Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle3. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3
In head-to-head comparisons the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5 target different priorities: the PremiumContact 7 aims for premium wet/dry performance and longevity, while the RainSport 5 focuses on aquaplaning control, ride comfort and low noise. Our internal score gives the Continental an overall 98% and the Uniroyal 65%, reflecting consistent gaps across independent tests.
Summary of test results
- Continental regularly finishes at or near the top: Netzwelt placed it 1st (6 tyres), Autoklub ČR placed it 1st (19 tyres), and it appears in the top group in multiple AutoBild tests (including a Testsieger mention and top marks for shortest wet braking — 47.1 m — and dry braking — 35.2 m).
- Uniroyal performs best where water handling and comfort matter: it was 4th in the Netzwelt comparison, 5th in Autoklub ČR, and achieved very good scores for curve aquaplaning, ride comfort and low rolling noise in AutoBild. However, it showed the weakest dry lap times and weaker dry handling in several tests.
- In larger comparative tests (AutoBild with 50 tyres) Continental finished 5th while Uniroyal was 17th — a clear sign of Continental’s stronger all-round performance.
Wet vs Dry
Wet performance is a clear strength for the PremiumContact 7: short wet braking distances, excellent wet handling and strong aquaplaning reserves reported in recent AutoBild 2024/2025 and Autoklub reviews. The RainSport 5’s speciality is aquaplaning in curves — reviewers highlight best-in-test curve aquaplaning — and safe wet handling, but its dry behaviour is a weakness: multiple tests record “schwammiges” (mushy) dry feel and the slowest dry lap times in some comparisons.
Comfort, noise and economy
Uniroyal scores highly for comfort and noise (best rolling comfort and quietest in AutoBild 2019), making it attractive for drivers prioritising smooth, quiet everyday driving in wet climates. Continental combines dynamic handling with convincing mileage and favourable economy figures in later AutoBild reports, but usually commands a higher price.
Strengths & weaknesses
- Continental PremiumContact 7 — Strengths: superb wet and dry braking, dynamic handling, good wear life and overall efficiency. Weaknesses: higher purchase price; minor aquaplaning nuances in some tests.
- Uniroyal RainSport 5 — Strengths: outstanding curve aquaplaning resistance, very good comfort and low noise, safe wet handling. Weaknesses: compromised dry handling and slower dry lap times; lower overall ranking in large comparative tests.
Replacement status: neither model is listed as replaced — no newer direct replacement links are available for these entries.
Verdict
For drivers seeking the best all-round summer tyre with top braking, dynamic handling and longevity, the Continental PremiumContact 7 is clearly superior in test standings and overall scores. If your priority is maximum wet-surface aquaplaning resistance combined with a comfortable, quiet ride and you can accept compromised dry performance, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is a strong, more specialised choice.
Manufacturer info: Continental — manufacturer page; Uniroyal — manufacturer page.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 16.073. Semperit Speed-Life 3 18.07
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Exemplary2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
Worst rating in test
3. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Recommended | 7.2 | 8.0 | 6.2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.3 | 27.3 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37.4 | 29.2 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37.4 | 28.1 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.6 | 28.3 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37.4 | 30.3 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37.4 | 31.2 | |||||
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| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
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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 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,9 | 27,7 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 39,0 | 28,8 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 104,7 | 106 | 103,3 | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 101,5 | 104,4 | 98,6 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 100,6 | 102,5 | 98,6 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 3+ | 2- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 59 | 25.3 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 63.9 | 26.5 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 71.2 | 31.3 | |||||
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