Uniroyal RainSport 5 – Tests & Review

Uniroyal RainSport 5 photo, test, review, ratings

Uniroyal Rain Sport 5 is an Ultra High Performance Summer tire with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire replaced the Uniroyal Rain Sport 3.

Key performance

The tire’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
94.57 %
Dry braking
92 %
Dry handling
97.13 %
Wet performance
96.47 %
Wet braking
94.99 %
Wet handling
97.94 %
Aquaplaning
100 %
Rolling resistance
80.87 %
Noise
98.5 %
Wear resistance
65.65 %
Comfort
90 %

Uniroyal Rain Sport 5 Tests

2020 Tyre Reviews (205/55 R16)

In 2020 experts of the Tyre Reviews have tested Uniroyal RainSport 5 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tires.

Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
10th place in Dry braking. +1.5m braking distance.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
10th place in Dry handling. +1.6sec handling time.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
11-12th place in Subj. Dry Handling. Subjective score – 7 points.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
2-3rd place in Wet braking. +0.4m braking distance.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
6th place in Wet handling. +0.53sec handling time.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
10-11th place in Subj. Wet handling.
Uniroyal Rain Sport 5 test, review, ratings
1st place in Straight aqua. +6.4km/h float speed.
Uniroyal Rain Sport 5 test, review, ratings
5-7th place in Subj. Comfort. Subjective score – 7 points.
Uniroyal Rain Sport 5 test, review, ratings
5-7th place in Noise. +0.4dB external noise.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 test, review, ratings
8th place in Rolling resistance. +1.66kg/t
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
10
35.7
+1.5
95.8%
Dry handling
10
102.77
+1.6
98.44%
Wet braking
2-3
36.1
+0.4
98.89%
Wet handling
6
70.39
+0.53
99.25%
Straight aqua
1
91.62
+6.4
100%
Rolling resistance
8
8.85
+1.66
81.24%
Comfort
5-7
9
-1
90%
Noise
5-7
61.6
+0.4
99.35%

Test result: 4th place, “Recommended” experts score.

  • Relatively long dry braking distance and low handling speed.
  • Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
  • The best straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Good comfort.
  • Low noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.

Uniroyal RainSport 5 Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2023 Auto Bild 2021 Auto Bild 2020 Tyre Reviews
Dry braking
92% 89.01% 91.18% 95.8%
Dry handling
97.13% 95.22% 97.72% 98.44%
Wet braking
94.99% 93.48% 92.59% 98.89%
Wet handling
97.94% 95.6% 98.98% 99.25%
Straight aqua
100% 100% 100% 100%
Rolling resistance
80.87% 85.49% 75.87% 81.24%
Noise
98.5% 98.63% 97.51% 99.35%
Wear resistance
65.65% 63.92% 67.38% -
Comfort
90% - - 90%

Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs Competitors

Comparison of Goodyear with its main competitors

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