Owners most strongly agree that the Uniroyal RainSport 5 delivers standout wet-weather confidence, with nearly two-thirds praising wet grip and around one in five specifically highlighting strong aquaplaning resistance. Dry grip also gets more praise than criticism, and a sizeable minority find it comfortable and quieter than expected for such an open tread pattern. The main recurring drawback is a soft, flexible feel: around one in five complain about sidewall support and steering feedback, sometimes describing the handling as vague or floaty, particularly when pushed or at speed. Tread life is mixed, with roughly a third commenting and opinions split between surprisingly good mileage and quicker-than-hoped wear.
What owners mention most counted across 80 reviews
I have had these fitted to my VW Golf V5 for the last few years they respond really well in the wet as you'd hope with a name like rainsport! dry is really good too no negative issues they bounce over pot holes and dont get damaged or punctured which living in the UK is a massive relief. I have also used these on Icy roads around where i live during the winter where people struggle for traction and had absolutely zero issues overall very impressed and when they wear down ill be getting another set.
Good tyre for the price with superb wet road performance, tackles standing water with ease. Expecting the fronts to last for around 20k before replacing with the rears probably good for another 10k. Not on the same level as a Pilot sport or Sportcontact in overall performance/longevity, but quite a bit cheaper.
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Retired my Bridgstones after several sets as not worth the money for average performance. Switched to the Rainsports 3's all round on my BMW 330D Touring some 7 years ago, won't use any other tire. Gives me so much confidence in the wet & dry, great grip, good wear rate also when exercising the 'Horses' to a good lather. The Rainsport 5's appear just as good, won't consider anything else for the money.
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I got these to replace the OE Bridgestones fitted to my Lexus RC300h. I tend to favour comfort over on-the-limit grip because a) I only drive on public roads, not race tracks, b) speed cameras, c) have you seen the size of the potholes? and d) the strange whining noise from the front passenger seat if I start to “press on” too enthusiastically.
From the word go, the rainsports were a night-and-day improvement over the Bridgestones. Dry grip s superb - maybe not track day superb but perfectly good for a tight exit slip road off the motorway taken a little too fast for comfort. Although these are classed as summer tyres I ran them through a very cold November and December with temps below freezing at times and had no issues at all. Similarly, the wet weather performance is quite incredible. The confidence they inspire in the wet is excellent.
My one gripe is that the tyres have no rim protection. Er, that’s it. Everything else is a 10/10 from me. There may be “better” tyres but these do what I need them to do, they’re brilliant in the wet, good enough to use all year round, comfortable and priced very competitively. I’d get them again in a heartbeat.
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Member
Audi
245/40 R18
9,320 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
They grip well in wet conditions, but they don’t last long. They’ve only lasted 9,320 miles
The Uniroyal Rainsport 5 has proven to be an exceptional choice for those looking for a tyre that offers superior wet weather performance without compromising safety on dry roads. I have been driving on these tyres for several months and I am impressed by their ability to cope with weather challenges.
In the wet, these tyres provide impressive traction. Water evacuation is efficient, providing confidence and stability even on slippery roads. I have experienced a noticeable improvement in vehicle control during heavy rain, which has made driving much safer.
What pleasantly surprised me is how these tyres also deliver excellent performance on dry roads. Steering response is crisp, providing an agile and controlled steering feel. Cornering stability is outstanding, and the overall ride feel is smooth and comfortable. I didn't notice any understeer, although of course the tyres always have to be inflated to the manufacturer's inflation range and the car's suspension must be correct, not to mention that you can't enter corners too fast, which is always the cause of understeer.
In addition, the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 XL tyres I chose (225/45 R17 94Y XL) for my Hyundai i30 FB N line 30th Anniversary have proven to be the right choice for my car, providing extra load capacity that translates into safe driving even with heavier loads.
In short, the Uniroyal Rainsport 5's have exceeded my expectations by delivering outstanding performance in wet and dry conditions. They are a solid choice for those looking for versatility and safety all year round.
I live in Asturias in the north of Spain and this is a very rainy area compared to other parts of Spain. It has a similar climate to Britain and these tyres are noticeable in wet conditions.
Post-Data: Those of you who criticise this tyre very negatively should take a look at your navel and see if you drive too aggressively and that's why you have so many scares. Maybe you are paid by Michelin or GoodYear to kiss their asses. These overpriced brands are not a panacea.
I bought the tires 3 years ago and have been satisfied with almost all performance tires offered by the manufacturer. I drive them most easily in city conditions on dry and wet roads, but I know how to go with them on dirt roads as well. So far I have no negative comments. Recently I had the opportunity to drive at a higher speed than allowed, the contact between the car and the asphalt was at a level despite 3 years of use.
Had Uniroyal Rainsport 5 for 33000km so I’m considering wear to be really good. Other than that I would say that tyres are good package. They are little bit slow to react compared to PilotSports or Asymmetric6. On the wet tyres are really good especially for aquaplaning. Comfort is mainly noise level for me and in this matter Uniroyals are average.
I bought a 2020 BMW Z4 and it came with 4 of these fitted. On the drive home, I thought something was broken in the suspension. The car floated around like the wheels weren't connected. At 70mph, in the dry, these were SCARY and dangerous to drive with. The car wouldn't stay straight, and jumped around in my hands. Even at 50mph, they had so little grip, you could feel the car squirming. These lasted 300 miles before I had to take them off before I ended up in a ditch. Replaced with Pilot Sport 5's and they make the car handle as expected ... AMAZING! These things are the worst tyres I've ever had on a car.
After almost 2,000 km in a 130 CV Hyundai Elantra, my impressions differ little from those previously mentioned. Correct grip in the dry, very good in the wet (the more water there is on the road, the better they are). What I like least is that the sidewall is too soft compared to my previous Hankooks, hence its good comfort but little information about what happens between the tires and the asphalt. In short, a correct tire in the dry (without sporting pretensions) and very, very good in extreme rain. I ride them because I got them at a very good price and the duration does not matter to me because I do 6000 km a year.
