P16 of 20
Beat 21% of the field
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
Satisfactory.
Uniroyal RainSport 3 Test Results
Tested 2014 to 2020
4 publications
Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Uniroyal RainSport 3 averages a finish of 10th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 67% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 35% across 5 tests.
- 11Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 2Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 62%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
11 tests, 2014 to 2020
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 62%
Record by discipline
Where the Uniroyal RainSport 3 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 Weak | 5 | P19.2 of 28.8 | 35% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P15.3 of 16.7 | 11% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 5 | P11.2 of 28.8 | 67% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P10.3 of 16.7 | 45% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P11 of 20 | 47% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P7 of 20 | 68% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P9.5 of 20 | 55% | - |
| Value | 1 | P6 of 20 | 74% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P6 of 20 | 74% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Uniroyal RainSport 3. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toyo Proxes Sport
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Semperit SpeedLife 2
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Fulda SportControl 2
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Falken Azenis FK510
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Continental Premium Contact 6
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 BFGoodrich gGrip
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Viking ProTech HP
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Gislaved Ultra Speed
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Sava Intensa UHP 2
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T001
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Nokian zLine
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Kumho Ecsta HS51
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nokian Line
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nexen N Blue HD+
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 Predecessor | 9 | 0 | 9th | 47% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 This tire | 11 | 0 | 10th | 62% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Successor | 14 | 0 | 17th | 45% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 11 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
Uniroyal RainSport 3 shows a clear wet-weather bias with multiple top-tier wet braking results and occasional podium finishes in full tests, but it struggles for consistency, particularly in dry performance and dynamic handling. Early and mid-cycle tests (2014-2017) highlight strong to excellent wet capability and some high overall placings, while later tests (2019-2020) expose pronounced deficits in both dry and wet handling plus dry braking, dragging the average finish to mid-to-lower pack.
Overall, the tire excels in straight-line wet stopping and is competitive in aquaplaning, value, and wear in certain sizes, yet persistent weaknesses in dry braking/handling and wet handling stability limit its all-round standing. It's a specialist wet-stopper rather than a balanced summer performer.
Performance Strengths
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 1st place wet braking in 2017 Mid Range Test (48.6 m)
- 2nd place wet braking in 2017 Auto Bild (34.7 m, +0.3% from best)
- 4th overall in 2016 50-tire braking shootout, cited for excellent wet performance
- Article note 2015 AMS: second placed in wet braking
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Aquaplaning/Water Evacuation
Moderate
Details
- 11/20 straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild (+3.8% from best)
- Articles across 2016-2017 note strong overall wet capability matching top tires
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Value and Operating Costs
Moderate
Details
- Wear 4/20 in 2020 Auto Bild (+20% vs best)
- Rolling resistance 6/20 in 2020 (+6% from best)
- Value 6/20 in 2020 (+15.8% from best)
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Overall Results Potential
Moderate
Details
- 2/10 overall in 2017 Mid Range Test
- 6/43 in 2017 Auto Bild shootout
- 2/11 overall in 2014 AMS
-
Rolling resistance
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
low rolling resistance
- 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020)Relatively low fuel consumption
- 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2016)low rolling resistance
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
-
Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
The highest resistance to aquaplaning
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)The highest resistance to curved aquaplaning
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)Excellent resistance to aquaplaning
- 2015 AMS Performance Tire Test (2015)
-
Wet handling
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
well balanced tire
- 2017 Mid Range Tire Test (2017)good handling and short braking distances on wet roads
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)good handling in the wet
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
-
Wet grip
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
Good wet grip
- 2017 Mid Range Tire Test (2017)In the wet, the rain tires do not make a slip
- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry Performance (Braking and Handling)
Strong
Details
- 18/20 dry braking in 2020 Auto Bild (+11.2%)
- 19/20 dry handling in 2020 (+2.8%)
- 16/20 dry braking in 2017 Auto Bild (+6.7%)
- 34/45 dry braking in 2019 AB shootout (+9.4%)
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Wet Handling Consistency
Strong
Details
- 20/20 wet handling in 2020 Auto Bild (+9.2%)
- 7/20 wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild (+1.3%)
- Articles 2016 AutoBild: strong wet but last in dry handling indicating balance issues
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Late-Cycle Competitiveness
Moderate
Details
- 16/20 overall in 2020 Auto Bild
- 21/45 in 2019 braking shootout
- Average overall position 9.5 across 11 tests with decline in 2019-2020
-
Dry NVH/Subjective Dynamics
Moderate
Details
- 2016 AutoBild note: finished last in dry handling despite wet strength
- 2017 Mid Range Test: dry handling 8/10 (+1.7%) indicating mediocre steering/precision
-
Behavior at the limit
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
Understeer handling
- 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020)a tendency to understeer on dry surfaces
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)a tendency to understeer in the dry
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
-
Steering feel
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
slow steering in the wet
- 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020)Inaccurate response to steering
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)Inaccurate response to steering
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
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Tread life
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
highest wear
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)high wear
- 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2016)
-
Road noise
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
Higher noise level compared to the best on test
- 2017 Mid Range Tire Test (2017)relatively high noise level
- 2015 AMS Performance Tire Test (2015)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Uniroyal RainSport 3 (7 tests) and 257 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet grip strength in 2 of 7 tests 164 praise, 6 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance strength in 3 of 7 tests 24 praise, 2 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet handling strength in 3 of 7 tests 18 praise, 3 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet braking strength in 2 of 7 tests 16 praise, 1 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 7 tests 114 praise, 8 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 5 praise, 39 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 34 praise, 4 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 30 praise, 2 criticise of 257 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 11
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2020 2 tests
P19 of 50
Beat 63% of the field
2019 1 test
P21 of 53
Beat 55% of the field
2017 3 tests
P2 of 10
Beat 89% of the field
P10 of 20
Beat 53% of the field
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
Recommended
P6 of 51
Beat 88% of the field
2016 3 tests
P11 of 15
Beat 29% of the field
2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
Satisfactory
P4 of 50
Beat 94% of the field
P9 of 16
Beat 47% of the field
2015 1 test
P5 of 9
Beat 50% of the field
2014 1 test
P2 of 11
Beat 90% of the field
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