Tires with studs 205/55 R16. from the publisher Автоцентр 2017 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Ice test leader
good acceleration and braking on a slippery road
precise steering response, including on snow and on wet roads in cornering
high comfort in driving
fuel efficiency
there is a tendency to skid, especially on dry asphalt
noisy tire
Undisputed test leader.
from 8 830 
2
Continental ContiIceContact 2
Predictable and safe behavior on ice
outstanding performance on snow
excellent driving comfort
precise handling on wet asphalt.
some tendency to skid on dry asphalt
A reliable and safe option for harsh winter.
from 6 270 
3
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
Aggressive tread pattern for confident traction on snow
Safety-enhancing braking on ice
Quick acceleration on snow
Low noise level
tendency to skid during sharp maneuvering on ice and dry asphalt
Safe tire with well-balanced characteristics.
from 9 040 
4
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Good ice grip
precise steering response on dry and wet asphalt
driving comfort
confident cross-stabbing on ice and on wet roads
a sufficiently long braking distance on wet and dry asphalt
there is a tendency to skid on a curve and in turns
A good option, but one that requires the driver to be attentive and careful.
from 4 340 
5
Formula Ice
Short braking distance on dry asphalt
fairly good snow handling
noticeable fuel economy
tendency to skid on ice when speed increases

unstable behavior during maneuvers on wet roads

handling problems on dry and wet asphalt
Not the most balanced tire for a snowy winter.
from 5 080 
6
Cooper Weather-Master WSC
Excellent braking and precise handling on wet asphalt
High transverse traction on the wet road.
one of the slowest on ice
poor traction on icy surface and tendency to skid
poor handling on snow
For urban conditions, the option is not bad, but in extreme situations, it requires the driver to have maximum carefulness and concentration.
7
Matador MP-30 Sibir Ice 2
Safe braking and traction on wet asphalt
Smooth ride and noise levels.
the worst acceleration performance on snow
handling problems on ice and on dry asphalt
Unbalanced tire
from 3 890 
8
Marshal Wintercraft Ice WI31
Smooth Braking on Dry Pavement
Precise Steering Response on Dry Roads
dangerously low traction and unstable handling on ice
long braking distance on snow
tendency to skid on wet roads when decelerating
inadequate ride comfort
For a winter tire - not impressive at all.
from 4 680 
9
Viatti Brina Nordico
Good snow traction
sufficiently low rolling resistance
hazardously slippery on ice
increased braking distance on ice and wet asphalt
tendency to skid
Experts do not recommend.
from 3 620 
10
Minerva Eco Stud
Good wet and dry grip
precise handling on wet asphalt
the shortest braking distance on wet roads.
too long braking distance on ice and snow
dangerously low transverse grip on ice
complete failure in snow and ice handling tests
It seems this is the case where even studs don't make a tire suitable for winter...
from 5 390