Uniroyal MS+ 77 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 75 · 9 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 26 tests
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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.
Owners rate it 8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
75/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
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.
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26 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
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
14th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
7th of 10
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
14th of 20
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
10th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Auto Center Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 10
| 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
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 20
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
14th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
10th of 20
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
9th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
17th of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/65 R16 · 215/65 R16
13th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2016 AutoBild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 20
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
11th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
11th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17
7th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter tire Test · 185/60 R15
15th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 ADAC Winter tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
8th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
12th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
5th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2014 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
10th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 50 Winter tire Braking Overview · 225/50 R17
12th of 48
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 ADAC Winter tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17
4th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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