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 tire that offers superior wet weather performance without compromising safety on dry roads. I have been driving on these tires for several months and I am impressed by their ability to cope with weather challenges.

In the wet, these tires 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 tires 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 tires 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 tires 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 tires are noticeable in wet conditions.

Post-Data: Those of you who criticise this tire 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 tires are good package. They are little bit slow to react compared to PilotSports or Asymmetric6. On the wet tires 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 tires 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.

Used on big comfy softly sprung E-Class Estate - perfect for this use case. Excellent on wet rainy motorways, very resistant to aquaplaning and feel good on soaking wet backroads with puddles etc - typical UK weather and roads. Quiet, soft, have lasted very well (square setup is useful so I rotate front>back regularly to even out wear). Do not confuse these with a 'sporty' tire, they are far too soft and do not give the feedback required. I always use proper premium UHP tires on my more sporty cars, but for a daily commuter or ling distance car, these are excellent value. Reccomended.

I've been with them for about 1000 kms and the first impressions are: Very comfortable and low noise tire. The side is somewhat soft, hence the comfort but at the cost of sacrificing feedback a bit. Good dry grip but not a sports tire at all. In the wet I have had little opportunity to test them but the little that I have tried them without problems in the absence of being able to test them in extreme rain which I think is the specialty of these tires. I decided on them because I found them at a very good price, 83 euros per tire mounted and balanced in size 225/45/17 94XL Y and I use the car much more in winter than in summer because I have a motorcycle. I will post impressions later.

Fiat Tipo 2018. Mileage 25,000 km/year. I use it 80% on the highway. On dry roads, I did not notice any difference compared to other branded manufacturers. Excellent on water. Excellent value for money. Noise level is pleasant. I cannot evaluate rubber wear in a negative direction, because I change it sooner than wear.

After I brought a Mazda mx-5 nb which had new rainsport 5 on the front axle but budget tires on the rear axle, and wanted 4 matching tires. Initial impressions were good so new rs5 were ordered. Grip on adverse conditions were excellent and with low tire noise and a comfortable ride, I am more than happy. Dry grip though average but the handling was safe and predictable.

Good grip in the dry and wet but the wear quickly. I don’t like the sidewall design but I do like the tread pattern.

I have had these tires fitted to two cars now. The first set I bought myself and were fitted to a BMW. The second set came already fitted to a front wheel drive Alfa Giulietta.On the BMW they were disappointing, very squirmy at the rear with imprecise handling and lots of wheelspin when pulling away they ruined the handling of the car compared to the previous Goodyear Eagle Assymetric. On the Alfa they seem to suit the car better and give a nice comfortable (but not sporty) drive. They seem to be a touring tire rather than a performance one, as feedback on both cars was limited, although they do seem to suit a front drive setup much better than a rear drive. In terms of wear they are okay if not brilliant, they cut through standing water well and are not too expensive. I will be looking elsewhere next time as I prefer a sportier tire.