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Rotalla RU01 S Pace - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

26th

Average Position

9th

Best Result

48th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across seven summer tests, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace consistently trails the field, particularly in wet conditions. It frequently finishes last or near-last overall, with large deficits in wet braking and wet handling, and multiple mentions of not being recommended due to poor wet performance. Dry performance ranges from weak to lower-mid pack, with occasional middling handling results, but braking remains below average.
A few positives emerge in aquaplaning resistance, noise/comfort, and wear, where it posts occasional mid-pack or better results. However, these strengths are insufficient to offset substantial safety-relevant shortcomings in wet grip and braking, resulting in a low overall competitiveness.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 4th/20 straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+9.1% vs best)
    • 4th/9 straight aquaplaning in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews (+0.8% vs best)
  • Noise and Comfort Moderate
    • 2nd/9 noise at 68.9 dB in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews (+1.6% vs best)
    • 3rd/9 subjective comfort 9.5/10 in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews (+5% vs best)
  • Wear/Longevity Minor
    • 8th/16 wear at 36,100 km in 2020 ADAC (+8.8% vs best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 9th/9 wet braking +39.3% and 9th/9 wet handling +5.3% in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews; also last in subjective wet (+25%)
    • 41st/48 wet braking +33.1% in 2023 AutoBild; 42nd/44 wet braking +27.6% in 2022 AutoBild
    • 9th/9 wet braking +23.3% and 9th/9 wet handling +10.7% in 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars
    • "Not recommended" due to poor wet performance (2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars)
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 40th/48 dry braking +15.1% in 2023 AutoBild
    • 39th/44 dry braking +11.5% in 2022 AutoBild
    • 43rd/49 dry braking +15.9% in 2020 AutoBild braking test
    • 9th/9 dry braking +10.7% in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
  • Overall Handling Performance Moderate
    • 18th/20 wet handling +10.2% and 17th/20 subjective wet +75.6% in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • 9th/9 dry handling (+3.0% speed deficit) and 9th/9 wet handling (+10.7% speed deficit) in 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars
  • Efficiency/Rolling Resistance Moderate
    • 18th/20 rolling resistance +36.7% in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • 8th/9 rolling resistance +33.1% in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
Performance Over Time

Test History

45
of 48
2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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9
of 9
2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Rotalla S Race SU02 might be a quiet comfortable tyre, but with long braking distances in the dry and wet, and soft imprecise handling, this is one we'd avoid.
Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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48
of 44
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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16
of 20
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

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16
of 16
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Conditionally Recommended
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39
of 49
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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9
of 9
2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Not recommended
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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