The Rainsport 2 has a low risk of aquaplaning thanks to 2 technological key features. First, the V-shaped tread efficiently displaces the water that leads to a loss of control in the rain. Secondly, the tread blocks have a 3-dimensional design that further aids water dispersal. Essentially the V-shaped tread makes the Rainsport 2 a top performer in the wet.
In addition to great wet handling this tyre has been designed to offer short breaking distances. Whether in wet or dry conditions the Rainsport 2 will bring you to a stand still quickly and safely. The v-shaped tread ensures an even distribution of pressure across the tyre for maximum contact with the road. Uniroyal have also developed a new rubber compound that is specifically mixed for the ultimate breaking performance.
Uniroyal tyres are a hard wearing product that offers great mileage, the Rainsport 2 also has additional tread wear indicators that identify one sided wear. These indicators easily allow you to identify if tracking adjustments need to be made to ensure that nothing gets in the way of the long life of your Uniroyal tyres.
Rainsport 2 sizes
Rim diameter: 14” – 19”
Section width: 195 – 275
Profile: 30 – 50
Speed rating: V (149 mph) – Y (186 mph)
Rainsport 2 test reports
WHICH? BEST BUYS – Uniroyal’s RainSport 2 and newly launched RainExpert have been named Which? Best Buy in the consumer associations most recent tyre test. The RainSport 2 tyre also received an extra credit, a Which? exceptional value honour. The RainSport 2 tyre scored equal overall to a leading premium competitor in the 205/55 R16W test. Which? commented that you could buy four RainSport 2’s for the price of three of the competitors tyres. Which? also commented on the RainSport 2’s performance during the test; “the tyre has good all-round grip, handles well in wet and dry conditions and resists aquaplaning well on the straights and in bends.”
ADAC – ‘Recommended’, summer 2009
“good on wet”, “very good on dry road”
Stiftung Warentest – ‘Good’, summer 2009
Autobild – ‘Good’, November 2008
“Excellent safety reserves in hydroplanning, short breaking distances and unproblematic driving characteristics on dry roads."
Auto Zeitung – ‘Recommended’