Winter tire test 235/55 R19 from the publisher Automotorsport 2015 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Short braking distance on snow, good features and high durability on wet roads. Direct steering response, effective braking on dry asphalt. Low rolling resistance
Slightly worse is the handling of turns, on snow there is a slight lack of stability
Points: 9,2
from 5 190 
2
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
Short stopping distance, extremely balanced snow handling, extremely safe on wet roads. High traction on dry roads.
Slightly longer braking distance on dry pavement, worse resistance to aquaplaning
Score: 9.0
from 17 430 
3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero III
Best snow traction, very good cornering, direct response and predictability. Safe understeer on wet roads, easy to drive.
Worst aquaplaning resistance
Points: 8,6
from 5 780 
4
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Excellent snow traction and braking. Predictable handling with a slight understeer, precise steering and a generous amount of travel on wet and dry roads. Very quiet.
Worse aquaplaning, longer braking distance on wet road, worse cornering performance
Scores: 8.3
5
Nokian WR D4
Very well-balanced, easy to handle, and stable tire with a short braking distance on snow. Best aquaplaning performance. Extremely quiet.
Worst braking distance on dry and wet roads, worst cornering, hippopotamus-like handling when changing lanes quickly, unpredictable handling on dry roads
Points: 8.1
from 7 390 
6
Short braking distance on wet and dry asphalt, good steering response, easy to control oversteer, precise handling on dry road.
Very poor performance on snow with significant insufficient steerability, high rolling resistance. noisy tire
Points: 7.8
7
Nankang SV55
Dry roads can be considered safe
Poor snow, very limited cornering, long braking distance on wet road, poor aquaplaning, handling, tire noise, from 80 km/h increased rolling resistance. Poor at higher speeds
Rating: 7.1