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Semperit Speed Life 3

Touring Summer Tested by Tire Reviews

Replaces the Semperit SpeedLife 2

The Semperit Speed Life 3 is a mid-range touring summer tire with repeated test support for wet handling, wear and, less consistently, wet braking. Dry braking and handling near the limit are recurring weaknesses, with substantial variation between sizes and tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 81% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 18th average finish across 14 independent tests Latest: P22 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated February 2026.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 15,000miles driven
  • 14professional tests
Semperit Speed Life 3 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Semperit Speed Life 3

7.7/10

Better than 59% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 12 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests12 tests · 3 publications · 2021-2026 59% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 59% 7.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 86% 44% 11
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 32% 40% 10
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 67% 9% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 68% 7% 4

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 66% 2
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 61% 11

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 98% of the test figure. The other 2% comes from its predecessor, the Semperit SpeedLife 2, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P22 / 50
  2. 2025 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P25 / 52
  3. 2024 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P14 / 16
  4. 2024 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P23 / 55
  5. 2023 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P19 / 50
  6. 2023 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P41 / 50
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  1. 2022 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R17 P6 / 9
  2. 2022 2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch ADAC · 185/65 R15 P12 / 16 Placing only
  3. 2022 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test ADAC · 215/60 R16 P16 / 18 Placing only
  4. 2022 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P41 / 50
  5. 2021 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P3 / 20
  6. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P10 / 17
  7. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P2 / 15
  8. 2021 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P12 / 53
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Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Semperit Speed Life 3 averages a finish of 18th.

14 Tests
0 Test Wins
18th Average
2nd Best
41st Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212026

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P22 / 50
20252025 Summer Tire Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P25 / 52
20242024 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 215/55 R17P14 / 16
20242024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P23 / 55
20232023 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16P19 / 50
20232023 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P41 / 50
20222022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17P6 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews
20222022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 InchADAC · 185/65 R15P12 / 16
20222022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire TestADAC · 215/60 R16P16 / 18
20222022 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P41 / 50
20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P3 / 20
20212021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P10 / 17
20212021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P2 / 15
20212021 53 Summer Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P12 / 53

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Running Costs
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In 215/55 R17, the Semperit Speed Life 3 is projected to cost $11.53 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $288 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test.

Tire life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.
Kumho Ecsta HS52$8.23
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2$10.88
Semperit Speed Life 3$11.53
Continental PremiumContact 7$12.89
cost per 1,000 miles
Tire life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range91 sizes available

165-295Width30-65Profile15-21Rim81-110 T-YLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 91 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-75dB

Popular sizes205/55 R16195/45 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Semperit Speed Life 3 in the wet?
Across the 11 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Semperit Speed Life 3 stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Semperit Speed Life 3 in the dry?
Across the 10 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Semperit Speed Life 3 stops 8.7% longer than premium rivals, 5.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 32/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Semperit Speed Life 3?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Semperit Speed Life 3's rolling resistance is 6% higher than premium rivals, 4.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 2.6% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Semperit Speed Life 3 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Semperit Speed Life 3 is expected to last around 25,765 miles (41,465 km).
How much does the Semperit Speed Life 3 cost to run?
In 215/55 R17, the Semperit Speed Life 3 is projected to cost $11.53 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $288 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Kumho Ecsta HS52, at $8.23.
More questions about the Semperit Speed Life 3 (3)
What is the Semperit Speed Life 3's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Semperit Speed Life 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What does the Semperit Speed Life 3 replace?
The Semperit Speed Life 3 is the successor to the Semperit SpeedLife 2 in Semperit's range.
What sizes does the Semperit Speed Life 3 come in?
The Semperit Speed Life 3 is available in 117 sizes, ranging from 165-295/30-65 R15-21.
Owner Questions
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Semperit Speed Life 3 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 81%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Handling 90%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Wear 80%
  • Comfort 75%

All 2 Semperit Speed Life 3 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
77%
Member
Bought these as they were recommended in German tire tests. Do not disappoint in daily driving, and plenty of enjoyment when driving a bit more sporty.

Major gripe for me, and reason I won't buy them again: they are very sensitive to standing. Even after a few days I get a shaky steering wheel for the first few kilometers on the motorway. It is not a faulty tire as during a test with 3.0 bars (45? Psi) the shaking is gone instantly.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 960
84%
Member
Breaking on dry could be better, other than that, very good tire for these dimensions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,071

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