Uniroyal Rainsport Reviews - Page 2

Given 93% while driving a Ford Mondeo (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 107,000 spirited miles
bought these to replace the pirellis that i fitted on my car. Infinatly better than pzero rossos. The grip in the dry was fantastic. The grip in the wet made the road feel like it was dry. the ware rate was pretty good as well with one lasting 25k miles on the front of my mondeo zetec s, the other sadly failed in its prime after hitting a 1.5 meter long 8cm deep pothole at 70mph! They have good size rim protectors as well. They were as good as goodyears F1 GSD3s but were cheaper .
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on April 14, 2009
Given 76% while driving a Ford Focus ST170 (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
This is a review of these tyres on the rear of my car.
A good all round performance tyre.

Dry grip has been good if not exceptional. If anything the problem is not the rubber itself but the somewhat soft sidewalls which give and make the car slide out under hard cornering. This was shown markedly when driving a very twisty mountain pass in the Peak District where almost every hard corner had the tyres sliding a little. This was definitely not a huge issue though and even in this situation the actual grip was still good and very controllable. For normal driving these tyres are faultless. I found them quiet and comfortable.

I didnt really find these 'rainsports' any better in the rain than my previous michelin pilot sports, although they did get up to temperature and optimal grip faster.

Wear rate has been good. They started with a thread of 8mm in the centre and 6-7mm on the outsides and have gone down to 7mm centre and 5mm on the edges in the 15000 miles they have been on the rear.

All in all not the ultimate tyre but for the money a very good one.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on April 8, 2009
Given 83% while driving a Vauxhall 1.4 auto mk3 (195/50 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
The wet weather king, they also grip/last better in wet and DRY than the eagle f1's that replaced them.
Awsome tyre, WARNING though go below around 5/6C and they don't work very well at all, seems to need heat to get good results, so if very cold don't get as much grip which can catch you out.
This apart I would defo use again the original rainsport(1)
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on December 29, 2008
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Given 96% while driving a BMW E46 3 Series (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 27 average miles
Excellent tyre,great in dry and wet,long life and quiet.Just bought 4 new ones,old ones had 3.5mm left on them after 27k,recomended.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on September 30, 2008
Given 93% while driving a Vauxhall vectra 1.9cdti sxi (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 12,500 spirited miles
great in both wet and dry, spiritted driving is not a worry as you feel 'on' the road with these tyres.....highly recomended
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on September 2, 2008
Given 90% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero HOT (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Overall these are a fantastic tyre - wet grip is great, and dry grip isn't far behind.

Wear is about average, there are better lasting tyres, but they tend to be hard and noisy; which these tyres are not.

I was so happy with the Rainsport 1's that I've just ordered 4x Rainsport 2's, so you may need to add a new section soon!
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on May 25, 2008
Given 87% while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 Turbo (235/40 R17 W) on track for 5,000 spirited miles
Very good road & occasional track tyre.
Superb in the wet - had all the majors before - Toyo, F1s and these are the best. dry grip as good as F1s
Not the cheapest, wear is reasonable for a soft tyre.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on January 14, 2008
Given 90% while driving a SEAT Ibiza FR TDi (205/45 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 22,000 spirited miles
Why to buy this tires:
- Fantastic tyres on rain (at 180km/h on very wet road it goes smooth and secure)
- On dry it goes as good as any good performance tire
- It as a good road feedback (u might strange it at the beginning, but when u force it it just turns harder and harder)
- Progressiveness is smooth (your car wont spin without understanding)
- Changing tyres half the wear, it can hold 35000km with curve speeding (the Ibiza destroys any tyre on the exterior side)
- Good comfort considering the low profile of the tyre

Finally the PRICE:
- VERY GOOD PRICE FOR A BRAND WITH STATUS

DEFINITELY A TYRE TO BUY AGAIN AND AGAIN
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on January 8, 2008
Given 74% while driving a Audi A4 (215/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
These are really good wet weather tyres and surprisingly good in the dry. Not quite wearing as well as the contis I had before but the rainsport is certainly an impressive all season high performance tyre.

Might try the FK452 next.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on August 17, 2007
Given 94% while driving a Lexus IS200 (215/45 R17 V) on mostly motorways for 28,000 easy going miles
These tyres lasted 28K and would have gone another 8k in my opinion if not for me popping the rears on a kerb. They are very quite on the motorway and offer superb grip wet or dry, excellent in the wet and wear well too amazing tyre and highly recommended especially for the lexus as the V tread suits the Lexus handling and balance and wear.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on August 12, 2007