Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace and Sportiva Super Z+ appear in 8 tests, 1 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Sportiva Super Z+ performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace and Sportiva Super Z+ 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Sportiva Super Z+'s brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricRotalla RU01 S PaceSportiva Super Z+
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used71
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank16.029.2
    Latest test20232023
    Tire Lab Score87.2

    Tire Lab Score

    87.2
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryRotalla RU01 S PaceSportiva Super Z+Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Avg rank 38.0
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Avg rank 25.0
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    No data
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    No data
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    No data
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 17.2, compared to 38.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    ☀️ Dry: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 17.5, compared to 25.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    📏 Mileage: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    🔋 Efficiency: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Rotalla RU01 S Pace or Sportiva Super Z+?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace ranks higher on average than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sportiva Super Z+ across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace ranks better than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows better mileage performance than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Rotalla RU01 S Pace appears in 7 independent tests, Sportiva Super Z+ in 1, with 1 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 →