Nokian nordman rs2 suv tests sp. Budget Winter Tire Test

14.07.2021

Well, we had to come to Sweden twice. The first time we sat for a week, skated the entire test program on snow and ice. And then, already in April, on roads that had just cleared of ice, they measured the braking distance on wet and dry pavement - and assessed the acoustic comfort and smoothness of the ride. Well, then, using the traditional system of translating results into points, they summed up the results.

The main surprise in the studded standings is not the victory of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 tires. But the very high results of Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 tires: according to the results of tests on winter surfaces, they are the best! In order not to get into trouble, we decided to arrange a test for them. We waited until August, bought a set of tires in Moscow, on a plane - and to Germany. And there, at the Contidrom training ground, there is a closed ice track, where winter tires are tested all year round. A series of measurements paired with the test winners, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 tires (we also bought them and ran them in Moscow in August so that the tires were “with the same story”), and ... If in winter the Hankook studs provided by the Koreans slowed down on ice better, than Nokian, moreover, by five percent, the situation with commercial tires has changed exactly the opposite: Nokian is better at braking by as much as eight percent! Despite the fact that after running in, the average protrusion of the studs for Nokian and Hankook tires turned out to be approximately the same - 1.4 mm.

Of course, we can talk about a different quality of ice or that we were only able to buy a Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 with a different load index (91 instead of 94). But neither one nor the other could radically change braking properties on ice. That is why we put a red mark on the Hankook Winter i * Pike RS2 tires: commercial tires are not as good as those that took an honorable third place in our rating. By the way, there are no questions for Nokian: a set of Hakkapeliitta 9 tires produced at the Russian plant demonstrated the same properties on ice as the Finnish-made tires that we tested in March.

And Russian tires Cordiant Snow We removed Cross 2 from the rating altogether: the pre-production tires turned out to be of too low quality. When braking on ice - the worst result! But the current generation model snow cross looked quite decent in our past tests. Tire manufacturers from Cordiant, while conducting their own tests in parallel with us, also fixed problems on the ice - and, in order not to lose their reputation, they postponed the launch of mass production of the Snow Cross 2 tire model for at least a year. According to preliminary information, the suppliers of raw materials to the Omsk Tire Plant, where tires of the Snow Cross series are produced, are to blame. They decided to launch only four 14-inch sizes for sale - there seems to be no problem with them.

Winter tire rating 2018-2019

So, in the class of studded tires, the Finnish tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 once again win. Cool tires, but expensive - and designed primarily for suburban use. After all, the Continental IceContact 2 and Gislaved Nord*Frost 200, which took second and fourth places with a minimum gap, behave better on asphalt.

Well, among non-studded tires at the top of the ranking is the new Continental VikingContact 7 model, but Goodyear tires Ultra Grip Ice 2, Pirelli Ice Zero FR and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 are only slightly behind. And again, when choosing tires, consider your habitat. If you never leave the streets of large cities, pay more attention to asphalt indicators. And if you mainly have to drive through snowy and icy areas - for purely winter properties.

Toyo Obsreve GSi-5

Dimension	205/55 R16
(123 sizes from 175/70 R13 to 275/40 R22)
Speed index	Q (160 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	10
	54
Producing country	Japan

If you believe the press releases, the rubber of these tires is mixed with walnut shell particles and absorbent in the form of soot from burnt bamboo ... But on ice, the grip is mediocre: in the corners, the sliding is stretched and poorly controlled. In the snow, the Toyo tires provide effective deceleration and paddling well with slippage, but they are tricky to slide on. On wet pavement - disastrous braking. And the comfort level is low. We do not recommend.

Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2

Dimension	205/55 R16
(50 sizes from 175/70 R13 to 255/40 R19)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	9,2
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	56
Producing country	South Korea

Winter i*cept iZ2 tires are new from Hankook, but unlike the studded Winter i*Pike RS2, they performed more than modestly. Both on ice and on packed snow there are not enough longitudinal grip properties - thanks at least that the handle is better in corners. On asphalt, the tires are moderately comfortable, but again slippery. Given the success of Hankook's latest summer tires, we can expect a lot more from this model!

Bridgestone Blizzak VRX

Dimension	205/55 R16
(57 sizes from 175/70 R13 to 255/45 R19)
Speed index	S (180 km/h)
Load index	91 (615 kg)
Weight, kg	9,2
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	53
Producing country	Japan

Friction tires Bridgestone on the background of European models are modest. In theory, the microporous tread rubber should remove moisture from the ice surface, thereby increasing the coefficient of grip. However, in practice, grip on ice is clearly not enough. On rolled snow the situation is better. But if you leave a snowdrift with slippage, then the Blizzak VRX is a poor helper. But on asphalt, these tires work perfectly: on a dry surface, the minimum braking distances! So, we recommend them for large cities, albeit with some reservations.

Yokohama iceGuard iG60

Dimension	205/55 R16
(113 sizes from 135/80 R13 to 245/40 R20)
Speed index	Q (160 km/h)
Load index	91 (615 kg)
Weight, kg	9
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	54
Producing country	Japan

The iceGuard iG60 friction clutches are a new model. The asymmetric tread, traditional for Japanese tires, demonstrates an average level of grip on ice, but at the same time provides a good balance in corners: there is no obvious tendency to drift or skid. On the snow, we were pleased with the traction of the tires. But the grip on asphalt is not enough - especially on wet. So the tires Yokohama iceGuard iG60 is more suitable for the outback than for large cities. And the prices are not deterred.

