Moottori: Commercial Studded Winter Tire Test R16C 2021

The motoring magazines generally prefer to test passenger tires, while the tests of commercial tires are much less frequent, the test of light truck studded tires being almost a unique case. Comparing the tires of this category was something that the Finnish magazine Moottori decided to do, its experts noting that this has to do not only with a large number of vans on the country’s roads (12% of the number of passenger cars), but also with the fact that many established manufacturers produce tires of this class. The test involved tires of eight brands — Bridgestone Noranza Van 001, Continental VanContact Ice, Gislaved Nord'Frost Van 2, Goodyear Cargo Ultra Grip 2, Hankook Winter i'Pike LT, Michelin Agilis X–Ice North, Nokian Hakkapeliitta C3, as well as the Russian Viatti Vettore Inverno.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta C3 - Winner Recommended

N/A 13

· Winter · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: High traction, short braking distances and good handling on ice and snow. Good directional stability. Resilient behavior in an emergency on asphalt.
Negative: Increased noise level.
Snow Handling (Subjective) Acceleration on Ice Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Ice Braking Snow Handling Noise

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8.8
Continental VanContact Ice

N/A 31

· Winter · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial · Studded

Verdict:
Positive: Good lateral grip and good handling on ice. High traction and short braking distances on snow. Good acoustic comfort.
Negative: Relatively long braking distances on dry roads. Average results on wet surfaces.
Ice Handling (Subjective) Ice Handling Snow Braking Comfort / Noise Acceleration on Snow Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8.7
Gislaved Nord*Frost Van 2

N/A 26

· Winter · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Balanced snow behavior. Shortest braking distances on dry and wet roads. Good handling on wet surfaces.
Dry Braking Wet Handling Snow Braking Wet Braking Acceleration on Snow

Europe

Test Score:

8.4
Hankook Winter i*Pike LT RW09

N/A 11

· Winter · 2011 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial · Studded

Verdict:
Positive: High traction and short braking distances on ice and snow. Good handling on snow.
Negative: Long braking distances, poor lateral stability and poor wet handling. Lack of handling on ice.
Acceleration on Snow Snow Braking Ice Handling (Subjective) Lateral Stability Wet Handling (Subjective)

USA+ · Canada · Russia+

Test Score:

8.3
Viatti Vettore Inverno

N/A 12

· Winter · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: High traction and good handling on ice. Good handling on snow.
Negative: Very long braking distances on dry and wet asphalt. Poor road grip and poor wet handling. Increased noise level.
Acceleration on Snow Snow Braking Wet Handling (Subjective) Dry Braking Wet Handling Comfort / Noise Wet Braking Dry Handling (Subjective)

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8.1
Bridgestone Noranza Van 001

N/A 18

· Winter · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances and good dry handling. Poor road grip and relatively low ice grip.
Negative: Relatively low grip on snow. Unstable behavior on snow and ice. Tendency to understeer on wet roads.
Dry Braking Dry Handling Ice Handling Snow Traction Acceleration on Ice Snow Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8
Michelin Agilis X-Ice North

N/A 16

· Winter · 2009 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial · Studded

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances and good wet handling. Short braking distances on dry surfaces.
Negative: Poor traction, long braking distances and poor handling on ice and snow.
Dry Braking Wet Braking Wet Handling Snow Handling Snow Traction Ice Handling

Russia+

Test Score:

7.7
Goodyear Cargo UltraGrip 2

N/A 21

· Winter · 2007 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances on dry and wet roads. High lateral stability and good wet handling.
Negative: Poor traction, long braking distances and poor handling on ice and snow.
Comfort / Noise Wet Handling Wet Handling (Subjective) Ice Handling (Subjective) Snow Handling (Subjective) Ice Handling Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Ice Braking Snow Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

7.4

Moottori 2021: Test of studded commercial tires in size 215/65 R16C

October 15, 2021

Year: 2021
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Max Score, points: 10
Tire Size: 215/65R16
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe, Russia+
Date added: Sep 30, 2021
Date updated: Mar 08, 2022

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