Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860: 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 Sunny SN3860 appear in 8 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 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 Sunny SN3860 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
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 Sunny SN3860 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
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Sunny SN3860 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Sunny SN3860
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Sunny SN3860 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.2 11 | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Sunny SN3860 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.5 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Sunny SN3860 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Sunny SN3860 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 13.3 1 | Sunny SN3860 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Avg rank 16.0 | 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 |
💧 Wet: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Sunny SN3860 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
☀️ Dry: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Sunny SN3860 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
❄️ Snow: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Sunny SN3860 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to no data for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🧊 Ice: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Sunny SN3860 wins this category with an average rank of 13.3, compared to no data for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 16.0 for the Sunny SN3860.
📏 Mileage: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Sunny SN3860.
🔋 Efficiency: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Sunny SN3860
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Sunny SN3860.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Rotalla RU01 S Pace or Sunny SN3860?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sunny SN3860 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sunny SN3860 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 Sunny SN3860.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows better mileage performance than the Sunny SN3860.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Rotalla RU01 S Pace appears in 7 independent tests, Sunny SN3860 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →