Nokian WetProof vs Uniroyal RainSport 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian WetProof and Uniroyal RainSport 5 appear in 23 tests, 5 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Nokian WetProof performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Uniroyal RainSport 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 11 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 Nokian WetProof is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal RainSport 5 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian WetProof if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WetProof | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 12 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.5 | 12.4 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83 | 81.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WetProof
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WetProof | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.1 141 | Avg rank 8.0 33 | Nokian WetProof |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 123 | Avg rank 17.8 11 | Nokian WetProof |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.7 21 | Avg rank 11.3 12 | Nokian WetProof |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 14.3 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 21 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Nokian WetProof vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Nokian WetProof wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.0 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WetProof vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Nokian WetProof wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 17.8 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WetProof vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Nokian WetProof wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to 11.3 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WetProof vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Uniroyal RainSport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 14.3, compared to 17.8 for the Nokian WetProof.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WetProof vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Uniroyal RainSport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian WetProof.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WetProof or Uniroyal RainSport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WetProof ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WetProof averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal RainSport 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WetProof ranks better than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WetProof.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WetProof appears in 12 independent tests, Uniroyal RainSport 5 in 11, with 5 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →