Rainsport 2's, big thumbs up!

[FR_Simon]

Just had Uniroyal Rainsport 2's fitted and after traveling round the south all bank holiday am really impressed. Given the damp to wet conditions they've been well tested! Having come from Falken FK-452's I find it no longer wheel spins in 2nd/3rd on damp roads which was the biggest issue The car feels more 'planted' on the twisties too. Another bonus is there is a lot less road noise at motorway speeds. Finally, are nice looking as far as tyres go.
Happy Days!

 

[hotsauce1471]

Good stuff how much did u pay for them if u dnt mind me asking, back Yokohamas are getting very low and not paying silly money

 

[Seatmann]

Yip the rainsports are superb, they're a bit pricey for the bigger sizes though but amazing traction.
For tighter budgets the rain experts are also really good but a bit cheaper.

 

[FR_Simon]

I paid £192.27 fully fitted for two 'Uniroyal Rainsport 2 205/40 R17 W's - ordered online from Black Circles and fitted at the local garage next to my work which seem's to be a good deal at the moment, although they were £10 less a corner a year ago.

I can't convey how much more grip and confidence they bring over the Falken's. The dealer had fitted new Falkens on the rears before I bought her with half worn Toyo T1-R's on the front from previous owner, The T1-R's were great through the summer but wore out suprisingly quickly so the Falkens got moved to the front with new Rainsport 2's on the back, now I have two new RS2's on the back with almost new RS2's up front so can give them a full assesment.

The dry grip is probably on par with the T1-R's. What's really nice is they are SO much quieter at speed, just the general wind/mirror noise now where the Falken's used to roar. Must be down to the V-shape tread being less turbulent than blocks of tread?

I was just in thoughts of people who had come from Falken's or T1-R's to RS2's? Mine are on a 2007 PD130 FR BTW.

 

[G.P]

The dry grip is probably on par with the T1-R's. What's really nice is they are SO much quieter at speed, just the general wind/mirror noise now where the Falken's used to roar. Must be down to the V-shape tread being less turbulent than blocks of tread?

Other way around, 'v' tread produce more noise, but most road/tyre noise is down to the sidewall stiffness & compound. . .