Uniroyal Rainsport 2
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Data: 60 reviews averaging over 543,236 miles driven
Data: 60 reviews averaging over 543,236 miles driven
Dry Grip
89%
Wet Grip
94%
Road Feedback
83%
Progressiveness
85%
Wear
77%
Comfort
86%
Buy again
91%
Group Test Results:
- 2nd: 2010 EVO Tyre Test (205/45 r17)
- 8th: 2010 AMS Premium Brand Tyre Test (245/45 r17 )
- 10th: 2010 European Summer Tyre Test (225/45 r17)
High performance Tyres
Uniroyal Rainsport 2 Reviews:
Given 82% (breakdown) while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Vector Sport Sportwagon (150) (225-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 18,000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 18,000 average miles
These tyres went on my front wheels to replace the factory fit continentals.
The wet grip is far better than the originals but otherwise I noticed little difference. I'm not a tyre nut, but I've not scarred myself by losing grip with these round corners!
The only thing that I was disappointed about was that they lasted only 18000. I've been used to getting more like 25000 per set (the continentals had gone a little more than that - and I'm only now replacing the original rear tyres at 45000!)
However, given that I can get 4 at 373 pounds (fitted), they might wear out about 20% faster but they are also about 20% cheaper than the continentals and they perform more to my liking!
The wet grip is far better than the originals but otherwise I noticed little difference. I'm not a tyre nut, but I've not scarred myself by losing grip with these round corners!
The only thing that I was disappointed about was that they lasted only 18000. I've been used to getting more like 25000 per set (the continentals had gone a little more than that - and I'm only now replacing the original rear tyres at 45000!)
However, given that I can get 4 at 373 pounds (fitted), they might wear out about 20% faster but they are also about 20% cheaper than the continentals and they perform more to my liking!
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Given 93% (breakdown) while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI (195-50-15-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
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Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a BMW E46 3 Series (215-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 143,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 143,000 spirited miles
These replaced the famed Michelin Primacy from which I managed to get 25K miles and thought they were a fantastic tyre. After reading reviews here I changed to Uniroyals because I wanted more ride comfort. These tyres are a revelation. Better all round and amazing comfort over potholed roads, compared to the Michelins. The car feels more solid and controlled, does not drift on fast sweeping bends and has a much more responsive turn-in; in addition to a more comfortable ride. Would highly recommend.
Given 90% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Fiesta (195-45-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
Bought to replace Continental Contactsport as fitted from new.
The Uniroyals are a 100% improvemnet. They are much quieter, more comfortable, and the steering has been transformed, no more tramlining and I feel as if I'm back in control.
Don't know about wear yet, but am delighted thus far(or as delighted as one could be with the dreaded low profile tyres!)
The Uniroyals are a 100% improvemnet. They are much quieter, more comfortable, and the steering has been transformed, no more tramlining and I feel as if I'm back in control.
Don't know about wear yet, but am delighted thus far(or as delighted as one could be with the dreaded low profile tyres!)
Given 100% (breakdown) while driving a Volkswagen GTI 16v Anniversary (205-40-16-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 15 spirited miles
Great set of tyres! Been through many brands, these being far the best! Falkens were rubbish, needed changing every 6 months, not good grip at all!!!
Goodyear Eagle f1's were decent, but tracking wa out and tyres had to be replaced!
Toyo Proxes were the best on my MK3 16v GTI, until i got my hands on these! which are amazing for the price! Try them out, you wont be disappointed!
Goodyear Eagle f1's were decent, but tracking wa out and tyres had to be replaced!
Toyo Proxes were the best on my MK3 16v GTI, until i got my hands on these! which are amazing for the price! Try them out, you wont be disappointed!
Given 78% (breakdown) while driving a Honda DC2 Integra Type R (195-50-15-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
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Given 69% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205-55-16-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
These tyres were fantastic in the wet and snow! never doubted them for a minute. In the dry they are not bad, but i have driven on other tryes, such as Continentals which inspire more confidence to really push on through the twisty bits. having read alot of reviews i'm off to try some Yokohama C drive, no doubt they will be worn out by the winter, so can then pick another wet weather tyre!
Given 60% (breakdown) while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero HOT (225-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
I bought these (x2 fronts) expecting great things. When I finally managed to get hold of a pair (easier said than done as most outlets don't seem to stock Uniroyal’s, favouring stocking the ‘Continental’ range instead), initially I was very pleased. The tread pattern was aggressive; the writing on the tyre wall was impressive ('The Rain Tyre') ... I couldn't wait to get some miles in; 15,000 (miles) & 12 months later and I'm on the legal limit ... Time for a new set. Did they enhance my enjoyment of driving? Not especially. Am I pleased with Rainsport 2? I was hoping for a few more miles. But, they haven't punctured, and they did cope with all the snow we had in January 2010, so overall, I am reasonably happy. However, I wouldn't go to the same lengths (as I did last time) to get another set. When the time is right, I'll go to my local tyre retailer and take whatever premium tyres they've got in the size I need.
Given 69% (breakdown) while driving a Skoda Octavia vRS (225-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 12,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 12,000 spirited miles
Good tyre, better than the original Bridgestones. Bought based on the ratings left here but overall not impressed. Good grip but wear and noise are unacceptable. Rear tyres outer edge tread blocks worn into wedge shapes causing very bad noise, like wheel bearings had failed. Replaced worn fronts with Pilot PS3s and swapped front to back, now front bearings sound worn, but it's the tyres!!
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Driving on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles