Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 - Test Results
Test Statistics
3
Tests Completed20th
Average Position9th
Best Result29th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
Across three all-season tests, the Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 consistently trails the field, particularly in wet performance, driving its low average placement (20.3). Wet braking and handling metrics are repeatedly bottom-tier with large gaps to the best, and the 2025 camper van test underscores widespread deficits in wet safety and aquaplaning. Dry braking shows occasional mid-pack results in larger comparative fields (2019-2020), indicating a modest relative strength, but it deteriorates sharply in the 2025 test. Snow metrics are mostly lower-mid to bottom, while efficiency/noise are unremarkable to slightly mid-pack.
Overall, the tire's pattern is defined by pronounced wet weakness, occasional acceptable dry braking in some sizes/tests, and otherwise subpar all-round capability without any awards or standout category wins.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Braking (relative in large fields)
Moderate
Details
• 11/31 dry braking (+9.6% from best) in 2019 overview
• 13/33 dry braking (+10% from best) in 2020 braking shootout
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Noise/Efficiency (situational)
Minor
Details
• Noise 73.3 dB ranked 6/11 (+1.7% from best) in 2025 camper van test
• Rolling resistance 8/11 (+16.4% from best) in 2025 camper van test
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
• Wet braking 11/11 (+25.9% from best) in 2025 camper van test
• Wet handling 11/11 (+4.1% from best) in 2025 camper van test
• Wet circle 9/11 (+8.5% from best) in 2025
• Wet braking 32/33 (+32% from best) in 2020 braking shootout
• Wet braking 26/31 (+19.9% from best) in 2019 overview
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
Details
• Straight aquaplaning 11/11 (+13.7% from best) in 2025 camper van test
• Curved aquaplaning 7/11 (+17.8% from best) in 2025 camper van test
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Dry Performance (handling/braking consistency)
Moderate
Details
• Dry braking 10/11 (+23.8% from best) in 2025 camper van test
• Dry handling 10/11 (+5% from best) in 2025 camper van test
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Snow Performance
Moderate
Details
• Snow braking 9/11 (+5% from best) in 2025
• Snow handling 10/10 (+5.2% from best) in 2025
• Snow traction 8/11 (+9.3% from best) in 2025
• Snow slalom 8/11 (+9.7% from best) in 2025
Performance Over Time
Test History
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test
2020
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
Wet Braking