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    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

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    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 and Uniroyal RainSport 3 appear in 7 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Uniroyal RainSport 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 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 Uniroyal RainSport 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Uniroyal RainSport 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Uniroyal RainSport 3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used25
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank14.214.0
    Latest test20212020
    Tire Lab Score77.386.4

    Tire Lab Score

    77.3
    Good · Summer
    86.4
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Uniroyal RainSport 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.7
    2
    Avg rank 11.3
    11
    Uniroyal RainSport 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 15.8
    1
    Avg rank 17.1
    1
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    1
    Avg rank 10.5
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 9.5
    Uniroyal RainSport 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 15.0
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    💧 Wet: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3

    The Uniroyal RainSport 3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.3, compared to 12.7 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 15.8, compared to 17.1 for the Uniroyal RainSport 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 10.5 for the Uniroyal RainSport 3.

    📏 Mileage: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3

    The Uniroyal RainSport 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Uniroyal RainSport 3

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 15.0 for the Uniroyal RainSport 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 or Uniroyal RainSport 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 3 ranks higher on average than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal RainSport 3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 ranks better than the Uniroyal RainSport 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal RainSport 3 shows better mileage performance than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 appears in 2 independent tests, Uniroyal RainSport 3 in 5.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →