Uniroyal RainSport 5

Name: Uniroyal RainSport 5
Brand: Uniroyal
Rating: 73 (82 reviews)

Ultra High Performance Summer Tested by Tyre Reviews · 2

A rain-specialist UHP summer tyre that feels exceptionally secure in heavy water and wet braking, but trades away crisp dry dynamics and long-term economy. Best suited to drivers who prioritise wet safety over sharp steering feel.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 91 owner reviews 59% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 17^th average finish across 14 independent tests Latest: P4 of 6 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

91owner reviews
941,167miles driven
14professional tests

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Tyre Reviews Score

Uniroyal RainSport 5

8.0/10

Better than 65% of summer tyres

High Confidence
14 tests
91 owner reviews

Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests14 tests · 4 publications · 2020-2026	66%	87%
Owner reviews91 owner reviews · rated 73%	59%	13%
Combined	65%	8.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	90%	44%	13
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	40%	40%	13
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	39%	9%	7
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	77%	7%	6

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	67%		13
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	46%		5

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Uniroyal RainSport 3, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

2026 2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre Test Netzwelt · 205/55 R16 P4 / 6
2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P24 / 50
2025 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P22 / 52
2024 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P18 / 20
2024 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P14 / 55
2023 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P17 / 20

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2023 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P31 / 50
2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P17 / 50
2022 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P34 / 50
2021 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 235/55 R18 P3 / 9
2021 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P11 / 20
2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P13 / 15
2021 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P19 / 53
2020 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P4 / 12

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Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 averages a finish of 17th.

14 Tests

0 Test Wins

17^th Average

3^rd Best

34^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre Test P4 of 6

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 braking distances are short. On wet roads the handling is stable but the tyre understeers earlier in tight corners, and steering reactions are slightly slow. On dry roads it is the weakest of the established brands - lateral grip and steering precision are noticeably lacking, and the steering feels indirect. It is the lightest tyre in the test, produces the lowest pass-by noise, and has low rolling resistance.

Weak: Dry Braking Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Every independent test of the Uniroyal RainSport 5, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre TestNetzwelt · 205/55 R16	P4 / 6
2026	2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19	P24 / 50
2025	2025 Summer Tyre Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18	P22 / 52
2024	2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P18 / 20
2024	2024 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P14 / 55
2023	2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P17 / 20
2023	2023 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16	P31 / 50
2023	2023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P17 / 50
2022	2022 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17	P34 / 50
2021	2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 235/55 R18	P3 / 9	Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
2021	2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P11 / 20
2021	2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16	P13 / 15
2021	2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P19 / 53
2020	2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16	P4 / 12	Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended

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In 205/55 R16, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is projected to cost €14.97 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €599 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2€10.33

Uniroyal RainSport 5€14.97

Kumho Ecsta HS52€15.98

Continental PremiumContact 7€17.24

Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km

Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range109 sizes available

185-295Width30-55Profile15-21Rim78-111 T-YLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 109 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

B3%

C84%

D13%

Wet

A100%

Noise

70-75dB B

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Uniroyal RainSport 5 in the wet?

Across the 13 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 3.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 13.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 90/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the wet from 91 reviews.

How good is the Uniroyal RainSport 5 in the dry?

Across the 13 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 stops 6.2% longer than premium rivals, 3.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 40/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the dry from 91 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Uniroyal RainSport 5?

Across the 5 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Uniroyal RainSport 5's rolling resistance is 6.9% higher than premium rivals, 0.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 2.3% lower than budget rivals.

How many miles does the Uniroyal RainSport 5 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is expected to last around 19,127 miles (30,782 km).

What do owners say about the Uniroyal RainSport 5?

Across 91 owner ratings the Uniroyal RainSport 5 averages 73%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 6.7. 31 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 65% of owners score it 70% or better.

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How much does the Uniroyal RainSport 5 cost to run?

In 205/55 R16, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is projected to cost €14.97 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €599 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, at €10.33.

What is the Uniroyal RainSport 5's EU tyre label rating?

Across its range, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Uniroyal RainSport 5?

Owners rate the Uniroyal RainSport 5 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 82 reviews.

How well do the Uniroyal RainSport 5 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Uniroyal RainSport 5 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 82 reviews. 31 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,500 miles.

Would owners buy the Uniroyal RainSport 5 again?

59% of owners say they would buy the Uniroyal RainSport 5 again, based on the 88 owner reviews that answered the question. 38% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Uniroyal RainSport 5's wet grip?

Of the 80 owner reviews analysed for the Uniroyal RainSport 5, 50 mention wet grip: 47 praise it (confident wet grip) and 3 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "It's in the wet they really shine though". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Uniroyal RainSport 5's dry grip?

Of the 80 owner reviews analysed for the Uniroyal RainSport 5, 45 mention dry grip: 35 praise it (strong dry grip) and 10 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Gives me so much confidence in the wet & dry, great grip". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Uniroyal RainSport 5's tread life?

Of the 80 owner reviews analysed for the Uniroyal RainSport 5, 26 mention tread life: 16 praise it (long-lasting) and 10 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "they still lasted 40000km and still have quite a margin !!". Read those reviews

What does the Uniroyal RainSport 5 replace?

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is the successor to the Uniroyal RainSport 3 in Uniroyal's range.

What sizes does the Uniroyal RainSport 5 come in?

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is available in 145 sizes, ranging from 185-295/30-55 R15-21.

Owner Questions (4)

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does the Uniroyal RainSport 5 265/30 R20 Y (94) have rim protectors?

December 28, 2021

I'm afraid I've not seen a RainSport 5 in that size, I'd get in touch with Uniroyal to find out about the rim protector status.

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I’ve got Uniroyal rainsport 5 on my fiesta st2, the tyres are 205/40/r17 and the tyre pressure light has come on/off a few times, what pressures are correct for the… Show more I’ve got Uniroyal rainsport 5 on my fiesta st2, the tyres are 205/40/r17 and the tyre pressure light has come on/off a few times, what pressures are correct for the front and rear tyres? Show less

May 31, 2021

I don't have the data for your vehicle, however you should be able to find the pressure sticker inside the door shut on either the driver or passenger door.

is the rainsport 5 235/35/r19 91y xl fr compatible with my porsche Boxster 3.4s

May 11, 2020

Assuming that is the side for your Boxster then the RainSport 5 is compatible. I've not tested the tyre yet, so I'm not sure if it will be a good match.

Hi guys.....When will you review the new Uniroyal Rainsport 5 ?

October 31, 2019

The short answer is that I don't know! We've not had any official communication about the Rain Sport 5 yet, as soon as we do the site will be update with data!

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Uniroyal RainSport 5 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 81 reviews

Owners most strongly agree that the Uniroyal RainSport 5 delivers standout wet-weather confidence, with nearly two-thirds praising wet grip and around one in five specifically highlighting strong aquaplaning resistance. Dry grip also gets more praise than criticism, and a sizeable minority find it comfortable and quieter than expected for such an open tread pattern. The main recurring drawback is a soft, flexible feel: around one in five complain about sidewall support and steering feedback, sometimes describing the handling as vague or floaty, particularly when pushed or at speed. Tread life is mixed, with roughly a third commenting and opinions split between surprisingly good mileage and quicker-than-hoped wear.

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Owner ratings averaged from 91 ratings

Owner score 73%
Wet Grip 86%
Comfort 80%
Dry Grip 75%
Wear 72%
Handling 68%
Road Feedback 67%

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Most helpful 70%

“I am in the middle of my second season with these tires, so I have my first conclusions. The tires, despite their name, are not sports tires. They are definitely soft and comfortable tires, guaranteeing very high safety...”

Ford Fiesta mk7
8,000 miles

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Most critical 10%

“I bought a 2020 BMW Z4 and it came with 4 of these fitted. On the drive home, I thought something was broken in the suspension. The car floated around like the wheels weren't connected. At 70mph, in the dry, these were...”

BMW Z4
200 miles

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Longest term 76%

“Have driven over 120,000km on multiple sets of Rainsport 5s. All done on a 4drive 2.0tdi Seat Tarraco. Fantastic in the wet as would be expected. Dry performance I can't fault for everyday driving on all roads at all...”

SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 4Drive
120,000 miles

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84%

Member October 13, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volvo V90 t8 awd
245/45 R18
20,000 miles

Wet grip is incredible, dry grip is just above average, very progressive tyre, slightly spongy so I pumped them up to 40psi instead of 33. Economy was also average. Would buy them again, I had them fitted to a Volvo v90 d5. Not much change worn Vs new, just a little more aqua planing, better in the dry as they wore down. Mostly used on motorway, occasional country road use. Suited the Volvo well and price was good

91%

Member September 25, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volvo V40 sport lux
225/45 R17
25,000 miles

Začal som na F1 Goodyear ale tie sa šialené derú tak som prešiel na rainsport 3 a z nich na 5 môžem povedať že mám momentálne 4 auta a na každom ich mám obuté proste pre mňa bezkonkurenčné. Mal som pasata b8 nového som kúpil na Michelinoch a za dva dni som ich predal a kúpil som uniroyal ... Nie je o čom najlepšia guma na vodu a oproti F1 aj nieco vydrží... 1111111

