Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle3. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Lowcost
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2
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.
Weaknesses: The main drawback cited is price — a premium tyre with a higher cost, though tests indicate strong value through longevity and low rolling resistance.
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.
Weaknesses: Tests consistently point to compromised dry behaviour — described as swampy/spongy steering and limited lateral grip on dry roads, which reduces overall handling precision and cornering confidence. These shortcomings drive its lower overall ranking and lower aggregate score.
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.
Number of sizes available
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Best position in test
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Average position in tests
2. Sava Intensa UHP 2 13.333. Uniroyal RainSport 5 16.934. 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 winner4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
3. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Still recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
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Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
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(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 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| 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 | |||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 35.2 | 30.2 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 35.9 | 34.4 | |||||
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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- | ||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 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 | 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 | |||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 61.7 | 27.4 | |||||
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