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Uniroyal WinterExpert

Winter
Upper-middle
8.1 /10 Recommended

Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.

12 Tests Price from: £53 80 Sizes 3PMSF M+S
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UniroyalThis tyre
WinterExpert
8.1
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Snow handling, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Comfort
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Interior noise, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet circle cornering
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Interior noise, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction, Wet circle cornering
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Wet handling, Comfort, Interior noise
Worse at: Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Interior noise
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
8.0
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry handling
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Snow handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
6.8
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Wet handling, Dry braking, Dry handling
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
10.0
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Snow handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling, Snow handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling
KleberUpper-middle
Krisalp HP3
8.0
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry handling
DunlopPremium
Winter
9.6
Better at: Comfort, Wet braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance and lightweight construction.

Strong performance on snow and ice, providing good traction and safe handling in winter conditions.

Secure and balanced handling on wet roads, maintaining safety in rainy conditions.

Good predicted tread life with low wear, resulting in long-lasting durability.

Competitive price-to-performance ratio, offering good overall value.

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses on dry roads, including delayed steering response and longer braking distances.

Reduced grip and stability on wet surfaces, especially during sudden maneuvers or fast cornering.

Moderate side grip on snow and ice, slightly limiting cornering performance in winter conditions.

Audible rolling noise inside the cabin, particularly when cornering.

History

MS plus 772015–20217.5WinterExpert2022–20258.1
2021

Uniroyal WinterExpert was launched and replaced Uniroyal MS plus 77.

2022
4× Tested
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#7Sufficient
ADAC215/60 R16#14Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#17
Autobild215/55 R17#19Satisfactory
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#11
Autobild225/45 R18#12Satisfactory
ADAC205/60 R16#14Satisfactory
2024
2× Tested
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#7
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#9Good
2025
3× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#5
Autobild225/40 R18#8Good
ADAC225/40 R18#12Satisfactory
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Tests (12)

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12 Tests 8× Recommended
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#5 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2025
5th
BMW M135i
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#8 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2025
8thGood
BMW M135i
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#12 Of 31 Tyres
ADAC2025
12thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#7 Of 55 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
7th
Wet braking: 36.5 m
VW Golf
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#9 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
9thGood
VW Golf
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#11 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild2023
11th
Wet braking: 35,0 m
BMW 3
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#12 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
12thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Test winner
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11.Kleber KRISALP HP3Satisfactory
12.Uniroyal WinterExpertSatisfactory
13.Laufenn I FIT PlusSatisfactory
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#14 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2023
14thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
AutoMotorSport Winter
245/45 R19
#7 Of 8 Tyres
AutoMotorSport2022
7thSufficient
Audi A6
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ADAC Winter
215/60 R16
#14 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2022
14thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#17 Of 56 Tyres
Autobild2022
17th
Wet braking: 36,9 m
VW Passat
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#19 Of 19 Tyres
Autobild2022
19thSatisfactory
VW Passat
1.Michelin Alpin 6Exemplary
···
18.Nokian WR Snowproof PSatisfactory
19.Uniroyal WinterExpertSatisfactory
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Sizes (80)

165/70 R13

1 Variants

79T

Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Satisfactory7× (88%)
●Sufficient1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.5xxx/xx R19 6.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 6.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Uniroyal WinterExpert made?
Uniroyal WinterExpert is made in Germany.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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