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Uniroyal WinterExpert Test Results

Tested 2022 to 2025 3 publications

Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Uniroyal WinterExpert averages a finish of 11th. Its strongest discipline is Rolling Resistance, beating 88% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 23% across 7 tests.

  • 12Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 11thAverage finish
  • 48%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Uniroyal WinterExpert

12 tests, 2022 to 2025

0%50%100%2022202320242025Average 48%2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test (2022): P6 of 8, Beat 0% of the field2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 (2022): P12 of 17, Beat 19% of the field2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview (2022): P17 of 56, Beat 71% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2022): P19 of 20, Beat 0% of the field2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P11 of 54, Beat 81% of the field2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test (2023): P14 of 16, Beat 13% of the field2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2023): P12 of 20, Beat 42% of the field2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (2024): P7 of 55, Beat 89% of the field2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024): P9 of 20, Beat 53% of the field2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (2025): P11 of 31, Beat 63% of the field2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (2025): P5 of 51, Beat 92% of the field2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test (2025): P8 of 20, Beat 58% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test P8 of 20

The Uniroyal WinterExpert stands out as a well-rounded performer with particular emphasis on fuel efficiency. It achieves the highest fuel-saving potential in the test thanks to exceptionally low rolling resistance, making it an economical choice for high-mileage drivers concerned about operating costs. The tyre delivers balanced performance across all conditions without any severe weaknesses, showing competent behavior on snow, wet, and dry surfaces. However, it doesn't claim top honors in any single discipline, representing a jack-of-all-trades approach. Dry braking distances are slightly longer than the sportiest options, but still within acceptable limits for safe winter driving. At approximately €460 per set, it offers solid value, particularly when factoring in the fuel savings over its lifetime. This makes it an intelligent choice for practical drivers who want dependable winter performance combined with low running costs.

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Record by discipline

Where the Uniroyal WinterExpert finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 7 P14.9 of 20.6 23% -
Dry Handling 5 P12.6 of 19.6 39% -
Wet
Wet Braking 11 P10.2 of 32.9 60% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 2 P12.5 of 23.5 38% -
Wet Handling 5 P13 of 19.4 30% -
Wet Circle 5 P9.6 of 23.8 61% -
Straight Aqua 7 P13.6 of 20.6 34% -
Curved Aquaplaning 6 P10.2 of 18.8 49% -
Snow
Snow Braking 11 P9.9 of 24.6 60% -
Snow Traction 7 P11.7 of 20.6 44% 1
Snow Handling 5 P11 of 18.6 42% 1
Snow Circle 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Snow Slalom 4 P15.8 of 22.5 31% -
Ice
Ice Braking 2 P16 of 23.5 33% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P16 of 20 21% -
Noise 7 P13.3 of 20.6 38% -
Value
Wear 6 P11 of 21.2 49% -
Value 4 P8 of 20 63% -
Rolling Resistance Strong 5 P3.2 of 18.8 88% 1
Fuel Consumption 2 P9 of 23.5 72% -
Abrasion 2 P17 of 23.5 22% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Uniroyal WinterExpert. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Firestone Winterhawk 4 11 shared: 6 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Winterhawk 4 11 6 5 - 55%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 11 shared: 3 ahead, 8 behind Compare with Krisalp HP3 11 3 8 - 27%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 9 shared: 7 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Kristall Control HP2 9 7 1 1 88%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Speed Grip 5 9 5 4 - 56%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 9 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind Compare with gForce Winter 2 9 3 5 1 38%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind 9 2 7 - 22%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind Compare with WinterContact TS 870 P 9 1 8 - 11%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind 8 3 5 - 38%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind Compare with UltraGrip Performance 3 7 1 6 - 14%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Barum Polaris 5 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Winter i cept evo3 6 1 5 - 17%
Michelin Alpin 6 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind Compare with Pilot Alpin 5 6 0 6 - 0%
Giti GitiWinterW2 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Lassa Snoways 4 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 12 tests. Updated October 11, 2025.

Uniroyal WinterExpert delivers mixed winter performance. Its standout areas are efficiency and value: it frequently posts low rolling resistance and competitive wear/value scores, and it regularly qualifies well in large Autobild braking shootouts. Snow capability is variable-occasionally excellent with class-leading traction/handling (2022 AB), but more often mid-pack in later tests. Wet performance is generally mid-table with some decent wet braking results, but aquaplaning resistance and wet handling rarely excel. The clearest weakness is dry braking, where it repeatedly ranks near the back, especially in UHP sizes.

