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Uniroyal RainSport 3 SSR 245/50 R18 100Y
SSR
Technical specifications
Description
Uniroyal RainSport 3 - the black shark.
The RainSport 3 impresses with top performance in braking and handling, as well as excellent resistance to aquaplaning.
Excellent resistance to aquaplaningExcellent resistance to aquaplaning
Short braking distances on wet roads
High grip when cornering
With its aerodynamically optimised, asymmetrical tread pattern, the tyre offers high resistance to aquaplaning, precise handling on both wet and dry roads, as well as even wear and a comfortable ride. Furthermore, inspiration has been drawn from nature: shark skin is known to significantly reduce the drag experienced by this underwater hunter. In the RainSport 3, a structure modelled on the so-called placoid scales of shark skin has been incorporated into the tyre’s grooves. This ‘Shark Skin Technology’ (SST) reduces aerodynamic drag and accelerates the drainage of water from the tyre’s contact patch.
The RainSport 3 is our latest generation of tyres and features the innovative Shark Skin Technology. Its flow-optimised tread pattern is inspired by the surface of a shark’s skin to minimise water turbulence and facilitate rapid water displacement. Enjoy optimum protection against aquaplaning and top performance on wet roads. The RainSport 3 has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. The jury praised the innovative technology and the unique, transparent performance promise.
The RainSport 3’s special tread pattern increases the contact area on wet roads. This means you can accelerate with confidence and maintain full control at all times, even when cornering. The tyre has been awarded an ‘A’ rating on the European Tyre Label in the wet braking category, offering the highest possible performance in wet and rainy conditions.
The Fast Curve Configuration and flexible shoulder blocks increase the contact patch with the road surface, ensuring improved force transfer to the road. As a result, the RainSport 3 offers high static grip in bends, even with a sporty driving style.
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Uniroyal
03629580000
245/50 R18 100Y
C
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A (most efficient) to E (least efficient).
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Please note:
Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and can be reduced considerably by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. To improve fuel efficiency, tyre pressures must be checked regularly.
Wet grip
Wet grip is categorised in classes A (shortest braking distance - E (longest braking distance).
A car fitted with class A tyres can have a braking distance which is 18 m shorter than that of a car fitted with class E tyres when performing an emergency stop at 80 km/h (in average road grip conditions). *
*Source: wdk Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (Professional association of the German rubber industry)
Please note:
Road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution. The EU tyre label categorises extrnal rolling noise in the classes from A (quietest rolling noise level) to C (loudest rolling noise level). This is measured in decibels (dB) and compared to the European noise emission limit values for external tyre rolling noise.
A
The pictogram with the classification "A" shows that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by more than 3 dB.
B
Classification "B" means that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by up to 3 dB.
C
Classification "C" means that the specified limit value has been exceeded.
