Premium-class winter tires with the best grip on snow, combined with excellent handling response on wet pavement. Pros: Extremely reliable tires with a quick response to load change; rather good handling performance on snow and wet pavement Short braking distance on dry pavement Well-balanced response to the commands of the ESP system. Cons: Insufficient grip on dry pavement during the emergency maneuvers.

An extremely safe new model 2019/2020 with the shortest braking distance in the wet and on snow. Pros: High-precision steering response on wet and snowy roads. Predictable behavior during the load change. Short braking distance. Cons: Insufficient grip during high-speed cornering and dry braking.

The wet and dry grip is better than the grip on snow. Pros: Rapid sporty steering response with plenty of headroom grip-wise, especially during the cornering in the dry and in the wet. Safe braking on wet and dry pavements. Cons: A slightly increased braking distance. Increased rolling resistance.

In spite of its respectable age, this winter tire demonstrates a great well-balanced performance. Pros: Generally stable, and, most importantly, well-balanced handling response, including on snow. Crisp steering response on wet pavement. A slight, although safe, understeer on dry pavement. Cons: The tire’s snow and dry braking performance falls short of that of new models.

A premium-class tire with great «dry» and limited «wet» performance. Pros: Well-balanced performance on snow and in the dry. Completely safe cornering in the wet. Well-balanced response to the commands of the vehicle’s ESP system. Cons: Minor drawbacks in the braking performance on snow and in extremely damp conditions.

A professional winter tire with great snow performance, yet with a slightly insufficient grip in wet conditions. Pros: Very good traction combined with a great ride and a wide safety margin on snowy roads. Sporty handling in the dry. Low noise emission. Cons: Long braking distance on dry pavement High rolling resistance.

Medium-class winter tire with great snow performance, yet with limitations on wet pavement. Pros: Crisp steering response. No slipping during acceleration combined with effective snow braking performance. Adequate hydroplaning resistance. Cons: Weak grip on dry pavement. Insufficient traction on snow. The lowest score on test for the grip on dry pavement.

Average on snow and wet pavement but sporty winter tires on dry pavement. Pros: Sporty tires with a great handling response on dry pavement. Cons: An increased braking distance on all surfaces. Poor steering feedback on snow and on wet pavement.

A well-balanced sporty tire that best performs in dry winter. Pros: Very well balanced performance and sporty handling on dry pavement. Mostly average performance on snow and wet pavement. Cons: Relatively long braking distance on snow and wet pavement. The traction could have been better. Poor hydroplaning resistance.

The least expensive tire on test with moderate performance, yet without any serious drawbacks. Pros: Very short braking distance and steady grip on dry pavement. Cons: Traction and handling response on snow leave much to be desired. Unbalanced performance in the wet. Increased rolling resistance.

Best to use on dry pavement. Average grip on snow. Don’t even try to drive on them on wet pavement. Pros: Safe and easy to control on snow. Short braking distances except in the wet. Best to use in dry conditions. Cons: Extremely weak grip on wet pavement — poor handling response, lateral stability, and hydroplaning resistance. Low sensitivity to load changes.