Overall, the tyre suits drivers prioritizing efficiency and acceptable all-round capability at a fair price, but those needing strong dry stopping or consistently top-tier wet/snow grip have better options.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking Performance Strong
    Details
    • 22/22 dry braking in 2023 Auto Bild full test (+24.6% from best)
    • 21/22 dry braking in 2022 Auto Bild full test (+20.7% from best)
    • 15/22 dry braking in 2025 Auto Bild full test (+21.2% from best)
    • 8/8 dry braking in 2022 AMS (+12.6% from best)
    • 16/16 dry braking in 2023 ADAC 16" (+10.1% from best)
  • Wet Handling/Aquaplaning Moderate
    Details
    • Wet handling mid-to-lower positions: 2025 AB 13/22 (+4%); 2023 AB 12/22 (+4.5%); 2022 AB 20/22 (+5%)
    • Aquaplaning weaker: 2025 AB straight aqua 14/22 (+3%) and curved 12/22 (+20.8%); 2022 AB straight 20/22 (+8.6%) and curved 19/22 (+26.9%)
  • Consistency on Snow Across Tests Moderate
    Details
    • Excellent in 2022 AB (1st snow handling/traction) but middling later: 2024 AB snow handling 20/22 (+4.8%), traction 16/23 (+4.7%); 2025 AB snow metrics mostly 14-17/22 range
    • 2025 ADAC snow traction 19/31 (+7.5%), ice braking 21/31 (+14.5%)
  • Noise/Abrasion in Some Tests Minor
    Details
    • 2025 ADAC noise 23/31 (+4.1%), abrasion 18/31 (+38% from best)
    • 2023 ADAC abrasion 16/16 (+76.5% from best)
  • Dry braking Strong in 5 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 3 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 3 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 12

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 3 tests
P8 of 20 Beat 58% of the field

2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18 gut (Good)

The Uniroyal WinterExpert stands out as a well-rounded performer with particular emphasis on fuel efficiency. It achieves the highest fuel-saving potential in the test thanks to exceptionally low rolling resistance, making it an economical choice for high-mileage drivers concerned about operating costs. The tyre delivers balanced performance across all conditions without any severe weaknesses, showing competent behavior on snow, wet, and dry surfaces. However, it doesn't claim top honors in any single discipline, representing a jack-of-all-trades approach. Dry braking distances are slightly longer than the sportiest options, but still within acceptable limits for safe winter driving. At approximately €460 per set, it offers solid value, particularly when factoring in the fuel savings over its lifetime. This makes it an intelligent choice for practical drivers who want dependable winter performance combined with low running costs.

WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

P11 of 31 Beat 63% of the field

2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

The Uniroyal WinterExpert fails to achieve good ratings on dry and winter roads and therefore misses a good driving safety score, and despite earning a good environmental rating, this isn't sufficient to improve the overall judgment to "good." For driving safety, the tyre shows significant weaknesses in precision and steering feedback on dry roads, lacking the accuracy and directness expected during steering input and cornering - constant steering corrections are needed to maintain the desired path, and during sudden evasive maneuvers the WinterExpert doesn't convince as the test vehicle tends to oversteer, especially when counter-steering, with sliding phases that could be shorter, resulting in overall limit behavior that isn't at a high level and is just rated as satisfactory, though dry braking distances are still rated as good compared to the test field. On wet surfaces, the Uniroyal achieves good ratings with both braking distances and handling performance rated as good - the test vehicle can be driven safely and controllably over the course with the tyre consistently providing good limit reserves, though its longitudinal and lateral aquaplaning behavior is only satisfactory compared to the test field. In winter conditions, the WinterExpert narrowly misses good ratings, achieving good scores for both snow braking distances and snow traction compared to the test field, but failing to earn good handling ratings as it would need to better combine longitudinal and lateral forces, overall providing moderate grip levels in handling with satisfactory limit reserves, and also only achieving satisfactory ratings for ice braking. Regarding environmental performance, this French-manufactured tyre receives good ratings with good predicted mileage, low tyre wear, and good efficiency thanks to low weight and fuel consumption.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 2 tests
P9 of 20 Beat 53% of the field

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

The Uniroyal WinterExpert offers a balanced performance, with particular strength in wet conditions. It provides good mileage and low rolling resistance, making it an economical choice. However, its moderate lateral guidance on snow suggests that while it's competent in winter conditions, it may not be the top performer in severe winter weather.

StrongRolling Resistance WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2023 3 tests
P14 of 16 Beat 13% of the field

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test

ADAC 205/60 R16

The UNIROYAL WinterExpert provides inadequate steering feedback and precision on dry roads, requiring frequent corrections. The vehicle tends to oversteer in dynamic maneuvers but earns a barely satisfactory rating in limit behavior. Its braking distance is below average but still rated as good. On wet roads, it narrowly misses a good rating, performing satisfactorily in braking and handling due to imprecise steering. It excels only in aquaplaning tests. On winter roads, it earns a nearly good rating for its snow braking and handling but falls short in snow traction and ice braking. Environmentally, the tyre achieves a satisfactory rating, with both its projected lifespan and wear rated as satisfactory. Despite good ratings in weight and fuel efficiency, the overall environmental performance is only satisfactory.

StrongFuel Consumption WeakDry BrakingWet Braking - ConcreteAbrasion WinnerDunlop Winter Sport 5

2022 4 tests
P19 of 20 Beat 0% of the field

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R17

Fair.

StrongSnow TractionSnow HandlingRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry Handling WinnerMichelin Alpin 6

P12 of 17 Beat 19% of the field

2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16

ADAC 215/60 R16

The UNIROYAL WinterExpert shows weaknesses both in the dry and in the wet, in both criteria it is rated as satisfactory. Despite the good snow and ice properties, it received the rating "recommended", since the satisfactory performance in the dry led to a devaluation of the overall grade.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P6 of 8 Beat 0% of the field

2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 245/45 R19

Sufficient.

StrongRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

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