Winter tire test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2015 p.

Available at a price of 14-inch tyres are more commonly used by Lada car owners, although inexpensive supported import cars also wear the same type of footwear. Recalling the crisis, they chose the most popular and most affordable studded tyres, not forgetting about Chinese ones. Seven out of eleven such tyres turned out to be cheaper than 2500 rubles. There are only a few new models in the "VAZ" size, essentially only the ContiIceContact 2. For the
Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
Best traction on ice
High grip on snow
Most fuel efficient
Outstanding off-road capability
Precise handling on any road
Easy to handle
average braking performance on asphalt
minor remarks regarding comfort
Suitable for any winter road and will give confidence on winter off-road.

Points: 939
from 3 600 
2
Continental ContiIceContact 2
Exceptional snow traction and cornering grip on ice
outstanding braking performance on dry asphalt
precise directional stability, control on snow and ice
high traction
Minor complaints regarding the directional stability
handling and comfort level
Suitable for any winter road and winter off-road.

Scores: 932
from 6 270 
3
Nordman 5
Good braking properties on snow
The most economical tires at any speed
High traction
minor remarks regarding directional stability
handling and comfort level
Suitable for any winter roads and winter off-road.

Points: 884
from 4 610 
4
Formula Ice
Excellent braking on wet asphalt, acceleration in the snow
modest fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h.
poor braking performance on snow
low level of comfort
Suitable for any winter road.

Points: 877
from 5 080 
5
Sava Eskimo Stud
High traction on ice
excellent braking on wet asphalt
good longitudinal traction on snow.
poor directional stability on asphalt
difficulties with handling on snow and ice, with keeping the course on a snowy road
a low level of comfort.
Suitable for any winter road.

Points: 868
6
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01
High tractive performance on ice, satisfactory handling on snow and ice, directional stability on any road.
poor braking performance on asphalt
low level of cross-country ability
the noisiest, most rigid
They will reveal their best qualities on icy and snow-covered roads.

Score: 867
from 9 730 
7
Yokohama Ice Guard IG55
Medium traction on ice
satisfactory handling on snow and ice
directional stability on a snowy road and traction
very weak braking properties on asphalt
low longitudinal grip properties on snow
difficulties with directional stability on asphalt
Will show their best qualities on icy roads.

Points: 859
from 5 060 
8
Toyo Observe Garit G3-Ice
Medium grip on ice
medium braking properties on asphalt
satisfactory cornering stability on snow
Poor braking performance on snow
difficult handling on snow and ice
difficulties with directional stability on asphalt
noisy
low level of passability
Suitable for any winter road, but won't help in deep snow.

Score: 856
from 9 130 
9
Cordiant Snow Cross
Good braking and lateral traction on snow
acceptable mobility.
the weakest braking properties on asphalt
difficult handling on snow and ice
difficulties with directional stability on any surface
noisy
Will reveal their best qualities in the outback, on icy and snowy roads.

Points: 855
from 3 550 
10
Avatyre Freeze (Нешип)
Excellent braking performance on asphalt.
the lowest traction properties on snow, very weak on ice
problematic handling on snow and ice
difficulties with directional stability
low level of comfort
They will show their best qualities on clean asphalt roads.

Score: 810
from 4 440 
11
Aeolus AW05 Snow Ace
Best-in-class braking performance on asphalt
Satisfactory braking on snow
Worst traction on ice
problematic handling on snow and ice
problematic directional stability on snow and difficult on asphalt
very poor passability
low level of comfort
They will reveal their best qualities on clean asphalt roads.

Score: 804