Uniroyal RainExpert review, test and rating

The summer tyre for a large range of cars, from city to family saloons, the Hankook Optimo K425 Kinergy eco tyre focuses on driving comfort and energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency. Thanks to a combination of rubbers integrating silica nanoparticles, the Hankook Optimo K425 Kinergy eco tyre offers reduced rolling-resistance, meaning long-term fuel-savings.

Driving Comfort. Optimisation of the pitch sequence reduces rolling-noise; an advantage for passenger comfort.

Drive. Driving is made more pleasurable through the use of wide shoulder blocks and an increased contact area. Impeccable road handling, on dry as well as wet surfaces thanks to lateral shoulder grooves and biting edges.

Safety. Grip on wet surfaces is ensured by three wide circumferential grooves.

Safety. Uniroyal’s Shark Skin technology ensures a high resistance to aquaplaning. A structure based on a shark’s skin is transferred to longitudinal grooves to reduce turbulence and accelerate water drainage. The tread compound sticks to the road to shorten braking distance on wet and dry roads. The wide outer shoulders of the asymmetric tread provide good grip when cornering.

Economy. This tyre has a lower rolling resistance and is therefore more fuel efficient than the RainExpert thanks to the optimised asymmetric tread.

Summer tyre for city and compact cars, the fuel saving Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 delivers a reliable performance on wet roads.

Economy. The special tread compound offers a lower rolling resistance to reduce fuel consumption and CO² emissions.

Safety. Braking distances are shorter on wet surfaces. Wide circumferential grooves quickly clear water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Yokohama engineers have focused on the BluEarth AE-01's tread compound to improve fuel consumption and safety when driving city and compact cars.

Handling. Shorter wet braking distances than the A.drive thanks to the micro-silica added to the tread compound and three grooves that quickly drain water. “Dolphin” grooves improve road holding by accelerating the evacuation of water.

Savings. Lower fuel consumption than its predecessor thanks to the combination of active polymers in the Nano Blend compound, a lightweight internal construction and a more aerodynamic profile to reduce rolling resistance. The rubber compound and thin V-shaped sipes prevent uneven wear for a higher mileage potential.

Summer tyre designed for city cars and MPVs, the Semperit Comfort-Life 2 tyre offers safety and driving pleasure.

Safety. Thanks to the biting edges in the tread, the Semperit Comfort-Life 2 tyre offers good braking distances on wet roads. The grooves to facilitate water evacuation offer good protection against aquaplaning.

Drive. Road holding in straight lines and winding roads ensured by the rigid shoulders.

Comfort. Reduced road noise thanks to the offset blocks at the shoulders and in the centre of the tread.

Summer tyre for city and compact cars, the Yokohama A.drive offers good value for money.

Traction. With a larger contact patch, the Yokohama A.drive offers improved traction and grip in all circumstances.

Driving. Optimum wet and dry road holding.

Safety. Three wide circumferential grooves efficiently disperse water to increase the tyre’s aquaplaning resistance.

Longevity. The silica tread compound provides a longer service life.

The Avon ZT5 is a summer tyre for small to mid-range cars, and has reduced noise and good grip on wet roads.

Safety. The Avon ZT5 tyre effectively reduces the risk of aquaplaning with its three wide circumferential grooves combined with open inner shoulders.

Comfort. Low rolling noise due to the pitch sequence (the tyre conforms to European noise emission regulations).

Driving. Innovative tread design provides good road holding and grip on wet surfaces.

Safety. Longitudinal and transverse grooves efficiently clear water to provide excellent resistance to aquaplaning. The use of Bridgestone’s Nano-Pro Tech technology, nanoparticles optimising the compound blend, improves wet grip performance.

Winter. Tyre tested in winter conditions as demonstrated by its 3PMSF marking, and therefore suitable for use on snowy roads.

Handling. Good driving stability. Comfortable ride.

All season tyre suitable for a large range of cars, the Fulda MultiControl delivers a high mileage and excellent grip in all weather.

Safety. Excellent grip on snow and dry roads ensured by Fulda’s “3D Bubble Blades” interlocking technology which play a dual role, provide multiple edges for grip in snow and enhance the tyre’s stiffness in dry conditions. A polymer blend compound designed to adapt to all temperatures and deliver strong grip. Grooves in the directional tread quickly disperse water and slush.

Longevity. The uniform pressure distribution on the footprint results in even wear and a higher mileage.

Designed for city and compact cars, the Kumho Ecowing ES31 summer tyre provides a more economical and reliable drive in rain than its predecessor.

Safety. Shorter braking distances in wet conditions than its predecessor since rain is quickly removed through four wide grooves and diagonal grooves. The bead and reinforced blocks at the shoulders improve handling stability.

