Uniroyal Rainsport 3 Reviews - Page 6

Given 89% while driving a Renault Megane RS265 (235/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 7,000 spirited miles
I bought my Renault sport Megane 265 cup with Uniroyal rainsport 3 already fitted. Now I've never used this tyre before and had seen mixed reviews so I wasn't very optimistic and was going to change them. The day I bought the car was overcast and very damp. i went for a drive on some well known driving roads and spent the day out driving "enthusiastically" and I completely changed my view on the tyres, I was shocked at how well they cope. Wet grip is one of the best of any performance tyre and even in the dry they don't struggle. I can't believe the performance you get for the small price. Ok if you really push them they can overheat and go a bit spongy, but on a road you are never going to notice this. Only downside I have is wear. Now the rears are still around 5.5mm of tread but the fronts arent far off the markers now so they've lasted around 6k on the front. I could probably get another 1-2k out of them but they will be getting changed soon and I'll be sticking with the rainsports. Highly recommended even for spirited drivers
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on March 21, 2018
Given 91% while driving a Peugeot 207cc (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I had read a lot of reviews before I bought these tyres and was a little sceptical but, because of the price point, I thought I'd give them a go over the winter and they replaced 4 Continental sportcontact 5's. They took a little getting used to. I played around with pressures until they felt right. I think most of the negative reviews stem from underpressured tyres. You have to ignore the manufacturer's pressure recommendations and find the pressures to suit you car with this tyre. For example, Peugeot state 2.5 bar front and back for the 207cc. Once I'd got the pressures right (2.4 bar for the back and 2.6 bar for the front) these tyres turned into the best tyre I have ever had on a car. They performed extremely well in all road conditions and are especially good in the wet. They surprised me by having lots of grip in snow too. On fast corners they stick to the road like glue in bot the wet and dry. As for wear, I have done around 5k miles since Agust 2017 and there is no signiificant sign of wear - still on 7mm, I expect to get over 15k miles out of them. I will never buy another brand of tyre for this car. Love them
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on March 4, 2018
Given 93% while driving a Ford Focus ST 225 (2003 2007) (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 500 spirited miles
Simply put, they're the best tyres iv ever had, my car is running around 280hp and 350Ft of torque and i can now full throttle accelerate though 1st gear in the dry with very little wheelspin and 2nd gear in the rain with no spin at all, compared to my old tyres which would lose grip straight away in the same circumstances, goes round corners like you wouldn't believe now and very progressive when the do eventually lose grip. only had them about 500 miles so cant say anything about wear.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on March 4, 2018
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Given 79% while driving a Renault Clio 172 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
The best performance tyre I have used on my car. It is impressive in every way, particularly in the wet. These tyres have so much grip that it forced my to ditch the Toyo Proxes T1-R that were on the other axle as it highlighted how poor the Toyos were. The Uniroyal RS3 is an excellent tyre at any price point, and one which I wouldn't hesitate buying again. I would rate them above the 4 other midrange to premium tyres I've tried on the same car.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on February 20, 2018
Given 83% while driving a Lancia Delta HPE (195/50 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Wet Grip Astonoshing, dry is ok.
car is softer but really, really on wet roads is Amazing
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on February 8, 2018
Volkswagen 1.8 20vT Sport (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 4,000 spirited miles
Been told to get these from a mate who has them on a r32 put them on my golf gt tdi only tyres I’ll be using from now on
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on February 3, 2018
Given 84% while driving a Mercedes Benz 190 2.3 16 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
Have them fitted to two different cars:
1. 2001 E class estate - Fitted to rears only and made the mistake of not going for the XL version (which have a stiffer sidewall). Car feels slightly vague in the rear as a result but otherwise I have no complaints. Better than the Pirellis that came off the car ever were and no noisier either. We do regular long runs to the south of France and find them superb.

2. 1993 Mercedes 500SL - fitted all round in a 255/35/19 in XL version. Grip in the wet is astonishing. This is the second set fitted to this car - previously it was on 245/45/17 (also in XL version). Absolutely no hesitation buying them again .
In fact when our third car (Mercedes SL500 (later shape than this one) is due for tyres I shall be looking for another set if they do them in the required sizes....Currently the SL500 is on GY Assymentric 2s and where the RS3 shod 500SL will accelerate away in the wet with no drama at all the SL500 spins the rear wheels and really gets unsettled - in spite of the older car having more power!
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on January 17, 2018
Given 55% while driving a Mercedes Benz E250 CDI (275/30 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 800 spirited miles
I replaced my Michelin PSS rear tyres with Uniroyals Rainsport 3. Terrible mistake. My car isteering is vague, I now have really bad understeer and, at the drop of a hat, the car looses traction, particularly when exiting a T junction. Checked pressures etc and had the wheels aligned and camber checked. Never again, will be swapping back to Michelin soon...despite the cost! Car is a humble Mercedes E 250 CDI Sport...not exactly sporty but has been made much worse by these tyres
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on January 13, 2018
Renault (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 8,000 average miles
When brand new they were comfortable but soon after they turn into something unpleasant on dry surface ! On wet road they are doing well I must say . Left side of my car is behaving generally good but on my side (drivers side) tires are very noisy especially on the concrete surfaces well they two faced when driving over rough materials they getting grip and car start speeding as a cheetah when on hunt but noise is very significant as they turning opposite direction on one side of the vehicle and this is the breaking point when I starting thinking of buying a new set of tires ! Also when driving at high speed car feels unstable and there is a very clear inclination to swerve and pull you to nearest ditch or central reservation ! My car is in great condition very well serviced and looked after and treated with only a Genuine branded parts including steering and suspension and all has been done just 8 months ago including wheels alignment etc..etc.So there is Nothing wrong with my baby ! Miles I've done on my Uniroyal s- 8000 mil. and still 5mm of tread left ( front wheels), so this is very positive sign regarding longevity but I will definitely not buy again this tires .
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on January 6, 2018
Given 96% while driving a Volkswagen Polo BlueGT 6R (215/40 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
The tyres have transformed my car,much more supple and smoother riding,steering feel much improved and the grip especially in tricky conditions is excellent,to top it all the tyre is quieter than the potenzas that were originally on the car.Only done 1k on them but they look brand new!,a simply brilliant tyre.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on November 25, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Mercedes Benz A180 CDI W176 (205/55 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 5,500 average miles
Fitted these on a rainy summers day and was very happy on the way home, puddles, what puddles? In the next 5500 miles they have been exactly the same, wet roads feel like dry roads, fantastic.I find them fairly quiet and they let me know how the road surface feels. I've no complaints about grip, no scrabbling at junctions or premature ABS moments.
Last week they really proved their worth. On the way home a car drew out on me from a junction and we bounced off each other. I ended up on a flat, wet, mown verge with a wall tapering it down in my direction. Full ABS and plentiful grip from the tyres and I stopped short of going back into traffic. No skidding, no drama.
No shopping around next time for tyres, Uniroyal from now on.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on November 20, 2017
Given 96% while driving a BMW 530i M Sport Touring (275/35 R19 H) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Superb tyre, changed from Pirellis and don't regret it for a moment. Local tyre dealer recommended these as an alternative, initially I wasn't impressed, not least because I couldn't see how a tyre that was sixty pounds cheaper than the equivalent Pirelli was actually going to be better but the guy in the Tyre show was insistent and promised a money back refund If I didnt like them...how could I refuse, plus the money saved could be used for a few cases of Hardy's anniversary Rose!
Well to say I was astonished would be an understatement...they were so much quieter! suddenly it felt like I was riding on a magic carpet!... I hadn't realised how noisy the Pirellis were until I tried these, the transformation in handling, road noise and grip, especially in the wet, was simply unbelievable.
Im not generally taking in by marketing blurb, mainly because I work in that industry so know its all a load of codswallop full of catchy bylines and flashy images and besides, a tyre is a glorified rubber band at the end of the day, how different can all these brands really be?
Well forget it, the Uniroyal RS3 is incredible value for money, they outperform my Pirellis and actually have a great looking tread pattern that is just the right side of 'not too aggressive but still sporty' all the while complimenting the look of the car

Very satisfied customer, so much so I even dropped off a case of that Hardy's Rose to the guys at the tyre shop.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on November 9, 2017