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185/55 R15 Semperit Speed-Life 3 variants
Semperit Speed-Life 3 is a summer tyre made in total of 113 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. 185/55 R15 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 110mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (185mm), which results in 101.75mm sidewall height. In 185/55 R15, there is only one possible speed index for Semperit Speed-Life 3 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 185/55 R15, Speed-Life 3 usually competes against Advantage, which is a tyre from BFGoodrich with a rating of 76%, compared to 65% of the Semperit in question.
Semperit Speed-Life 3 is made in 113 sizes, starting from 165/65 R15 up to 295/35 R21.
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (185/55 R15)
ADAC Summer tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 16
Finishing 12th out of 16 competitors, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 received a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This tire demonstrated commendable performance on dry roads, coupled with relatively low fuel consumption and wear, which were positive aspects highlighted by the testers. However, its performance was somewhat diminished by its weaknesses on wet surfaces. Despite these drawbacks, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 was recognized for being particularly strong in its resistance to aquaplaning in a cross direction, which contributed to its overall recommendation. This balance between its merits and areas of improvement indicates that while the tire excels under specific conditions, there is room for enhancement, particularly regarding its wet surface handling.
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 16
Finishing 12th out of 16 competitors, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 received a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This tire demonstrated commendable performance on dry roads, coupled with relatively low fuel consumption and wear, which were positive aspects highlighted by the testers. However, its performance was somewhat diminished by its weaknesses on wet surfaces. Despite these drawbacks, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 was recognized for being particularly strong in its resistance to aquaplaning in a cross direction, which contributed to its overall recommendation. This balance between its merits and areas of improvement indicates that while the tire excels under specific conditions, there is room for enhancement, particularly regarding its wet surface handling.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | ||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 3,0 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
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