Nokian Nordman RS2

Dimension	205/55 R16
(26 sizes from 155/70 R13 to 225/55 R17)
Speed index	R (170 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	8,7
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	55
Producing country	Russia

The materials are slightly simpler than those of Nokian, the tread pattern is borrowed from the previous Hakkapeliitta R model. But in the final rating, the Nordman RS2 was only slightly behind the “head” Hakkapeliitta R3 model. Both on ice and on snow - clear reactions, predicted slips. On pavement, grip is slightly worse than Nokian, and bumps are felt more clearly. But the price is one and a half times lower!

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3

Dimension	205/55 R16
(68 sizes from 175/65 R14 to 245/35 R21)
Speed index	R (170 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	8,3
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	54
Producing country	Finland

Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 work smartly on ice - when slowing down, you can even hear the characteristic rustling of the rubber edges clinging to the micro-roughness of the surface. On acceleration and deceleration - top scores among the frictions! But on rolled snow, the indicators are more modest. And on asphalt, Nokian tires are inferior to the leaders both in terms of grip and comfort. So the recommendation is traditional for Nokian models: they are designed primarily for suburban use.

Prelli Ice Zero FR

Dimension	205/55 R16
(30 sizes from 175/65 R14 to 245/50 R19)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	8,8
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	48
Producing country	Russia

It is gratifying that Pirelli's Russian factories do not save on raw materials: Ice Zero FR, produced in Voronezh, made a worthy competition to the class leaders. Both on ice and on snow - good traction, but, unfortunately, sharp breakdowns in sliding in corners. Sports character! And on the pavement, everything is worthy: Pirelli tires share the title of the quietest in our test with Continental friction tires.

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2

Dimension	205/55 R16
(29 sizes from 185/60 R15 to 245/45 R19)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	8,7
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	55
Producing country	Poland

Three years ago, we recognized these tires as the best friction tires (AR #18, 2015). And now they are excellent on the ice: on a winding track they lost only to four studded models! On snow, the directional tread performs well in the longitudinal direction, but behaves slightly worse in corners. But Goodyear is great on asphalt! All in all, another good option. winter tires relevant both in the city and beyond.

Continental VicingContact 7

Dimension	205/55 R16
(109 sizes from 155/65 R14 to 295/40 R20)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	9,6
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	50
Producing country	Germany

The pattern of the directional tread in a neat rhombus looks beautiful and works perfectly. Yes, ice results are slightly worse than those of the main competitors. But what a chic balance between performance on ice, on snow and on asphalt! Not a single puncture in the results. So, these tires are ideal for urban winter operation. We especially recommend them to connoisseurs of comfort: the softest and quietest tires in our test.

GT Radial Ice Pro 3

Dimension	205/55 R16
(17 sizes from 175/70 R14 to 225/55 R17)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	10,5
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	63
Number of spikes	128
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,12/1,27
Producing country	China

Giti Tire, headquartered in Singapore, is one of the world's top dozen tire manufacturers. The main factories of the company are located in China, but the development of tires under the brands Giti and GT Radial is also carried out in Germany and in the USA. However, IcePro 3 studded tires are the last century of the tire industry. The tread is as if welded from summer grades of rubber: it does not cling to ice and snow at all. And it’s scary to drive along the handling track: the loss to the test leaders from a kilometer reached 24 seconds!

Firestone Ice Cruiser 7

Dimension	205/55 R16
(19 sizes from 175/70 R13 to 235/65 R17)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	91 (615 kg)
Weight, kg	10,2
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	60
Number of spikes	115
Protrusion of spikes, mm	0,83/1,02
Producing country	Russia

Tires Firestone Ice Cruiser 7 is a replica of budget Bridgestone tires Ice Cruiser 7000 model 2010. It is clear that they do not have enough stars from the winter skies: poor grip on slippery surfaces requires extremely careful driving - especially in corners. On many tires without studs you feel more confident!

On asphalt, the situation is somewhat better. But in general, we do not recommend.

Toyo Observe Ice Freezer

Dimension	205/55 R16
(16 sizes from 175/70 R14 to 265/55 R19)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	91 (615 kg)
Weight, kg	10
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	56
Number of spikes	115
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,09/1,19
Producing country	Malaysia

The novelty of Toyo Tires seems to have a modern tread pattern, and studs with a figured core, and the rubber contains crushed walnut shells. But something nuts do not help: grip on ice is mediocre, it is not easy to make the car turn. In the snow, the situation is about the same.

But you can ride on asphalt on these tires: the grip is good and there is less noise compared to other spikes.

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02

Dimension	205/55 R16
(43 sizes from 175/70 R13 to 245/50 R20)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	91 (615 kg)
Weight, kg	10,2
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	61
Number of spikes	115
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,25/1,62
Producing country	Japan

A feature of Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 tires is a noticeable increase in spike offset as they are run in and tested. At the end of the tests, some towered over the tread by 1.8 mm! But they held on tight - not a single empty hole even after a series of braking "to the floor" on dry pavement. The main driving advantage is the chic braking properties on ice. However, there are no achievements in the rest of the winter disciplines, and on the handling tracks there is a constant struggle with the drifts of the front axle. And on asphalt, the grip properties and comfort indicators, alas, leave much to be desired.

Yokohama iceGuard iG65

Dimension	205/55 R16
(29 sizes from 205/55 R16 to 285/60 R18)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	10
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	53
Number of spikes	172
Protrusion of spikes, mm	0,68/0,94
Producing country	Russia

The new Yokohama iceGuard iG65 studded tires were developed by Japanese tire manufacturers in cooperation with specialists from the Arctic Falls test site. There is progress, but the protrusion of the spikes is not enough, and the characteristics are poorly balanced. For example, Golf on these tires accelerates well on ice, but slows down very mediocrely. And in the corners it rides like a rear-wheel drive car - all the time in a skid!

