Across 121 reviews, the Uniroyal RainExpert is widely praised for outstanding wet-weather grip and strong resistance to aquaplaning, with many drivers also reporting confident dry handling for a mid-priced tire. Comfort and refinement are frequently highlighted (smooth ride, generally low-to-moderate noise) and value for money is a recurring theme. The most common drawbacks are soft sidewalls that can cause vague steering/roll unless pressures are increased, plus reports of reduced fuel economy and faster wear on the front/driven axle for some vehicles.
What owners mention most counted across 120 reviews
I have just replaced Marshal tires which were on the car when I bought it with Uniroyals. Immediately, the ride comfort was better, road noise much less and grip in the dry better. (I have not yet driven them in the wet.) From previous experience with Rallye 550 I believe Uniroyals are excellent tires - and not expensive. One reviewer says he had new tires on the front with part-worn Dunlops on the rear. This is dangerous and could invalidate the insurance. New tires must ALWAYS go on the rear. Also, the tread pattern should always match on each side of the same axle. Different tires on the front and back are acceptable but the two on the same axle should match. In some countries this is a legal requirement. So please do not criticise the tires if you have fitted them incorrectly!
The tires were chosen due to the amount of rain we get here in Wales. In that respect they were great, never missing a beat in dry or wet conditions. I had them fitted last October and to my horror, 10 months later and 10k of use they are just approching the legal limit - the previous and original tires lasted 25k and were just as good as these in all respects. Turns out this was a waste of money - I'll be looking to replace with something better next.
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Very good dry grip, Great in the wet,car has that planted feeling.
Previous Bridgstones would struggle for grip on a hill start, traction light would light up on occasion, with these Uniroyal's none of that happens.
Not had these tires on enough to really comment on wear.
Also nice and quiet will consider these again.
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We had near-torrential rainfall here the day after I had these fitted. They didn't break a sweat! I was really amazed at the wet-grip difference with the SP Sports and P7s I used to take! Will def. buy these again when I need new (non-winter) tires.
In short these tires perform superbly, while offering outstanding value for money. Dry grip is up there with the best, though this tire's strength(unsurprisingly for The Rain Tire)is in the wet, with total dependability in rainy conditions. The only downsides are a slight increase in noise compared to my previous Bridgestones and a very marginal decrease in miles per gallon. Moreover these tires are made in Germany, unlike many of parent company Continental's offerings which come from Eastern Europe and South America. RainExperts can be had for as little as £67 a corner fully fitted, which for a 205/55 x 16 size is a bargain. Put simply, I cannot see myself changing from this summer tire any time soon.
Dunlop SP Sport 01 original equipment very harsh and noisy.After 6000 miles
changed to Uniroyal RainExpert much quieter and civilized no need to change
car now!
Very little road noise. Excellent wet and dry grip but noticeable reduction in fuel economy. Also vague steering compared to other brands I have tried. Ok for a standard car but unsuitable for the more aggressive driver. Its odd but you have to turn the wheel further for the same affect as any other tire I have tried. They work well on the rear of my Fwd Greenline Fabia but I wouldnt recommend for front wheels on a Fwd vehicle.
I was looking for tires that performe good in dry- and wet conditions, and I just found them. Enormous grip, way better then my last set of tires: continental eco contact
Even in wet conditions, no wheelspin and they give me a safe feeling.
They are even more quiet and more comfy.
Have had Continentals and Hankooks. With both, have had understeer in both wet and dry. Uniroyal Rain Experts fitted, understeer gone.
Went for a family Christmas in mid Wales, out of four cars I was the only one to arrive in the snow without assistance from the farm tractor...
Very impressive tires, good price from Black Circles. Would definately recommend them.
A really good tire which has transformed the handling of my VW Polo.
Previous I have fitted a range of Budget and 'Mid' priced tires to my car including some Kuhmo's and Matador (Stella 2) tires. These [mid priced and budget tires] made the wet weather handling very unpredicatble, the car would understeer and 'wash out' at very low speeds on most roundabouts and when driving on motorways in very wet weather hitting standing water made the car 'float' and aquaplane, breaking away with no or little warning. The ABS warning light would come on regularly too with my previous tires on anyhting but a dry surface.
What a HUGE difference these tires have made!!!! Wet weather driving is no longer a heart in the mouth experience, and now I feel very confident in my car and tires.
Wet weather handling is now predictable, although a little compromised on dry weather handling and breaking.
1000 miles done (I will report back on tire wear later), and I would highly recommend these tires.
I never buy economy or performmance tires but stick to the most reasonably priced "named" brands. So bought 3 of these on special at £55 each then went back for a fourth. Fitting them to my Mazda 6 has vastly changed the all round handling for the better. Sure footed as a goat on a mountain side I now feel safer on wet corners that I previously slowed down on my last set of tires. Further the steering response is far better and there is much more feedback from the road. Dry handling is also good. Would not say that they are any louder than previous tires. When I went back for the fourth tire the price had gone to £64 as they had come off the Special Offer, however was so impressed I paid the extra. Have now done 5k miles on tires covering motorway and winding country roads on a 50/50 split and would recommend them as a very good all round tire that really excel in the wet. I Will certainly buy them again when I need replacements. I expect them to wear quicker as my simple science says they must be "softer" to give better wet grip, however, I am prepared to trade mileage for handling/safety. I would never want to go back to how my car used to handle in the wet on my previous Dunlops.
