Winter tire test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2014 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
Outstanding snow and ice traction. Good dry pavement braking. Economical. Excellent drivability.
Minor remarks regarding comfort.
Reliable and safest on any winter roads and off-road.

Rating: 944
from 3 600 
2
Continental ContiIceContact
Excellent snow-and-ice traction
best wet-braking performance
good on dry
good cornering stability
Minor remarks regarding handling
remarks regarding directional stability on a snow-covered road and comfortability
Reliable and safe in any winter conditions.

Score: 915
from 10 450 
3
Nordman 5
Good traction on snow and ice, Moderate fuel consumption, Precise handling on asphalt.
Satisfactory handling, directional stability on snowy roads, passability and comfort level
Suitable for any winter road.

Score: 886
from 4 610 
4
Gislaved Nord Frost 100
Excellent wet braking performance
High lateral traction on snow
Clear and predictable handling
Satisfactory directional stability on winter roads
passability and comfort level
Suitable for any winter road.

Points: 884
5
Formula Ice
Good braking performance on dry asphalt
High traction
poor traction on snow
vague steering on asphalt
Will reveal their best properties on icy roads and in urban modes on cleared streets.

Points: 863
from 5 080 
6
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01
Best lateral traction on ice
good acceleration on ice
increased fuel consumption
limited off-road capability
complex directional stability on asphalt, low level of comfort
Suitable for any winter roads, but won't help in deep snow.

Score: 859
from 9 730 
7
Cordiant Snow Cross
Good braking properties and cross-country traction on snow and ice
good traction
Worst braking performance on asphalt of any condition
difficult handling and directional stability on winter roads
low level of comfort
Better than others will suit for deep snow with icy, snowy roads and snowdrifts.

Points: 856
from 3 550 
8
Toyo Observe Garit G3-Ice
Enhanced winter road handling
poor braking on wet asphalt
difficult directional stability on asphalt
low level of comfort
Suitable for any winter road, but will not help in deep snow.

Points: 853
from 9 130 
9
Amtel NordMaster ST
Outstanding braking performance on dry asphalt, very good on wet.
Weak longitudinal traction properties on snow and ice
increased fuel consumption
complicated handling and directional stability.
They will reveal their best qualities on clean asphalt roads.

Points: 829
10
Кама Евро 519
Good dry asphalt braking performance
Satisfactory snow traction
Poor traction on ice, weak on snow
difficult handling on winter roads
limited passability
low level of comfort
For unhurried driving on cleaned asphalt and slightly snow-covered roads.

Points: 818
from 4 440