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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk has A wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
21
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
18.1
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
174
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 58 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Dry Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Noise Exterior 50kmh
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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