Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus and Uniroyal MS Plus 77 appear in 23 tests, 6 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Uniroyal MS Plus 77's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 10.5 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Avg rank 10.7 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Avg rank 11.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 444 | Avg rank 9.5 13 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 9.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 41 | Avg rank 9.3 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.8 | Avg rank 12.2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 | Avg rank 10.3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 10.7 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 11.8 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 9.5 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.0 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 9.3 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 12.2 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.3 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Uniroyal MS Plus 77?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks better than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Uniroyal MS Plus 77 in 11, with 6 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 →