Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 and Uniroyal WinterExpert appear in 22 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Uniroyal MS Plus 77 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Uniroyal WinterExpert performs. It takes the win in mileage. 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage 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?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Uniroyal WinterExpert if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 11 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 10.7 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 | Avg rank 13.0 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.5 13 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 17.5 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.3 2 | Avg rank 10.8 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.2 | Avg rank 9.9 1 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.3 | Avg rank 14.6 | Uniroyal MS Plus 77 |
💧 Wet: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 10.7 and 10.7.
☀️ Dry: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 13.0 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
❄️ Snow: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🧊 Ice: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 17.5 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
📏 Mileage: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal WinterExpert wins this category with an average rank of 9.9, compared to 12.2 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
🔋 Efficiency: Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 14.6 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal WinterExpert across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 ranks better than the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal WinterExpert shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Uniroyal MS Plus 77 appears in 11 independent tests, Uniroyal WinterExpert in 11.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →