Winter tire tread test 175/65 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2012 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Excellent braking performance and better acceleration on snow and ice High traction and driveability on snow Good cornering stability on any winter road High level of comfort Points: 944 Will add confidence and drive on any winter roads. Will help save fuel at any speed.	—
2	Continental ContiIceContact Superior braking and acceleration on snow and ice Lateral grip on snow Excellent lateral traction on ice and braking on dry and wet asphalt. Minor remarks on directional stability on a snowy road Passability in deep snow Ride smoothness Points: 927 Suitable for any winter road.	from 10 450 ₽
3	Michelin X-Ice North 2 Minor notes on steering stability on snowy roads, and on deep snow traction and smooth ride. Points: 921 Will give confidence on any winter roads and winter off-road.	—
4	Nordman 4 Good braking performance on snow, ice and wet asphalt Acceleration on snow and ice Excellent lateral traction on snow and driveability Good handling on winter roads Moderate fuel economy. Minor remarks on course stability on snowy road and asphalt Noise Points: 913 Suitable for any winter roads and winter off-road.	—
5	Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Outstanding snow traction Good acceleration on snow and ice Excellent side slip resistance on ice Low fuel consumption Exceptional handling and directional stability on any road Weak braking performance on dry road Minor notes on off-road capability in deep snow and comfort Points: 912 Will show their best qualities in highway modes on any winter roads.	—
6	Gislaved Nord Frost 5 Best dry and wet braking performance Best lateral grip on ice Excellent snow traction High comfort level Good directional stability on all roads Average acceleration on any surface Fuel consumption at any speed above average Minor complaints about handling Loss of five studs Scores: 892 Will show their best properties primarily on well-cleared roads, but will also perform well on very icy and snowy roads.	—
7	Cordiant Sno-Max Adhesion on snow, on dry and wet pavement Traction Mediocre braking performance on ice Acceleration on snow Transverse grip on ice Increased fuel consumption at 90 km/h Low directional stability on asphalt Points: 852 For snowy, slightly icy and cleared roads.	from 3 590 ₽
8	Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 Good braking performance on dry and wet asphalt Steerability on snow-covered roads Poor braking performance on snow Acceleration on snow and ice Lateral traction on snow Increased fuel consumption High noise Difficult handling on winter roads Points: 829 For cleaned, partially snow-covered and slightly icy roads.	—
9	Yokohama Ice Guard IG35+ Good braking on dry tarmac Moderate fuel consumption Mediocre braking properties on snow and ice The weakest acceleration on ice and braking on wet asphalt Low directional stability on snowy roads and asphalt Poor passability Points: 828 For cleaned, partially snow-covered and slightly icy roads.	from 5 380 ₽
10	Kumho I Zen KW22 Low fuel consumption Good handling stability on snowy roads Tolerable ride smoothness Mediocre braking properties on ice and snow Weak lateral grip on snow The weakest braking performance on dry asphalt Difficult handling on winter roads Increased noise Poor passability Points: 823 Suitable for cleaned, partially snow-covered and slightly icy roads.	—
11	Кама 505 Medium Braking Performance on Snow and Dry Asphalt The weakest braking characteristics on ice Poor acceleration and cross-grip on ice and snow Weak braking properties on wet asphalt Problematic handling on slippery surfaces Poor directional stability on a snowy road High noise level Very stiff tires Increased fuel consumption Points: 776 Suitable only for well-cleaned roads.	from 3 510 ₽