Winter tyre test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2011 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Excellent braking and cornering on snow Good traction on ice Low fuel consumption at 37 mph Outstanding on white roads Low level of comfort Minor remarks on passability in deep snow and directional stability on asphalt Recommended for any winter road. Points: 927	—
2	Michelin X-Ice North 2 Excellent acceleration on snow Low fuel consumption at 60 km/h Excellent traction in deep snow Easy handling on white roads Precise course on any winter road. Minor notes regarding ride smoothness. Will please in any conditions. Will help save fuel. Points: 921	—
3	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Superior acceleration and braking on ice Good longitudinal traction on snow Low fuel consumption Excellent traction Easy handling Clear course on a snow-covered road. Poor braking on dry asphalt Low level of comfort Suitable for any winter roads and off-road, but will show their best sides on snow and ice. Economical. Scores: 915	—
4	Continental ContiIceContact Good braking and lateral grip on snow, acceleration and lateral grip on ice Intuitive handling on white roads Good traction and directional stability on asphalt. High fuel consumption at 60 km/h Suitable for any winter road, but will show their best sides on snow and ice. Points: 909	from 10 450 ₽
5	Gislaved Nord Frost 5 Good lateral traction on snow Best braking performance on dry asphalt Low noise level Excellent cornering stability on snowy roads. High fuel consumption at 60 km/h Low level of passability Suitable for any winter road. Score: 889	—
6	Goodyear UltraGrip Extreme Best braking on wet asphalt Good braking on dry Modest fuel economy at 90 km/h Easy handling on white roads High cornering stability on any winter roads. Poor longitudinal grip on ice, braking on snow Suitable for any winter road, good on asphalt. Scores: 878	—
7	Cordiant Sno-Max Excellent braking, good snow traction Good straight-line acceleration on snow Poor cross-country grip on snow The weakest braking on dry asphalt Increased fuel consumption Problematic directional stability on asphalt Low passability Noisy Suitable primarily for icy and snowy roads. Points: 871	from 3 590 ₽
8	Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 Good stopping on wet asphalt Worthy skid resistance on any winter road Poor longitudinal traction on snow, acceleration on ice Difficult handling on white roads Low passability in deep snow Suitable for partially snowy and slightly icy roads. Scores: 852	—
9	Кама Евро 519 Good traction Satisfactory handling and directional stability on snowy roads Economy Poor acceleration and lateral grip on ice, braking on snow The worst braking on wet asphalt Unsatisfactory directional stability on asphalt and ride smoothness Suitable for snowy and lightly icy roads. Score: 841	from 4 440 ₽
10	Contyre Arctic Ice II Good dry braking Satisfactory handling stability The weakest braking on ice, acceleration and cross-country coupling on snow Poor braking on wet asphalt Problematic handling on snow and ice Poor passability Low comfort Suitable for well-cleaned roads. Points: 820	from 3 650 ₽
11	Amtel NordMaster ST-310 Outstanding wet braking Good dry braking Satisfactory handling on asphalt Very weak characteristics on ice and snow Problematic handling on snow and ice Low level of passability Low level of comfort Suitable only for well-cleared roads. Points: 804	—