Winter tire test 195/65 R15 from the publisher За рулём 2007 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Continental ContiWinterViking 2 Excellent lateral traction on ice High longitudinal traction on snow and ice Very good on-ice handling and deep snow capability Minor remarks on directional stability on asphalt Highly recommended for any winter roads, including heavily snow-covered ones.	—
2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 Very good handling Easy acceleration Best acceleration on snow and ice Good braking on snow and ice High cross-country traction on ice and good fuel economy Poor braking on asphalt Increased noise level Minor remarks on asphalt handling and comfort High price We strongly recommend fuel-saving tires for any winter roads, including heavily snowy ones.	—
3	Gislaved Nord Frost 5 Excellent traction on ice Excellent winter road manners Acceleration on snow Steerability on dry roads High level of comfort Poor traction in deep snow Minor notes on directional stability on a snowy road Increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h Highly recommended for all winter roads, including heavily icy ones.	—
4	Michelin X-Ice North Good brakes don’t snow Acceleration and lateral grip on ice Straight-line stability on asphalt, smooth ride High fuel efficiency Some minor remarks on the course stability on a snowy road, passability in deep snow and noise level We strongly recommend fuel-efficient tires for any winter road.	—
5	Vredestein Icetrac Excellent acceleration on snow Good handling on winter roads Good braking on asphalt and low fuel consumption at 75 mph Weak brakes on snowy roads and passability in deep snow Minor remarks on comfort and directional stability on any road Recommended for any winter road.	—
6	Yokohama Guardex F700Z Excellent acceleration and good braking on snow and asphalt Good cornering stability on asphalt. Low level of comfort Minor complaints about handling, directional stability on snowy roads and passability Increased fuel consumption at 90 km/h Recommended for any winter roads, including snowy ones.	—
7	Pirelli Winter Carving Smooth take-off on snow Good cornering stability on asphalt and fair on a snow-covered road Reasonable traction in deep snow The weakest brakes on asphalt Small remarks on handling on winter road and noise level Hard tires Recommended for any winter roads, including snowy ones.	—
8	Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 5000 Superior acceleration and braking on snow Good traction and smoothness in deep snow Low noise level Poor acceleration on snow Difficult handling on winter roads Increased fuel consumption Remarks on directional stability on any road Recommended for clean asphalt and snowy roads.	—
9	Кама Евро 518 Good traction on asphalt, fair on snowy roads Satisfactory traction in deep snow. Low longitudinal traction on snow Poor braking and lateral traction on ice Low comfort level Difficult handling on winter roads Recommended for any winter roads, including snowy ones.	from 3 490 ₽
10	Cordiant Polar Good braking on asphalt, moderate acceleration on snow Good handling on winter roads Good snow traction Smooth ride Very weak brakes on ice, mediocre on snow Low transverse grip on ice Increased noise level Low directional stability Recommended for asphalt roads, including those partially covered with snow.	—
11	Amtel NordMaster ST-310 Highway driving Best brakes on asphalt Good on-road traction and handling The lowest longitudinal traction properties on ice and snow Low transverse traction properties on ice Problematic handling on winter roads Low level of comfort Recommended for clean asphalt and lightly snow-covered roads.	—