Winter tire test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2010 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R
Outstanding longitudinal traction on snow, good lateral traction on packed snow, traction on ice and stability on snowy roads
High traction
Easy-to-handle vehicle in turns
Lowest fuel consumption.
Worst braking on dry asphalt
Minor remarks on asphalt handling and ride smoothness
The best and most economical tires for snowy and icy roads.
2
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
Superior longitudinal traction on ice and dry asphalt
Good braking on snow, directional stability
High mobility
Easy handling
Low noise level
Poor braking on wet asphalt
Increased fuel consumption at any speed
All-season tires that brake better than others everywhere, except on wet snow.
3
Michelin X-Ice 2
Good traction on ice, lateral traction on snow, braking on wet asphalt, course stability on any road, handling
excellent off-road capabilities
Low fuel consumption
High level of comfort
Moderate acceleration on snow
Minor notes on noise and ride smoothness
Universal economic winter tires.
4
Continental ContiVikingContact 5
Good traction on snow, acceleration and lateral traction on ice, roadability
High level of comfort
The weakest braking on wet asphalt
Small remarks on directional stability and handling on winter road
Increased fuel consumption at 90 km/h
Comfortable snow tires will not let you down on icy and dry asphalt.
from 6 290 
5
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice+
Good braking performance on dry and wet asphalt, course stability on any winter road and traction
High level of comfort and fuel economy at 60 km/h
Minor notes on handling on a winter road
Will show their best qualities in the city and suburb, not sparing on a snowy and icy road.
from 3 700 
6
Vredestein Nord-Trac
Excellent on-road winter handling
Centering stability
Ride comfort
The weakest braking on snow
Weak longitudinal grip on ice and braking on asphalt of any condition
Average passability
Increased fuel consumption at 90 km/h
Suitable for slow driving on partially snow-covered roads.
7
Кама Евро 519
Outstanding wet braking, satisfying on-road handling and deep snow capability.
The weakest coupling properties on ice, braking and transverse coupling on snow
Problematic handling
Low level of comfort
Suitable for leisurely driving on asphalt, slightly snowy roads.
from 4 440