Name: Uniroyal WinterExpert 205/55 R17
Brand: Uniroyal
Rating: 79 (12 reviews)

205/55 R17 Uniroyal WinterExpert variants

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MFSNo

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Special: XL

Uniroyal WinterExpert is a winter tyre made in total of 91 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Uniroyal WinterExpert - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/55 R17, WinterExpert usually competes against KRISALP HP3, which is a tyre from Kleber with a rating of 77%, compared to 79% of the Uniroyal in question.

205/55 R17 95 V mfs XL

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 205/55 R17 95V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £113	Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 205/55 R17 95V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£113	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter Expert XL - In stock £131	Winter Expert XL		In stock	Free shipping	£131	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

Uniroyal WinterExpert is made in 91 sizes, starting from 165/70 R13 up to 275/45 R20.

Similar tires

KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Kleber better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kleber worse at:

• Dry handling

£133

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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.05/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Dry handling

£133

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WinterCraft WP52+

R13 - R21

4.35/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Kumho better at:

• Dry braking
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

Kumho worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow traction
• Comfort

£94

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Semperit better at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit worse at:

• Snow traction
• Wet circle cornering
• Exterior noise

£116

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W462 Winter i*cept RS3

R14 - R17

4.05/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Hankook better at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow handling

Hankook worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction

£137

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet handling
• Dry handling
• Wet braking

Bridgestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction

£217

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Winter Sport 5

R14 - R21

4.3/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Dunlop better at:

• Wet handling
• Comfort
• Interior noise

Dunlop worse at:

• Exterior noise

£173

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UltraGrip Performance+

R15 - R22

4.5/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

GoodYear better at:

• Wet handling
• Snow handling
• Interior noise

GoodYear worse at:

• Exterior noise

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Barum better at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Snow handling

Barum worse at:

• Comfort
• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - cross

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

GoodYear better at:

• Wet handling
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Matador better at:

• Snow traction

Matador worse at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Aquaplaning - cross

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Uniroyal WinterExpert in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R17)

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #7 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Uniroyal WinterExpert	36.5	29.5
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #9 of 20

Finishing 9th out of 20 competitors, the Uniroyal WinterExpert received a final rating of 'Good'. Testers appreciated its balanced and secure handling on wet surfaces, good mileage, and low rolling resistance. However, they pointed out its moderate lateral grip on snow and ice.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Uniroyal WinterExpert	2	2-	2	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Uniroyal WinterExpert	2.9	3.3
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205/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%			Premium	£215 91 H
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%			Premium	£168 91 H + 2
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%		ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£217 95 V
5.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%		ADAC 2023	Premium
6.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£173 95 V + 1
7.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%		ADAC 2018	Premium	£174 91 H + 2
8.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		Autoexpress 2016	Premium
9.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	Die Reifentester 2025	AUTOBILD 2024	Premium
10.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£133 91 H + 2
11.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£133 95 V
12.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%		AUTOBILD 2024	Upper-middle	£137 95 V
13.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£163 91 H + 1
14.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£140 91 H + 2
15.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%		ADAC 2018	Premium
16.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%		GTÜ 2016	Premium	£133 91 H + 1
17.	Firestone Winterhawk 4			ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£101 95 V
18.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£131 0 V
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%		AUTOBILD 2024	Lowcost	£116 95 V
20.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost
21.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%		ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£98 95 V
22.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£104 91 H + 2
23.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£117 95 V
24.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%			Upper-middle	£137 91 H + 1
25.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%			Upper-middle
26.	Hankook W320 Icept Evo2				Premium	£176 95 H
27.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%		GTÜ 2016	Upper-middle
28.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		ADAC 2018	Lowcost
29.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Autobild 2024	Premium	£129 41 IKAIO + 6
30.	Debica Frigo Hp2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autoklub ČR 2020	Lowcost	£83 95 V
31.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		ADAC 2023	Lowcost
32.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449			Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
33.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
34.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%		Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
35.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
36.	Kormoran SNOW			Autobild 2021	Lowcost
37.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
38.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost

205/55 R17 95 V mfs XL

Similar tires

KRISALP HP3

G-FORCE WINTER 2

WinterCraft WP52+

Speed-Grip 5

W462 Winter i*cept RS3

Blizzak LM-005

Winter Sport 5

UltraGrip Performance+

Polaris 5

UltraGrip Performance 3

MP93 Nordicca

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