Winter tire studs test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2009 p.

Superior braking performance and excellent grip on snow and ice
Low fuel consumption

Weak braking on asphalt
Minor comments on directional stability on a snowy road
Stud noise
High price

Highly recommended for icy and snowy roads and fuel-efficient driving.

Excellent traction on snow and ice
Good handling on slippery roads
Good mobility and directional stability on asphalt
Low fuel consumption

Minor comments on ride smoothness

Highly recommended for any winter road and fuel-efficient driving.

Clear performance on slippery roads
Good traction
Low noise level

Minor remarks on course stability and ride smoothness

Recommended for all winter roads.

Good traction on ice and stability on asphalt
Reasonable fuel consumption at 90 km/h

Poor longitudinal traction on snow
Low comfort level

Recommended for any winter road.

Excellent acceleration on snow and longitudinal traction on ice.

Weak cross-linking properties on snow, difficult handling on slippery roads
Low level of comfort
Limited passability

Recommended for any winter road.

Good traction on snow
Moderate fuel consumption

Worst brakes on asphalt

Recommended for all winter roads and economical driving

Good brakes and handling on asphalt
High fuel efficiency

Poor traction on ice
Low directional stability on snowy roads
Passability in deep snow
High noise level.

Recommended primarily for partially icy and snowy roads. Will appeal to those for whom fuel consumption is important.

Best brakes and good handling on asphalt, Low price.

Poor traction on ice
Problematic handling on slippery road
Low level of comfort
Increased fuel consumption

Recommended primarily for slightly snowy and partially icy roads.

Satisfactory course stability on asphalt and smooth ride

Weak traction properties on ice, braking and transverse traction on snow, braking on asphalt
Increased fuel consumption

Recommended primarily for partially snow-covered and icy roads.