Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 and Semperit SpeedLife 2 appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Semperit SpeedLife 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Semperit SpeedLife 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.3 | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
Semperit SpeedLife 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.7 2 | Avg rank 11.6 11 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 15.8 1 | Avg rank 14.8 11 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 |
💧 Wet: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.6, compared to 12.7 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
☀️ Dry: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.8, compared to 15.8 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.0 for the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
📏 Mileage: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.0 for the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 or Semperit SpeedLife 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit SpeedLife 2 ranks higher on average than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 ranks better than the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit SpeedLife 2 shows better mileage performance than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 appears in 2 independent tests, Semperit SpeedLife 2 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →