Uniroyal rainsport 3's with Estorils

Uniroyal rainsport 3's with Estorils

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RDV8

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62 posts

123 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Took it out for the first time yesterday and the car does feel good on these tyres....they do seem to absorb loads of imperfections on the road and they do warm up quickly. Looking forward to testing them out properly

RobXjcoupe

3,151 posts

90 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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RDV8 said:
Took it out for the first time yesterday and the car does feel good on these tyres....they do seem to absorb loads of imperfections on the road and they do warm up quickly. Looking forward to testing them out properly
What front and rear tyre pressures are you using?

RDV8

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62 posts

123 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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22F and 24R psi

RobXjcoupe

3,151 posts

90 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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RDV8 said:
22F and 24R psi
Not the pressures used on a focus st hatchback then wink

Ahbefive

11,657 posts

171 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Somewhat different pressures yes but I'd still expect Michelin PSS tyres to be vastly superior although likely a lot more expensive.

ClassicChimaera

12,424 posts

148 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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When choosing a tyre you first have to consider how your going to use them. Grip in all conditions being just one of those things you consider as is ultimate grip for high speed action. My days of driving 10/10 ths on the road are well and truelly over so I know I don't need a tyre that can handle 120 mph corners ( very often wink )
One of my main concerns going forward with my 17 year old Tvr is a level of compliance for comfort and electrical components life.
When I'm cruising about or even having a spirited drive I don't enjoy the car shaking and rattling over bumps so I forsake ultimate performance for a tyre with a flexible tyre wall and maluable tread.
Comparing these tyre's unless on a TVR is pointless it seems to me.

Rainsports in my sizes on 17 rims came to about £230-£240 for 4.
It's a budget tyre that costs nothing, you can have a lot of fun on them for not a lot.
If I wanted a pure performance tyre I wouldn't choose them but for me on my Tvr I can put 300 Bhp through them and not necessarily get wheel spin. Very good tyre for the money

QBee

20,904 posts

143 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Surprised by the dislike comment. I have them on my Saab 9-5 Estate. Awesome grip, especially in the wet.

RobXjcoupe

3,151 posts

90 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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I agree mr classic smile it's oh so easy to get caught up with the best brand with the massive price tag and it will do all I ever wanted. Truth is it's rarely like that and sometimes the fun is trying different brands, of course opinions can vary and if they do we need to be on the same playing field i.e. A 1100kg rear drive car to a 1500kg front drive car.
Other than will it fit in my garage that's as far as that comparison really goes?! But sometimes I wish Ford would fit a little 2.0 v8 twin turbo high revving screamer into a focus rs. Bet they would sell loads smile

Ahbefive

11,657 posts

171 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Well a 1379kg fwd car.

RobXjcoupe

3,151 posts

90 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Ahbefive said:
Well a 1379kg fwd car.
I was thinking more of my focus estate tbh but I think you get the jist now with a 1060kg car comparison

Discopotatoes

4,101 posts

220 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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I've just bought rainsports all round on 18" spiders, it was sold with an fr rating on the side wall (protection band) but they look like this

Ahbefive

11,657 posts

171 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Looks like 235 tyres would have fitted better.

ClassicChimaera

12,424 posts

148 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Discopotatoes said:
I've just bought rainsports all round on 18" spiders, it was sold with an fr rating on the side wall (protection band) but they look like this
That's what the 215/40/17 looks like on my front wheels when on a Toyo T1R tyre's and I mulleted the wheel rims.
Rainsport 3 215/45 seem massive in comparison and hang over nicely. The 5 % makes a big difference so it seems.
I'm convinced the tyre size calc is a best guess depending on who makes the tyre. Some are bigger or smaller. It's a right game!

RobXjcoupe

3,151 posts

90 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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I'll probably get shot down lol but I have a personal calc that seems to help me.
Right a rim width 8.5j is the width between the wheel inner and outer edge but not including the edge thickness. Add another 1 inch to the width to give a real figure so to speak. (This applies to all wheel widths).
Now our wheel is actually 9.5" wide. Multiple by 25.4 to give a width in mm and that is a good way to figure which tyre width will cover the full width of the wheel. So for the example above it gives a figure of 241mm. So to cover the wheel rim edge we need a 245 and bigger but if we want stretch a 235 and smaller. It seems to work best when profiles are 40% and less.
So go a size smaller for stretch on a wheel or go wider if strut clearance isn't an issue.
Hope that helps and makes sense smile

Discopotatoes

4,101 posts

220 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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i tried 235 40 and 255 35 both rubbed the wheel arch so had a choice of 235 35, 225 40 and 225 35 iwas advised by those in the know that with my wheels 225 35 is the only tyre that would not rub, and they don't

RobXjcoupe

3,151 posts

90 months

Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Discopotatoes said:
i tried 235 40 and 255 35 both rubbed the wheel arch so had a choice of 235 35, 225 40 and 225 35 iwas advised by those in the know that with my wheels 225 35 is the only tyre that would not rub, and they don't
yep I wouldn't of even bothered with any other size tyre for front 8.5j x18s. But a 225 will be stretched and show off a wheel rim on a 8.5j rim.



RDV8

Original Poster:

62 posts

123 months

Thursday 30th March 2017
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Have to say they do look good.....interesting tread pattern.
First proper drive across The Mendip hills ( Somerset) this afternoon and am very pleased with the feedback they give....especially through Cheddar Gorge which was damp in places. Am going to have to get used to slightly faster steering as last Toyos were 225/50x15's
Definitely a much more comfortable ride over pretty average road surfaces.
PS sorry to hear of your coolant issues Alun.....hoping for a good outcome for you.

ClassicChimaera

12,424 posts

148 months

Friday 31st March 2017
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Pleased your happy with them RD. Try 20/22 for that luxurious feel biggrin

Sardonicus

18,928 posts

220 months

Friday 31st March 2017
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Really pleased with them on my daily snotter 3 series M sport much quieter and more compliant than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4's they replaced smokin wear wise time will tell scratchchin lets just say this car is not light and it got through the Michelin's pretty quick and I drive this easy frown

QBee

20,904 posts

143 months

Friday 31st March 2017
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My front wheel drive Saab, driven steadily, did 22,000 miles on the front tyres and 32,000 on the rears. Rainsprout 3s in 235/45 17, 97WXL.