The RainSport 5 made for exceptional wet performance, enhanced mileage and superior steering control – it’s the sporty solution for compact-, middle- and upper-class vehicles including SUVs
.Aquaplaning:
Safe driving even in the most challenging wet conditions
Cost-saving:
Extended tyre life for a long journey
Handling:
Excellent control and steering response for maximum driving pleasure
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
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.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
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 decision-making 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 safety-relevant 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 safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
RainSport5 tyre review
Average based on 327 test results
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13.04.2024fromGeof Wassell Driving within my own ability and the ability of the vehicle I choose to drive is what I do. The tyres on my car are part of the interface between driver and road. I prefer to drive with the tyres fully inflated in order to feel the feedback from the surface of the road through noise, suspension and steering, I ballance throttle and brake response with weather conditions, road conditions and temperature. Tyres with less grip just dictate that I should moderate speed and braking at an increased rate. Noisey tyres provide slightly better feedback than silent tyres. The road with current traffic congestion burden isnt the place for performance spirited driving but is the place where defensive driving must be used. I would describe my tyres as competent.
31.08.2022fromSteve Kelly 20 years all types of vehicles
26.12.2021fromRob Great tyre, good in all conditions including heavy rain, cold, also summer conditions. Very good grip, good fuel economy and reasonable tyre wear. Survived a track day without visible wear. This tyre does it all. 235/35 19’s.
12.05.2021fromSteve Coxon I have only ever once lost traction with these tyres in the wet and it was extremely wet and my foot was planted. The Quattro system helps on this of course but they do inspire confidence and rightly so.
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