include a short tread life and limited safety reserves when cornering on wet roads.


Moreover, in the ADAC tyre test, the Toyo Proxes Comfort outperformed the Semperit Speed-Life 3 by securing the 5th position, while Semperit Speed-Life 3 ranked at 16 out of 18 tyres.


Based on our own evaluations, the Toyo Proxes Comfort has a rating of 66%, this being relatively better than Semperit Speed-Life 3's score of 59%.


In conclusion, it seems the Toyo Proxes Comfort has an edge overall, considering its better test positions and higher rating. Nonetheless, your choice between these two models may depend on specific requirements such as wet performance or noise level considerations. Therefore, we recommend inspecting the detailed review pages of both tyres for a comprehensive understanding.


For more information on these tyres and more, visit their respective manufacturers: Semperit and Toyo.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Toyo
Proxes Comfort
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
14
16
18
10
Best position
#2
#5
#1
#2
Average position
18.1
9.7
6.1
6.0
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
2026
Available sizes
116
116
47
104

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Wet side guide
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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