Winter tire test for 215/65 R16 cross country tires from the publisher За рулём 2021 p.

Non-studded winter tires may not be as popular as studded ones in Russia, but they have their fans, as they do not produce the noise associated with studs, and could be a great choice for city dwellers. In its latest test, the Russian magazine "Behind the wheel" tested seven models of this type of tires in size 215/65 R16.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Continental ContiVikingContact 7 Best traction on ice Confident in snow Excellent handling High acoustic comfort Wet road braking is below average Minor comments on ride smoothness Points: 928	from 5 490 ₽
2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV Best braking performance on snow and asphalt Reliable handling Quiet enough Average braking on ice Minor complaints about the ability to dampen road vibrations Points: 919	from 8 090 ₽
3	Hankook W616 I*Cept IZ2 Fuel-efficient Accurately follow the set course on snow and asphalt Smooth ride On snow, they slow down slightly worse than the other participants A bit weak acceleration on ice Points: 898	from 4 150 ₽
3	Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV The most comfortable Clearly manageable on any surface Low fuel consumption The poorest lateral grip on ice Low braking properties on a wet road Points: 898	from 12 350 ₽
5	Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV Best braking on ice, confident on snow Good snow handling Worst lateral grip on ice, wet braking, economy and comfort Points: 885	from 5 810 ₽
6	Nordman RS2 SUV Excellent traction on snow Stable handling Modest longitudinal grip on ice On snow, they accelerate slightly worse than others Claims of noise Points: 883	from 7 110 ₽
7	Yokohama Ice Guard IG60 Smooth handling and snow course stability Fully comfortable The most difficult to handle are on ice, as well as during active driving and extreme maneuvering on snow	from 5 000 ₽