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Rotalla RU01 S Pace Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2017 to 2026 5 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace averages a finish of 28th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 15% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 14% across 7 tests.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 28thAverage finish
  • 9%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Rotalla RU01 S Pace

8 tests, 2017 to 2026

0%50%100%20172020202220232026Average 9%2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire Test (2017): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test (2020): P39 of 50, Beat 23% of the field2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020): P16 of 16, Beat 0% of the field2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020): P16 of 20, Beat 21% of the field2022 Summer Tire Market Overview (2022): P48 of 50, Beat 5% of the field2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test (2022): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (2023): P45 of 50, Beat 11% of the field2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? (2026): P44 of 50, Beat 12% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 9%

Record by discipline

Where the Rotalla RU01 S Pace finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Strong 7 P27.1 of 32.7 15% -
Dry Handling 3 P8.7 of 12.7 26% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P8 of 14.5 45% -
Wet
Wet Braking Weak 7 P27.7 of 32.7 14% -
Wet Handling 3 P12 of 12.7 4% -
Subj. Wet Handling 2 P13 of 14.5 8% -
Straight Aqua 2 P4 of 14.5 73% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P8 of 14.5 56% -
Noise 2 P6.5 of 14.5 67% -
Value
Wear 1 P8 of 16 53% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P13 of 14.5 12% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Rotalla RU01 S Pace. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Sava Intensa UHP 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Imperial Ecosport 2 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Tracmax X Privilo TX3 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental Premium Contact 6 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Firestone RoadHawk 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Semperit Speed Life 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Fulda SportControl 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Barum Bravuris 5HM 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Minerva Radial F 205 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Falken Azenis FK510 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Infinity Ecomax 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Nokian PowerProof 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Viking Protech Newgen 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated March 13, 2026.

Across 8 summer tests, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows a consistent pattern of very weak safety-critical wet performance and generally below-average braking, leading to frequent bottom-tier overall results (average overall position 28.3; including 44/50 in 2026 AutoBild braking test, 45/48 in 2023 AutoBild overview, 16/16 in the 2020 ADAC test, and 9/9 in both the 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars test and the 2022/23 Tire Reviews test). Multiple sources explicitly flag the tire for poor wet results, including a "not recommended" outcome in 2017 due to wet performance.

Its limited bright spots appear in straight-line aquaplaning resistance and some comfort/refinement measures (noise/comfort) in the Tire Reviews-style testing, but these strengths are not enough to offset the recurring large deficits in wet braking/handling and the weak efficiency (rolling resistance). Overall, the test history indicates a tire that may feel acceptable in some non-limit conditions yet performs poorly where it most matters for safety, especially in the wet.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Moderate
    Details
    • 4/9 in straight aquaplaning in 2022/23 Tire Reviews test (86.72 km/h, only +0.8% from best)
    • 4/20 in straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Zeitung test (93.1 km/h, +9.1% from best)
  • Noise & Comfort (Refinement) Minor
    Details
    • 2/9 for noise in 2022/23 Tire Reviews test (68.9 dB, +1.6% from best)
    • 3/9 for subjective comfort in 2022/23 Tire Reviews test (9.5 points, +5% from best)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance (Braking & Handling) Strong
    Details
    • 45/50 wet braking in 2026 AutoBild braking mega test (+36.9% from best)
    • 41/48 wet braking in 2023 AutoBild market overview (+33.1% from best)
    • 9/9 wet braking in 2022/23 Tire Reviews test (+39.3% from best) and 9/9 wet handling (+5.3% from best); noted as "The slowest tire in the wet was once again the Rotalla"
    • 9/9 wet braking and 9/9 wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars test; tire deemed "not recommended" due to poor wet performances
  • Braking Performance (Overall, especially wet) Strong
    Details
    • Dry braking consistently bottom-tier in large-field tests: 37/50 in 2026 (+15.2% from best), 40/48 in 2023 (+15.1%), 43/49 in 2020 AutoBild overview (+15.9%)
    • Dry braking last in smaller comparative tests: 9/9 in 2017 (+11.4% from best) and 9/9 in 2022/23 Tire Reviews (+10.7% from best)
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Moderate
    Details
    • 8/9 rolling resistance in 2022/23 Tire Reviews test (+33.1% from best)
    • 18/20 rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Zeitung test (+36.7% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness (Test Placings/Awards) Strong
    Details
    • Very poor overall positions across multiple seasons and publications: 44/50 (2026), 45/48 (2023), 48/44 (2022 AutoBild overview), 39/49 (2020 AutoBild braking overview), 16/16 (2020 ADAC), 9/9 (2017) and 9/9 (2022/23)
    • 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars test: explicitly "not recommended" due to poor wet performance
  • Wet braking Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 2 of 4 tests
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  • Dry grip Strong in 2 of 4 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Rotalla RU01 S Pace (4 tests) and 25 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise strength in 2 of 4 tests 8 praise, 3 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling weakness in 2 of 4 tests 1 praise, 4 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 4 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel weakness in 1 of 4 tests 1 praise, 3 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Behavior at the limit weakness in 1 of 4 tests 0 praise, 3 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Dry grip weakness in 2 of 4 tests 14 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip weakness in 2 of 4 tests 6 praise, 1 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Vibration and balance no test mentions it 1 praise, 3 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 8

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
2023 1 test
2022 2 tests
P9 of 9 Beat 0% of the field

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Rotalla S Race SU02 might be a quiet comfortable tire, but with long braking distances in the dry and wet, and soft imprecise handling, this is one we'd avoid.

StrongNoise WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2020 3 tests
2017 1 test
P9 of 9 Beat 0% of the field

2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 235/35 R19

Not recommended

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerContinental Sport Contact 6

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