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Uniroyal RainSport 5

Summer
Price from: £62 102 Sizes
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
Upper-middle
6.9 /10 Conditionally recommended

Uniroyal RainSport 5: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 69/100; Recorded test appearances: 12; Listed sizes: 102.

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15 Tests Price from: £62 102 Sizes

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

UniroyalThis tyre
RainSport 5
6.9
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Dry braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Dry driving behavior, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
7.5
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
7.8
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Mileage
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
Advantage
7.0
Better at: Dry handling, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Grass traction, Wet braking
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
8.6
Better at: Dry handling, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
FuldaBudget
EcoControl HP2
7.4
Better at: Mileage, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet braking
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Dry driving behavior, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.6
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and safety on wet roads, including strong aquaplaning resistance and reliable handling in rainy conditions.

Weaknesses

Noticeably weak handling and lateral grip on dry roads, leading to less precise and less balanced driving experience.

Low mileage and reduced durability compared to competitors.

High fuel consumption.

Poor environmental sustainability.

Reviews

9.2
290 Reviews

Customers like

Strong wet grip and water evacuation29×
Good value for money23×
Good dry grip10×
Quiet running7×
Good braking performance3×

Customers don't like

Fast wear and limited lifespan5×

History

2020

Uniroyal RainSport 5 was launched

2021
4× Tested
Tyre Reviews235/55 R18#3Recommended
ADAC205/55 R16#13Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#14Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#19
2022
2× Tested
GTÜ195/55 R16#3Recommended
Autobild215/55 R17#36
2023
4× Tested
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#5
Autobild225/45 R18#17
Autobild225/45 R18#17Satisfactory
ADAC205/55 R16#31Good
2024
2× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#14
Autobild205/55 R16#18Satisfactory
2025
1× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#23
2026
2× Tested
Netzwelt205/55 R16#4Recommended
Autobild245/45 R19#24
Price vs Quality
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Tests (15)

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15 Tests 8× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#24 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
24th
Dry braking: 37.4 mWet braking: 29.2 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#23 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
23rd
Dry braking: 37.4 mWet braking: 30.3 m
BMW 1
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#14 Of 55 Tyres
Autobild2024
14th
Dry braking: 37,9 mWet braking: 27,7 m
VW Golf
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#18 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2024
18thSatisfactory
VW Golf
1.Michelin Primacy 4+Exemplary
···
17.Nexen N Fera PrimusSatisfactory
18.Uniroyal RainSport 5Satisfactory
19.Maxxis Premitra HP5Satisfactory
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#5 Of 19 Tyres
Autoklub ČR2023
5th
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#17 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
17th
Dry braking: 63.9 mWet braking: 26.5 m
BMW 3
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#17 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
17thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding
···
16.Linglong Sport MasterSatisfactory
17.Kleber Dynaxer UHPSatisfactory
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#31 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC2023
31stGood
VW Golf
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GTÜ Summer
195/55 R16
#3 Of 8 Tyres
GTÜ2022
3rdRecommended
VW Polo
1.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Highly recommended
2.Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcorunRecommended
3.Uniroyal RainSport 5Recommended
4.Fulda EcoControl HP2Recommended
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#36 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2022
36th
Dry braking: 38,4 mWet braking: 33,5 m
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#13 Of 15 Tyres
ADAC2021
13thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#14 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
14thSatisfactory
VW Golf
1.Kumho Ecsta HS51Exemplary
···
13.Toyo Proxes ComfortSatisfactory
14.Uniroyal RainSport 5Satisfactory
15.Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcorunSatisfactory
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#19 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild2021
19th
Dry braking: 37,4 mWet braking: 32,0 m
VW Golf

Sizes (102)

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195/50 R15From £62

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195/55 R15From £84

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85VH
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205/50 R15From £100

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86V
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205/55 R15From £105

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88V
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Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Good1× (13%)
●Recommended7× (88%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.7xxx/xx R18 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.7225/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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