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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

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# Semperit Speed-Life 3
/51%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
/65%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
/88%

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When comparing the Semperit Speed‑Life 3 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5, test data and scores point to two different strengths: the Uniroyal scores higher overall, while the Semperit shows very specific advantages in braking and noise. Our aggregated ratings are Semperit Speed‑Life 3 — 51% and Uniroyal RainSport 5 — 64%, which already sets the expectation that the RainSport 5 performs better across the full set of test criteria.


Mutual test positions are mixed: in Autobild (53 tyres) Semperit placed 12th and Uniroyal 19th; in ADAC (15 tyres) Semperit impressed at 2nd place while Uniroyal came in 13th; in Autoklub ČR (19 tyres) Uniroyal ranked 5th and Semperit 10th. These results show neither tyre dominates every test — performance depends on the measured criteria (wet braking, aquaplaning, dry handling, noise, wear and economy).


Strengths — Semperit Speed‑Life 3: Repeated test notes highlight excellent wet braking (Autobild) and low exterior noise (ADAC). Autoklub CR also praises the tyre as “gut auf nasser Fahrbahn, effizient, noch gute Laufleistung” — good on wet roads, efficient and still good mileage. In practice that means the Speed‑Life 3 is a solid pick if you prioritise braking confidence in wet conditions and a quieter ride. Weaknesses include limited dry handling balance and environmental aspects (autoklub noted a weaker environmental balance and some dry‑track shortcomings).


Strengths — Uniroyal RainSport 5: Uniroyal’s clear advantage is aquaplaning resistance: Autobild and Autoklub both call out top aquaplaning performance (longitudinal and cross). Autobild 2024 summary specifically notes “Gute Aquaplaningqualitäten, sicheres Nasshandling.” Overall the RainSport 5 is tuned for wet-weather safety and shows up stronger in aggregated scoring. Weaknesses are notable: testers report mushy or imprecise dry handling, lower wear and higher fuel consumption (autoklubcr 2023), and Autoklub/ADAC results also show compromises in dry grip and economy compared with best‑in‑class tyres.


Which tyre is better overall? Based on our combined rating and the majority of test metrics the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is the better all‑rounder for drivers who prioritise wet‑weather aquaplaning resistance and overall test scores (link: Uniroyal RainSport 5). However, if your priorities are braking performance in wet conditions, low exterior noise and solid mileage, the Semperit Speed‑Life 3 remains a strong alternative — especially where ADAC-style criteria are important.


Neither model is listed as replaced by a newer version in our database (no replacement tyre links available). For manufacturer information see Semperit and Uniroyal.


Verdict summary: choose the RainSport 5 for best aquaplaning and higher overall test scores; choose the Speed‑Life 3 if you want sharper wet braking, quieter ride and somewhat better wear characteristics despite a lower aggregate rating.

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These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2026 245/45 R19
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test32.825.2
Semperit Speed-Life 337.428.1
Uniroyal RainSport 537.429.2
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test32.627.4
Semperit Speed-Life 337.431.2
Uniroyal RainSport 537.430.3
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test35,425,8
Semperit Speed-Life 339,028,8
Uniroyal RainSport 537,927,7
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Autoklub ČR
Autoklub ČR Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test104,7106103,4
Semperit Speed-Life 3100,6102,598,6
Uniroyal RainSport 5101,5104,498,6
Bridgestone Turanza T005102,4101,3103,4
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ADAC
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,31,8
Semperit Speed-Life 3
Rating: Good		2,62,8
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Rating: Good		3,13,4
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Rating: Good		2,42,2
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test58.124.8
Semperit Speed-Life 371.231.3
Uniroyal RainSport 563.926.5
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test35,727,5
Semperit Speed-Life 34033,1
Uniroyal RainSport 538,433,5
Bridgestone Turanza T00535,827,5
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test1-2+1
Semperit Speed-Life 3
Rating: Exemplary		1- 2-2
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Rating: Satisfactory		2+2-2-
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Rating: Exemplary		222-
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,129,6
Semperit Speed-Life 337,730,0
Uniroyal RainSport 537,432,0
Bridgestone Turanza T00535,431,6
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ADAC
ADAC Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
Name WetDryNoiseWear
Best values in test1,81,42,70,6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
Rating: Good		1,92,02,82,5
Uniroyal Rainsport 5
Rating: Satisfactory		2,12,92,7 3,0
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Rating: Good		2,12,03,22,5
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