Name: Uniroyal WinterExpert 225/45 R17
Brand: Uniroyal
Rating: 79 (12 reviews)

225/45 R17 Uniroyal WinterExpert variants

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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. 225/45 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Uniroyal WinterExpert - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/45 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.

225/45 R17 91 H

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/45 R17 91H EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £95	Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/45 R17 91H EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£95	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter Expert - In stock £122	Winter Expert		In stock	Free shipping	£122	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

225/45 R17 94 V

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/45 R17 94V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £116	Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/45 R17 94V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£116	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter Expert XL EV - In stock £120	Winter Expert XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£120	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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

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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

£118

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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

£118

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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

£109

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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

£91

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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

£90

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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

£189

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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

£140

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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

£125

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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

£126

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WinterContact TS 870

R14 - R18

4.95/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Continental better at:

• Wet handling
• Dry handling
• Interior noise

£119

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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 (225/45 R17)

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Ranked #5 of 51

Name	Wet	Snow
Best values in test	32.6	27.1
Uniroyal WinterExpert	34.1	28.6
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #8 of 20

8 out of 20 competitors, the Uniroyal WinterExpert earned a final rating of "Good"; testers called it an overall solid tyre with fuel‑saving potential but noted it was somewhat weaker on dry braking. It did not top any individual discipline nor finish last in any tested property.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1–	1
Uniroyal WinterExpert	2	3	2	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 31

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Uniroyal WinterExpert	2.4
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 20

Finishing 12th among 20 competitors, the Uniroyal WinterExpert tire was awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' The tire gained recognition for its balanced handling on both snowy and wet surfaces, alongside an impressive price-performance ratio. However, its performance was marked by extended braking distances on dry roads, highlighting an area for potential improvement. Notably, there were no specific disciplines where the tire outperformed all others, nor were there categories in which it ranked last, underscoring its overall satisfactory and balanced performance in varied winter conditions.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Uniroyal WinterExpert	2	3+	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #11 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Uniroyal WinterExpert	35,0	30,7
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225/45 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Autobild 2019	ADAC 2021	Premium
2.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2023	Tyre Reviews 2021	Premium
3.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Premium	£189 91 H + 2
4.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Autoexpress 2022	Premium	£180 91 H + 3
5.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium
6.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£205 91 H + 3
7.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Tyre Reviews 2022	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£99 91 H + 3
8.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	Autobild 2019	ADAC 2025	Premium	£120 91 H + 7
9.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Premium	£137 91 H + 1
10.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£118 94 H + 1
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	ADAC 2023	Autoexpress 2022	Upper-middle	£90 91 H + 2
12.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£154 91 H + 6
13.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
14.	Hankook Winter icept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
15.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£152 91 H + 1
16.	Firestone Winterhawk 4			Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£82 91 H + 1
17.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	ADAC 2016	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
18.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autoklub ČR 2022	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£87 0 V
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2019	AutoMotorSport 2017	Lowcost
20.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£91 91 H + 1
21.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£115 91 H + 4
22.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autozeitung 2022	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£91 91 H + 1
23.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£144 94 V + 1
24.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	Autozeitung 2022	ADAC 2025	Upper-middle	£102 91 H + 1
25.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ADAC 2023	ACE 2020	Upper-middle
26.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
27.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£171 91 H
28.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£79 91 H + 1
29.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
30.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%			Premium
31.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
32.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		AutoMotorSport 2020	Lowcost
33.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£76 91 H + 1
34.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autoklub ČR 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£80 94 H + 2
35.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£81 91 H + 1
36.	Nokian WR D3		ADAC 2013	Autobild 2014	Upper-middle
37.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Autoexpress 2016	Automotorsport 2015	Premium
38.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£95 91 H + 1
39.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£125 91 H + 1
40.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449			Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
41.	Nokian WR A4			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
42.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2019		Upper-middle	£87 91 H + 10
43.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
44.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%		ADAC 2025	Lowcost
45.	Kormoran SNOW		ADAC 2023		Lowcost
46.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
47.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Lowcost
48.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost
49.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2			Autobild 2017	Lowcost
50.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost

225/45 R17 91 H

225/45 R17 94 V

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