But on asphalt, these tires are one of the best! Including acoustic comfort. In the city, the best thing is if your car has a stabilization system.

Pirelli Ice Zero

Dimension	205/55 R16
(45 sizes from 175/65 R14 to 275/35 R20)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	9,1
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	56
Number of spikes	130
Protrusion of spikes, mm	0,83/1,09
Producing country	Russia

Tires Pirelli Ice Zero Russian production this season they did not perform as confidently as a year ago (AP No. 17, 2017). The reason for this may be not so high-quality studding: many spikes protruded above the tread by less than a millimeter before running in. And after the break-in, these tires lacked aggression on ice - especially in corners.

In the snow the situation is better. But on asphalt, the main problem of Pirelli Ice Zero tires is a low-frequency rumble in the speed range of 60-100 km / h.

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

Dimension	205/55 R16
(37 sizes from 175/65 R15 to 245/45 R19)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	9,9
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	55
Number of spikes	130
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,11/1,34
Producing country	Poland

And again we did not wait for the change of generations goodyear tires UltraGrip Ice Arctic introduced in 2012. Instead, Goodyear UltraGrip 600 budget tires are introduced to the market, designed to play the role of a “second plan” model. And the aging flagship of the Goodyear winter line continues to delight us with its tractor performance on virgin soil, excellent traction on packed snow. But the handling performance - especially on ice - is still rather weak, and the characteristic rumble of the tread poisons life when driving on asphalt.

Nokian Nordman 7

Dimension	205/55 R16
(34 sizes from 155/80 R13 to 235/55 R17)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	9,6
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	58
Number of spikes	128
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,04/1,2
Producing country	Russia

Nordman 7 tires are the "second life" of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 tires. They are produced on the same equipment as Nokian tires, but from cheaper raw materials. On ice, Nordman 7 tires, having fewer spikes, are inferior to the test leaders, but they behave perfectly on snow - they row even better on loose powder than Hakkapeliitta 9. But on asphalt they work mediocrely.

A good option for affordable studded tires for suburban use. By the way, Nordman tires are covered by a warranty: in case of unintentional damage, the dealer will provide the same tire at half price.

Gislaved Nord*Frost 200

Dimension	205/55 R16
(75 sizes from 155/70 R13 to 275/40 R20)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	10,6
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	54
Number of spikes	130
Protrusion of spikes, mm	0,8/1,1
Producing country	Germany

Copying the tread of the first generation ContiIceContact tyres, the Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 tires are the perfect urban studs: they are quiet enough in the toothy class and have a good balance of ice and asphalt traction. At the same time, on snow, Gislaved tires are one of the best. Reasonable (read - inexpensive) version of winter tires not only for urban, but also for suburban operation.

Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2

Dimension	205/55 R16
(28 sizes from 175/70 R13 to 255/40 R19)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	8,9
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	54
Number of spikes	189
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,2/1,4
Producing country	South Korea

Pre-series samples of the new Hankook RS2 tires, tested by us even before the start of official sales, left behind Continental and Nokian in terms of snow and ice indicators - at a price one and a half times less! Unfortunately, additional testing of the Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 commercial tires dispelled the myth of their magical properties. So for now we will refrain from recommendations - we will wait for the manufacturer's explanation and the results of the next tests, in which Hankook tires purchased through a retail network will take part.

Continental Ice Contact 2

Dimension	205/55 R16
(78 sizes from 155/70 R13 to 245/35 R21)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	10,3
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	51
Number of spikes	190
Protrusion of spikes, mm	1,1/1,3
Producing country	Germany

On ice, the Continental IceContact 2 tires provide the shortest stopping distance, but on the winding Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9, you can go faster. But on asphalt, Continental tires are quieter, and the spikes in them have additional fixation- none of the competing companies can master the unique technology of hot vulcanization yet. Given the price of the tire, IceContact 2 is a great choice! And the third generation of this model is on the way: next year, new IceContact 3 tires with rubber stud housings will go into production.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9

Dimension	205/55 R16
(54 sizes from 175/65 R14 to 275/35 R20)
Speed index	T (190 km/h)
Load index	94 (670 kg)
Weight, kg	8,9
Shore hardness of tread rubber, units	53
Number of spikes	190
Protrusion of spikes*, mm	1,01/1,25
Producing country	Finland
* Before/after testing

Hakkapeliitta 9 with a tread equipped with two types of studs works great on ice and snow - but on asphalt it gives the car sluggish steering responses and increased noise. So Hakkapeliitta is still not the best fit for the citizens. But you should not pay attention to where Nokian tires are made - in Russia or Finland: both factories produce high quality tires, it has been verified. Discover best price you can use this bus in your city.

When and where

We answer the question that readers ask on the forum. Tests winter tires ZR spends winter and spring (asphalt part) to present the results in the fall when you are thinking about switching to winter tires. Usually winter and summer tires we test in the Volga region - at the AVTOVAZ test site or nearby.

This February turned out to be unusual: the Moscow region and St. Petersburg were covered with snow, and the Volga region suffered from its absence. In Tolyatti, only in January, very little fell and not a snowflake in February. For the first time in 17 years, we were unable to perform the exercise “rearrangement on packed snow”: there was nothing to roll. And the snow used for acceleration and deceleration and other disciplines was unusually dry, much like styrofoam.

Due to the lack of rearrangement on snow, the weights of other exercises have been changed so that the maximum possible total score remains the same as before - 1000. For this reason, we do not recommend comparing the overall results of the current test with the previous ones - it will not be entirely correct.

