Winter tire test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2012 p.

Excellent longitudinal traction on ice and acceleration on snow
Good braking and lateral traction on snow
Excellent traction

Minor remarks regarding handling on asphalt and comfort

Points: 929

Minor remarks regarding the directional stability on asphalt and comfort.

Best snow traction and wet road braking
Good grip on ice, acceleration, and cross-slip on snow
Steering stability on any road

Minor remarks regarding handling, passability and comfort level

Points: 925

Suitable for any winter road.

Good traction on cross-axles on ice and longitudinal on snow, braking on dry asphalt, excellent roadability, good handling, directional stability

Minor remarks about the noise level

Points: 923

Suitable for any winter roads and winter off-road.

Super snow traction and excellent acceleration on snow
Good longitudinal grip on ice
Wet grip braking on wet asphalt
Excellent traction

Complex directional stability on asphalt
Minor complaints about handling
Course stability on snowy roads and comfort

Points: 923

Will show their best qualities on snowy roads, indispensable on winter off-road.

Exceptional cross-ice traction
Good snow traction and dry asphalt braking
Excellent cornering stability on snowed-in roads

Low level of comfort

Points: 918

Suitable for any winter roads and off-road. Will give pleasure from driving the car.

Optimal cross-snow traction
Good longitudinal grip on snow and ice, and braking on wet asphalt
High level of off-road traction

Increased noise level
Minor complaints regarding directional stability and ride smoothness

Points: 909

Suitable for any winter roads and off-road.

Best braking on dry and wet asphalt, Good braking and lateral grip on ice, Good cornering stability and ride comfort.

Increased fuel consumption
Low level of cross-country ability

Points: 905

They won't cope with any winter roads, but will show their best quality on asphalt.

Good braking and lateral grip on ice, longitudinal traction on snow
Economical at 90 km/h

Poor braking on dry and wet roads

Score: 886

Suitable for any winter road.

Mid-grip performance on ice
Good steering stability on any road
Tread pattern and smooth ride

The weakest lateral grip and acceleration on snow
Increased noise level

Scores: 855

Suitable for icy and slightly snowy roads.

Mid-grip properties on ice, Satisfactory handling performance and noise level.

The weakest acceleration on snow
Poor cross-country grip and braking on snow
Difficult handling
Low level of passability and smoothness of the ride

Points: 841

Suitable for icy and lightly snow-covered roads.

Good lateral grip on snow and braking on dry and wet asphalt, Satisfactory cornering stability and traction

The weakest coupling properties on ice and braking on snow
Slow acceleration on snow
Difficult handling
Low comfort level

Points: 808

Suitable for well-cleared and lightly snow-covered roads.

Acceptable traction
Average fuel consumption

The weakest braking on dry asphalt
Weak coupling properties on ice and snow, braking on wet asphalt
Difficult steering stability and handling

Points: 806

Only suitable for leisurely driving.