Summer Uniroyal Rain Sport 3 Tyre 205/55 R16 91 W

The new RainSport 3 the latestgeneration rain tyres. The new Uniroyal RainSport 3 combines the best of two worlds to set a new standard in wetweather performance. Its flowoptimised asymmetrical pattern optimally combines the benefits of asymmetrical and directional patterns. For compactmiddleand upperclass vehicles and SUVs. Uniroyal offers more than 45 years of rain tyre knowhow for optimum performance in the wet. Rated as "recommended" in the Auto, Motor & Sport summer tyre test 2014 (tested size 205/55 R16 V).

It is the best tyre for longitudinal aquaplaning and wet handling. The Uniroyal RainSport 3 is the first ever tyre to feature the completely new Shark Skin Technology. Uniroyal has transferred the unique flowoptimised quality of sharkskin to the surface structure in the longitudinal grooves of a tyre. Shark Skin Technology minimises turbulence, so that water can be channelled away more quickly for maximum protection against aquaplaning. The new Shark Skin Technology and Ultimate Flow Structure optimise water flow.

For the RainSport 3 the shark skin structure has been transferred to the longitudinal grooves of the pattern improving the aquaplaning safety. Numerous grip edges due to a high volume of sipes improve the contact with the road surface. Due to extensive cushioning of the tread compound this leads to short braking distances on wet roads even in high braking situation. Fast Curve Configuration provides the shoulder blocks high lateral stiffness for a direct transfer of the side forces. The flexible shoulder blocks enlarge the ground contact surface.

Both lead to high grip when cornering on wet and dry roads. The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012. With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decisionmaking aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safetyrelevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc. Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer.

These tests usually focus on further safetyrelevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer. Good grip in all conditions,wet,dry,braking & acceleration. The tyres are simply too hard and can be quite uncomfortable to drive with.