List of tires tested:

"Scandinavians" - not everything is so smooth

Here again, the Nokian novelty, the second generation HKPL R, is in the lead. She has the highest scores (952) and price (3750 rubles). The ratio of price to quality is 3.94.

The second place in terms of cost belongs to the Continental-ContiViking-Contact 5 tire: 3250 rubles. It has been on sale for a long time, but it is still strong: it lost only a point to the new Michelin, gaining 907 points and taking third place. In relation to price to quality (3.58), it is also inferior to the "Frenchman".

Michelin X-Ice 3 is slightly cheaper than Conti: the average price is 3215 rubles. In our table of ranks, the tire took a fancy to the second line, gaining 908 points. In terms of price / quality ratio, it is slightly more attractive: 3.54.

The fourth price position belongs to Yokohama-iG50 with an average cost of 2915 rubles. But in the tests, the "Japanese" was in last place with a total of only 802 points. The price is clearly too high, because the ratio of price to quality, equal to 3.63, is even higher than that of Michelin and Conti, which are much stronger in terms of characteristics.

The Bridgestone-Blizzack Revo GZ is a completely different matter, taking fifth place in the price tag competition: 2730 rubles. In the final list, this model is also in fifth position: 867 points. Surprisingly, Yokohama is almost 200 rubles more expensive than Bridgestone, but at the same time it showed a result 65 points worse. The latter has a much more attractive price-to-quality ratio (3.15).

The sixth place in price belongs to Pirelli-Winter IceControl: 2600 rubles. These tires also reached the same position in our tests, slightly losing to Bridgestone in the final scores - 858. The ratio of price to quality is even more delicious - 3.03.

The Nordman-RS tire is in seventh place in terms of price: the average price is only 2330 re. However, in the final test protocol, she has the fourth position, since with 878 points she overtakes both Pirelli and both Japanese women. The price to quality ratio of 2.65 is very tempting.

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Expert opinions on each tire are presented below.

A place	Tire	Expert opinion
1	Total points: 952	Place of manufacture: Finland Max Speed: R (170 km/h) 7,8-8,3 Tire weight, kg: 6.7 3 750 Price / quality: 3.94 + Better traction in winter, modest fuel consumption, high level comfort, good stability on asphalt. - Average braking properties on asphalt.

	Leading in most respects.

2	Total points: 908	Place of manufacture: Spain Max Speed: T (190 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 7,8-8,1 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 50 Tire weight, kg: 7.2 Average price in online stores, rub.: 3 215 Price / quality: 3.54 + Good traction on snow and ice, excellent handling directional stability on the winter road, low consumption fuel, high level of comfort. - Weak when braking on asphalt, not the best directional stability in summer, low permeability.

	For any road, comfortable and economical.

3	Total points: 907	Place of manufacture: Germany Max Speed: T (190 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 8,6-8,7 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 49 Tire weight, kg: 6.3 Average price in online stores, rub.: 3 250 Price / quality: 3.58 + Good traction on snow and ice, braking on dry and wet pavement, stability in summer, cross-country ability. - Increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h.

	For all roads and winter off-road.

4	Total points: 878	Place of manufacture: Russia Max Speed: R (170 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 7,8-8,3 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 49 Tire weight, kg: 6.7 Average price in online stores, rub.: 2 330 Price/quality: 2.65 + Low fuel consumption, good handling and maneuverability. - Weak braking properties on wet pavement.

	For snowy and icy roads.

5	Total points: 867	Place of manufacture: Japan Max Speed: Q (160 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 8,6-9,3 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 43 Tire weight, kg: 7.2 Average price in online stores, rub.: 2 730 Price/quality: 3.15 + Good longitudinal grip on ice, slows down best of all on dry pavement in summer, modest fuel consumption. - Difficult handling, poor cross-country ability, low level of comfort.

	For all winter roads.

6	Total points: 858	Place of manufacture: China Max Speed: T (190 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 8,6-8,8 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 50 Tire weight, kg: 7.9 Average price in online stores, rub.: 2 600 Price/quality: 3.03 + Moderate fuel consumption, good directional stability on asphalt, low noise level. - Ambiguous directional stability on a snowy road, hard on the go.

	For all winter roads.

7	Total points: 826	Place of manufacture: Russia Max Speed: T (190 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 8,5-8,9 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 51 Tire weight, kg: 6.9 Average price in online stores, rub.: 2 010 Price / quality: 2.43 + Very good braking on asphalt and road holding on dry land. - Weak grip on ice, high fuel consumption, difficult handling and directional stability.

	For cleared asphalt roads.

8	Total points: 802	Place of manufacture: Japan Max Speed: Q (160 km/h) Tread depth in width, mm: 7,6-8,0 Shore hardness of rubber, units: 46 Tire weight, kg: 6.8 Average price in online stores, rub.: 2 915 Price / quality: 3.63 + Fuel efficiency, good directional stability on asphalt and smooth running. - Weak grip and braking on asphalt, difficult handling and stability, mediocre cross-country ability.

	Only for a leisurely ride, economical.

Where do we test and test tires for their safety: we are looking for answers about how short braking distances they provide on asphalt, snow and ice (the latter applies to winter tires), how well they hold the road in corners and turns, how they resist hydroplaning, etc. P. In a word, during the tests we get objective - obtained and measured with the help of instruments - data in meters, centimeters, kilometers per hour and even in seconds. Based on this data, we can get an accurate and complete picture of how safe and effective a particular tire is and how it differs from other tires that have passed the same tests and tests.