Savings. The innovative tread compound featuring Kumho S-SBR technology and the aerodynamic shape of shoulders lowers rolling resistance and reduces fuel consumption.

Longevity. More resistant tread compound than its predecessor with in particular, high dispersible micro-silica to drive more miles.

Safety. “Venturi Grooves” accelerate the flow of water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Longevity. High resistance to damage from gravel and weather scorched road surfaces.

Economy. Low rolling resistance and a high resistance to wear ensure tyres are used in good conditions.

Comfort. The golf ball-like indentations on the tyre’s sidewalls improves the flow of air and lowers noise levels.

Designed for the Toyota Prius 4 in size 195/65 R 15 91H, the Toyo NanoEnergy J61 combines low rolling resistance with good wet grip performance.

Ecology. The compound designed with "Nano Balance" technology, features nanoparticles for a better dispersal of fillers to reduce energy loss and improve fuel consumption.

Safety. The special tread compound delivers more grip in heavy rain. Four wide straight grooves drain water for enhanced aquaplaning resistance.

Designed for high-performance cars, the Hankook Centium H720 tyre offers constant performance in all seasons.

Safety. Optimal handling on wet and snow-covered roads thanks to the silica-based compound.

Traction. Traction in winter due to the central block with wave-shaped sipes.

Drive. Stability at high speeds and good steering response through enhanced rigidity.

Asymmetric standard summer tyre, the Fulda EcoControl places emphasis on safety and value for money.

Safety. Short braking distances on wet surfaces thanks to an innovative rubber compound.

Wear life. Mileage ensured by a flat contour and a wide optimised tread.

Economy. Reduced fuel consumption due to the presence of silica in the compound.

Designed for hatchbacks, MPVs and family cars, the BFGoodrich Profiler 2 tyre guarantees optimal control in all circumstances.

Traction. Grip ensured by a system of shark-tooth notches.

Safety. Effective water evacuation thanks to a directional palm-shaped tread design.

Drive. Square profile for a safe and precise drive.

Summer tyre for city and compact cars, the Kumho Solus KH17 offers driving comfort and good road holding.

Safety. Good road holding on wet roads thanks to three wide circumferential grooves that efficiently drain water.

Driving. Steering stability ensured by the tread design’s wave-shaped sipes.

Comfort. Low sound levels and an enjoyable drive.

Summer tyre for a wide range of vehicles, the Vredestein Hi-Trac has been designed to provide optimum water dispersal.

Safety. Two wide circumferential grooves together with V-shaped grooves ensure fast water dispersal.

Grip. The High Silica Solution IV in the tread component provides optimum wet grip and shorter braking distances.

Comfort. The off centre directional tread design and rounded tips of the central tread blocks result in a quiet, comfortable tyre.

Economy. High mileage performance and low rolling resistance.

A summer tyre designed for a wide range of cars, the Kumho Solus KH15 combines comfort and handling.

Comfort. Low noise due to the alignment of the shoulder blocks.

Driving. Handling and driving pleasure.

Economy. Low rolling resistance.

All-season tyre for city cars and family saloons, the Hankook Optimo 4S offers driving comfort and safety.

Safety. With a special asymmetrical tread (inner part designed for snow-covered roads; outer part for wet roads), the Hankook Optimo 4S offers good road holding on wet roads. 

Comfort. Smooth, quiet ride.

Designed for city cars, hatchbacks and touring and MPVs, the Kleber Dynaxer HP2 tyre is just as effective in the rain as on wet roads.

Safety. Handles and brakes well in wet weather thanks to two longitudinal channels that allow for effective water evacuation and two additional longitudinal grooves that break the water film.

Drive. Holds the road on dry surfaces thanks to the stiffness of the compound and the structure of the Dynaxer HP2 tyre.

Summer tyre designed for compact cars, the Semperit Speed Comfort offers optimum comfort and safety.

Comfort. The Semperit Speed Comfort delivers a quiet, comfortable ride thanks to the oblique running tread blocks.

Driving. Sturdy shoulder blocks ensure good driving stability and road holding.

Safety. Numerous lateral grooves and wide longitudinal grooves guarantee efficient aquaplaning protection.

All-season tyre for hybrid and electric cars, the Vredestein Quatrac Lite combines energy efficiency, safety and driving pleasure.

Energy efficiency. Thanks to its Full Polymer Compound, the aerodynamic design of the sidewall and "flexing points" sipes, the Vredestein Quatrac Lite tyre offers especially low rolling resistance.

Safety. Evacuation of water ensured by the three longitudinal grooves and numerous crossways grooves at the shoulder, high siping density offering good grip on the snow.

Comfort. Reduced driving noise.

