Uniroyal RainExpert 5 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 68% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 71 · 743 reviews analysed Road tests 66 · 1 test
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Uniroyal RainExpert 5 has a Relative Score of 68 out of 100 among summer tires. 743 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 71% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 53 — 11th of 12 (2023 Best SUV tires Tested)
Uniroyal is Continental's mid-range brand, made in Romania, France and Portugal.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 743 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
66/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 743 owner reviews found online.
The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, particularly praised for its exceptional grip, braking, and aquaplaning resistance in wet and rainy conditions. Reviewers also highlight improvements in ride comfort, quietness, and overall value compared to more expensive brands or previous budget tires. While dry performance is generally viewed as competent for daily driving, a small minority of drivers note limitations in dry handling and longevity when pushed hard.
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reassuring cornering stability and braking confidence in the rain
- Competitive pricing offering great value relative to premium brands
Cons
- Subpar dry grip or handling response when pushed hard or driven on a track
- Potential for faster tread wear or lower longevity depending on driving style
- Occasional reports of picking up and ejecting driveway stones due to tread design
- Slightly softer sidewalls leading to some roll during aggressive cornering
Worth knowing
- Well-suited for small city cars and hatchbacks like the Hyundai i10, Peugeot 107, and Mini One, improving wet safety and ride smoothness.
- Successfully utilized on daily commuters and light tourers (e.g., Peugeot 207, BMW 320d, vans), providing secure motorway handling in heavy downpours.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17
7th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 12 | |
| Noise | 6th of 12 | |
| Price | 6th of 12 | |
| Dirt Handling | 4th of 12 | |
| Sand Traction | 3rd of 12 | |
| Grass Traction | 2nd of 12 | |
| Mud Traction | 2nd of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
Uniroyal RainExpert 5 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | C in 86% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 70–73 dB |
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