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Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

20th

Average Position

9th

Best Result

29th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 - Official Image

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
  • Dry Braking (relative in large fields) Moderate
    • 11/31 dry braking (+9.6% from best) in 2019 overview
    • 13/33 dry braking (+10% from best) in 2020 braking shootout
  • Noise/Efficiency (situational) Minor
    • 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
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 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
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 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
  • Dry Performance (handling/braking consistency) Moderate
    • 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
  • Snow Performance Moderate
    • 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

9
of 11
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 earns a "satisfactory" rating with its main advantage being the low purchase price. It provides good safety reserves on dry surfaces and performs adequately in snow bra...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
29
of 33
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

Weak:
Wet Braking
23
of 31
2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005