All season tyres for compact and small city cars, the Vredestein Quatrac 2 performs well whatever the weather conditions.

Safety. The Vredestein Quatrac 2 provides excellent grip in all weather conditions thanks to the new silica based tread compound and efficient water drainage.

Driving. Fast steering response and improved stability on both wet and dry roads.

Snow. M+S tyre (mud + snow) adapted to winter requirements.

The high-performance tyre Fulda Carat Attiro tyre holds the road and is safe on wet surfaces.

Safety. Shorter braking distances on wet surfaces thanks to the many radial sipes; resists aquaplaning due to the tyre's three circumferential grooves.

Road holding. Cornering precision thanks to the tyre's wide shoulder blocks.

All season tyre for city and compact cars, the Kumho Solus Vier KH21 offers a safe, comfortable drive.

Safety. Improved road holding thanks to a new silica based rubber compound. Reduced risk of aquaplaning.

Comfort. Low noise levels.

All season tyre for city and compact vehicles, the Toyo Vario V2+ offers a safe comfortable drive in all weather conditions.

Handling.  Sipes in the tread blocks improve wet and dry road holding. Biting edges in the shoulder area improve stability on snow covered roads. Wide circumferential grooves efficiently drain water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Comfort. The optimised tread design reduces noise levels. A smooth drive. 

Summer tyre for city or compact cars, the Kumho Solus KH19 is eco-friendly.

Economy. Reduced fuel consumption thanks to the low rolling resistance.

Eco-friendly. Very little use is made of polluting substances such as aromatic oils in the tyre’s construction.

Driving. Good performance on wet roads, an enjoyable drive.

Summer tyre for high-performance cars, the Hankook Optimo K406 is appealing for its traction on both wet and dry roads.

Grip. Grip ensured by two central ribs that reduce braking distances and reinforce steering stability on both wet and dry roads.

Safety. Resists aquaplaning and offers a safe drive in the rain thanks to the three main grooves on the tyre that evacuate water.

Drive. Safety and comfort on dry roads ensured by the diamond-shaped intermediary block.

The Falken Ziex ZE 326 tyre combines driving pleasure and sporty handling.

Drive. Tyre’s non-directional tread pattern for high performance on dry roads.

Safety. Flexible and easily controlled drive on wet roads.

Comfort and wear life. Low noise and tyre’s long-lasting.

All season tyre for city and compact cars, the Nokian i3’s asymmetric tread design can effectively deal with all weather conditions.  

Driving. The Nokian i3 offers top-quality handling and stability with a rigid outer shoulder design and wide grooves.

Safety. Three longitudinal main grooves and lateral grooves reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Comfort. Variable dimension sipes and grooves help dampen tyre noise.

80% of the dB Super E-Spec, Yokohama’s new eco-friendly tyre, is made from renewable raw materials.

Economy. The rubber compound used for the green dB Super E-Spec tyre offers excellent grip and significantly reduces rolling noise. Furthermore, the new inner liner (Airtex) combining a flexible rubber with a high density resin prevents pressure loss which contributes to reducing fuel consumption.

Comfort. The variable pitch technology reduces rolling noise.

Safety. The directional tread with four wide straight grooves reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Summer tyre for city and compact vehicles, the Vredestein Hi Trac 2 offers a safe drive on wet roads.

Safety. A large number of V-shapes grooves and two deep circumferential grooves ensure fast water dispersal to reduce the risk of aquaplaning and deliver maximum wet grip.

Comfort. The rounded tips of the central tread blocks result in low noise tyre. 

Summer tyre for compact cars, the environmentally friendly Toyo NanoEnergy 1 offers excellent wet grip.

Economy. This fuel efficient tyre boasts a wide rib tread design that lowers rolling resistance.

Safety. Superior wet braking. Circumferential grooves quickly disperse water to provide excellent grip in rain.   

Touring summer tyre available in low and standard profile sizes, the Toyo TEO plus combines longevity with comfort.

Economy. A special silica tread compound that generates less rolling noise offers the Toyo TEO plus a higher mileage performance.

Grip. 3D multi sipes in tread shoulder blocks provide optimum dry grip and even wear.

Comfort. The circumferential grooves structure reduces rolling noise.

Safety. Wide circumferential grooves efficiently clear water to provide aquaplaning resistance.

Designed for city and compact cars, the Toyo NanoEnergy 3 announces better performance in terms of rolling resistance and grip than its predecessor.

Savings. The tread compound uses an active polymer to improve filler dispersion for a longer tyre life. Rolling resistance is lower than the NanoEnergy 1 or 2 thanks to the new increased silica compound.

Handling. Three longitudinal grooves quickly drain water. The high stiffness belt improves handling. “Silent wall” serrations on grooves help regulate air flow and reduce tread noise.