Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Uniroyal MS plus 77 (2026)

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Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

VS

MS plus 77

R13 – R19

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Uniroyal (75%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the MS plus 77 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Winter Sport 5

MS plus 77

Number of tests

49

19

Best position

#1

#3

Average position

4.9

11.2

Latest test

2025

2021

Available sizes

191

75

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

81%

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

76%

Uniroyal

MS plus 77

Wet Braking

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

79%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

71%

Wet Handling

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

80%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

78%

Wet Circle Cornering

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

82%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

72%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

79%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

80%

Aquaplaning Cross

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

85%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

80%

Dry Performance

Confidence

73%

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

73%

Uniroyal

MS plus 77

Dry Braking

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

71%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

70%

Dry Handling

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

75%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

76%

Snow Performance

Confidence

85%

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

78%

Uniroyal

MS plus 77

Snow Braking

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

88%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

83%

Snow Traction

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

87%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

76%

Snow Handling

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

87%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

76%

Snow Circle Cornering

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

78%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

77%

Ice Performance

Confidence

84%

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

77%

Uniroyal

MS plus 77

Ice Braking Abs

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

89%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

71%

Ice Lateral Guidance

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

78%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

82%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

79%

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

72%

Uniroyal

MS plus 77

Noise Exterior

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

74%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

77%

Noise Interior

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

78%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

60%

Ride Comfort

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

85%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

78%

Economy

Confidence

82%

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

77%

Uniroyal

MS plus 77

Rolling Resistance

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

83%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

81%

Fuel Efficiency

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

90%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

83%

Mileage

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

74%

Uniroyal MS plus 77

67%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
Autobild	Winter	2021	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2016	225/45 R17	View
Autobild	Winter	2019	225/45 R17	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/55 R17	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	245/45 R18	View