GREAT TYRES - GREAT PRICES
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Prices Include Fitting, Balancing and Eco Tax
GREAT TYRES - GREAT PRICES
+ TRUSTED EXPERT FITTING
From step one, to step done. Simply a better experience for tyre replacement.
Prices Include Fitting, Balancing and Eco Tax
Uniroyal RainSport 5: The Master of Wet Roads 18 INCH
82,00 € - 245,00 €
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Key Markings
- XL: Extra Load – Reinforced tyre for heavier vehicles, essential for many SUVs and CUVs.
- FR (Flange Protector): Uniroyal's term for integrated rim protection feature (equivalent to FSL/MFS) that safeguards alloy wheels.
- EVc: EV Compatible – Confirms the tyre meets the requirements of electric vehicles as well as combustion or hybrid engines.
Popular Vehicles for these 18" Sizes
These 18-inch sizes fit a wide array of passenger cars, crossovers, and SUVs popular in the Irish market:
Passenger Cars (Saloons, Hatches, Estates):
- Audi A3 / A4 / A5: Premium executive cars and sports models benefiting from enhanced wet grip.
- BMW 1, 2 & 3 Series: Popular choice for performance handling and safety standards in the rain.
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class / C-Class: Executive models seeking a reliable, high-performance solution.
- Volkswagen Golf GTI / Passat: Sporty and flagship models that match well with enhanced steering control.
- Ford Focus ST / Mondeo: Performance hatchbacks and saloons that require aquaplaning resistance.
SUV / CUVs:
- Audi Q3 / Q5: High-end compact and mid-size SUVs, popular in urban and rural Ireland.
- BMW X1 / X2 / X3: Premium compact and mid-size crossovers, known for their sporty handling.
- Volkswagen Tiguan: A very popular mid-size family SUV in the Irish market.
- Hyundai Tucson / Kia Sportage: The best-selling CUVs in Ireland, known for reliability and value.
- Nissan Qashqai / Juke: Popular compact and sub-compact crossovers.
- Volvo XC40 / XC60: Safety-focused Scandinavian CUVs and SUVs.
Summer Tyres & The Irish Climate
Summer tyres use specialized hard compounds for maximum dry/wet precision above 7°C. In Ireland's climate, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is highly valued by enthusiasts for its exceptional "A" rating in Wet Grip, utilizing advanced Shark Skin Technology to disperse water and significantly reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
Load Rating: Maximum Weight Capacity Explained
The load index is a numerical code representing the maximum weight in kgs that a single tyre can safely carry. To ensure safety, the combined capacity of all four tyres must exceed the vehicle’s total weight when fully loaded.
Speed Rating: Maximum Velocity Explained
Represented by a letter, the speed rating indicates the maximum kph a tyre can maintain over a prolonged period. Higher speed ratings are engineered to handle the heat and stresses generated at faster speeds more effectively.
Quick Reference Guide
- Check your requirements: You can find the specific requirements for your vehicle on the tyre information plate (usually located on the driver-side door pillar) or in the owner's manual.
- Replacement rule: It is vital never to fit a tyre with a lower load index or speed rating than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Common Ratings: Standard ratings include T (190 kph), H (210 kph), and V (240 kph). You can view a full conversion table below..
Available 18" Uniroyal RainSport 5 Sizes (Passenger Car, SUV, & CUV)
- 205, 40, R18, 86Y, XL, FR
- 215, 35, R18, 84Y, XL, FR
- 215, 40, R18, 89Y, XL, FR
- 215, 45, R18, 93Y, XL, FR
- 225, 40, R18, 92Y, XL, FR
- 225, 45, R18, 95Y, XL, FR
- 225, 50, R18, 99Y, XL, FR
- 235, 40, R18, 95Y, XL, FR
- 235, 45, R18, 98Y, XL, FR
- 235, 50, R18, 101Y, XL, FR
- 235, 55, R18, 104Y, XL, FR
- 245, 40, R18, 97Y, XL, FR
- 245, 45, R18, 100Y, XL, FR
- 255, 35, R18, 94Y, XL, FR
- 255, 40, R18, 99Y, XL, FR
- 255, 45, R18, 103Y, XL, FR
- 265, 35, R18, 97Y, XL, FR
