Sorry to hijack this thread but I'm interested in the Rainsport 3's too for my Octavia estate (1.9 tdi, 06 plate). Especially as they seem to be the cheapest out of my short list at £50.99 per tyre delivered from camskill. I just wondered if anyone had any opinions on how they compare to the alternatives I'm considering.
Yokohama BluEarth AE01 (£54.07 per tyre)
Dunlop Sport BluResponse (£58.80 per tyre)
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (£60.07 per tyre)
It's always a nightmare for me picking tyres because whatever I buy, I like to make sure I choose the best option and it's not like you can try before you buy.
I started out preferring the Yokohama's simply because I have a fondness for the brand. I remember having Yokohama Prada tyres on my MX5 and they were amazing. But obviously that's comparing apples and oranges and the requirements for the Octavia are completely different. I'd say my priorities are noise, comfort, wet grip, fuel efficiency.
Based purely on the ratings, the Yokohamas only better the Rainsports on noise which is important to me but then the Dunlops and the Goodyears are better still, albeit slightly more expensive.
I currently have Michelin Primacy HP's which are rated at 70dB and I wouldn't mind quieter tyres, although they are at the end of their working life and have been since I got the car so I may be judging them unfairly.
Any help most welcome! I've spent hours searching so far and would welcome personal opinion.
Thanks,
Will