Name: Uniroyal WinterExpert 225/50 R17
Brand: Uniroyal
Rating: 79 (12 reviews)

225/50 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. 225/50 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Uniroyal WinterExpert - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/50 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.

225/50 R17 98 H

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/50 R17 98H XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £108	Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/50 R17 98H XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£108	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter Expert FR XL EV - In stock £129	Winter Expert FR XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£129	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

225/50 R17 98 V

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/50 R17 98V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £106	Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/50 R17 98V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£106	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter Expert XL - In stock £135	Winter Expert XL		In stock	Free shipping	£135	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

£120

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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

£128

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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

£118

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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

£95

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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

£114

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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

£454

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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

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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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WinterContact TS 870

R14 - R18

4.95/5

Comparison with Uniroyal WinterExpert:

Continental better at:

• Wet handling
• Dry handling
• Interior noise

£133

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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 (225/50 R17)

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 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 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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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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225/50 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%		Autobild 2025	Premium	£175 98 H + 1
2.	Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	85.1% 79.2% 76.4%		Autobild 2025	Premium	£252 94 H + 5
3.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%		Autobild 2021	Premium	£128 94 H + 5
4.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2019	Premium
5.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
6.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium	£145 98 H + 2
7.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£120 94 H + 2
8.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
9.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
10.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£156 94 H + 4
11.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2025	Premium	£210 94 H + 7
12.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£139 94 H + 1
13.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£114 94 H + 1
14.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	ACE 2020	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£128 98 H + 1
15.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£160 94 H + 6
16.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autoklub ČR 2014	ADAC 2013	Premium
17.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
18.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Autobild 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle	£152 94 H + 5
19.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£95 98 H + 1
20.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£117 94 H + 8
21.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£124 0 V
22.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£95 98 H + 1
23.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
24.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£100 94 H + 2
25.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	ACE 2020	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£108 94 V + 4
26.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2025	Upper-middle
27.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£163 98 V + 1
28.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ACE 2020	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
29.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
30.	Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5	73.6% 87.3%	Autobild 2017		Lowcost
31.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
32.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%			Premium
33.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£96 98 V
34.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
35.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	AutoMotorSport 2020		Lowcost
36.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£97 94 H + 7
37.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		ADAC 2021	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£93 98 V + 1
38.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%			Lowcost
39.	Nokian WR D3		Autobild 2014	ADAC 2013	Upper-middle
40.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£96 98 V
41.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Automotorsport 2015	Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£147 94 H + 1
42.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£106 98 H + 1
43.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost
44.	Nokian WR A4			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
45.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2017		Upper-middle
46.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£125 94 H + 7
47.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
48.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%		ADAC 2025	Lowcost
49.	Kormoran SNOW			ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
51.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
52.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost
53.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2014	Autobild 2023	Lowcost
54.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2		Autobild 2017		Lowcost

225/50 R17 98 H

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