Winter tire test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2013 p.
This year’s test included six newcomers from different price segments. The top spot went to the most expensive and highest-rated Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. The new Finnish tire recorded several top results in the test. The 205/55R16 model boasts 190 studs. It set a record price, came first with 938 points overall and boasts the highest price-to-quality ratio of 7.70.
Second place in the price rankings was taken by the Michelin X-ice
Place
Model
Description / Recommendations
Cost
1
Excellent traction on ice
Minor remarks regarding directional stability on asphalt
Best tires in almost everything, suitable for any winter roads and off-road.
from 3 600 ₽
2
Top snow braking performance
Weak braking on dry asphalt
Tires for any winter roads, off-road turn the car into an all-terrain vehicle.
from 9 040 ₽
3
Excellent traction on ice
Minor comments on handling on winter roads
Strong tires, suitable for any winter road.
from 10 450 ₽
4
Excellent traction
Longitudinal grip on ice is below average
Economical tires for any winter roads, easily coping with off-road.
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5
Excellent wet traction and braking on ice and snow
low level of comfort
Economical tires for any winter roads.
from 6 300 ₽
6
Exceptional wet braking
Minor complaints regarding handling on winter roads
For any winter roads, not spared on winter off-road.
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7
Good traction capabilities
minor complaints about handling on winter roads
For any winter road, not spared on winter off-road.
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8
Good braking performance on dry asphalt
weak braking on wet asphalt
Comfortable and economical tires for any winter roads.
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9
Grip on ice above average
poor traction on snowy roads
For icy and slightly snowy roads.
from 9 730 ₽
10
A clear run on a snow-covered road.
The weakest traction properties on snow and braking on asphalt
For unhurried driving on any winter roads.
from 3 620 ₽
