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Semperit Speed-Life 3

Summer
Lowcost
5.5 /10 Conditionally recommended

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14 Tests Price from: £61 90 Sizes
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SemperitThis tyre
Speed-Life 3
5.5
SailunBudget
Atrezzo ZSR 2
7.6
Better at: Mileage, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
FuldaBudget
SportControl 2
6.4
Better at: Mileage
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
DebicaBudget
Presto UHP2
5.2
Better at: Mileage, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Dry driving behavior, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - cross
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
NexenBudget
N Fera Primus
7.4
Better at: Mileage, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 11
6.7
Better at: Dry handling, Mileage
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
LinglongBudget
Sport Master 2
6.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet handling
FuldaBudget
EcoControl HP2
7.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling
DebicaBudget
Presto HP2
6.4
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling
SavaBudget
Intensa UHP 2
6.5
Better at: Dry driving behavior, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Wet handling, Mileage
Esa+TecarBudget
Spirit Pro
6.4
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry driving behavior
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Mileage, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and top ratings on wet roads

Outstanding longevity with very high projected mileage and low wear

Good efficiency with relatively low fuel consumption

Still provides adequate handling on dry roads

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses and less balanced handling on dry roads

Environmental balance could be improved

Reviews

9.6
16 Reviews

Customers like

Strong wet grip4×
Confident cornering2×
Good dry grip2×
Stable at high speed2×
Low road noise2×

Customers don't like

Some road noise2×

History

Speed-Life7.5Speed-Life 32021–20265.5
2020

Semperit Speed-Life 3 was launched and replaced Semperit Speed-Life.

2021
4× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#2Good
Autobild205/55 R16#3Exemplary
ADAC225/50 R17#10Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#12
2022
3× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#12Satisfactory
ADAC215/60 R16#16Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#43
2023
3× Tested
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#10
ADAC205/55 R16#19Good
Autobild225/45 R18#41
2024
2× Tested
ADAC215/55 R17#14Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#23
2025
1× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#26
2026
1× Tested
Autobild245/45 R19#22
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Tests (14)

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14 Tests 7× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#22 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
22nd
Dry braking: 37.4 mWet braking: 28.1 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#26 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
26th
Dry braking: 37.4 mWet braking: 31.2 m
BMW 1
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#14 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
14thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#23 Of 55 Tyres
Autobild2024
23rd
Dry braking: 39,0 mWet braking: 28,8 m
VW Golf
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#10 Of 19 Tyres
Autoklub ČR2023
10th
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#19 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC2023
19thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#41 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
41st
Dry braking: 71.2 mWet braking: 31.3 m
BMW 3
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ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#12 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2022
12thSatisfactory
VW Polo
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ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#16 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2022
16thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good
···
15.Lassa CompetusSatisfactory
16.Semperit Speed-Life 3Satisfactory
17.Nankang Comfort ECO-2+Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#43 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2022
43rd
Dry braking: 40 mWet braking: 33,1 m
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#2 Of 15 Tyres
ADAC2021
2ndGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
3rdExemplary
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#10 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
10thSatisfactory
1.Falken Azenis FK510Good
···
9.Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Satisfactory
10.Semperit Speed-Life 3Satisfactory
11.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#12 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild2021
12th
Dry braking: 37,7 mWet braking: 30,0 m
VW Golf

Sizes (90)

165/65 R15From £74

1 Variants

81T
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175/65 R15From £71

2 Variants

84HT
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185/55 R15From £83

1 Variants

82H
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185/60 R15From £80

1 Variants

88HXL
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185/65 R15From £68

2 Variants

88HT
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195/50 R15From £69

1 Variants

82V
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195/55 R15From £89

1 Variants

85V
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195/60 R15From £67

2 Variants

88VH
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195/65 R15From £66

3 Variants

9195VHTXL
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205/60 R15From £107

2 Variants

9195VHXL
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205/65 R15From £90

1 Variants

94V
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Ratings

Tested 7× By professional organizations

●Exemplary1× (14%)
●Good1× (14%)
●Good5× (71%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 9.1xxx/xx R17 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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