Segment
1. Fulda SportControl 2 Lowcost2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3
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Summer tyre comparison brings together two interesting contenders in this segment - The Fulda SportControl 2 and the Semperit Speed-Life 3.
Manufactured by Fulda, the SportControl 2 is a reputable summer tyre that has scored a strong 84% in our internal ratings. On the other hand, Semperit's Speed-Life 3, which is a successor to the Speed-Life model, scored a lesser 66% in our ratings, indicating varying levels of performance.
The mutual test positions are a reliable indicator of the differences between these two tyres. In the ADAC test, out of a total of 16 tyres, The Fulda SportControl 2 managed to secure itself the 7th position, showcasing its middle-field performance. On the contrary, Semperit's Speed-Life 3 struggled and was placed 14th.
The gulf between both tyres widened in the Autobild test, among 51 tyres. The Fulda SportControl 2 managed to outperform the Semperit Speed-Life 3 by a significant margin, ranking 13th and 43rd respectively.
What makes Fulda SportControl 2 stand out is its positives - good aqua planning reserves, short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, and satisfactory price-performance ratio. However, there were a few drawbacks - a considerably delayed steering response and mediocre mileage range.
The Semperit Speed-Life 3, although a decent performer couldn't replicate the strengths of its predecessor in the tests.
In summary, if you're looking for a tire that delivers a superior aqua planning capability, short braking distances, and an all-round good performance on both dry and wet surfaces, the Fulda SportControl 2 is what you need. But for customers for whom pricing is a significant parameter, and the ability to delay steering response is a secondary feature, stocking the Semperit Speed-Life 3 would make sense.
Number of sizes available
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Best position in test
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Average position in tests
2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 17.08
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda SportControl 2 Exemplary2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Fulda SportControl 2 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,6 | 1,7 | ||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,7 | 2,6 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,0 | 3,5 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 | 63.9 | 29 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 71.2 | 31.3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 | 36,5 | 29,4 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 40 | 33,1 | |||||
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