Winter tire test of Russian studded tires 195/65 R15 from the publisher За рулём 2009 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Cordiant Sno-Max
Superior traction on ice
Superior braking and lateral traction on snow
Minor complaints about handling on slippery roads, straight-line stability on any road and noise level
Increased fuel consumption
Highly recommended for icy and snowy roads.
from 3 590 
2
Amtel NordMaster 2
Traction on ice
Poor handling
Unsatisfactory directional stability on snowy roads and ride comfort
Very high noise level
Recommended for any winter road
3
Кама 505
Good longitudinal traction on ice
Good snow braking
Poor handling on slippery roads

Low level of passability

Median course stability on any road

Low level of comfort
Recommended for any winter road
from 3 510 
4
Wanli S 1086
Easy handling on slippery surfaces
Good cornering stability on snowy roads
Low noise and fuel consumption level
The lowest traction properties on snow
Poor cross-country properties on ice
The weakest brakes on asphalt and passability, very stiff
Recommended for icy and lightly snow-covered roads - especially for those for whom low fuel consumption is important.
5
Matador MP-51 Sibir 2
Good traction stability on asphalt
Low fuel consumption at 90 km/h
Poor longitudinal traction on ice
Difficult handling
Insufficient directional stability on snowy roads
Recommended for roads covered with snow and partially ice.
6
Росава WQ-102
Top performers in the stop test on the asphalt
Low fuel consumption at 90 km/h.
Very weak coupling properties on ice
Reduce handling on slippery roads
Make a lot of noise
Do not provide directional stability, as well as sufficient passability
Only for well cleaned roads. Afraid of deep snow.