Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Uniroyal MS Plus 77 appear in 37 tests, 9 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 11 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 10.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 10.7 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 11.8 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 9.5 13 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 9.0 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 9.3 2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 12.2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 10.3 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:
- 20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20212021 Winter Tyre Market Overview
- 20202020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test
- 20192019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test
- 20192019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview
- 20182018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20172017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.7 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 11.8 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 9.5 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 9.0 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.3 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 12.2 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Uniroyal MS Plus 77?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks better than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Uniroyal MS Plus 77 in 11, with 9 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →