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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • A
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: A

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL

4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Wet Grip Excellence
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£10199
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£8345
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
  • Great value
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Product description & features

The Uniroyal RainSport 3 is a summer performance tyre constructed for clearing standing water. With a directional tread, it guides water through back to front grooves. The channels of the tread also use Shark Skin Technology, a surface texture inspired by the skin of a shark, designed to reduce turbulence to aid in the effective movement of water through the tread. Uniroyal’s Grip Compound is used for enhanced grip on both wet and dry tarmac, leading to shorter braking distances. The flexible Shoulder Blocks help the tread retain the blocking grip to respond to the cornering force and aid steering.

The RainSport 3 is available in some sizes with reinforced XL construction for higher load capacity vehicles. This model has since been succeeded by the RainSport 5 in Uniroyal’s summer collection, although the RainSport 3 is still offered for those replacing the same tyre. Tyres.co.uk has the Uniroyal RainSport 3 with us available in reinforced XL construction.

Highlights

  • Directional tread water channels
  • Shark skin-inspired tread texture
  • Grip compound for wet and dry
  • Flexible shoulder blocks for steering

Uniroyal Rainsport 3 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 84%
Wet Grip
 
 92%
Road Feedback
 
 79%
Handling
 
 78%
Wear
 
 64%
Comfort
 
 83%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 20 reviews of the Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Overall rating
4.6/5
5 star
75%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 147
By: Brendan Freda
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Great price point with excellent mileage and value. Additionally, it grips the road well.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 147
By: Shereen Harker
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Even in wet conditions, handling is very good.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 147
By: Bismah Keeling
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Appropriate for what I need my vehicle for.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 156
By: Faria D.
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Fairly positive. They grip well, are relatively quiet and handle wet conditions well.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 156
By: Casian Broadbent
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Outstanding grip and handling in almost any weather conditions. I am so impressed that I have fitted them to both of my cars.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S2
By: Mehreen Lockie
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Exceptional tyre for both summer and winter conditions in the UK. Amazing grip on wet roads and handles puddles better than any other tyre I've had.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S2
By: Lubna Zehra
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Fantastic, as I've used them before and was not disappointed.
Car make: Fiat
Car model: Bravo
By: Shelley Harlen
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
These tyres are great for any weather. I can't say whether these are better than other brands I've put on this car (I've tried a good number), but they definitely last much longer than any other tyres I've had. If I didn't switch to another brand at the front recently (which I suppose was a bad call), I would have got these for the back when they're due for a change in a few months.
Car make: Fiat
Car model: Bravo
By: Alec Theon
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Excellent grip across all conditions.
Car make: Honda
Car model: S2000
By: Lucie Ciaron
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
They are fine now that the garage has balanced them. At first, they forgot to do this, so I had to make a Birmingham round trip with the car shaking the whole way, which was less than ideal.
Car make: Honda
Car model: S2000
By: Siobhan R.
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
You can push them a bit and they may feel a bit slippery on hot roads, but it's all good, as they perform great in the typical UK weather.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: 626
By: Ayva S.
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Already worn out!
Car make: Mazda
Car model: 626
By: Noam A.
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Great grip on wet surfaces. Amazing all-around tyre.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: 626
By: Edwin Lovatt
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Grip is spot on and handling is just as good, but the noise level is poor, as it gets very loud when driving at high speeds.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 320
By: Gemma Zamzam
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Excellent grip, gives you confidence. Ideal for handling wet leaves as well as muddy roads in the country.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 320
By: Mea Hansen
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Impressive considering I have 470bhp at my right foot.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 320
By: Gregory Rehman
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
They perform really well. Typically, I get around 20,000 miles from the rear tyres, and approximately 35,000 from the front ones.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 220
By: Kyal Albrighton
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Excellent. These tyres are a lot better than the previous ones, which were already on the car when I received it and were fairly new at that time.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 220
By: Laith Atterbury
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
They are very good in wet conditions. For dry driving conditions they're okay but may slide if you drive aggressively. They are very good at minimising wear because of their excellent tread depth which is very good for wet conditions. They have held up very well. They are equivalent to the original Audi tyres in dry conditions but are much better in wet conditions.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 220
By: Megan Alp
Tyre review for Uniroyal RainSport 3 205/55R16 94Y XL
Excellent. Handled superbly in any weather and situation.
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