Segment
1. Nokian zLine Upper-middle2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Uniroyal (60%). The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
1. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
1. Nokian zLine 7.382. Uniroyal RainSport 5 16.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet circle cornering
2. Nokian zLine 60%
Wet handling
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Nokian zLine 75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Nokian zLine 83%
Wet braking
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
1. Nokian zLine 93%
Dry braking
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
2. Nokian zLine 75%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Nokian zLine 90%
