Winter tire test 225/45 R17 from the publisher Autoexpress 2017 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 860 Best handling on dry and wet road shortest stopping distance on wet asphalt safe braking on dry asphalt low noise level. slow enough on snow requires carefulness when cornering on flooded asphalt The ideal option for the city or for a mild winter.	from 6 090 ₽
2	Hankook W452 Winter i cept RS2 Best snow handling performance strongest traction and shortest stopping distance on snow confident and precise handling on dry and wet roads reduced rolling resistance safe braking on wet asphalt. tendency to skid when turning on wet asphalt a sufficiently high level of noise A lucky option for those who spend winter in the city - it will cope with any conditions.	from 3 660 ₽
3	Dunlop SP Winter Sport 5 Best snow traction decent dry handling and braking safe wet stopping distance low rolling resistance. some tendency to understeer in aquaplaning tests tendency to oversteer of the rear wheels on dry asphalt The tire is not badly balanced, but it requires the driver's delicacy.	—
4	Goodyear Ultragrip Performance GEN-1 Precise steering response on snow High aquaplaning resistance on straight runs Lowest noise level dangerously long braking distance on wet asphalt requires control when moving on a wet road A decent and not overly balanced tire for a careful driver.	from 6 760 ₽
5	Nokian WR D4 Shorter braking distance on snow, strong snow traction, high cornering speed on winter roads, low rolling resistance, good dry handling. long braking distance on wet asphalt (4 meters more than Conti) insufficient resistance to aquaplaning when cornering On snow - the queen of the track, on wet asphalt everything is not so rosy.	from 7 390 ₽
6	Pirelli Winter Sottozero III Best dry braking result high lap time on wet good handling and braking on wet roads. The worst result in snow braking tests reduced aquaplaning resistance on straight and in corner high noise level It's hard to call the tire an acceptable option for winter.	from 5 780 ₽
7	Michelin Alpin A5 High aquaplaning resistance on straight line movement slowed passage of turns weak grip on dry asphalt and on snow A vague option. Michelin can definitely do better!	from 8 620 ₽
8	Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Best wet grip performance poor handling on snow and wet roads worst test result for braking on dry road high rolling resistance long braking distance on snow and wet asphalt Although the model was released in 2014, it is hopelessly outdated, and the tests clearly show this	from 7 140 ₽