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Comparison: Uniroyal WinterExpert vs. Westlake SW608 (2026)

Uniroyal WinterExpertUpper-middle
UniroyalUniroyal

WinterExpert

8.1
R13 – R20
VS
Westlake SW608Budget
WestlakeWestlake

SW608

1.4
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Westlake). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Uniroyal winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Westlake (17%). In this particular case, the Uniroyal WinterExpert has a better rating of 81% compared to 14% of the Westlake SW608. The first tyre test of Uniroyal WinterExpert was done in 2022, compared to 2015 when was the Westlake SW608 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterExpert and the SW608 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterExpert is made - Germany.

Test Profile

Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Westlake
SW608
Number of tests
12
5
Best position
#5
#14
Average position
11.3
31.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
100
76

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
67%
Dry braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
44%
Dry handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
66%
Wet
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
61%
Wet braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Aquaplaning - cross
Uniroyal WinterExpert
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Uniroyal WinterExpert
58%
Wet handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Wet circle cornering
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Snow
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Snow braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Snow traction
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Snow handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Snow cornering
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Comfort
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Exterior noise
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Costs
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
75%
Mileage
Uniroyal WinterExpert
44%
Rolling resistance
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Price/value
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Ice
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
57%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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