Winter tire test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2007 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Michelin X-Ice
Best acceleration on ice, as well as excellent cornering properties on ice
Excellent traction
Minor notes on the convenience of braking control and noise level
Highly recommended for any winter roads, including heavily snow-covered ones.
2
Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi
Best brakes on ice and snow
Minimum fuel consumption
Worst brakes on asphalt
Minor remarks on directional stability, ease of throttle and braking on winter road, and comfort level
Highly recommended for economical driving on any winter roads.
3
Vredestein Nord-Trac
Excellent acceleration on ice and snow
Lateral traction properties on ice when driven in a straight line
Braking on asphalt
Confident traction
Worst brakes on snow
Increased fuel consumption at high speed
Increased noise
Minor remarks on asphalt handling, acceleration and braking comfort, ride smoothness
Highly recommended for any winter road, including heavily snow-covered ones.
4
Bridgestone Blizzak REVO GZ
Good braking on ice
Easy handling
High level of comfort
Good directional stability on snowy roads.
Weak traction properties when driving on ice
Sharp rollover into wheel lock when braking on a winter road
Minor comments on directional stability on asphalt, passability and ease of throttle control
Recommended for fans of comfortable driving on winter roads.
from 5 320 
5
Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol
Good braking on snow and asphalt
Cornering stability on asphalt
Poor braking on ice, acceleration on snow, lateral grip properties on ice
Excessive fuel consumption
Increased stiffness
Uncomfortable acceleration and braking control on winter road
Recommended for cleared and lightly snow-covered roads.
6
Amtel NordMaster CL
Best braking performance on asphalt
Good braking on snow
Steerability on asphalt
Worst braking distance on ice
Acceleration on a winter road, lateral grip properties on ice
Increased noise, fuel consumption
Uncomfortable handling of the car when turning, as well as accelerating and braking on a winter road
Modest cross-country ability
Recommended only for well-cleared roads.