According to the results of comparative tests, Nokian tires are among the best. As our readers know, Nokian is an original Finnish tire manufacturer. However, since 2005, Nokian tires have been produced at their own factory in Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad region, Russia). Moreover, 80% of all tires of the Finnish brand are produced here, and only 20% of tires are born at an enterprise located in the Finnish town of Nokia. Therefore, for tests, we mainly come across Russian-made Nokian tires.

Comparative tire tests are, after all, one thing, and tire performance in real use is another. We think so. Therefore, last fall, just before the start of the winter season, the editors of the site took on resource tests two sets of winter tires and gave them to my colleagues and friends for testing. We chose tires Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV and Nokian WR D4 in the popular "16" size. The tires were shod accordingly Hyundai Tucson(front-wheel drive) and Peugeot 308SW. Immediately, we note that the owners of these cars did not pay much attention to the brand of winter tires and usually deliberately bought what was cheaper. That's what we were counting on: to provide our fellow motorists with solid and efficient tires to find out what and how will change in their winter driving experience and feelings.

The market value of both tires does not go off scale. Nordman is Nokian's budget range of winter and summer tires. The Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV 215/65 R16 participating in the resource test will cost 170 rubles per wheel. For comparison, the domestic winter "Belshina" of the same size costs from 115 rubles per wheel.

Nokian WR D4 is a complete premium winter tire. The cost of such a tire in the amount of 205/55 R16 is 203 rubles - in principle, this is a normal price, quite at the level of premium competitors of European brands.

Both sets of tires were put on in early November and removed in mid-April.

resource tests.Nordman RS2 SUV

Tires Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV are winter tires of the Scandinavian type. They're "slugs". They are "hard winter tires". By the way, before the advent of model range Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV winter tire The same tread pattern as the Nordman RS2 SUV was used on the Hakkapeliitta R SUV tyres. In a word, the Nordman RS2 SUV has at least a tread from a Scandinavian-type premium winter tire. It means that budget tire inherited "sipe pumps" that improve grip on winter roads. Also, the Nordman tread has brake boosters in the tread blocks, which improve grip when braking, especially on snow.

IN last years Belarusian winters have become warmer and wetter. But if snow falls, it falls in abundance and lies for weeks. It can be rightly noted that Belarus has a mild rainy European winter 2-3 times a season it is replaced by snowy and rather severe Scandinavian.

The owner of a Hyundai Tucson considers snow flotation and the ability to hold an icy road to be the priority qualities of winter tires. He says that he does not like to “wave a shovel” in the yard and prefers to literally go ahead. But more on that later.

In the first weeks after the start of operation, the Hyundai Tucson driver noted a smooth ride and even reduced tire noise. That is, Nordman RS2 SUV tires turned out to be quieter and softer than summer tires. At the same time, as the driver notes, high directional stability and quick responses to the steering wheel have been preserved. According to him, he previously considered winter tires a compromise to be endured throughout the winter season and benefited when the snow falls, covers the roads and especially the yards, which are usually difficult to clear.

Also, the experience of the owner of the Hyundai Tucson suggests that when driving on winter tires on highways, you need to especially carefully keep the distance to the car in front. There were cases when it was necessary not urgently, but quite sharply to slow down, and then winter tires on wet cold asphalt or dry clean asphalt at significant negative temperatures began to slide quite early. ABS worked and stopped blocking the front wheels to skid just a third of the pedal travel. Shoeing his crossover in Nordman RS2 SUV tires, the Hyundai Tucson driver noted that braking became more efficient and more confident. He even deliberately braked urgently on a free road and noted that “the brakes have become better”, and the ABS “began to work like a summer”. That is, in the last phase of the brake pedal travel. In short, the characteristics of the crossover have clearly changed for the better and safer with the installation of Nordman RS2 SUV tires.

In mid-December 2016, several times Minsk was covered with freezing rain, which glazed not only cars, but also roads, albeit literally for a couple of morning hours. The driver of the Hyundai Tucson that day did not even immediately decide to go by car to work. The cars skidded and moved very reluctantly. He decided to do a little test by checking the grip of his tires on the road. He is still under the impression that his crossover was driving on an icy road like on asphalt and without hesitation climbed the street where the shuttle bus was helplessly slipping. All in all, the Nordman RS2 SUV deserved another kudos for helping out a motorist in difficult weather.

In early January 2017, snow finally fell in Minsk. Moreover, immediately in the "Scandinavian" quantity. The owner of the crossover, shod in the Nordman RS2 SUV, noted the excellent cross-country ability both in fresh and packed snow. When, after a couple of days, the snow in the yards solidified thoroughly, forming ruts and potholes, the crossover retained the ability to drive confidently and climb snow bumps. At the same time, the car got out of the rut well and almost did not slip.

In five and a half months of operation in the winter season 2016/2017, Nordman RS2 SUV tires covered 7340 km. Mostly in Minsk and on cleaned roads. The remaining tread depth indicators still show a figure eight.

Visually, the wear of the Nokian Nordman RS2 tread after the first season and 7300 km is visible only on the tires of the front axle: on a rather soft “Scandinavian” rubber compound, the “blunting” of the edges of numerous sipes is noticeable.

But the tires on the rear axle look like new: there is even a “craquelure” in the shoulder area, indicating sufficient running in of the new Nokian Nordman RS2 winter tires.

resource tests.NokianWRD4

These tires complete the WR family, which also includes the WR D3, WR A3 and WR A4 tires. Curiously, WR D4s are available in seat sizes from 14 to 20 inches. That is, the choice of sizes for this model is wider than the WR D3 (these are offered in 13-inch sizes) and the WR A3 and WR A4 (these are also available in 21-inch sizes). WR D4 tires are designed for mild winters. However, as we know, the WR D4 outperforms its WR counterparts in tire comparison tests. Moreover, Nokian WR D4 became the world's first winter tire for cars that have reached the "A" wet grip level (according to the European Union classification). That is, they are very effective both on ice and snow, and on wet pavement.

