Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
Expect the Continental to dominate dry and wet grip, stability, and mileage, while the Uniroyal counters with strong aquaplaning resistance, lower noise, and a friendlier price. The key question is whether Uniroyal's wet-water clearance and cost savings offset Continental's braking and all-round composure in everyday use.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | seven |
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Uniroyal RainSport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shortest dry and wet braking (≈6-10% advantage)
- Confident dry and wet handling with precise steering
- High mileage/longevity (≈12-28% wear advantage in tests)
- Competitive efficiency (often lower rolling resistance) and strong overall test results
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lower purchase price and solid value score in some tests
- Quieter external noise levels
- Safe, predictable wet handling in shallow-to-moderate rain
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 7.81% less distance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 2.76% faster around a lap than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 5.39% less distance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 2.11% faster around a wet lap than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had 2.91% higher lateral wet grip than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 floated at a 5.04% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 slipped out at a 9.21% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two noise tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 measured 1.55% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 17.36% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Wear: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during one value tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 proved to have a 6.41% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Value: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two price tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 cost 21.08% less than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Price: Uniroyal RainSport 5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had a 0.61% lower rolling resistance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental PremiumContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Continental PremiumContact 7 overwhelmingly praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often noting clear improvements over the PC6. Many also report solid comfort and better aquaplaning resistance, though experiences vary by car. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise on coarse asphalt and, for a subset of users, faster tread wear; a few enthusiasts note soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of top-scoring reviews.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 Driver Reviews
Most drivers find the Uniroyal RainSport 5 excels in the wet, repeatedly praising its grip and aquaplaning resistance, with many noting a quiet, comfortable ride and good value. Dry performance is generally adequate for everyday use, though not a true sporty tire. A notable minority, especially on performance or RWD cars, report soft sidewalls leading to vague steering and high-speed stability concerns, and some mention faster-than-expected wear. Overall sentiment is positive, with the RainSport 5 best suited to commuters and wet climates rather than spirited driving.
Based on 85 reviews with an average rating of 73%
Conclusion
The RainSport 5 stands out for aquaplaning reserves (wins in straight and curved aquaplaning) and lower cabin noise, and it's substantially cheaper. However, its longer dry stops and less precise dry handling limit its versatility. Choose the Uniroyal if deep-water security and price are paramount; otherwise, the Continental delivers the safer, more balanced package and the strongest overall value when safety and longevity are weighed together.
Key Differences
- Safety-critical stopping: PC7 brakes shorter in both dry and wet across all shared tests (e.g., 34.6 m vs 37.4 m dry; 28.3 m vs 30.3 m wet).
- Handling precision: PC7 offers sharper, more stable dry and wet handling; RainSport 5 can feel vague and understeery on dry roads.
- Aquaplaning: RainSport 5 has stronger straight/curved aquaplaning reserves (e.g., +6-11% advantage).
- Noise: RainSport 5 is typically quieter by ~1-1.5 dB.
- Longevity: PC7 shows notably better wear life (≈12-28% more km).
- Cost and value: RainSport 5 is ~19-24% cheaper upfront; PC7 offsets with better wear and lower stopping distances.
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.