Hi all,
I have been using rainsport 2s on my MR2 Turbo with 17inch rims for last few years - I really liked them - I need to replace them. The new rainsport 3 appear to be asymmetrical rather than directional thread pattern.
Anyone have any alternatives or thoughts on rainsport3s?
Thanks,
Tony
[Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Is being asymmetrical an issue for you?
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Gazza_DJ wrote:Is being asymmetrical an issue for you?
Not at all...
Tony
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Go with the Rainsport 3's then. They are very similar to the RS2's, I know a few people who have run them and seem to like them.
The only complaints I've heard is they are a bit soft and wear quite quickly. But then for the price who can complain.
What sizes are you looking at for alternatives?
The only complaints I've heard is they are a bit soft and wear quite quickly. But then for the price who can complain.
What sizes are you looking at for alternatives?
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Gazza_DJ wrote:Go with the Rainsport 3's then. They are very similar to the RS2's, I know a few people who have run them and seem to like them.
The only complaints I've heard is they are a bit soft and wear quite quickly. But then for the price who can complain.
What sizes are you looking at for alternatives?
235/40/17 atm for 2 new rears...
was looking at Toyo Proxes T1 Sport and Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120
The options are great here in Ireland
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
What width is the wheel? If it's 8J or over you can fit 245/40R17 which has some more options.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Gazza_DJ wrote:What width is the wheel? If it's 8J or over you can fit 245/40R17 which has some more options.
yea 8J - nice one will have a look at 245 options - thanks
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
I run them on the MX5 - they put the Proxes to shame on wet roads, very predicatable.
Dry performance is ok. Not a bad compromise given their wet performance really
Dry performance is ok. Not a bad compromise given their wet performance really
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
i use rainsport 3 as im in wales and its always bloody raining love them, even have them on my bravo lol over kill but on wet roundabouts amazing
i agree with them being soft the mr2 kills them lol
i agree with them being soft the mr2 kills them lol
If you see an MR2 with a raised engine cover, the bottom line is it's probably faster than your car.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
I wish we could get Rainsports over here from tyre dealers. No where to be seen probably for the last ten years.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Rainsport 3 are very very good tyres i cannot get over how good they are for the price!
rears don't last long though i found.......
rears don't last long though i found.......
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Yep, Rainsports are notoriously soft.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo is a good tyre. have a set on the car at the moment and was surprised at how good they are. great in the wet and dry.
the T1R is poor in the wet. It's a budget tyre with a sporty name. No idea why people like it, got rid of a set after 1500 mile as they were poo compared to other tyres.
goodyear asymmetric is good.
https://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/good ... 0wod7Z8NOQ
or the not quite as good in the wet but still great, and better in the dry goodyear eagle f1 gsd3
https://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/good ... GwodTQMKOw
loads of choice for 17 wheels.
the T1R is poor in the wet. It's a budget tyre with a sporty name. No idea why people like it, got rid of a set after 1500 mile as they were poo compared to other tyres.
goodyear asymmetric is good.
https://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/good ... 0wod7Z8NOQ
or the not quite as good in the wet but still great, and better in the dry goodyear eagle f1 gsd3
https://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/good ... GwodTQMKOw
loads of choice for 17 wheels.