The Nokian WR D4 tire tread looks technologically advanced.

Nokian WR D4 look very impressive. “Some kind of high-tech,” this was the first impression of the owner of the Peugeot 308SW, “I have never seen anything like it before. And some Chinese or Koreans are unlikely to be able to copy something like that.

Impressions became more after changing the shoes of the car in these tires. The ride became smoother and a little more elastic. Such bipolar impressions were formed due to the fact that the WR D4 tires are light, and their carcass is very elastic, if not rigid. That is, the chassis of the car lost a couple of kilograms of unsprung masses, and at the same time, the “rubber ball effect” that inexpensive summer tires gave to the course disappeared.

In addition, the reactions to the steering wheel have improved and become sharper. The Peugeot 308SW driver noted that at roundabouts at high speeds, the reverse force on the steering wheel became clearer and more transparent.

Being a cool "European winter" tires Nokian WR D4 very tenaciously cling to dry, wet and even dirty asphalt. The driver of the Peugeot 308SW even tried to scorch in turns and barely achieved demolition, loss of traction or blinking of the ESP operation indicator. “On the other hand, he almost fell out of the seat due to the body roll of the car, and it became scary for the suspension: it is clearly weaker than these tires,” said the driver of the Peugeot 308SW.

And he also remembers the freezing rain in Minsk, which caused inconvenience to many in the early morning while driving to work. There were no problems. The car drove as usual, confidently and clearly. “Even though a lot of people had traction issues that morning,” recalls a Nokian WR D4 tire owner.

A couple of weeks of the "Scandinavian winter", when the temperature dropped below -25°C for several days, also went unnoticed. Our pilot even felt the WR D4 tread on purpose in severe frost and it seemed to him soft, as at zero temperature. "Eurozima" from Nokian did not sag and provided excellent cross-country ability both on frozen snow and on asphalt.

Judging by the wear indicator, over 9100 km the tread of the Nokian WR D4 tires has decreased by 1 mm.

During five and a half months of operation in the winter season 2016/2017, Nordman RS2 SUV tires covered 9124 km along the streets of Minsk and on long trips around Belarus. The tread looks fresh, but the “eight” is no longer visible on the wear indicator. That is, the tread has definitely become smaller by a millimeter.

In the next comparative test of winter tires of the popular "crossover" dimension 215/65 R16, 23 models converged - an absolute record for the mass character in the entire history of Autoreview tests! Not only did we manage to embrace the immensity, but along the way, we also stopped the shipment of one of the consignments of Nokian tires ...

IN owners of crossovers, especially all-wheel drive ones, are often not enthusiastic about the seasonal change of standard summer tires to winter ones. After all, almost all native tires are marked with the M + S index, which de jure allows you to drive them in winter. The main thing is that the residual tread depth should be at least 4 mm (otherwise - 500 rubles fine). But you need to understand that the M + S marking absolutely does not oblige the manufacturer to anything! For marking, no tests or certificates are required confirming the suitability of tires for winter, and therefore, more and more often it can be seen on frankly summer, moreover, “asphalt” tires, which incidentally indicates the devaluation of not only the letter S (snow, “snow”), but also M (mud, "mud"). So we don’t look at the letters, but at the tread, and if we don’t see a lot of small slots-lamellas, then we conclude: it’s dangerous to ride on such in winter. And even better, when there is a “Snowflake” brand on the sidewall in the form of three mountain peaks with a snowflake - these models really are. The participants in our test are all with this marking: these are 14 sets with spikes and nine without.

The test program is standard, all the tracks of the White Hell test site near the Finnish town of Ivalo are well known to us - and most importantly, to be lucky with the weather. Almost lucky: there was no snowfall, although the temperature danced from 5 to 23 degrees of frost, so its influence had to be taken into account by conducting additional races on the "reference" tires. But the measurements of the longitudinal dynamics took place in a closed hangar with a more stable temperature.

This is where the embarrassment happened with Nokian tires, and with a model that has been produced for more than a year. Both in acceleration and in braking, the studless Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV lost not only to its principal competitors, but even to the tires of its own "second line" - Nordman RS2 SUV tires! The testers of the Nokian company working in the neighborhood were alarmed, they repeated the measurements themselves ... An official investigation showed that the failed tires were produced at a plant near St. Petersburg at the end of 2016, more precisely on the 48th week. Then there was a failure in the technological cycle. They did not share details with us (apparently, there were deviations either in the duration or in the temperature of vulcanization), but they assured that the defective batch did not go on sale. Although on the outside everything is in order, and even the hardness of the tread rubber is the same as on the tires released in the 41st week of 2016 (their results were taken into account), but the difference in traction on ice reaches eight percent.

After measurements in the hangar, we get out into the freezing cold - and once again we notice that as the temperature drops, the friction tires begin to catch up and even overtake the spikes. At minus twenty, the ice becomes so hard that the studs cannot scratch it, and the tread rubber of most studded tires is harder - in the cold, friction tires are more elastic, they have a longer total length of slots-lamellae.

We, again, take into account changing conditions and adjust the results, but if all tests were carried out in light frost, friction tires would roll back to the bottom lines of the protocols.

