Uniroyal RainExpert Reviews - Page 3

Given 90% while driving a Citroën Xsara (195/55 R15 V) on mostly town for 15,000 easy going miles
I've been using these tires for almost 20000 kms. Good grip, tires have good wear. Rolling resistance a bit high, because my fuel consumption went up since I used these tires (tires on 2,4 bar). Very good price quality (in size 195/55 15"), other premium brands cost 100 EUR/ tire, for this I only paid 75 EUR.
I didn't want to put el cheapo chinese brands under my car, and I didn't want to pay premium (car is only used for town, and with a very easy going driving style, I don't think expensive tires are necessary). In other sizes the pric difference might be smaller (like in 195/65 15"), in that case I would buy the premium brand (only 10EUR difference).
Would definitely buy them back in this size.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on September 23, 2013
Given 64% while driving a Vauxhall zafira 1.6 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 6,000 average miles
Bought a full set for a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6, fantastic grip especially in wet, felt very grippy.....However will not buy again as i am shocked to see 12 months on the fronts are going to need replacing very soon and all we have done is short trips around town. Not pleased at all with the wear on the front, I have to say the backs are still good so it might be the case that the Zafira will eat through fronts on any make I buy so all I can say is I would happily use these on the back but will be trying a different make on the front to see if I can get a better wear
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on September 19, 2013
Given 86% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa (185/55 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 19,000 spirited miles
Just fitted another four, after previously fitting a set of 2 on the front. These are by far the best tires I have had on this car and it originally had Michelins - don't recall the specific model - and then a set of Continental Premium Contact 3's. The Uniroyal were down to 3mm after 19000 miles - the continentals only lasted 12-13k. These tires are phenominal in the wet, and grip as well as the Continentals in the dry. They are more slightly more comfort than sports orientated, and appear to have slightly softer sidewalls than some of the competition, but still offer good feel and are progressive. The only downside appears to be a slight drop in mpg. On a run with the continentals we achieved 56.4 mpg, the best so far with the Uniroyals is 54.3mpg. But the surefootedness and grip in the wet more than makes up for it. I've just fitted 2 to my wife's Polo as well. They are at least £25 a corner cheaper than Conti/Michelin but are at least the equal in many respects and better in the wet than either.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on August 14, 2013
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Given 71% while driving a Honda 1.8 iVTEC Es (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 0 average miles
I bought a pair for my 1.8L Honda Civic about a month ago.
So far so good, the sidewall is soft, meaning softer ride than my old Bridgestones.
I bought these tires based mainly on my previous experience with Uniroyal Rainsport 2, which were excellent rain tires, and also the price of just over £100 for the pair on the internet.
I would buy another pair for the rear of my car, but I still need some time with these tires.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on June 24, 2013
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 1.9 GTTDi (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 150,000 spirited miles
Very very good tire!!!
Excellent in all conditions, I drive a gritter in Scotland during the winter and have to deal with all conditions just getting to work and they have never let me down
In summer months again usually wet here in Scotland and I 'enjoy' driving country roads they perform without issue
Would highly recommend these tires as I have has the same car for over 150000 miles and tried all so called performance brands and the uniroyal rainexperts are by far the best!
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on June 15, 2013
Given 80% while driving a Mazda MX5 (185/60 R14) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Fitted a set of these to my newly purchased MX5 to replace the mismatched budgets. The budgets were great fun for sliding about, but ultimately not very confidence inspiring at all.

Within the first week, I had to deal with snow and ice. Even on compacted snow and sheet ice, the little MX5 chugged up hills quite happily, never once got stuck though I didn't venture into any deep snow.

Now the weather has warmed up, these tires offer fantastic and predictable grip wet or dry. I have used them for autotesting too, and again while providing plenty of grip with a nice progressive limit, it would seem they tend to fold over the sidewalls when pushed hard, which wears the outer edge incredibly fast. I'll be changing the alignment to compensate for this.

All in all, I am very happy. Tires are limited in this size and I think these were a fantastic choice given the low price.

Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on May 16, 2013
Given 57% while driving a Vauxhall Astra (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 75,000 average miles
Great wet & dry summer grip.
Very poor wear. Managed 7.5k from front set of tires.
Poor for winter use, very little grip on snow & ice.
Would not buy again, due to very poor wear.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on April 22, 2013
Given 90% while driving a Ford Galaxy (215/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 24 average miles
Had a set of 4 of these put on a Ford Galaxy and well pleased, no more road noise from the old tires! I have now used them for 2 years, done 24000 miles, and the front are just getting close to being replaced. I will def buy these again and also for wife's car. Good tires, and at a good price if you shop around.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on March 25, 2013
Given 94% while driving a Volvo (195/70 R14 T) on for 0 miles
Bought these for a Volvo 240, mostly because the choice is limited - the car need small tires with a heigh weight index. Excellent tires! Silent, good grip in all conditions, and even cheap. Buying them again for two other cars just now.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on March 10, 2013
Given 87% while driving a BMW 320i (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 13,000 average miles
I found a review of these tires many years ago and bouhth them because they were cheap and seemed like good value.

Now I would never use anything else.
I have a 2 litre BMW and these tires have great grip in dry and wet.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on February 15, 2013
Given 89% while driving a Mitsubishi Space Runner (185/70 R14) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
I've had these on my Honda Civic but also fitted a pair to my Mitsubishi Space Runner.

No problems at all over a variety of road surfaces.

What did impress me as well, in recent bad weather, was how well they managed on snow and ice over untreated side roads. Not a slip or a skid.

Just replaced the Mitsi and am ordering Rain Expert for the new car.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on January 27, 2013
Given 42% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 6N (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7 spirited miles
Absolutely horendous never ever again, just bad in all conditions hated every minute of driving with then
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on January 22, 2013