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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5
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When choosing a tyre for your vehicle, the decision often comes down to comparisons between different models. We have analyzed two popular options, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Uniroyal RainSport 5 to help you make an informed decision.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a successor to the celebrated Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Michelin Pilot Sport 3. This model has definitely upheld the reputation of its predecessors, earning a high rating of 96% from us. It is recognized for its stunning mileage and exceptional wet braking capabilities.
Furthermore, this Michelin tyre offers precise steering behavior, excellent driving dynamics, and good aquaplaning reserves. It does have a minus point, though - the high price. Yet, given its performance and the reliable hallmark of Michelin, it justifiably ranks 6th in our mutual tyre test against 50 models.
On the other hand, we have the Uniroyal RainSport 5, a summer tyre coming in with a rating of 62%. In comparison with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Uniroyal received a higher ranking for its features, mainly the aquaplaning - cross, and longitudinal aspects. However, it's positioned at 17th among 50 tyres in our recent test.
Despite being a robust Uniroyal tyre, it couldn't beat the Michelin option in overall performance. Nevertheless, this ultra-high-performance model stands strong in its class, demonstrating unrivaled prowess in aquaplaning prevention.
Vedict: Overall, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 emerges as the superior tyre, given its higher ranking, superb mileage, and acute wet braking capabilities. However, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is not far behind, showing a strong performance in aquaplaning circumstances. When choosing between both, your personal needs and the specific driving conditions will play a key factor.
Stay tuned for further updates and don't forget to check back once the newer versions of these models become available.
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2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 16.38
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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner
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2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 33.5 | 27.7 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37.4 | 30.3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 60.1 | 26 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 63.9 | 26.5 | |||||
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