Handling tests were carried out on the ice of the polar lake Tammijärvi

And in the snow, frost plays into the hands of friction models: while maintaining the elasticity of the tread, they better cling to the snow shagreen.

This time it was possible to support the cross-country ability assessments with instrumental measurements - acceleration time in deep snow with the traction control system turned off. It is curious that Russian tires topped and closed the rating: the best are Cordiant, and the most helpless in the virgin lands are Viatti tires manufactured by the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant.

19.10.2015 Studded tires:

Continental Ice Contact 2
Cordiant Snow Cross
Dunlop Ice Touch
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3
Pirelli Ice Zero
Toyo Observe G3 Ice

Friction tires:

Continental ContiVikingContact 6
Cordiant Winter Drive
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker
Nokian Nordman RS
Toyo Observe GSi-5

Among the novelties in the test were winter tires with an increased number of studs Continental IceContact 2 (190 studs), Hankook i*Pike RS (170) and a new version of the Goodear UltraGrip IceArctic with a reduced number of studs (100 studs). Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, Nokian Nordman 5, Pirelli Ice Zero, Cordiant Snow Cross, Dunlop Ice Touch and Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3 also have a large number of studs. We remind you that in European countries from July 1, 2013 there is a limit on the number of studs - 50 per 1 linear meter of tire tread. From January 1, 2016, a similar restriction will appear in Russia, but with a limit of 60 spikes per 1 linear meter. It is easy to calculate that for tires with a size of 205/55 R16, the limit will be about 100 studs. What then to do with tires, the number of spikes in which more? Don't panic, it's all legal! To do this, companies that want to install too many studs on their tires need to prove that this will not increase road wear. To achieve this, manufacturers install lightweight spikes, use a special studding system, etc.

Tests

Driving on a winter road requires more concentration, experience and knowledge from the driver, as it includes all types of weather conditions: sun, rain, snow and ice. Thanks to modern technologies, it was possible to create the weather conditions necessary for the test at the winter training ground. A special heating system melted the ice in front of the boxes and the entrance to the frozen lake, and a special “vacuum cleaner” raked, swept and blew the snow off the track. The weather also helped - on the eve of the patency test, it began to snow.

To measure the performance when driving on wet roads, it was decided to return to Sweden in April, but already at another training ground - in the city of Gislaved. There, not far from the buildings of the former tire factory of the same name, there is a testing ground with several tracks, one of which is equipped with an irrigation system necessary for this test.

results

The test winners on the ice track were the Nokian studded and friction tires and the novelty of the season Continental IceContact 2. In general, the studded tires won this test. On the ice circle, the situation is somewhat different - this is due to other characteristics of the ice surface. The best were Continental IceContact 2, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.

On the snowy track, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Cordiant Snow Cross and Pirelli Ice Zero took the lead. They have a shorter braking distance and a shorter distance for acceleration on loose and packed snow. The best in the winding test are Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 and Cordiant Snow Cross.

On wet roads, the Gislaved Nord*Frost 100, Nokian Nordman 5 and Pirelli Ice Zero studded tires proved to be the most effective, while on dry roads the Continental ContiVikingContact 6 and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 friction tires were the most effective. quiet tires participants include Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, Continental ContiVikingContact 6 and Cordiant Winter Drive.

The results of each test were summarized in a table. Studded tires have been marked yellow, and frictional - green.

Braking distance on ice (using ABS) from a speed of 20 km/h in meters at an air temperature of -5 °C		The distance required to accelerate on ice to a speed of 20 km/h ( traction control included) in meters at an air temperature of -5 ° C
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	5.9	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	8.7
	6.1	Pirelli Ice Zero	9.5
Continental Ice Contact 2	6.2	Continental Ice Contact 2	9.6
Pirelli Ice Zero	6.2	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	9.8
	6.3	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	9.8
Cordiant Snow Cross	6.7	Cordiant Snow Cross	9.9
Dunlop Ice Touch	6.7	Dunlop Ice Touch	10.6
Nokian Nordman 5	7.1	Nokian Nordman 5	10.6
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	7.2	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	11.2
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	7.3	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	11.6
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	7.5	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	11.6
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	8.6	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	13.4
Nokian Nordman RS	8.7	Nokian Nordman RS	13.8
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8.9	Toyo Observe GSi-5	14.1
Cordiant Winter Drive	8.9	Cordiant Winter Drive	14.1
	9.0	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	14.1
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9.0	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	14.1
Toyo Observe GSi-5	9.6	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	14.2

Time to complete a circle with a diameter of 40 meters on ice in seconds at an air temperature of -1°C		Time of passage of a winding track 620 meters long on ice in seconds at an air temperature of -2 °C
Continental Ice Contact 2	15.0	Continental Ice Contact 2	47.9
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	15.1	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	48.0
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	15.3	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	48.3
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	15.3	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	48.3
Pirelli Ice Zero	15.4	Nokian Nordman 5	48.5
Nokian Nordman 5	15.4	Nokian Nordman RS	49.0
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	15.5	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	49.3
Dunlop Ice Touch	15.6	Dunlop Ice Touch	49.4
Continental ContiVikingContact 6	15.9	Pirelli Ice Zero	49.4
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	16.0	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	49.5
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	16.1	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	49.8
Nokian Nordman RS	16.1	Cordiant Snow Cross	49.8
Cordiant Snow Cross	16.2	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	50.3
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	16.2	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	50.6
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	16.3	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	51.2
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	16.9	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	51.9
Cordiant Winter Drive	17.2	Cordiant Winter Drive	52.0
Toyo Observe GSi-5	18.8	Toyo Observe GSi-5	53.7

