The UNIROYAL WinterExpert tire has been subjected to various tests across different organizations, testing a range of tire dimensions. A common thread through the assessments indicates that this tire excels in winter conditions, particularly on snowy and icy surfaces. It is praised for its low fuel consumption or low rolling resistance, which contributes positively to its environmental impact. Additionally, some tests highlight its reasonable qualities on a winter road surface and satisfactory handling in wintry conditions, alongside a favorable price-performance ratio.
However, the UNIROYAL WinterExpert appears to struggle with handling and stability on both wet and dry roads across multiple tire dimensions and testing organizations. Criticisms include weak performance on wet and dry pavements, with reports of prolonged braking distances and understeering in these conditions. Specifically, the tire is noted for its delayed steering response and being prone to oversteering during dynamic evasion maneuvers or lane changes, making it less reliable in maintaining a continuous radius during turns.
On dry roads, the braking distances are longer than average, marking a significant drawback of the tire. This is coupled with a tendency to underperform in handling under dry conditions, requiring frequent corrections by the driver. Despite these criticisms, the tire does display some level of competence on dry asphalt with respectable cornering stability mentioned in one test.
In terms of environmental impact, the UNIROYAL WinterExpert is acknowledged for its low weight and good fuel consumption ratings, although its overall environmental score is brought down by average assessments of its projected lifespan and wear rate.
In conclusion, while the UNIROYAL WinterExpert demonstrates commendable performance on snow and ice, making it a reasonable choice for winter conditions, its performance on wet and dry roads poses significant concerns. This combination of strengths and weaknesses presents a nuanced picture for potential buyers, who may prioritize winter safety over wet and dry handling capabilities.
Uniroyal WinterExpert is made in 90 sizes, starting from 165/70 R13 up to 275/45 R20.
2021
Uniroyal WinterExpert was launched and replaced Uniroyal MS plus 77.
2022
Uniroyal WinterExpert was tested 4x (Autobild,...)
2023
Uniroyal WinterExpert was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
All tyre tests where Uniroyal WinterExpert was featured:
Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 35,0 | 30,7 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 2 | 3+ | 2 | 2+ | |||
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Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 2.9 | 3.3 | |||||
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
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Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 36,9 | 26,1 |
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 3+ | 3 | 1- | 2- | |||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 2,8 | 3,3 | 1,7 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 |
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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Best values in test | 9,3 | 9,4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Uniroyal WinterExpert | 5,7 | 6,9 | 7,1 | 8 | 8 | ||
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85% (4x) | 65% (1x) |
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Satisfactory | Sufficient |
4x | 1x |
R16 | R17 | R18 | R19 |
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85% (2x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
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85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
Uniroyal WinterExpert is made in Germany.
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.