Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Uniroyal MS Plus 77 appear in 28 tests, 2 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
How the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 performs. It takes the win in dry. 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 10.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 10.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Avg rank 11.8 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 9.5 13 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 9.0 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Avg rank 9.3 2 | Tie |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Avg rank 12.2 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 10.3 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 10.7 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 9.5 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 9.0 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 9.2 and 9.3.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 12.2 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.3 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Uniroyal MS Plus 77?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Uniroyal MS Plus 77 in 11, with 2 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 →