Uniroyal RainSport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

12

Tests Completed

17th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

34th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Uniroyal RainSport 5 - Official Image

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 shows a clear wet-weather bias with class-leading aquaplaning resistance and consistently strong wet braking/handling, but it is held back by weak dry performance, high rolling resistance, and poor wear/value. Across 12 summer tests it frequently tops aquaplaning rankings and scores top-tier wet braking, yet finishes mid-to-lower overall due to long dry stops, mediocre dry handling, and durability/economy drawbacks. Awards or top overall results are rare despite standout wet results.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st straight and curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild UHP (1/21 both)
    • 1st straight and curved aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC (1/50 both)
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2021 Auto Bild 16-inch (1/20)
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Test (1/12)
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Test (1/9)
  • Wet Braking Strong
    • 2nd wet braking in 2020 Tyre Reviews (2/12, +1.1% from best)
    • 5th wet braking in 2024 AutoBild (5/21, +7.4% from best)
    • 7th wet braking in 2023 ADAC (7/50, +7%)
    • 8th wet braking in 2023 AutoBild UHP (8/21, +7%)
    • 5th wet braking in 2024 Market Overview (5/55, +7.4%)
  • Wet Handling Moderate
    • 1st wet handling in 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV (1/9)
    • 6th wet handling in 2021 Auto Bild 16-inch (6/20, +1%)
    • 7th wet handling in 2024 AutoBild (7/21, +1.8%)
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • 4th noise in 2024 AutoBild (4/21, +0.8%)
    • 5th noise in 2020 Tyre Reviews (5/12, +0.7%)
    • 2nd subjective comfort in 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV (2/9)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking and Handling Strong
    • 35th dry braking in 2025 Shootout (35/52, +14.7%)
    • 20th dry braking and handling in 2024 AutoBild (20/21, +7.1% / +2.1%)
    • 20th dry braking and handling in 2023 AutoBild UHP (20/21, +12.3% / +4.8%)
    • 19th dry braking and 20th dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild 16-inch (19/20, +9.7%; 20/20, +2.3%)
    • 10th dry braking/handling in 2020 Tyre Reviews (10/12)
  • Wear and Value (Economy) Strong
    • 38th wear and 44th value in 2023 ADAC (38/50 wear, +53.4%; 44/50 value, +168%)
    • 10th wear and 10th value in 2021 Auto Bild 16-inch (mid-pack)
    • 13th/15 wear in 2021 ADAC (13/15, +51.9%)
    • Article: ADAC 2021 notes it struggled in wear; 2023 ADAC mentions disappointing projected mileage
  • Rolling Resistance / Fuel Economy Moderate
    • 17th rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild 16-inch (17/20, +31.8%)
    • 14th of 22 rolling resistance in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+17%)
    • 8th of 12 rolling resistance in 2020 Tyre Reviews (+23.1%)
    • 43rd fuel consumption in 2023 ADAC (43/50, +7.3%)
  • Overall Consistency/Ranking Moderate
    • Average overall position 16.9 across 12 tests
    • 18/21 overall in 2024 AutoBild
    • 31/50 overall in 2023 ADAC
    • 17/21 overall in 2023 AutoBild UHP
    • 22/52 in 2025 Shootout
Performance Over Time

Test History

22
of 52
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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18
of 21
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre 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 Tyre Market Overview

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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17
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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31
of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre 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 Tyre Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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34
of 44
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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3
of 9
2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Tyre Test

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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11
of 20
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Acceptable.
Strong:
Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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13
of 15
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre 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 Tyre Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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4
of 12
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The new RainSport 5 remains a tyre 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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