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Uniroyal RainSport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

17th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

34th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 14 summer tire tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 shows a very consistent “rain tire” character: outstanding resistance to aquaplaning and generally strong wet grip, often ranking near the top in deep-water disciplines and frequently landing in the upper tier for wet braking/handling. This wet advantage can translate into good overall results in some mixed tests (e.g., Recommended awards and top-3 finishes), especially where standing water performance is weighted.

The recurring drawbacks are clear in dry performance and ownership metrics. Dry braking and dry handling are repeatedly near the bottom of the pack in multiple AutoBild and Tire Reviews/Netzwelt tests, and ADAC results highlight weak wear and poor cost-per-km/value, plus below-average fuel consumption/abrasion. Overall, RainSport 5 is a compelling choice for drivers prioritizing wet safety and aquaplaning security, but it is consistently compromised in dry dynamics and long-term economy.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning & Deep-Water Safety (Wet) Strong
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning and 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (111.1 km/h straight aqua; 4.12 m/s² curved)
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning and 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC test (86.7 km/h straight aqua; 4.0 m/s² curved)
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning and 2nd place curved aquaplaning in 2024 AutoBild test (85.3 km/h straight; 2nd curved)
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test (86.1 km/h) and 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Tire Reviews test (91.62 km/h)
  • Wet Grip (Braking/Handling) Moderate
    • 1st place wet braking and 1st place wet handling in 2021 Tire Reviews SUV test (35.4 m wet braking; 68.98 s wet handling)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer test (+1.1% from best)
    • Repeated upper-tier wet braking: 5/55 in 2024 AutoBild market overview (+7.4% from best), 12/52 in 2025 AutoBild shootout (+10.6%), 7/50 in 2023 ADAC (+7.0%)
  • Noise / Comfort Refinement Minor
    • 4/21 noise in 2024 AutoBild full test (72.9 dB, +0.8% from best) and 5/12 noise in 2020 Tire Reviews (61.6 dB, +0.7%)
    • 2/9 subjective comfort in 2021 Tire Reviews SUV test (9.8 points, +2% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking & Dry Handling (Dry Performance) Strong
    • 20/21 dry braking and 20/21 dry handling in 2024 AutoBild test (dry braking +7.1% from best; dry handling 20/21)
    • 20/21 dry braking and 20/21 dry handling in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (dry braking +12.3% from best; dry handling +4.8% from best)
    • 19/20 dry braking and 20/20 dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test (dry braking +9.7% from best; dry handling 20/20)
    • Dry braking repeatedly lower-half in large shootouts: 35/52 (+14.7%) in 2025, 32/50 (+14%) in 2026, 36/48 (+12.3%) in 2023 market overview
  • Wear / Longevity & Cost-per-km Value Strong
    • 38/50 wear in 2023 ADAC test (33,300 km, +53.4% from best) with very poor value ranking 44/50 (+168% from best)
    • 13/15 wear in 2021 ADAC test (26,600 km, +51.9% from best)
    • Mid-to-low wear/value in AutoBild full tests: 27,650 km wear (10/20) and value 10.85 (8/20) in 2024 AutoBild; 32,300 km wear (10/20) and value 8.05 (10/20) in 2021 Auto Bild 16"
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Fuel Consumption) & Abrasion Moderate
    • 43/50 fuel consumption in 2023 ADAC (+7.3% from best) and 43/50 abrasion (93.2 mg/km/t, +167.8% from best)
    • Rolling resistance often below average: 17/20 in 2021 Auto Bild 16" (+31.8%), 14/22 in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+17%), 8/12 in 2020 Tire Reviews (+23.1%)
  • Wet Performance Consistency (Not Always Strong for a 'Rain' Tire) Minor
    • 36/44 wet braking in 2022 AutoBild market overview (+21.8% from best), noted as unusual struggling in the wet
    • 13/20 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild 16" (+8% from best) despite strong aquaplaning, indicating uneven wet-braking competitiveness
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 6
2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 lives up to its rain-specialist positioning. It has the deepest tread (8.7 mm) and the best aquaplaning results in the test by a clear margin. Wet grip is good and wet brak...
Weak:
Dry Braking
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24
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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22
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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18
of 21
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Satisfactory.
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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14
of 55
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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17
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Driving safety: The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is only rated as satisfactory for driving safety due to its dry properties. The RainSport 5 only offers the driver sufficient feedback on the steering wheel...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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17
of 48
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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34
of 44
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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3
of 9
2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test Recommended

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is living up to its name by having a class leading performance in the wet, regardless of water depth, and as always, very good levels of comfort. Unfortunately, as we've fo...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Gravel Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Handling
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of 20
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Acceptable.
Strong:
Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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of 15
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Uniroyal Rainsport 5 has significant weaknesses in the dry with imprecise steering, low grip, and long dry braking distances. The RainSport 5 is still good in the wet, with short wet braking an...
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19
of 53
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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of 12
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test Recommended

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The new RainSport 5 remains a tire that prioritises wet performance above all else, and is a great choice if you live in a climate with a lot of rainfall.
Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Subj. Dry Handling
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