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215/50 R18 Uniroyal WinterExpert variants
Uniroyal WinterExpert is a winter tyre made in total of 90 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 215/50 R18 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 107.5mm sidewall height. In 215/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Uniroyal WinterExpert - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
Uniroyal WinterExpert is made in 90 sizes, starting from 165/70 R13 up to 275/45 R20.
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Uniroyal WinterExpert in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/50 R18)
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
Ranked #17 of 56
Ranked #17 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Uniroyal WinterExpert | 36,9 | 26,1 |
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #19 of 19
Finishing 17th out of 19 competitors, the Uniroyal WinterExpert struggled in a key winter tire evaluation. Although it boasted impressive winter capabilities and a low rolling resistance, its performance was marred by significant drawbacks. The tire was criticized for its delayed steering response and a strong tendency towards understeer in both wet and dry conditions. Additionally, it had extended braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces which impacted its overall performance negatively. Despite these challenges, the Uniroyal WinterExpert stood out in specific disciplines, showcasing the best rolling resistance, snow handling, and snow traction among the tested tires, demonstrating a mixed performance with clear areas of strength and improvement.
satisfactory
Ranked #19 of 19
Finishing 17th out of 19 competitors, the Uniroyal WinterExpert struggled in a key winter tire evaluation. Although it boasted impressive winter capabilities and a low rolling resistance, its performance was marred by significant drawbacks. The tire was criticized for its delayed steering response and a strong tendency towards understeer in both wet and dry conditions. Additionally, it had extended braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces which impacted its overall performance negatively. Despite these challenges, the Uniroyal WinterExpert stood out in specific disciplines, showcasing the best rolling resistance, snow handling, and snow traction among the tested tires, demonstrating a mixed performance with clear areas of strength and improvement.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Uniroyal WinterExpert | 3+ | 3 | 1- | 2- | |||
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 17
Finishing 14th out of all competitors, the UNIROYAL WinterExpert tire was awarded a 'Satisfactory' rating. This rating stemmed from its notably low fuel consumption, which was highlighted as the best in its category, alongside commendable performance on snow and ice. However, the tire exhibited weaknesses on both wet and dry surfaces, leading to a downgrade in its overall assessment. Despite these issues, its abilities in snow and ice conditions secured it a recommendation, although the satisfactory outcomes in dry conditions affected the final grade. Notably, the tire excelled in specific disciplines, including Aquaplaning - cross, Ice braking, Snow braking, and Snow traction, showcasing its strengths in critical winter driving aspects.
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 17
Finishing 14th out of all competitors, the UNIROYAL WinterExpert tire was awarded a 'Satisfactory' rating. This rating stemmed from its notably low fuel consumption, which was highlighted as the best in its category, alongside commendable performance on snow and ice. However, the tire exhibited weaknesses on both wet and dry surfaces, leading to a downgrade in its overall assessment. Despite these issues, its abilities in snow and ice conditions secured it a recommendation, although the satisfactory outcomes in dry conditions affected the final grade. Notably, the tire excelled in specific disciplines, including Aquaplaning - cross, Ice braking, Snow braking, and Snow traction, showcasing its strengths in critical winter driving aspects.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Uniroyal WinterExpert | 2,8 | 3,3 | 1,7 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 |
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