Cooper RS3 RS vs Tomket Sport 3 Series 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper RS3 RS and Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 appear in 5 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Cooper RS3 RS performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 4 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Cooper RS3 RS and Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper RS3 RS | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 24.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 73.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper RS3 RS
Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper RS3 RS | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 26.1 1 | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 22.6 | Cooper RS3 RS |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 16.0 11 | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 36.0 | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 28.5 | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 |
💧 Wet: Cooper RS3 RS vs Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
The Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 wins this category with an average rank of 26.1, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
☀️ Dry: Cooper RS3 RS vs Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
The Cooper RS3 RS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 22.6 for the Tomket Sport 3 Series 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper RS3 RS vs Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
The Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 wins this category with an average rank of 16.0, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
📏 Mileage: Cooper RS3 RS vs Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
The Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 wins this category with an average rank of 36.0, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper RS3 RS vs Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
The Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 wins this category with an average rank of 28.5, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper RS3 RS or Tomket Sport 3 Series 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 ranks higher on average than the Cooper RS3 RS.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper RS3 RS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 ranks better than the Cooper RS3 RS.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper RS3 RS.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper RS3 RS appears in 1 independent tests, Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
