Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
Across four shared tests, the Turanza 6 finished markedly higher overall (including 3rd/21 and 5th/21), while the RainSport 5 trailed (18th/21 and 17th/21). Yet the Uniroyal repeatedly excelled in aquaplaning and often edged wet braking by small margins, setting up a classic trade-off between all-round road manners and deep-water confidence at a lower price.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | four |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is better than the Uniroyal RainSport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-test consistency with higher overall rankings (3/21, 5/21)
- Shortest dry braking in every shared test (e.g., 36.9 m vs 37.9 m)
- Lower rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency (e.g., 7.13 kg/t vs 8.34 kg/t)
- Significantly better wear/mileage (e.g., 34,400-40,400 km, +24% in one test)
- Outstanding aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) with large margins
- Frequent edges in wet braking by small margins (e.g., 27.7 m vs 27.9 m)
- Competitive wet handling feel and stability in deeper water
- Lower purchase price and stronger value ratings
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.46% less distance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was 1.55% faster around a lap than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 stopped the vehicle in 2.31% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Uniroyal RainSport 5 performed equally well in wet handling [km/h] tests.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 had 0.79% higher lateral wet grip than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 floated at a 4.89% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 slipped out at a 13.38% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during one noise tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 measured 0.48% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Noise: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is predicted to cover 9.02% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 proved to have a 14.24% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Value: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two price tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 cost 21.84% less than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Price: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 7.13% lower rolling resistance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza 6 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 highly for its excellent wet grip and braking, very low noise levels, comfortable ride, and improved fuel economy, often noting strong aquaplaning resistance and confidence in heavy rain. Dry grip is generally good for a touring tyre, but the softer sidewalls can make steering feel less precise, with some reports of floatiness, understeer, and reduced feedback at higher speeds. A minority mention faster or uneven wear and occasional noise increase over time, but these are not dominant trends. Overall, the Turanza 6 suits drivers prioritizing comfort, quietness, and wet-weather security over sporty handling feel.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 Driver Reviews
Most drivers find the Uniroyal RainSport 5 excels in the wet, repeatedly praising its grip and aquaplaning resistance, with many noting a quiet, comfortable ride and good value. Dry performance is generally adequate for everyday use, though not a true sporty tyre. A notable minority, especially on performance or RWD cars, report soft sidewalls leading to vague steering and high-speed stability concerns, and some mention faster-than-expected wear. Overall sentiment is positive, with the RainSport 5 best suited to commuters and wet climates rather than spirited driving.
Based on 85 reviews with an average rating of 73%
Conclusion
The RainSport 5's calling card is wet-road security in heavy rain: repeated wins in straight and curved aquaplaning and frequent micro-wins in wet braking. However, it concedes meaningful ground in dry braking and handling, and it wears faster-offset somewhat by a lower purchase price and better headline value scores.
If you want premium balance, efficiency, and longevity for everyday touring, choose the Turanza 6. If your priority is maximum aquaplaning resistance and budget spend in a rain-heavy climate-and you accept longer dry stops and shorter life-the RainSport 5 delivers.
Key Differences
- Overall ranking: Turanza 6 consistently top tier; RainSport 5 mid-to-lower pack
- Dry braking: Turanza 6 leads every time (up to ~4% shorter stops)
- Dry handling: Turanza 6 faster and more precise; RainSport 5 noted for vague dry feel
- Wet aquaplaning: RainSport 5 clearly superior (e.g., +8-17% advantages)
- Rolling resistance: Turanza 6 lower (efficiency benefit)
- Wear/longevity: Turanza 6 markedly longer life; RainSport 5 wears faster
Overall Winner: Uniroyal RainSport 5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.