Segment
1. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (81%) than Uniroyal (67%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 87% compared to 76% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the WetProof and the RainSport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WetProof is made - Finland.
| # | Nokian WetProof | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Nokian WetProof 5.62
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Recommended2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WetProof 68 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Good | 3,1 | 3,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
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