Winter tire test of size 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2010 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Outstanding longitudinal traction on ice and cross-country traction on compacted snow High traction No surprises during cornering, braking and acceleration on winter roads Low fuel consumption Average braking performance on dry asphalt Minor remarks regarding asphalt handling Suitable for any winter roads. Will suit those who try to save fuel first and foremost. Price/quality ratio: 3.82 Points: 927	—
2	Michelin X-Ice North 2 Excellent braking and acceleration on snow Good cornering grip on ice Outstanding directional stability on any surface and deep-snow traction Good braking on dry asphalt Low fuel consumption. Modest braking properties on wet asphalt Will give confidence on any winter roads. Will appeal to those for whom low fuel consumption is important. Price/quality ratio: 3.58 Points: 927	—
3	Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Good braking properties and snow acceleration Lateral grip and dynamic performance on ice Deep snow traction Course stability on any winter roads Intuitive handling Moderate fuel consumption The weakest braking performance on dry asphalt Weak brakes on wet asphalt Low level of comfort Designed for any winter road. Economical enough. Price/quality ratio: 2.84 Points: 884	—
4	Gislaved Nord Frost 5 Best ice-grip braking performance Good acceleration on any surface and wet-road braking Less-than-ideal handling and traction in deep snow Increased noise level Significant stud crunch They will perform best on icy roads. Value for money: 3.51 Points: 882	—
5	Кама 505 Good snow and dry asphalt braking Satisfactory steering stability on any road surface Modest cross-country traction on ice and snow Braking on wet asphalt Problematic handling on winter roads Low level of comfort Suitable for any winter roads. Price/quality ratio: 2.45 Points: 837	from 3 510 ₽
6	Cordiant Sno-Max Superior braking performance on dry and wet asphalt Satisfactory traction and directional stability on snowy roads. Poor longitudinal traction on snow Modest acceleration on ice Unsatisfactory directional stability on asphalt Increased fuel consumption Low level of comfort Suitable for any winter roads. Price/quality ratio: 2.35 Points: 830	from 3 590 ₽
7	Sava Eskimo Ice (нешип) Good snow traction Steering stability and handling on snowy roads Quite comfortable The weakest braking on ice, snow and wet asphalt Lateral grip on snow Difficult acceleration control on winter road Suitable for partially snowy and slightly icy roads. Price/quality ratio: 2.86 Points: 823	from 1 780 ₽
8	Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 5000 Good traction on any surface and braking on dry asphalt Satisfactory snow traction in deep snow. Modest traction on ice and snow Braking on wet asphalt High fuel consumption Difficult handling on winter roads High noise level Suitable for partially snow-covered and slightly icy roads. Price/quality ratio: 2.89 Points: 819	—