P18 of 18
Beat 0% of the field
Uniroyal RainExpert Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2015
4 publications
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Uniroyal RainExpert averages a finish of 10th.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 57%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
7 tests, 2010 to 2015
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 57%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Uniroyal RainExpert. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridgestone Turanza T001
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Continental Premium Contact 5
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Fulda EcoControl HP
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Sportrac 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Barum Brillantis 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kleber Dynaxer HP 3
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kumho Solus KH17
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Apollo Alnac 4g
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Yokohama C Drive2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Roadstone CP661 Classe Premiere
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Sava intensa hp
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Nokian Line
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin Energy Saver+
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniroyal RainExpert This tire | 7 | 0 | 10th | 57% |
| Uniroyal RainExpert 3 Successor | 2 | 0 | 10th | 65% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.
Uniroyal RainExpert shows a mixed trajectory: early tests (2010-2011) delivered strong, well-balanced results including a podium, but later comprehensive evaluations (2012-2015) trend mid-pack to weak, culminating in last place in Auto Bild's 2015 final despite qualifying well in the braking shortlist. The tire's wet bias is evident-excellent straight-line aquaplaning and solid braking shortlists-while dry handling/braking and overall balance limit final standings in modern, broader test batteries.
Performance Strengths
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Wet Weather Performance
Moderate
Details
- Aced straight-aquaplaning in 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 (article mention)
- 16/52 in 2015 braking shortlist from 62 mph (combined wet/dry) to reach Top 18
- 10/54 in 2013 braking test shortlist, indicating competitive stopping performance
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Overall Balance in Earlier Generations
Moderate
Details
- 2/15 overall in 2011 European Summer Tire Test
- 5/12 overall in 2010 European Summer Tire Test with comment: "very balanced tire, good all round"
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Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
one of the best tires in the wet
- 2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2013)
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry Handling and Braking
Strong
Details
- 2015 Auto Bild Top 18: struggled with understeer and braking in the dry (article mention)
- 18/18 overall in 2015 Auto Bild final despite qualifying via braking shortlist
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Overall Consistency in Modern Comprehensive Tests
Strong
Details
- 9/14 overall in 2012 European Summer Tire Test
- 7/12 overall in 2013 Auto Zeitung
- 18/18 overall in 2015 Auto Bild Top 18
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Uniroyal RainExpert (3 tests) and 120 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 76 praise, 1 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Rolling resistance weakness in 1 of 3 tests 1 praise, 13 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet handling strength in 1 of 3 tests 9 praise, 1 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance strength in 1 of 3 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 61 praise, 5 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Road noise no test mentions it 25 praise, 8 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 29 praise, 1 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow traction no test mentions it 16 praise, 2 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 0 praise, 14 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 13 praise, 1 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling no test mentions it 9 praise, 2 criticise of 120 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2015 2 tests
P16 of 54
Beat 71% of the field
2013 2 tests
P7 of 12
Beat 45% of the field
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test
Living up to its name, the Uniroyal is one of the best tires in the wet, only to be let down by its dry performance
P10 of 54
Beat 83% of the field
2012 1 test
P9 of 15
Beat 46% of the field
2011 1 test
P2 of 15
Beat 93% of the field
2010 1 test
P5 of 15
Beat 64% of the field
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