Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 73
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 91
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 4 times and the RainSport 5 not once. The Turanza 6 lasted 12.2% longer in the wear tests; the RainSport 5 held 15.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
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Which should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza 6 for balanced touring, frequent mixed driving, efficiency, and long life. Choose Uniroyal RainSport 5 if you prioritize aquaplaning safety and value in heavy-rain regions and accept longer dry stops and faster wear.
Where the Turanza 6 is stronger
- Best-in-test consistency with higher overall rankings (3/21, 5/21)
- Shortest dry braking in every shared test (e.g., 36.9 m vs 37.9 m)
- Lower rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency (e.g., 7.13 kg/t vs 8.34 kg/t)
Where the RainSport 5 is stronger
- Outstanding aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) with large margins
- Frequent edges in wet braking by small margins (e.g., 27.7 m vs 27.9 m)
- Competitive wet handling feel and stability in deeper water
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza 6 vs RainSport 5 at a glance
| Category | Turanza 6 | Gap | RainSport 5 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 4 | 0 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 6 | The Turanza 6 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 0 |
| Wet11 measurements | 1 | The RainSport 5 held 15.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 10 |
| Comfort2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Value4 measurements | 2 | The Turanza 6 lasted 12.2% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 1 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Turanza 6 by 0.4 | 8.0/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 91 reviews | 77% | The Turanza 6 by 4 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Turanza 6 by 4 points | 59% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +29.4% | The Turanza 6 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 148 | 81 sizes made in both | 104 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2023 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Turanza 6 | Field | RainSport 5 |
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| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P18 of 20 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P10 of 55 | P14 of 55 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P17 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | P16 of 50 | P17 of 50 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza 6
RainSport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza 6
RainSport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Turanza 6
RainSport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the RainSport 5 73% from 91. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Turanza 6 | Gap | RainSport 5 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 119 | 3.5% | 123 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72.4 | 1.6% | 71.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 117 | 2.3% | 114 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 46.2 | = | 46.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14.1 | 0.8% | 14.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 58 | 4.8% | 61 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 15.4% | 15 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 73.25 | 0.4 dB | 72.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 23,239 | 12.2% | 21,142 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.56 | 6.9% | 8.14 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the RainSport 5 8 out of 10.
| Turanza 6 | Category | RainSport 5 | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 40 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 90 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 85 | Value | 39 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Turanza 6 | Category | RainSport 5 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 7.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 6.7 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 6.8 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 7.2 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the RainSport 5 73% from 91. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
- 77%from 73 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 616,298 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tire with strong wet and dry grip, reflected in a 74% average score and around seven in ten positive reviews. Comfort and refinement are the clear headline, with about half of owners mentioning low road noise and a smooth ride, while wet grip is widely praised by those who discuss it. The main drawback is a fairly common complaint about muted or vague steering feel (around one in five owners), and a similar share report issues with wear behavior, including uneven wear and shorter-than-expected life for some.
- Very comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Good dry grip
- Vague or heavy steering feel
- Soft sidewalls affecting precision and confidence
- Uneven wear across the tread
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 73 Turanza 6 reviewsSuperb, very low noise, superb confort, mid handling. Over 20k miles and not even at 50%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
- 73%from 91 reviews
- 59%would buy again
- 941,167 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most strongly agree that the Uniroyal RainSport 5 delivers standout wet-weather confidence, with nearly two-thirds praising wet grip and around one in five specifically highlighting strong aquaplaning resistance. Dry grip also gets more praise than criticism, and a sizeable minority find it comfortable and quieter than expected for such an open tread pattern. The main recurring drawback is a soft, flexible feel: around one in five complain about sidewall support and steering feedback, sometimes describing the handling as vague or floaty, particularly when pushed or at speed. Tread life is mixed, with roughly a third commenting and opinions split between surprisingly good mileage and quicker-than-hoped wear.
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning in standing water
- Good dry grip for everyday driving
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Soft sidewalls can make the car feel floaty or imprecise
- Limited steering feedback and slower responses
- Dry handling can feel vague when pushed
Summarised by AI from 81 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 91 RainSport 5 reviewsWet grip is incredible, dry grip is just above average, very progressive tire, slightly spongy so I pumped them up to 40psi instead of 33. Economy was also average. Would buy them again, I had them fitted to a Volvo v90 d5. Not much change worn Vs new, just a little more aqua planing, better in the dry as they wore down. Mostly used on motorway, occasional country road use. Suited the Volvo well and price was good
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 148 sizes of the Turanza 6 and 104 of the RainSport 5, 81 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza 6 | RainSport 5 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 148 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 104 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 81 sizes 195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16215/55 R16225/55 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/40 R17and 69 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A63%B37% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B47%A44%C8% | C86%D12%B2% |
| EU label noise | 66-73 dB B60%A40% | 70-75 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2019 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2016) | Uniroyal RainSport 3 (2013) |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Small & Mid-Size SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tires for Large SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Turanza 6 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 29.4% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits the premium-touring Bridgestone Turanza 6 against the wet-weather-focused Uniroyal RainSport 5. Tested across 16-18-inch sizes in multiple 2023-2024 independent comparisons, they target different buyers: efficiency, balance, and mileage (Bridgestone) versus aggressive wet-road security and value (Uniroyal).
Across four shared tests, the Turanza 6 finished markedly higher overall (including 3rd/21 and 5th/21), while the RainSport 5 trailed (18th/21 and 17th/21). Yet the Uniroyal repeatedly excelled in aquaplaning and often edged wet braking by small margins, setting up a classic trade-off between all-round road manners and deep-water confidence at a lower price.
Conclusion
The Turanza 6 is the stronger all-rounder: consistent top-tier results, class-leading dry braking across all shared tests, safer dry handling, lower rolling resistance, and notably longer tread life (up to +24% in the 205/55 R16 test). Its balanced wet/dry behavior and refinement underpin its higher overall rankings.
The RainSport 5's calling card is wet-road security in heavy rain: repeated wins in straight and curved aquaplaning and frequent micro-wins in wet braking. However, it concedes meaningful ground in dry braking and handling, and it wears faster-offset somewhat by a lower purchase price and better headline value scores.
If you want premium balance, efficiency, and longevity for everyday touring, choose the Turanza 6. If your priority is maximum aquaplaning resistance and budget spend in a rain-heavy climate-and you accept longer dry stops and shorter life-the RainSport 5 delivers.
Turanza 6 vs RainSport 5: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza 6 or the Uniroyal RainSport 5 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 4 times and the RainSport 5 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the RainSport 5 8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza 6 or the RainSport 5?
The RainSport 5 led 10 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 15.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Turanza 6 led 6 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza 6 lasted 12.2% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.2/10 for the Turanza 6 and 7.2/10 for the RainSport 5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Turanza 6 and 8/10 for the RainSport 5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the RainSport 5 73% from 91. 63% of Turanza 6 owners would buy it again, against 59% for the RainSport 5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Turanza 6 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 29.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza 6 is made in 148 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the RainSport 5 in 104 (15 to 21 inch). 81 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza 6 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the RainSport 5 A and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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