Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5
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The Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5 are two summer tyres often compared head-to-head. Today, we're looking into how these tyres stack up against each other, summarizing test results and user reviews.
The Semperit Speed-Life 3, a successor of the previously available Semperit Speed-Life, scored a rating of 59% on our site. Test results revealed its strongest features to be wet braking, and it held respectable positions in multiple tests - 12th out of 53 in Autobild and an admirable 2nd place out of 15 in ADAC. However, it was less impressive in the Autoklub ČR test, ranking 10th out of 19. Critics noted some imbalance and weaknesses on dry roads, despite good performance on wet ones. Learn more about this model and other tires from the manufacturer, Semperit.
The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is another summer tyre, designed for Ultra High Performance (UHP). It beats the Speed-Life 3 in our rating with a score of 64%. In various tests, its best feature consistently was the resistance to aquaplaning, especially in longitudinal terms. Despite good aquaplaning qualities and safe handling on wet roads, the RainSport 5 was criticized for its vague driving behavior and reduced cornering grip on dry roads. It ranked 19th out of 53 tires in the Autobild test, 5th out of 19 in the Autoklub ČR test, but only 13th out of 15 in the ADAC test. Learn more about this model and other tires from the manufacturer, Uniroyal.
In summary, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 shines in wet conditions, especially when it comes to braking, but could use some improvements on dry roads. On the other hand, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is a great choice when it comes to resisting aquaplaning. However, it lacks somewhat in handling and cornering on dry roads.
If we were to decide which of these two tires performs better in tests overall, we'd say it largely depends on your priorities. For wet braking, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 seems to be the better choice, but for resistance to aquaplaning, you'd likely prefer the Uniroyal RainSport 5. Always consider your driving style and conditions when choosing a tyre.
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Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
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Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37.4 | 31.2 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37.4 | 30.3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 39,0 | 28,8 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,9 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 100,6 | 102,5 | 98,6 | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 101,5 | 104,4 | 98,6 | ||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 2,8 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Good | 3,1 | 3,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 71.2 | 31.3 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 63.9 | 26.5 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 40 | 33,1 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 38,4 | 33,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2- | 2 | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37,7 | 30,0 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,4 | 32,0 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
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