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 tyre. 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
Used for road and track use on VW Golf Mk2 16v. Road performance very good in both dry and wet conditions with good adhesion and lateral grip. On track for a road tyre performance is very commendable - superb balance and lateral grip, tyres heated up quickly and maintained grip through multiple sessions with no degradation in performance under braking, acceleration or turning. Aftermath was ok, minor tread pilling however wear even. Used these Rain Experts for both road and track and not half worn in about 6k miles which given type of usage is good.
I've been using these tyres for almost 20000 kms. Good grip, tyres have good wear. Rolling resistance a bit high, because my fuel consumption went up since I used these tyres (tyres on 2,4 bar). Very good price quality (in size 195/55 15"), other premium brands cost 100 EUR/ tyre, 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 tyres 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.
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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
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Just fitted another four, after previously fitting a set of 2 on the front. These are by far the best tyres 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 tyres 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.
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 tyres based mainly on my previous experience with Uniroyal Rainsport 2, which were excellent rain tyres, 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 tyres.
Very very good tyre!!!
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 tyres 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!
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 tyres 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. Tyres are limited in this size and I think these were a fantastic choice given the low price.
Great wet & dry summer grip.
Very poor wear. Managed 7.5k from front set of tyres.
Poor for winter use, very little grip on snow & ice.
Would not buy again, due to very poor wear.
Had a set of 4 of these put on a Ford Galaxy and well pleased, no more road noise from the old tyres! 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 tyres, and at a good price if you shop around.
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195/70 R14 T
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.
