Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3

This comparison looks at two popular summer tyres: the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5. Using results from major European tests (AutoBild, Autoklub ČR and year-by-year reviews), we summarise strengths, weaknesses and which tyre performs better overall.

Overall test summary: The Continental PremiumContact 7 is a top-ranked touring summer tyre with a very high score (our rating: 97%) and podium-level test positions (e.g. AutoBild: 5/50, Autoklub ČR: 1/19). The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is an UHP summer tyre with a mid-pack performance (our rating: 64%), finishing notably lower in comparative tests (AutoBild: 17/50, Autoklub ČR: 5/19).

Continental PremiumContact 7 — strengths

• Wet performance: Repeatedly praised for short wet braking distances, excellent wet handling and strong aquaplaning reserves (AutoBild, Autoklub ČR).


• Dry performance: Very good dry braking and dynamic handling — reviewers highlight precise turn-in and balanced sportiness.


• Economy & longevity: Tests call out convincing mileage and favourable rolling resistance (AutoBild 2025 notes good cost chapter).


• Comfort: Good ride comfort and overall refinement in mixed conditions.

Uniroyal RainSport 5 — strengths

• Aquaplaning & wet safety: The RainSport 5 excels at aquaplaning resistance and safe wet handling — its design is tuned for water evacuation and confidence in the wet (AutoBild, AutoBild 2024).


• Value for wet-focused drivers: If wet-weather performance is the primary requirement, the RainSport 5 is competitive.

Head-to-head and verdict: Across the available tests the Continental PremiumContact 7 is clearly the stronger overall performer. It achieves higher positions and more consistently positive test notes for both wet and dry performance, braking, handling and wear. The Uniroyal RainSport 5 remains a specialist for wet conditions — good aquaplaning resistance and secure wet handling — but loses ground on dry grip and dynamic precision.

Recommendation: For drivers seeking the best-balanced summer tyre with top wet and dry braking, longevity and low rolling resistance, choose the Continental PremiumContact 7 (Continental manufacturer) — it’s the superior all-rounder. If your driving is dominated by heavy wet-weather conditions and aquaplaning resistance is your priority, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 (Uniroyal manufacturer) is a reasonable wet-focused option, but be aware of its weaker dry-road behaviour.

Replacement note: Neither tyre is listed as replaced by a newer model in our database at this time.