Summer tire handling Updated October 2026

Uniroyal RainSport 3 review

Name: Uniroyal RainSport 3
Brand: Uniroyal

± 6

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 74% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 71 · 2,288 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 5 tests

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Uniroyal RainSport 3 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. In 11 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for wet (78) and weakest for dry (60). 2,288 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 76% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 31,000 km (19,000 miles) on average, newest 2020.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#wet weather grip#aquaplaning resistance#fast tread wear#soft sidewall comfort#cold temperature performance

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

71/100

From 2,288 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 76%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

70/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

Wet

Noise

Treadwear

Efficiency

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

36%

Dry Handling

10%

Wet Braking

51%

Wet Handling

Straight Aquaplaning

50%

Inside Noise level

70%

Rolling Resistance

75%

Price

30%

Wear

85%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2,288 owner reviews found online.

The Uniroyal RainSport 3 is widely praised by drivers for its exceptional wet-weather traction, resistance to aquaplaning, and excellent value compared to top-tier premium alternatives. While offering a comfortable ride and strong dry grip, the tire receives frequent criticism for its soft sidewalls, which can reduce crisp steering feedback during aggressive cornering, and a notably rapid treadwear rate.

Pros

Outstanding wet weather grip and handling
Exceptional resistance to aquaplaning through standing water
High value for money relative to premium brands
Comfortable and smooth ride quality with low noise when new
Good dry traction and straight-line stability under normal driving conditions

Cons

Fast treadwear and shorter overall lifespan due to a soft rubber compound
Soft sidewalls leading to reduced steering feedback and a 'squirmy' or wobbly feel during hard cornering
Prone to getting slippery or overheating when pushed hard on hot dry days
Can become noisy as they wear down unevenly

Worth knowing

Drivers with heavier sedans, estates, and vehicles with high torque note that the soft sidewalls can cause noticeable body roll and a vague rear-end feel unless tire pressures are increased.
Drivers of smaller, lighter hatchbacks and sports cars report highly responsive everyday performance, though some track or enthusiast drivers feel the soft sidewalls compromise high-speed precision.

11 published test appearances (5 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18

16th of 20

Best: Wear · 4th Weakest: Wet Handling · 20th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	17th of 20
Wet Handling	20th of 20
Dry Braking	18th of 20
Dry Handling	19th of 20
Rolling Resistance	6th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning	11th of 20
Noise	7th of 20
Value	6th of 20
Price	15th of 20
Wear	4th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	5th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

19th of 49

Best: Wet Braking · 18th Weakest: Dry Braking · 25th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	18th of 49
Dry Braking	25th of 49

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17

21st of 45

Best: Wet Braking · 18th Weakest: Dry Braking · 34th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	18th of 45
Dry Braking	34th of 45

Source: Auto Bild

2017 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 10

Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 8th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	1st of 10
Wet Handling	4th of 10
Dry Braking	4th of 10
Dry Handling	8th of 10

2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17

10th of 20

Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 19th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	2nd of 20
Wet Handling	7th of 20
Dry Braking	16th of 20
Dry Handling	19th of 20
Wear	15th of 20

Source: Auto Bild