Rotalla RU01 S Pace 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace and Uniroyal RainSport 3 appear in 12 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Uniroyal RainSport 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal RainSport 3 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 efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Uniroyal RainSport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Uniroyal RainSport 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Uniroyal RainSport 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.2 11 | Avg rank 11.3 11 | Uniroyal RainSport 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.5 1 | Avg rank 17.1 1 | Uniroyal RainSport 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 9.5 | Uniroyal RainSport 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 15.0 | 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 Uniroyal RainSport 3
The Uniroyal RainSport 3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.3, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
☀️ Dry: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Uniroyal RainSport 3
The Uniroyal RainSport 3 wins this category with an average rank of 17.1, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Uniroyal RainSport 3
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.5 for the Uniroyal RainSport 3.
📏 Mileage: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Uniroyal RainSport 3
The Uniroyal RainSport 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.0 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔋 Efficiency: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Uniroyal RainSport 3
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 15.0 for the Uniroyal RainSport 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Rotalla RU01 S Pace or Uniroyal RainSport 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 3 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Uniroyal RainSport 3 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 Uniroyal RainSport 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal RainSport 3 shows better mileage performance than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Rotalla RU01 S Pace appears in 7 independent tests, Uniroyal RainSport 3 in 5, 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 →