Winter tire tread durability test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2008 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5
Best braking and acceleration on snow, cross-winter traction on ice
fuel efficiency
great car handling and braking control on snowy roads.
the worst brakes on asphalt
minor remarks on passability, directional stability and comfort level
Strongly recommended for any winter road, including those who care about fuel consumption.
2
Michelin X-Ice North
Best acceleration on snow and ice
fuel efficiency
excellent vehicle handling and braking ease on snowy roads
very good acceleration on snow and ice, cross traction on ice.
weak brakes on asphalt
minor remarks on passability, directional stability and noise level
Highly recommended for any winter road, including those who care about fuel consumption.
3
Barum Norpolaris
Excellent balance of lateral properties and aquaplaning features on compacted snow
good snow braking, vehicle handling, braking and acceleration control on snowy roads, and smooth ride
good fuel economy at high speed.
poor off-road performance
minor remarks on directional stability and noise level
Recommended for any winter roads.
4
Cordiant Sno-Max
Good brakes and acceleration on the ice, braking and acceleration control on winter roads.
The highest fuel consumption, mediocre lateral grip on ice
comments on directional stability on asphalt and noise level
Recommended for snowy and icy roads.
from 3 590 
5
Pirelli Winter Carving Edge
Good braking and acceleration on snow
a combination of cornering and aquaplaning properties on packed snow, braking on asphalt, braking control on winter roads, directional stability on any road.
weak brakes on ice
increased fuel consumption, especially at high speed
strong noise
Recommended for any winter road.
6
Yokohama Guardex F700S
Good cross-axle traction on ice, directional stability on snowy roads
Weak brakes on ice, complex of cross-coupling properties and water characteristics on rolled snow
low level of comfort
Recommended for any winter roads.
7
Wanli S 1086
High fuel efficiency
good traction stability on asphalt.
weak brakes on asphalt, acceleration, lateral grip properties on ice and rolled snow, passability
complicated car handling on winter road
Recommended for winter roads, partially covered with snow and ice, including those for whom fuel efficiency is important.
8
Кама 505
Satisfactory on-road traction, comfort level, and directional stability on asphalt.
Weak brakes on ice and snow, lateral traction properties on ice and packed snow
difficult handling on winter roads
Recommended for winter roads, partially covered with snow and ice.
from 3 510 
9
Amtel NordMaster 2
Best on-road braking
High fuel efficiency at high speeds
Good steering stability on pavement.
poor traction on ice and snow
problematic handling of the car on winter roads
weak passability
Recommended only for well-cleaned asphalt roads.