Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000: 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 Zeetex WH 1000 appear in 11 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 wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Zeetex WH 1000 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 4 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 Zeetex WH 1000 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Rotalla RU01 S Pace still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Zeetex WH 1000 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Zeetex WH 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.0 | 17.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Zeetex WH 1000
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Zeetex WH 1000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.2 11 | Avg rank 25.2 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.5 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 12.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 8.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 6.0 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
💧 Wet: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 17.2, compared to 25.2 for the Zeetex WH 1000.
☀️ Dry: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 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 Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🧊 Ice: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
📏 Mileage: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.0 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔋 Efficiency: Rotalla RU01 S Pace vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 6.0 for the Zeetex WH 1000.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Rotalla RU01 S Pace or Zeetex WH 1000?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace ranks higher on average than the Zeetex WH 1000.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Zeetex WH 1000 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 Zeetex WH 1000 ranks better than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Zeetex WH 1000 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, Zeetex WH 1000 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →