The Uniroyal RainExpert 3 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
This tire replaced the Uniroyal RainExpert and this tire has been replaced by the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
Tire review data from 36 tire reviews averaging 79% over 279,317 miles driven.
The RainExpert 3 is ranked 57th of 145 Summer Premium Touring tires.
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2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test - 12th of 20 tires
2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview - 7th of 47 tires
View Full Test >>Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise | Weight |
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155/65 R13 73T | E | B | 70 | 4.82kgs |
165/65 R13 77T | E | B | 70 | 5.29kgs |
175/65 R13 80T | E | B | 70 | 6.11kgs |
145/70 R13 71T | E | B | 70 | 4.86kgs |
155/70 R13 75T | E | B | 70 | 5.22kgs |
165/70 R13 79T | E | B | 70 | 5.67kgs |
175/70 R13 82T | E | B | 70 | 6.09kgs |
185/70 R13 86T | E | B | 70 | 6.76kgs |
135/80 R13 70T | E | B | 70 | 4.65kgs |
145/80 R13 75T | E | B | 70 | 5.27kgs |
155/80 R13 79T | E | B | 70 | 5.82kgs |
165/80 R13 87T XL | E | B | 71 | 6.30kgs |
165/60 R14 75H | E | B | 70 | 5.51kgs |
165/60 R14 75T | E | B | 70 | 5.51kgs |
185/60 R14 82H | E | B | 70 | 6.69kgs |
185/60 R14 82T | E | B | 70 | 6.69kgs |
155/65 R14 75T | E | B | 70 | 5.29kgs |
165/65 R14 79T | E | B | 70 | 5.83kgs |
175/65 R14 82H | E | B | 70 | 6.39kgs |
175/65 R14 82T | E | B | 70 | 6.08kgs |
175/65 R14 86T XL | E | B | 71 | 6.42kgs |
185/65 R14 86H | E | B | 70 | 6.90kgs |
185/65 R14 86T | E | B | 70 | 6.90kgs |
195/65 R14 89T | E | B | 71 | 6.97kgs |
165/70 R14 81T | E | B | 70 | 6.03kgs |
165/70 R14 85T XL | E | B | 71 | 6.05kgs |
165/70 R14 81T | E | A | 70 | 6.05kgs |
175/70 R14 88T XL | E | B | 71 | 7.11kgs |
175/70 R14 84T | E | B | 70 | 6.40kgs |
185/70 R14 88T | E | B | 70 | 7.27kgs |
195/70 R14 91T | E | B | 71 | 8.00kgs |
175/80 R14 88T | E | B | 70 | 8.04kgs |
185/60 R15 84H | C | A | 70 | 7.13kgs |
185/60 R15 84T | C | A | 70 | 7.13kgs |
185/60 R15 88H XL | C | A | 71 | 7.54kgs |
195/60 R15 88V | E | A | 71 | 7.32kgs |
195/60 R15 88H | E | A | 71 | 7.32kgs |
205/60 R15 91V | C | A | 71 | 8.16kgs |
205/60 R15 91H | C | A | 71 | 8.16kgs |
225/60 R15 96V | C | A | 71 | 9.36kgs |
225/60 R15 96Y | C | A | 71 | 9.44kgs |
165/65 R15 81T | C | A | 70 | 5.90kgs |
175/65 R15 84T | C | A | 70 | 6.47kgs |
175/65 R15 84H | C | A | 70 | 6.47kgs |
185/65 R15 92T XL | C | A | 71 | 7.74kgs |
185/65 R15 88T | C | A | 70 | 7.31kgs |
185/65 R15 88H | C | A | 70 | 7.31kgs |
195/65 R15 91T | C | A | 71 | 8.18kgs |
195/65 R15 91V | C | A | 71 | 8.19kgs |
195/65 R15 95T XL | C | A | 72 | 8.05kgs |
195/65 R15 91H | C | A | 71 | 8.16kgs |
205/65 R15 94H | C | A | 71 | 8.59kgs |
205/65 R15 94V | C | A | 71 | 8.59kgs |
215/65 R15 96H | C | A | 71 | 9.37kgs |
205/70 R15 96H | E | A | 71 | 10.53kgs |
205/60 R16 96Y XL | C | A | 72 | 8.42kgs |
205/60 R16 96H XL | C | A | 72 | 8.61kgs |
205/60 R16 92H | C | A | 71 | 8.36kgs |
205/60 R16 96V XL | C | A | 72 | 8.36kgs |
205/60 R16 92V | C | A | 71 | 8.36kgs |
215/60 R16 95H | C | A | 71 | 9.87kgs |
215/60 R16 99V XL | C | A | 72 | 9.87kgs |
215/60 R16 99H XL | C | A | 72 | 10.09kgs |
225/60 R16 98Y | C | A | 71 | 10.00kgs |
235/60 R16 100V | C | A | 71 | 10.79kgs |
235/60 R16 100H | C | A | 71 | 10.79kgs |
215/65 R16 98H | C | A | 71 | 10.03kgs |
215/65 R16 98V | C | A | 71 | 10.05kgs |
215/70 R16 100V | C | A | 71 | 11.56kgs |
225/70 R16 103V | C | A | 71 | 12.72kgs |
235/70 R16 106H | C | A | 71 | 12.30kgs |
265/70 R16 112H | C | A | 72 | 17.65kgs |
205/80 R16 104T XL | C | A | 72 | 12.21kgs |
215/60 R17 96V | C | A | 71 | 10.36kgs |
215/60 R17 96H | C | A | 71 | 10.09kgs |
225/60 R17 99V | C | A | 71 | 10.82kgs |
225/65 R17 106V XL | C | A | 72 | 11.03kgs |
235/65 R17 108V XL | C | A | 72 | 13.86kgs |
255/65 R17 110H | C | A | 72 | 15.68kgs |
265/65 R17 112H | C | A | 72 | 16.38kgs |
225/60 R18 100H | C | A | 71 | 11.62kgs |
235/60 R18 107V XL | C | A | 72 | 12.26kgs |
255/60 R18 112V XL | C | A | 73 | 15.98kgs |
2016-11-30 - im running uniroyal expert 3 195/65/15 H ,they are rated @ max 32 psi.my car runs tire pressure of 35 psi so i find the already soft sidewall like driving on jelly.i know uniroyal do this tire in XL so harder sidewalls but i cant use them as they are only T speed rated.my question is if i use the expert 3 195/65/15 V that has a max psi of 40,will it firm up the sidewalls? lots of talk, online Just up the pressure from 32psi to 38 psi.so over the recommended max pressure !!( im not doing that thanks).also some saying dont run tires with more psi that the car manufacture recommends..this seems to be a problem across all tire makes so something is amiss in the world of wobbly tires. but what is the answer? regards Tim
We put this question to Continental directly, and here's their answer.
Firstly the correct inflation pressure that should be used is the one given on the vehicle information plate or in the vehicle handbook for the load being carried. If the vehicle is specified on 'Standard load' tires then fitting 'extra load' is not necessary and in any case if the laden weight remained the same then broadly the same inflation pressure* should be used and no noticeable difference is likely to be felt. If inflation pressure is increased then this can give the feeling of a 'stiffer' sidewall but having a tire 'over inflated' distorts the casing profile, reduces the contact area and can negatively affect handling and the feel of the vehicle.
The reason that having a more flexible sidewall may be becoming more talked about is because of the modern components used in the tire in order to improve the efficiency, and help lower the fuel consumption and CO of the vehicle. Modern development goals include a low Hysteresis in the flexing zone of the tire sidewall which reduces the energy absorption in this area thus improving the tire's rolling resistance while at the same time ensuring durability and abrasion resistance. However although this may result in the 'feel' of a more flexible sidewall the handling, durability and other performance characteristics are still maintained. Another factor with this is that in many cases the fact full tread depth tires are being fitted in place of well worn tires would, even if the same tires were being fitted, result in the vehicle feeling a little less precise due to the inevitable pattern movement on a tire with deep tread depth.
* Technically there is a small difference in the recommended pressure between standard and extra load tires for the same load.
2016-11-02 - Uniroyal RainExpert 3 - Is there a right and left tire or are they all the same?
The Uniroyal RainExpert 3 is an asymmetric tire, so there is no left or right fitment, just and outside and inside for mounting on the wheel.
2017-10-01 - Are uniroyal rain expert load 98 ok for a vivario van
As long as the size and load rating matches the OE specification then the tire is suitable.
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