Semperit SpeedLife 2 review
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, particularly in wet conditions. It is frequently praised as a high-value alternative to premium-tier brands, offering performance that inspires significant driver confidence.
Owners rate it 21.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
91%By road tests
69.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, particularly in wet conditions. It is frequently praised as a high-value alternative to premium-tier brands, offering performance that inspires significant driver confidence.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- High level of dry road grip and cornering stability
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Inspires a strong sense of driver security and confidence
Cons
- Limited long-term tread life data available in current feedback
- Lack of extensive variety in reported vehicle fitments
Worth knowing
- Users report consistent performance across diverse vehicle platforms, including compact hatchbacks like the Ford Focus and all-wheel-drive models like the Subaru Impreza.
- The tire maintains its handling characteristics even when transitioning between different vehicle types, such as moving from a Subaru to a Nissan.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test · 235/55 R17
6th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 3rd of 12 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
23rd of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 33rd of 49 |
2019 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
30th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 31st of 45 |
2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 14 | |
| Noise | 10th of 14 |
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
6th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|