Subjective assessment of the convenience of driving cars on ice in points on a ten-point scale		Braking distance (using ABS) from a speed of 40 km / h in meters at a temperature of -5 °C
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	10	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	19.3
Nokian Nordman 5	10	Cordiant Snow Cross	19.4
Continental Ice Contact 2	9	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	19.5
Continental ContiVikingContact 6	9	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	19.6
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9	Dunlop Ice Touch	19.7
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	9	Continental Ice Contact 2	19.8
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	9	Pirelli Ice Zero	19.9
Nokian Nordman RS	9	Cordiant Winter Drive	19.9
Pirelli Ice Zero	9	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	19.9
Cordiant Snow Cross	8	Nokian Nordman 5	20.0
Cordiant Winter Drive	8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	20.0
Dunlop Ice Touch	8	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	20.1
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	8	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	20.1
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	8	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	20.2
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	8	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	20.3
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	20.3
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	7	Toyo Observe GSi-5	20.3
Toyo Observe GSi-5	7	Nokian Nordman RS	20.4

The distance required to accelerate to a speed of 20 km / h on packed snow (traction control on) in meters at a temperature of -7°C		Distance required for acceleration from 5 to 15 km/h on loose snow 15 cm deep (traction control on) in meters at an air temperature of -5 °C
Cordiant Snow Cross	8.3	Pirelli Ice Zero	9.0
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	8.5	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	9.4
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	8.6	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	9.4
Continental Ice Contact 2	8.6	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9.4
Dunlop Ice Touch	8.6	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	9.4
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	8.6	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	9.4
Pirelli Ice Zero	8.6	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	9.4
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	8.7	Nokian Nordman 5	9.4
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	8.8	Toyo Observe GSi-5	9.5
Nokian Nordman RS	8.8	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	9.6
Nokian Nordman 5	8.8	Continental Ice Contact 2	9.7
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	8.8	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	9.7
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	9.0	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	9.8
Continental ContiVikingContact 6	9.1	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	9.9
Cordiant Winter Drive	9.1	Cordiant Winter Drive	9.9
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9.1	Nokian Nordman RS	9.9
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	9.2	Cordiant Snow Cross	10.6
Toyo Observe GSi-5	9.2	Dunlop Ice Touch	10.6

Time of passage of a winding track 1500 meters long on snow in seconds at an air temperature of -6°C		Subjective assessment of the convenience of driving on snow in points
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	45.5	Continental Ice Contact 2	10
Cordiant Snow Cross	45.8	Cordiant Snow Cross	10
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	46.2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	10
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	46.4	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	10
Cordiant Winter Drive	46.8	Cordiant Winter Drive	9
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	46.8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9
Continental Ice Contact 2	47.0	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	9
Continental ContiVikingContact 6	47.0	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	9
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	47.0	Nokian Nordman 5	9
Nokian Nordman RS	47.0	Nokian Nordman RS	9
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	47.8	Pirelli Ice Zero	9
Dunlop Ice Touch	48.2	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	8
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	48.6	Dunlop Ice Touch	8
Pirelli Ice Zero	48.9	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	8
Nokian Nordman 5	49.5	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8
Toyo Observe GSi-5	50.0	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	7
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	51.7	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	7
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	54.0	Toyo Observe GSi-5	6

Subjective assessments of ride smoothness in points		Braking distance on wet pavement from a speed of 80 km/h (using ABS) in meters at an air temperature of +4 °C
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	10	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	39.0
Continental Ice Contact 2	9	Nokian Nordman 5	40.1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	9	Pirelli Ice Zero	40.3
Nokian Nordman RS	9	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	40.6
Continental ContiVikingContact 6	8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	40.8
Cordiant Snow Cross	8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	40.8
Dunlop Ice Touch	8	Continental Ice Contact 2	41.0
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	8	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	41.5
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	8	Dunlop Ice Touch	42.4
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	42.8
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	8	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	43.1
Nokian Nordman 5	8	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	45.3
Pirelli Ice Zero	8	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	45.9
Toyo Observe GSi-5	8	Nokian Nordman RS	46.1
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	8	Cordiant Snow Cross	46.9
Cordiant Winter Drive	7	Cordiant Winter Drive	47.3
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	7	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	52.0
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	7	Toyo Observe GSi-5	52.1

Braking distance on dry pavement from a speed of 100 km/h (using ABS) in meters at an air temperature of +8 °C		Subjective assessments of acoustic comfort in points
Continental ContiVikingContact 6	45.8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	10
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	48.1	Continental ContiVikingContact 6	9
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	48.6	Cordiant Winter Drive	9
Dunlop Ice Touch	50.8	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	9
Nokian Nordman RS	52.1	Nokian Nordman RS	9
Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	52.2	Toyo Observe GSi-5	9
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2	52.4	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	52.7	Gislaved Nord*Frost 100	7
Pirelli Ice Zero	52.9	Cordiant Snow Cross	6
Continental Ice Contact 2	53.1	Dunlop Ice Touch	6
Toyo Observe GSi-5	53.6	Toyo Observe G3-Ice	6
Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	54.1	Continental Ice Contact 2	5
Cordiant Winter Drive	54.2	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	5
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	54.2	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	5
Toyo Observe G3-Ice	55.4	Maxxis Arctic Trekker NP3	5
Nokian Nordman 5	55.7	Nokian Nordman 5	5
Cordiant Snow Cross	56.2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8	4
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS Plus	56.6	Pirelli Ice Zero	4

Results

All obtained indicators were summarized in a general table.

According to the results of all tests, the top three were Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, Continental IceContact 2 and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic studded tires. The best friction tires were Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.