Comparison: Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

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Uniroyal

RainSport 5

VS

Speed-Life 3

5.5

R15 – R21

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Uniroyal summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 has a better rating of 69% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the RainSport 5 and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

RainSport 5

Speed-Life 3

Number of tests

15

14

Best position

#3

#2

Average position

16.1

18.1

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

137

118

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Uniroyal RainSport 5

86%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Dry braking

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Dry driving behavior

Uniroyal RainSport 5

67%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Dry handling

Uniroyal RainSport 5

86%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Dry handling - objective

Uniroyal RainSport 5

99%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Safety

Uniroyal RainSport 5

78%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Wet

Confidence

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

82%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

89%

Wet braking

Uniroyal RainSport 5

92%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Wet circle cornering

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

99%

Wet handling

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Wet side guide

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

93%

Comfort

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

87%

Exterior noise

Uniroyal RainSport 5

99%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Interior noise

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

93%

Costs

Confidence

Uniroyal RainSport 5

90%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Fuel efficiency

Uniroyal RainSport 5

100%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

97%

Mileage

Uniroyal RainSport 5

91%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Price/value

Uniroyal RainSport 5

84%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Rolling resistance

Uniroyal RainSport 5

88%

Semperit Speed-Life 3

100%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Uniroyal RainSport 5

Semperit Speed-Life 3

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2026	245/45 R19	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
Autoklub ČR	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View