Uniroyal Rainsport 3 225/45 R17 - €60 each

positron

Saw this on HUKD.

I used to have a car with this size/profile tyres and this size is particularly expensive. This particular tyre has plenty of good reviews, and going into winter, around €60 per corner sounds like a decent deal. My current car has 15" wheels, but thought it might be of use to someone here.

Uniroyal Rainsport 3 225/45 R17

Reviews: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Uniroyal/Rainsport-3.htm

Alanstrainor

Great tyres, never heard anyone say anything bad about them. Just make sure you have someone who will fit, they could charge 10 or 15 a corner to fit.

the merchant

Thank you!

Just ordered 2 x 225/40/ 18's for the same price!

CiniO

That price doesn't include postage to Ireland which shows up £38 for a set of 4. Fairly dear IMO.

Also those ones are cheaper http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=111648

Ones I linked come at £49.95 and they are 91Y FR TL
Ones you linked come at £52.85 and they are 94Y XL FR TL

CiniO

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Great tyres, never heard anyone say anything bad about them.

Soft sidewall, which makes them unsuitable for fast cornering IMO.
They also make steering less precise.
Got them to my wife's car, and I'm disappointed.
Great wet grip though - it must be admired and that makes them great tyres for many drivers.

mik_da_man

Yeah I'd agree, I have them on the Pug and they are very decent, but only 14"
Was looking at larger sizes and the general consensus was they they are not very suitable for "Spirited" driving due to the soft sidewalls.

VeVeX

They work out at ~€74 when you factor in shipping and the correct currency conversion figures.

Its not a bargain. You can get those fully fitted for €89 here.

Gumbo

Don't forget to factor in fitting and balancing locally.

Pique

VeVeX wrote: »

They work out at ~ 74 when you factor in shipping and the correct currency conversion figures.

Its not a bargain. You can get those fully fitted for 89 here.

Where?

Edit: nvm, found them on Oponeo.ie for 81 delivered.

Kimbot

VeVeX wrote: »

They work out at ~€74 when you factor in shipping and the correct currency conversion figures.

Its not a bargain. You can get those fully fitted for €89 here.

Well a saving of 15 euro per tyre is a bargain

I dont think i have ever been charged anymore than 20 euro to fit 4 tyres before.

Redsoxfan

Paid €170 a corner yesterday for 225/50/17 as needed tyres in a hurry. Excellent grip, but the trade off is that they wear quickly.

Worth comparing with Discount Tyres in Blanchardstown - ask for Keith.

yannakis

Similarly priced here with free delivery:

1. www.tyreleader.ie/car-tyres-225-45-17/?m%5B10%5D=on
2. www.eiretyres.com/search?vehicleTypes=PKW&vehicleTypes=RACE_PKW&vehicleTypes=LLKW&vehicleTypes=VINTAGE_PKW&vehicleTypes=OFF&season=&width=225&profile=45&size=17&speedRating=&priceCategory=all&brand=Uniroyal&minPrice=&maxPrice=&sortCode=price_asc

VeVeX

jonnycivic wrote: »

Well a saving of 15 euro per tyre is a bargain

I dont think i have ever been charged anymore than 20 euro to fit 4 tyres before.

€20 to fit four tyres? It costs a tyre shop more than that to fit four tyres.

Kimbot

VeVeX wrote: »

€20 to fit four tyres? It costs a tyre shop more than that to fit four tyres.

Yes €20 to fit 4 tyres. It takes a couple of minutes to do its not rocket science ffs!

VeVeX

jonnycivic wrote: »

Yes €20 to fit 4 tyres. It takes a couple of minutes to do its not rocket science ffs!

Good for you, and its fitting that judgeing by your reply your at the opposite end of the rocket science spectrum.

Pique

VeVeX wrote: »

jonnycivic wrote: »

Well a saving of 15 euro per tyre is a bargain

I dont think i have ever been charged anymore than 20 euro to fit 4 tyres before.

20 to fit four tyres? It costs a tyre shop more than that to fit four tyres.

I also got 4 fitted for 20 a few years back. Last time was 10ea though.

Gumbo

jonnycivic wrote: »

Yes €20 to fit 4 tyres. It takes a couple of minutes to do its not rocket science ffs!

Pique wrote: »

I also got 4 fitted for 20 a few years back. Last time was 10ea though.

In Dublin it's hard to get it done for less than €50.
Some places wanted €60 and some €50. Couldn't find anywhere cheaper than that.

Pique

> In Dublin....

http://i.imgur.com/T0KbXxD.jpg

Invincible

YanisK wrote: »

Similarly priced here with free delivery:

1. www.tyreleader.ie/car-tyres-225-45-17/?m%5B10%5D=on
2. www.eiretyres.com/search?vehicleTypes=PKW&vehicleTypes=RACE_PKW&vehicleTypes=LLKW&vehicleTypes=VINTAGE_PKW&vehicleTypes=OFF&season=&width=225&profile=45&size=17&speedRating=&priceCategory=all&brand=Uniroyal&minPrice=&maxPrice=&sortCode=price_asc

Those eiretyres are a disaster, ordered from them couple of years back, accepted order, then few days later they emailed looking for utility bills and passport id. I ordered off Oponeo subsequently and since, no hassle.

grogi

jonnycivic wrote: »

Yes €20 to fit 4 tyres. It takes a couple of minutes to do its not rocket science ffs!

If you don't intend to balance them, sure...

E39MSport

I'm running them on my A8 and they are awesome.
Corners like it's on rails.
Superb wet and dry grip.
Not wearing much either.

Did my homework and delighted with them.

Have Nokian weatherproof on SUV. They too are great but they are being chewed up rapidly.

Still. There's no cutting corners on safety.