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Semperit Speed Life 3 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2021 to 2026 3 publications

Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Semperit Speed Life 3 averages a finish of 18th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 66% of the field across 11 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 22% across 10 tests.

  • 14Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 18thAverage finish
  • 47%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Semperit Speed Life 3

14 tests, 2021 to 2026

0%50%100%202120222023202420252026Average 47%2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test (2021): P12 of 53, Beat 79% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2021): P2 of 15, Beat 93% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 (2021): P10 of 17, Beat 44% of the field2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test (2021): P3 of 20, Beat 89% of the field2022 Summer Tire Market Overview (2022): P41 of 50, Beat 19% of the field2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test (2022): P16 of 18, Beat 12% of the field2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch (2022): P12 of 16, Beat 27% of the field2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test (2022): P6 of 9, Beat 38% of the field2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (2023): P41 of 50, Beat 17% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2023): P19 of 50, Beat 63% of the field2024 Summer Tire Market Overview (2024): P23 of 55, Beat 59% of the field2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2024): P14 of 16, Beat 13% of the field2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout (2025): P25 of 52, Beat 53% of the field2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? (2026): P22 of 50, Beat 57% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
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  • Average 47%

Record by discipline

Where the Semperit Speed Life 3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 10 P29.6 of 39.7 22% -
Dry Handling 2 P12 of 14.5 13% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 11 P13.4 of 37.6 66% 1
Wet Braking - Concrete 2 P8 of 33 58% -
Wet Handling 2 P3.5 of 14.5 80% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Straight Aqua 4 P9 of 23.8 63% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P6 of 33 71% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Noise 4 P9.8 of 23.8 57% -
Tire Weight 1 P22 of 50 57% -
Value
Wear 4 P9.3 of 25.3 66% -
Value 3 P12.3 of 28.7 71% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P7.5 of 14.5 59% -
Fuel Consumption 2 P16 of 33 62% -
Abrasion 2 P17.5 of 33 55% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Semperit Speed Life 3. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Uniroyal RainSport 5 9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind 9 5 4 - 56%
Firestone RoadHawk 9 shared: 3 ahead, 6 behind 9 3 6 - 33%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind 9 2 7 - 22%
BFGoodrich Advantage 8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind 8 4 4 - 50%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind 8 3 5 - 38%
Viking Protech Newgen 7 shared: 6 ahead, 1 behind 7 6 1 - 86%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind 7 3 4 - 43%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind 7 2 5 - 29%
Continental Premium Contact 6 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Barum Bravuris 5HM 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Fulda EcoControl HP2 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Michelin Primacy 4 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Cooper Zeon CS8 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Debica Presto HP 2 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Semperit SpeedLife 2 Predecessor 10 1 11th 47%
Semperit Speed Life 3 This tire 14 0 18th 47%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 14 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Semperit Speed Life 3 is generally stronger in wet handling and wear than dry braking, but its fourteen tests vary substantially by size and field. It led wet braking at 32.7m in ADAC's 2021 225/50 R17 test, while Tire Reviews 2022/23 found third-place wet handling, just 0.1% slower than best, and the highest subjective wet score. Auto Bild 2021 placed it third of twenty overall with an Exemplary verdict, despite last-place dry braking at 37.7m. Wear support recurs, including fifth of sixteen with 55,200km predicted life in ADAC 2024.

There are unusual reversals. ADAC 2021 in 205/55 R16 praised dry performance and placed it second overall, unlike the more common dry weaknesses; ADAC 2024 recorded last-place dry braking at 40.9m and criticised sudden oversteer. Wet results also weakened unusually in some comparisons, including Auto Bild 2023 in 225/45 R18, with wet braking 36th of 48, and the two 2022 ADAC verdicts. Those exceptions prevent a universal wet-specialist claim. More recent Auto Bild screens again favored wet over dry braking, including twelfth of fifty versus 32nd in 2026. Comfort, noise and efficiency vary, although low fuel consumption and good wear receive repeated praise.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Every test, newest first 14

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
2025 1 test
2024 2 tests
P14 of 16 Beat 13% of the field

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 215/55 R17

The Semperit Speed-Life 3 receives a borderline satisfactory rating in driving safety, with only adequate steering feedback on dry roads and a similar rating in handling at the limit, leading to a tendency for the vehicle to oversteer during sudden maneuvers. Its braking performance is satisfactory, which just suffices for an overall satisfactory rating for its dry road properties. On wet roads, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 narrowly misses a good rating, achieving only satisfactory results in braking distance measurements and lateral aquaplaning. Despite good ratings in longitudinal aquaplaning and handling, it does not achieve a good overall wet performance rating. Environmentally, the Speed-Life 3 performs well, with a very good rating in projected mileage and good ratings in wear and efficiency. However, its noise level and sustainability receive satisfactory ratings.

WeakDry Braking WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2023 2 tests
2022 4 tests
P6 of 9 Beat 38% of the field

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Semperit Speed-Life 3 is a wet specialist with good levels of comfort. Sadly this comes at the expense of the dry performance where it had lower grip and poor dynamics. This tire feels very similar to its sister tire, the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 and certainly isn't the sportiest tire on test.

StrongSubj. Wet Handling WeakDry Handling WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P12 of 16 Beat 27% of the field

2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch

ADAC 185/65 R15

The Semperit Speed-Life 3 offers good performance on dry roads and good wear behavior. In the wet, however, it shows slight weaknesses that lead to the devaluation of the overall rating. Overall, the tire is rated as recommendable.

WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

P16 of 18 Beat 12% of the field

2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test

ADAC 215/60 R16

Overall, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 does not get more than a satisfactory rating. It shows weaknesses on both dry and wet roads and is therefore one of the recommended tires. However, its wear behavior is rated as good.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2021 4 tests
P10 of 17 Beat 44% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Semperit Speed-Life 3 is a wet specialist with the shortest wet braking, however the car feels imprecise in the dry with sudden oversteer during sudden maneuvers. One of the lowest wears on test, inconspicuous noise and midpack fuel consumption round out the Speed-Life 3s results.

StrongWet Braking WinnerFalken Azenis FK510

P2 of 15 Beat 93% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

ADAC 205/55 R16

The Semperit Speed-Life 3 is a very balanced midrange tire. It was impressive in the dry with good steering and short braking distances and excellent in the wet, leading wet braking.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

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