Winter tyre test 195/65 R15 from the publisher За рулём 2008 p.

Top braking performance
Cross-country traction and acceleration on ice
Good snow traction
Asphalt braking
Outstanding on-road handling

Minor notes on comfort
Low directional stability on asphalt

Highly recommended for any winter road.

Best traction on snow and braking on asphalt
Good braking and acceleration on ice
Good acceleration on ice
Good acceleration on snow
High fuel efficiency at any speed

Minor remarks on directional stability on asphalt and noise level

Highly recommended for any winter roads, including those who care about modest fuel consumption.

Outstanding acceleration and very good braking on ice
Best qualities on snow
Very good qualities on asphalt
Low noise level

Minor complaints regarding handling on winter roads, passability, smoothness of ride and directional stability on pavement
Increased fuel consumption

Highly recommended for any winter road.

Excellent course stability on snowy roads
Very good cornering grip and acceleration on snow
Very good braking on asphalt
Low noise level.

Poor off-road capability
Minor comments on handling on winter roads, ride smoothness
Increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h

Highly recommended for any winter roads.

High lateral stability on snow and ice
Good cornering performance on snowy roads
Best braking on asphalt
Low noise level

Minor remarks on handling on a winter road, passability, directional stability on asphalt and smoothness of ride

Recommended for any winter road.

High transverse properties and good braking on snow
Good handling on winter roads
High smoothness of operation

Weak cross-country performance on ice
Weak brakes on asphalt
High fuel consumption

Recommended for any winter roads.

Very good braking performance and best acceleration on snow
Good cornering stability on any road and traction

The weakest brakes on asphalt
High noise level
Minor remarks on handling and ride smoothness

Recommended for any winter road.

Good traction
Satisfactory handling on snow-covered roads
Steering stability on slippery roads

Poor acceleration on ice
Poor brakes and poor directional stability on asphalt
Increased fuel consumption

Recommended for any winter road.

Good tread stability on snowy roads

Poor cross-country grip on snow
Problematic handling on winter roads
Weak passability
Low level of comfort

Recommended for roads partially covered with snow and ice.

High fuel efficiency
Good ride comfort and stability on asphalt

Poor braking on snow
Poor acceleration on snow
Lateral traction properties on snow and ice
Difficult handling

Recommended for roads that are partially covered with snow and ice, and for those who value moderate fuel consumption.

Braking performance on dry asphalt
Handling on dry asphalt
Acceptable handling on snow
Acceptable traction

Very weak grip properties on ice and snow
Difficult car handling on winter roads

Recommended only for well-cleaned asphalt roads.

Best braking on asphalt
Good cornering stability on any winter road

Very weak traction properties on ice and snow

Problematic car handling on winter roads

Poor passability

Increased fuel consumption

Recommended for well-cleaned asphalt roads only.