Winter Tire Test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2011 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Michelin X-Ice North 2 High traction properties on ice and snow Good braking performance on wet asphalt Excellent cornering stability and handling on winter roads Capability in deep snow Moderate fuel consumption Minor notes on noise and ride smoothness For any drivers and any roads. Help to save fuel. Points: 926	—
2	Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Superior snow braking Excellent snow traction and ice traction Best wet-braking performance on asphalt Outstanding winter-road handling and high-speed stability on asphalt. Brake on ice below average, minor complaints about noise and insufficient smoothness of ride Studs are unreliably held For any winter roads. Economical. Points: 926	—
3	Continental ContiIceContact High traction performance on ice and snow Easy handling on winter roads Good cornering performance on asphalt. Weak braking on wet asphalt Minor comments on directional stability on a snowy road, passability and ride smoothness Reliable on snowy and icy roads. Score: 917	from 10 450 ₽
4	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Excellent traction on ice and snow Good snow mobility, comfortable Modest fuel economy The weakest braking properties on dry asphalt Minor remarks on handling on winter roads and directional stability on asphalt Not only for winter roads, but also for some off-road. Will help save fuel. Points: 917	—
5	Gislaved Nord Frost 5 Longitudinal traction on ice and braking on wet asphalt Steerability on asphalt Modest cross-country ability in deep snow Better on ice than on snow. Score: 881	—
6	Cordiant Sno-Max Good braking performance on dry pavement Acceptable handling on snow-covered roads Deep snow traction Modest acceleration on ice Poor directional stability on asphalt Increased fuel consumption Stiff Average in almost everything. Score: 867	from 3 590 ₽
7	Contyre Arctic Ice Excellent dry braking and very good in the wet Satisfactory course stability on asphalt Acceptable deep-snow traction Worst of all brakes on ice Weak coupling properties on snow Problematic handling Strong noise Not for harsh winter. Scores: 842	from 3 400 ₽
8	Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 5000 Good braking properties and directional stability on dry concrete, Satisfactory smooth running and traction in deep snow Modest braking on a wet surface Traction properties on ice and snow Ambiguous handling on a winter road High noise level For partially snow-covered roads. Score: 828	—
9	Amtel NordMaster ST-310 Good braking and satisfactory on-road stability. Modest traction properties on ice and snow, and cross-country - the weakest Problematic directional stability and handling on winter roads Poor passability in deep snow Low level of comfort Suitable for well-cleared roads. Score: 808	—