Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated September 2026
Uniroyal MS+ 77 review
The Uniroyal MS+ 77 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in wet conditions and light-to-moderate snow. While it may lack the refined handling and quietness of premium-tier competitors, it offers a compelling balance of safety and affordability for daily driving in cold, damp climates.
Relative score
73/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
83/100
9 reviews
Road tests
62/100
12 published tests
Owners rate it 20.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
83%
Would buy again
95%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
62.3%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Uniroyal MS+ 77 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in wet conditions and light-to-moderate snow. While it may lack the refined handling and quietness of premium-tier competitors, it offers a compelling balance of safety and affordability for daily driving in cold, damp climates.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong traction on snow and slush
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Reliable safety in cold, damp conditions
Cons
- Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
- Softer sidewalls can lead to duller steering response
- Reduced performance and confidence on pure ice
- Increased fuel consumption compared to summer tires
Worth knowing
- Users on lighter vehicles like the Fiat 500 report excellent suitability for varied winter conditions.
- Drivers of larger, heavier sedans like the Saab 9-5 noted that adjusting tire pressure (e.g., to 2.8 bar) is necessary to optimize handling and stability.
Test results
12 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 20
Best: Wear · 6th
Weakest: Noise · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 20th of 20 | |
| Value | 7th of 20 | |
| Price | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 6th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
14th of 49
Best: Snow Braking · 10th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 49 |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
7th of 10
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
14th of 20
Best: Snow Traction · 6th
Weakest: Wear · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
10th of 48
Best: Wet Braking · 9th
Weakest: Snow Braking · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 48 |
2019 Auto Center Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Ice Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Ice Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 |
2019 19 Inch Performance Winter tire Test · 255/35 R19
3rd of 11
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 4th of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 20
Best: Price · 9th
Weakest: Wear · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Price | 9th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 20 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
14th of 45
Best: Snow Braking · 10th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 45 |
2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
10th of 20
Best: Wet Handling · 4th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 20 | |
| Noise | 20th of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Price | 8th of 20 | |
| Wear | 10th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
9th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2017 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/65 R16
13th of 16
Best: Inside Noise level · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 3rd of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Ice Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 1st of 16 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 16 |