53%

Member September 17, 2026

Initial Impressions

Alfa Romeo 147
225/45 R17
24,000 miles

Disappointed for duration..handling and breaking..but I was expecting this..Beautiful design..but not for my alfa 147

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70%

XJack May 19, 2026

Initial Impressions

Jaguar XJ8
245/45 R18
25,000 miles

Good tyre with very nice handling over wet spots which i do for fun but due to soft sidewall very poor at hard cornering and does develop flat spot every night. At 30k km they are coming to an end of their life, in my case 40k km lifespan they have

89%

Lao April 20, 2026

Initial Impressions

Mercedes Benz GLK 250 4Matic
235/50 R19
50,000 miles

have it only on my front wheel, they are really excellent in wet and big rain with a lot of water. also, i like the special design, looks so good. as mentioned, it's not sport track tyre for fast handling, but it could be because of SUV

80%

Member March 11, 2026

Initial Impressions

BMW 530 D Sport Touring
245/40 R19
18,000 miles

I have an F11 BMW 530d Touring. I normally buy budget tyres as I'm not generally a fast driver. My previous car was a Vauxhall Insignia estate & I had to change tyres every year. However, after trying budgets on my BMW and finding rear grip in the damp & wet lacking I decided to get Uniroyal Rains ports after reading reviews. They have been true to reviews I read. These tyres are absolutely fine in the dry with grip & comfort being decent. The sidewalls are a wee touch soft which can lead to some slip in the dry if you're really motoring round bends but nothing unpredictable. It's in the wet they really shine though. I've had dozens of cars and these tyres are the safest & most planted I've used in damp and wet conditions. They just feel rock solid the wetter it gets. My greatest surprise has been their wear. I've done 18k miles and they still have 3mm on them. This is by far the most I've ever had tyres last. My wife's Kia Xceed came with Continental sport contacts on it and they were done at 11.5k miles!

73%

JozoXXL January 11, 2026

Initial Impressions

Renault Grand Scenic
205/55 R16
16,000 miles

I'm a normal driver, father of two, so, easy driving. At the end of 2nd season (20000km) only 2mm of rubber left!!!
TOO SOFT for 1650kg car, dunno what else to say. Ill never buy them again.
Dry, wet, breaking... excellent. Durability 0!

83%

Member December 3, 2025

Mercedes Benz C250 CDI Blutec
225/45 R17
60,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Good and sufficient dry grip, excellent in wet conditions. The wet performance becomes more apparent the wetter it gets. This tyre is not very sporty but very comfortable and suits very well for everyday commuting. I will buy these tyres again because I appreciate the performance in wet weather over dry.

80%

Member October 14, 2025

SEAT 1.4 TSI
215/55 R17
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going

This is the second set of tires I've fitted to a Seat Ateca. It's a comfort-oriented, low-noise tire, well-suited to driving in the rain. The front end has 35,000 km and is half worn, which is better than the original Falken. A useful plus: the rim protection edge.

69%

Member October 1, 2025

Alfa Romeo Giulietta
225/45 R17
20,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited

Incredible wet performance. Very grippy in the dry: safe understeer at the limit. Sidewall seems a bit soft therefore it’s not a very precise tyre, al thought it is still comfortable even at high speeds.

53%

Member August 27, 2025

Ford FOCUS ST 2.0 TDCI MK3
235/35 R19
8,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

I stayed with Uniroyal rainsport tyres after my first set on rainsport 4 tyres, could only get rainsport 5s when I wanted to renew.
Rainsport 4s I couldn't fault them in any way they were brilliant and to add to the brilliant tyres they were the cheapest tyre at the time of any named brand.
So thought the rainsport 5s would be even better and the tread pattern was changed as well, I thought it didn't look as good as the 4s but thought Uniroyal know what there doing .
That's where my love ended with them when I put the 5s on my car became horrible to drive, in any condition if I were on a motorway, wet or dry the car would need constantly correcting as if there were something wrong with the car, like something loose not a good feeling like drifting vaguely when it felt planted on the 4s.
My car is a focus ST3 in excellent condition so it shouldn't act like it does, I definitely won't be buying Uniroyal rainsport 5s again

13%

Member June 29, 2025

Renault Zoe
245/45 R17
1,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Abnormal wear on this Uniroyal tire on the outer sidewalls in less than 1500 km! Poor quality.

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