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    Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sumitomo HTR Z5

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sumitomo HTR Z5: 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 Sumitomo HTR Z5 appear in 9 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 noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Sumitomo HTR Z5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 2 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Sumitomo HTR Z5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Rotalla RU01 S Pace if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Sumitomo HTR Z5 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricRotalla RU01 S PaceSumitomo HTR Z5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used72
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank16.012.7
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score87.283

    Tire Lab Score

    87.2
    Very Good · Summer
    83
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryRotalla RU01 S PaceSumitomo HTR Z5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Sumitomo HTR Z5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Avg rank 12.0
    1
    Sumitomo HTR Z5
    🔇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 Sumitomo HTR Z5

    The Sumitomo HTR Z5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    ☀️ Dry: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sumitomo HTR Z5

    The Sumitomo HTR Z5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sumitomo HTR Z5

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.

    📏 Mileage: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sumitomo HTR Z5

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sumitomo HTR Z5

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Rotalla RU01 S Pace or Sumitomo HTR Z5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sumitomo HTR Z5 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Sumitomo HTR Z5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace 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 Sumitomo HTR Z5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows better mileage performance than the Sumitomo HTR Z5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Rotalla RU01 S Pace appears in 7 independent tests, Sumitomo HTR Z5 in 2, 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 →