Uniroyal RainSport 5 Reviews - Page 2

Given 10% while driving a BMW Z4 (275/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
I bought a 2020 BMW Z4 and it came with 4 of these fitted. On the drive home, I thought something was broken in the suspension. The car floated around like the wheels weren't connected. At 70mph, in the dry, these were SCARY and dangerous to drive with. The car wouldn't stay straight, and jumped around in my hands. Even at 50mph, they had so little grip, you could feel the car squirming. These lasted 300 miles before I had to take them off before I ended up in a ditch. Replaced with Pilot Sport 5's and they make the car handle as expected ... AMAZING! These things are the worst tyres I've ever had on a car.
Helpful 55 - tyre reviewed on April 15, 2023
Given 71% while driving a Hyundai elantra (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
After almost 2,000 km in a 130 CV Hyundai Elantra, my impressions differ little from those previously mentioned. Correct grip in the dry, very good in the wet (the more water there is on the road, the better they are). What I like least is that the sidewall is too soft compared to my previous Hankooks, hence its good comfort but little information about what happens between the tires and the asphalt. In short, a correct tire in the dry (without sporting pretensions) and very, very good in extreme rain. I ride them because I got them at a very good price and the duration does not matter to me because I do 6000 km a year.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on January 15, 2023
Given 76% while driving a Mercedes Benz E350 Estate (245/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Used on big comfy softly sprung E-Class Estate - perfect for this use case. Excellent on wet rainy motorways, very resistant to aquaplaning and feel good on soaking wet backroads with puddles etc - typical UK weather and roads. Quiet, soft, have lasted very well (square setup is useful so I rotate front>back regularly to even out wear). Do not confuse these with a 'sporty' tyre, they are far too soft and do not give the feedback required. I always use proper premium UHP tyres on my more sporty cars, but for a daily commuter or ling distance car, these are excellent value. Reccomended.
Helpful 47 - tyre reviewed on December 16, 2022
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Given 72% while driving a Hyundai elantra (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
I've been with them for about 1000 kms and the first impressions are: Very comfortable and low noise tire. The side is somewhat soft, hence the comfort but at the cost of sacrificing feedback a bit. Good dry grip but not a sports tire at all. In the wet I have had little opportunity to test them but the little that I have tried them without problems in the absence of being able to test them in extreme rain which I think is the specialty of these tires. I decided on them because I found them at a very good price, 83 euros per tire mounted and balanced in size 225/45/17 94XL Y and I use the car much more in winter than in summer because I have a motorcycle. I will post impressions later.
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on November 28, 2022
Given 94% while driving a Fiat Tipo (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 37 average miles
Fiat Tipo 2018. Mileage 25,000 km/year. I use it 80% on the highway. On dry roads, I did not notice any difference compared to other branded manufacturers. Excellent on water. Excellent value for money. Noise level is pleasant. I cannot evaluate rubber wear in a negative direction, because I change it sooner than wear.
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on September 24, 2022
Given 80% while driving a Mazda mx 5 (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 2,000 miles
After I brought a Mazda mx-5 nb which had new rainsport 5 on the front axle but budget tyres on the rear axle, and wanted 4 matching tyres. Initial impressions were good so new rs5 were ordered. Grip on adverse conditions were excellent and with low tyre noise and a comfortable ride, I am more than happy. Dry grip though average but the handling was safe and predictable.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on August 28, 2022
Given 70% while driving a Volkswagen Caddy (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Good grip in the dry and wet but the wear quickly. I don’t like the sidewall design but I do like the tread pattern.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on August 21, 2022
Given 53% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I have had these tyres fitted to two cars now. The first set I bought myself and were fitted to a BMW. The second set came already fitted to a front wheel drive Alfa Giulietta.On the BMW they were disappointing, very squirmy at the rear with imprecise handling and lots of wheelspin when pulling away they ruined the handling of the car compared to the previous Goodyear Eagle Assymetric. On the Alfa they seem to suit the car better and give a nice comfortable (but not sporty) drive. They seem to be a touring tyre rather than a performance one, as feedback on both cars was limited, although they do seem to suit a front drive setup much better than a rear drive. In terms of wear they are okay if not brilliant, they cut through standing water well and are not too expensive. I will be looking elsewhere next time as I prefer a sportier tyre.
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on August 8, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz c 220 cdi (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 40,000 average miles
After crashing my car due to aquaplaning, i got scared to drive under wet conditions but these tyre just grips under rain ! They lasted 35km till now and still have 3.4mm, the tyre is very comfortable, pretty quiet id say. In dry condition if u are not planning to go to a circuit theres not much differences between them and goodyears EG PE2 it understeer a bit when i am too mighty in corners. But overall very nice tyre last very long since i am driving 50% town 40% country road and 10%% highway pretty agressivly, they still lasted 40000km and still have quite a margin !! For beginers, daily drive i would highly recommend these tyre for the price, comfort and security under wet conditions which is a very important point !
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on May 10, 2022
Given 100% while driving a Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L FWD (235/45 R18) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Excellent tyre for all seasons
Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on May 6, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Audi S3 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Dry grip is execptional, then when it rains, that level of grip just keeps on giving! It's like the the rain doesn't even effect these tyres! Feedback and handling progression is alot better than I expected for what feels like a soft compound and soft sidewall tyre. Didn't last as long as the previous Bridgestones, however the grip level is a step above, and so is well worth the comprimise. Also as comfortable, if not more so, than a set of Michelins I have also previously had on the car. Definately recommend, definately buy again.
Helpful 43 - tyre reviewed on April 12, 2022
Given 79% while driving a Volvo 2.0 T5 Saloon (235/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
I dont think there are many better tyres than these in the wet! Dry performance suffers a bit though. Feedback and comfort are ok. Would buy again, not bad in the snow
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on March 10, 2022