In this test dimension (205/60 R16), Michelin has equipped its X-Ice North 4 with no less than 255 studs.

Positive: Grip on ice and driving stability on dry asphalt. Little road noise.
Negative: Aquaplaning, braking on wet asphalt.

IceContact3 is a completely different tire compared to last year. And it is more than the spikes that have been changed.

Positive: Good performance on all surfaces.
Negative: Not as good grip on ice as the best.

Positive: Good grip on ice and snow, driving pleasure in the turns.
Negative: The steering feel on dry asphalt. High road noise.

Hankook provides well-balanced properties between ice / snow and bare ground.

Positive: Good winter grip and short braking distances on asphalt.

IceZero 2 is the big news for us in this segment, as we have not tested it before. Unfortunately, the first impression is a bit negative.

Positive: Driving characteristics and braking distance on asphalt.
Negative: Poor grip on ice. Unnecessarily skid-friendly on winter roads.

Nordman is, as is well known, Nokia's budget brand, and their studded tire is the old Hakkapeliitta 7, which is being produced under a new name.

Positive: Good winter performance. Behaves quietly and progressively at the grip limit.
Negative: Long braking distances on asphalt. Fuel consumption. Noise.

Ice-Freezer from Japanese Toyo has a hard time asserting itself in all of the main categories.

Positive: Good braking distances on snow and ice.
Negative: Weak grip on snow and ice.

This tire from Singapore is not suitable under Nordic winter conditions.

Positive: Short braking distances on bare ground.
Negative: Poor grip on ice and snow. Difficult to control the grip limit.