Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 12 road tests and 3,482 + 4,530 owner reviews. How we score
RainSport 5 leads, 66–63 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 48 · 3,482 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”
Tests 67 · 12 tests Owners 65 · 4,530 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Odlicne. Malo se brze trose ali drže ko lude. Imao 2 seta rainsport 3 i jedan set rainsport 5. Nažalost, na novom autu je dimenzija u kojoj nema rainsporta tako da uopce ne znam sta da kupim”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests | 80 | 55 |
| Reviews found online | 62 | 58 |
P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 62 = 73
RainSport 5: 60% × 54.5 + 40% × 58.4 = 56
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests | 81 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 55 | 76 |
P Zero: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 55.4 = 71
RainSport 5: 60% × 87.6 + 40% × 75.9 = 83
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 58 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 37 | – |
P Zero: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 37.1 = 50
No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 70 | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 47 | 68 |
P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 47.1 = 56
RainSport 5: 40% × 68.9 (est.) + 60% × 67.8 = 68
No road tests of comfort for RainSport 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests | 61 | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 53.7 = 58
RainSport 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for RainSport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests | 65 | 57 |
| Reviews found online | 28 | 61 |
P Zero: 60% × 65.2 + 40% × 27.8 = 50
RainSport 5: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 60.5 = 58
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 57 | 62 |
| Source | P Zero | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests | 59 | 56 |
| Category | Pirelli P Zero | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 66 |
| Dry | 73 | 56 |
| Wet | 71 | 83 |
| Snow | 50 | – |
| Comfort | 56 | 68 |
| Noise | 58 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 62 |
| Efficiency | 59 | 56 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
P Zero
RainSport 5
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | P Zero | RainSport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #17/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | 88% #33/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #20/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 83% #28/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | 86% #18/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 66% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 61% #10/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 73% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 94% #7/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 66% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 79% #7/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #17/20 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #7/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 53% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 69% #8/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #25/49 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | #24/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Pirelli P Zero lineup is mixed across both automotive and cycling applications. Users frequently praise the tires for responsive handling, dry grip, and the value of newer all-season variants like the AS Plus 3, but strongly criticize their rapid tread wear, mixed wet-weather performance, and occasional durability issues like sidewall bubbling. Cyclists similarly appreciate rolling speed and comfort while noting significant difficulties with mounting tubeless beads.
“I just put PZ5 on my vehicle! I live in Louisiana ! They are absolutely insanely sticky! Especially in the rain! My vehicle came with the P-zeros. I’ve had Pirelli’s on my car’s in the past and yes, Pirelli’s are soft. The trade off is sticking to the road! I am an aggressive driver & was aware the sacrifice. I have to change my tires every oil change. 9-12k miles. These PZ5’s grip in the rain. Crazy awesome! Pirelli knocked these suckers out!!! I love ‘em!!!”
“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”
“So many people seem to hate the p zero but I’ve got along with them so well, but yes they can go rock hard when they’re cold but once they’ve got some heat in them especially in the wet they grip so well for me. I have noticed though that anything below 4-5°c is when they become hard to keep heat in but once you work the tyre properly they’re brilliant. I have run them all winter on my 300bhp fwd car and can’t complain, I don’t get why no one likes them🤷♂️”
Based on 282 community posts
Community sentiment towards the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is largely positive, with frequent praise for its outstanding wet grip, comfortable ride, and solid value as a mid-range tire. While many drivers consider it an ideal option for wet climates and light hot hatches, several users note that it wears out relatively quickly compared to premium alternatives.
“Advice on tires Hey r/tires ! The all-season tired I have on my car atm are nearing the end of their life. And I wanna use this opportunity to switch to summer and winter tires. Went to a local tireshop and had them give me an offer. These are the tires they suggested: Uniroyal Rainsport 5 (pretty good in wet conditions but just okay in everything else) Barum Polaris 6 (overall okay but not so good in wet conditions) Are these okay or do you guys have any better suggestions? Not looking to bust the bank, but also don't wanna cheap out. Location: Germany Tiresize: 205/55 R16 Car: Opel Astra Sportstourer K+ (Facelift) Thank for any replies in advance! Read more”
“Michelin PS4/PS5 Vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Uniroyal Rainsport 5? Thanks again for you oil related answers! Looks like my front cheap dealership tyres need to be changed and I have decided to go for a much better performance oriented tyre. I have limited my options down to these 3 as per recommendations among other owners and reviews I've read. Although they all seem to be very evenly matched to one another. I noticed the price is where they differ. The Uniroyals, although well sued and recommended among the community (including the tyre saleswoman who has a wrx), are €90 a tyre which isn't so bad. The goodyears are €97 per tyre and finally the Michelins are the most expensive at an impressive €122 for PS4's and €130 for PS5s. Is the price hike worth it? or would it better to settle for the more affordable but still capable goodyears and Uniroyals? my GTI is my daily and fun car so something capable of both would be great thanks!”
“Uniroyal rainsport 5 Ciao a tutti, Ho un dubbio: sto montando i pneumatici indicati sul titolo ma, pur non avendo un disegno speculare tra interno ed esterno non indicano il verso di rotazione. E’indicato solo interno ed esterno. Allego foto pneumatico anteriore dx. È indifferente se questo pneumatico l’avessi montato sulla parte anteriore sx ? Read more”
Based on 21 community posts
| Attribute | A · Pirelli P Zero | B · Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 194 | 104 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 24″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 220 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 67 | 67 |
Pirelli P Zero
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Narrow edge: Uniroyal RainSport 5 — better noise, wet and comfort. Pick the Pirelli P Zero if dry and efficiency matter most to you.
Pirelli P Zero scores 73 vs 56 on dry.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 scores 71 vs 58 on noise.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 scores 83 vs 71 on wet.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 scores 68 vs 56 on comfort.
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Uniroyal RainSport 5, 83 vs 71 on our wet score.
Pirelli P Zero, 73 vs 56 on our dry score.
Uniroyal RainSport 5, 71 vs 58 on our noise score.
Uniroyal RainSport 5, 68 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Uniroyal RainSport 5, 58 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
Pirelli P Zero, 59 vs 56 on our efficiency score.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
