P18 of 50
Beat 65% of the field
Uniroyal RainSport 2 Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2014
5 publications
Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Uniroyal RainSport 2 averages a finish of 9th.
- 9Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 9thAverage finish
- 47%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
9 tests, 2010 to 2014
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 47%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Uniroyal RainSport 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kumho Ecsta KU39
6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind
|
6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Cento
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Continental Sport Contact 3
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Bridgestone Potenza S001
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental Sport Contact 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Wanli S1063
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Falken FK453
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Sava intensa uhp
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Nexen N8000
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Semperit Speed Life
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Fulda SportControl
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
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 RainSport Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 This tire | 9 | 0 | 9th | 47% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 Successor | 11 | 0 | 10th | 62% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 9 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
Wet-road performance and aquaplaning resistance are the recurring strengths of the Uniroyal RainSport 2, while dry steering response limits its broader performance. Auto Bild praised aquaplaning reserves and short wet and dry stopping distances in 2011, when it finished fifth of ten. In the 2012 full test it was 13th of 15 despite good wet handling and aquaplaning results, with poor steering feel and heavy dry understeer. ADAC again called it particularly strong in the wet in 2013, but weaker on dry roads, with high fuel consumption and wear, leaving it 14th of 19.
Overall results vary considerably. Second of nine in the 2010 EVO test is an unusually strong finish compared with its mostly middle-to-lower full-test placings, while seventh of 50 in the 2012 Auto Bild braking comparison was much better than its subsequent full-test result. Those are different assessments, rather than evidence of uniformly strong handling. The 2010 Auto Express test also praised straight-line aquaplaning performance, supporting that particular strength despite eighth of 11 overall. Quietness and short dry braking received praise in the 2011 Auto Bild test, but the limited discipline measurements prevent a precise comparison of margins across the nine tests.
Performance Strengths
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
- Excellent aquaplaning reserves, 2011 Auto Bild max performance test
- Very good aquaplaning result, 2012 Auto Bild max performance test
- Strong straight-line aquaplaning noted, 2010 Auto Express UHP test
Very good aquaplaning result
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012)Excellent safety reserves with aquaplaning
- 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
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Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Particularly strong in the wet, 2013 ADAC European summer sports test
Particularly strong in the wet
- 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test (2013)
-
Wet handling
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Good wet handling, 2012 Auto Bild max performance test
good wet handling
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012)
-
Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Short wet stopping distances, 2011 Auto Bild max performance test
short wet and dry stopping distances
- 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Short dry stopping distances, 2011 Auto Bild max performance test
short wet and dry stopping distances
- 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Steering feel
Moderate
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
- Delayed dry steering response, 2011 Auto Bild max performance test
- Poor steering feel, 2012 Auto Bild max performance test
Poor steering feel
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012)Delayed steering response and steering when sporty driving on dry roads
- 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
-
Dry handling
Moderate
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Heavy dry understeer, 2012 Auto Bild max performance test
- Weaker on dry pavement, 2013 ADAC European summer sports test
Delayed steering response and steering when sporty driving on dry roads
- 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
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Rolling resistance
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Relatively high fuel consumption, 2013 ADAC European summer sports test
relatively high fuel consumption
- 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test (2013)
-
Tread life
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- Relatively high wear, 2013 ADAC European summer sports test
-
Behavior at the limit
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
heavy understeer in the dry
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Uniroyal RainSport 2 (3 tests) and 207 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 133 praise, 2 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance strength in 2 of 3 tests 16 praise, 1 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet handling strength in 1 of 3 tests 12 praise, 1 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet braking strength in 1 of 3 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry braking strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 95 praise, 8 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling weakness in 1 of 3 tests 27 praise, 9 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Behavior at the limit weakness in 1 of 3 tests 10 praise, 4 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 5 praise, 35 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 32 praise, 6 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 21 praise, 0 criticise of 207 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 9
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2014 1 test
2013 1 test
P14 of 19
Beat 24% of the field
2012 2 tests
P13 of 15
Beat 14% of the field
P7 of 50
Beat 86% of the field
2011 1 test
P5 of 10
Beat 56% of the field
2010 4 tests
P8 of 11
Beat 30% of the field
P10 of 17
Beat 40% of the field
P8 of 10
Beat 22% of the field
P2 of 9
Beat 88% of the field
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