Uniroyal RainExpert 3 165/80 R13 87 T XL

I was encouraged by the good reviews, I bought two Uniroyal tyres in September and I drove around 2k km. I have to admit that they are good in the wet, especially when it comes to ruts and potholes - aquaplaning definitely is not a problem for RainExpert 3. Unfortunately thats end of good points. Tyre behave worse while cornering - it is so soft and tucked up, so I never knew what they will behave like when driving through the curves (I was testing it at different pressures) The worst is the failure! - the tyre just cracked at the curb (a manoeuvre we do few hundred times every year) - two holes on the side of the tyre. From oponeo I heard initially that the recognition of the complaint is unlikely ... Uniroyal also got rid of the problem. So I bought two premium brand tyres and I'm totally happy - the puddles can be a bit worse, but the wet is holding the same, and the stability and predictability in the corners is simply incomparable. No more savings, and certainly no more Uniroyal! I do not recommend, and I strongly advise against !!! Read more Collapse

Really good tyre model. Just perfect for some small compact hatchback vehicle. Main difference is visible especially during driving on some wet or muddy roads, Uniroyal Rainexpert 3 seems to be much better in this kind of conditions that any other brand. Traction is on a high level on almost all possible surfaces. Noise level is just on the normal level and it is not really noticeable, definitely not distracting or annoying. Fuel efficiency same as for most of the tyres available on the market I think. It is hard to say anything about durability for me simply because I have them from too short time. One of the advantages is the way how the tread presents itself, it looks nice though. Recommended for anyone but especially for people who drive usually outside of a city and for drivers who are looking for the tyres which provides sense of safety in every weather conditions. Note that price is not to high. Read more Collapse

After changing the tyres my first impression was that Uniroyal RainExpert 3 is great in inequalities and noises suppression. The driving became more pleasant, the steering is now much better. They are softer than my previous tyres, so the driving is more comfortable for me. I've never lost control on those, even during aggresive braking on wet surface. I'm under great impression, because i've never expected such a good behaviour on wet surface i've never been unsure driving on this tyres. Great water draining. On sharp corners in rainy days my car never became understeered. On my previous tyres in rainy days I couldn't drive even 20 mph, because I've always lost control on turns. On Uniroyal RainExpert 3 I can drive almost 30 mph on turns and nothing wrong is going on. To consider, great tyres for people who like the feeling of stability. Read more Collapse

Tyres’ grip on dry as well as on wet asphalt is excellent. Actually, it would make more sense to write that they stick to the road like they were glued to it. They are predictable, but you have to learn them because they have soft sides walls, so the car shakes less (it is softer, comfortable and gently floating). For those who value safety and grip, who ride calmly - definitely to be recommend. I would also recommend it to more spirited drivers but only if they would be willing to "learn" how to drive on these. I have been driving on many different tyre models and my observations are that in some situations where other tyres would lose the traction already, Uniroyal still manages to keep the car in check. Next year I will buy a pair for something faster, because I'm curious how would a low profile tyres behave. Read more Collapse

Tyre chosen accidentally and even with some aversion, because of the childhood memory, and it was almost 40 years ago, the father always telling me "Uniroyal"... I've always had it on the back of my head. That’s not right! Believe that many companies have made such technological breakthrough that you can only test it in practice and dispel any stereotypes. Tyre is really great in few respects, and look of it is nice and sporty. I could only complain that it may be a little soft, because it wears a bit more at the edges of the tread, but I'm aware that I'm riding a two ton, swinging refrigerator, and since buying I drove over 10000 km, and in between we were having holiday in Italy (done around 6000 km there), driving on winding roads at more than 40 degrees of heat which may be the reason of it. Read more Collapse