Tests 70 · 12 tests Owners 67 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Uniroyal WinterExpert vs GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 12 + 4 road tests and 7 + 1 owner reviews. How we score
WinterPro2 Evo leads, 70–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 4 tests Owners 70 · 1 review
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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60
Dry
WinterPro2 Evo +1171Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests 57 71 Reviews found online 66 71 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 98% WinterExpert: 60% × 56.6 + 40% × 66 = 60
WinterPro2 Evo: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 70.9 = 71
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81
Wet
WinterExpert +675Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 4 tests 85 77 Reviews found online 75 71 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 87% 68% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 89% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 96% WinterExpert: 60% × 85.2 + 40% × 74.8 = 81
WinterPro2 Evo: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 71.2 = 75
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72
Snow
WinterPro2 Evo +577Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 4 tests 78 80 Reviews found online 63 72 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 98% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 97% WinterExpert: 60% × 77.6 + 40% × 63.2 = 72
WinterPro2 Evo: 60% × 79.8 + 40% × 71.6 = 77
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59
Comfort
WinterPro2 Evo +766Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 55 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 62 65 WinterExpert: 40% × 54.6 + 60% × 61.6 = 59
WinterPro2 Evo: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 65.1 = 66
No road tests of comfort for WinterPro2 Evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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61
Noise
WinterPro2 Evo +1172Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests 58 76 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% WinterExpert: 60% × 58.1 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 61
WinterPro2 Evo: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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67
Treadwear
WinterExpert +760Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests 68 54 Reviews found online 65 69 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 90% 76% WinterExpert: 60% × 67.9 + 40% × 64.7 = 67
WinterPro2 Evo: 60% × 54.3 + 40% × 69.3 = 60
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64
Handling (owners)
WinterPro2 Evo +266Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Reviews found online 64 66 -
83
Efficiency
WinterExpert +1964Why this score
Source WinterExpert WinterPro2 Evo Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests 83 64 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 95% 83%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Uniroyal WinterExpert | GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 70 |
| Dry | 60 | 71 |
| Wet | 81 | 75 |
| Snow | 72 | 77 |
| Comfort | 59 | 66 |
| Noise | 61 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 60 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 66 |
| Efficiency | 83 | 64 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
WinterExpert
70
/ 100
WinterPro2 Evo
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Uniroyal WinterExpert finished ahead 1 times and GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | WinterExpert | WinterPro2 Evo | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 95% | +2.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 98% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 87% | 68% | +18.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 89% | +6.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 96% | −1.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 96% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 87% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 96% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 87% #24/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% | 99% | −0.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% | 99% | −4.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 95% | 97% | −1.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 99% | −1.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 72% #19/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 59% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 90% | 76% | +14.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 97% #23/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 95% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% | 83% | +12.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/20 | #11/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 89% | 91% | −2.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/55 | #3/55 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterExpert
Pros
- Reliable and great grip on dry, wet, and snow-covered roads
- Direct and responsive handling with predictable cornering
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Noticeably higher noise levels, particularly on dry roads and during parking maneuvers
- Limited traction and performance when pushed or driven aggressively
- Inferior snow and ice performance compared to some competing winter tires like the Hankook Winter I-cept 2
Tire B WinterPro2 Evo
Pros
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Predictable and immediate steering feedback
- High value-for-money proposition
Cons
- Limited long-term durability data available
- Brand perception compared to tier-one manufacturers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Uniroyal WinterExpert | B · GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 90 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70
/ 100
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Narrow edge: GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo — better dry, noise and comfort. Pick the Uniroyal WinterExpert if efficiency, treadwear and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Uniroyal WinterExpert scores 83 vs 64 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo scores 71 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo scores 72 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Uniroyal WinterExpert scores 67 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Uniroyal WinterExpert
Tire B · GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
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WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
Which is better in the wet, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
Uniroyal WinterExpert, 81 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo, 71 vs 60 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo, 77 vs 72 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo, 72 vs 61 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo, 66 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
Uniroyal WinterExpert, 67 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, WinterExpert or WinterPro2 Evo?
Uniroyal WinterExpert, 83 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology