Winter tire test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2009 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiVikingContact 5
Excellent braking and acceleration on ice and snow, and cross-axle traction on ice
Clear car control on winter roads
High level of comfort.
Weak brakes on asphalt
Minor remarks on directional stability on a snowy road
We strongly recommend it primarily for icy and snowy roads.
from 6 290 
2
Michelin X-Ice 2
Excellent braking performance on snow and dry roads
Good traction in deep snow
High lateral traction on packed snow and low fuel consumption
Poor longitudinal traction on snow and lateral on ice
We strongly recommend first and foremost for icy and clean asphalt roads. And for those who care about modest fuel consumption.
3
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R
Good traction on snow and ice
Excellent wet handling
Low fuel consumption
Minor comments on handling: passability in deep snow, directional stability on a snowy road, ride smoothness
Highly recommended for any winter roads. Note to those for whom low fuel consumption is important.
4
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
Good braking and lateral traction on any surface
Good snow performance in deep snow
Low fuel consumption, even at high speeds.
Minor remarks on directional stability on any winter road and noise level
Highly recommended for any winter road.
5
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Navi Zea
Good braking and high lateral grip on ice
Good directional stability on asphalt
Low noise level
Braking and cross-linking properties on snow are weaker than those of other test participants
There are comments on handling and braking convenience, course stability on a snowy road
Increased fuel consumption
Recommended primarily for icy and asphalt roads
from 16 110 
6
Maxxis MA-STL Presa Ice
Good traction performance on snowy roads
Low noise level
Fuel efficiency
Weak acceleration on ice
Notes on passability in deep snow, ease of managing acceleration and braking, ride smoothness.
Recommended primarily for snowy and partially icy roads. Among its advantages is modest fuel consumption.
7
Cordiant Polar SL
Good braking and acceleration on snow
Lateral traction on ice
Good cornering stability on asphalt and deep snow traction
Weak brakes on ice and asphalt
Notes on handling, directional stability on winter roads, passability and smoothness of the ride
Increased fuel consumption
Will be better suited for lightly snow-covered and partially icy roads.
from 2 890