Winter tyre test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2015 p.
Seven "Scandinavian" (so-called 'soft non-studded' tyres) participated in the test. The tests were run at the AVTOVAZ polygon in January-February. Winter was not very cold: the temperature fluctuated within -25...-5°C. The asphalt section was torn up in early May on dried-out roads. Work was done at night, when the temperature did not rise above +5...+7°C. This is the temperature that tyre fitters consider to
Place
Model
Description / Recommendations
Cost
1
Best traction on ice
average braking properties on asphalt
Suitable for any winter roads and off-road.
from 6 980 ₽
2
Excellent lateral traction on ice
low level of comfort
Suitable for any winter road, but will reveal their best qualities on asphalt.
from 5 780 ₽
3
Excellent acceleration on snow and braking on wet asphalt
poor braking performance on snow
Suitable for any winter road.
from 6 930 ₽
4
Excellent traction on ice
the weakest braking properties on wet asphalt, weak on dry
Will reveal their best qualities on icy and snowy roads, in winter off-road.
from 5 271 ₽
5
High snow traction and smooth expert ratings across all disciplines.
the weakest lateral grip on ice
They will reveal their best qualities on snowy and cleaned asphalt roads.
from 21 790 ₽
6
Excellent braking performance on asphalt
Complex handling on snow and ice
Will reveal their best qualities on cleaned asphalt roads.
from 8 310 ₽
7
Outstanding braking properties on snow.
the weakest braking properties on dry asphalt, weak on wet
They have quite modest characteristics, their best qualities will be revealed on snowy roads.
from 3 090 ₽
