Za Rulem: Winter Tire Test R16 2021

The respected Russian automobile magazine tested 13 studless winter tires of the Nordic type for crossovers. The Za Rulem studless winter tire test 2021 chiefly involved medium-segment tires, such as Nokian, Hankook, Yokohama; The premium segment was represented by Continental and Michelin models, the cheapest tires on test being the Russian Cordiant.

Continental VikingContact 7 - Winner Recommended

89 56

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Great traction on ice and snow. Outstanding handling response. Low external noise. Average braking performance on wet pavement.
Ice Circle Noise Ice Handling Snow Handling (Usual Driving) Acceleration on Ice Directional Stability on Snow Snow Handling (Extreme Maneuvers) Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

928
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV Recommended

77 27

· Winter · 2018 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Excellent braking and outstanding handling response on snow and asphalt. Low external noise. Average braking on ice.
Noise Snow Handling (Usual Driving) Dry Braking Snow Braking Wet Braking Snow Handling (Active Driving) Ice Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

919
Hankook Winter i*cept iZ 2 W616 Recommended

80 30

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Decent road holding ability on snow and asphalt. Lowest rolling resistance on test. Reasonably smooth ride. Poor braking performance on snow pavement. Issues with acceleration on ice.
Comfort Rolling Resistance Directional Stability on Asphalt Acceleration on Ice Snow Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

898
Michelin X-Ice Snow Recommended

82 57

· Winter · 2020 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Very good riding comfort. Decent handling response on ice and snow. Low rolling resistance. Poor braking performance on wet pavement. Worst longitudinal traction on ice.
Snow Handling (Usual Driving) Comfort Noise Snow Handling (Extreme Maneuvers) Wet Braking Lateral Stability on Ice

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China

Test Score:

898
Cordiant Winter Drive 2

N/A 25

· Winter · 2020 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Very good braking on ice and snow; good snow behavior. Poor ice lateral grip, wet braking, economy and comfort.
Snow Handling (Usual Driving) Snow Handling (Extreme Maneuvers) Ice Braking Comfort Lateral Stability on Ice Wet Braking Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

885
Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV

N/A 13

· Winter · 2015 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
High lateral stability on ice. Reliable handling response. Worst traction on ice. Low comfort level. High external noise.
Handling Lateral Stability on Ice Comfort Noise Acceleration on Snow Ice Traction

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

883
Yokohama iceGUARD iG60

76 34

· Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Good directional stability and handling on snow. Good riding comfort. Lack of steering feedback during emergency maneuvers on snow.
Snow Handling (Usual Driving) Directional Stability on Snow Comfort Snow Handling (Active Driving) Snow Handling (Extreme Maneuvers) Directional Stability on Ice

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

865

Year: 2021
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Max Score, points: 1000
Tire Size: 215/65R16
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Russia+
Date added: Oct 14, 2021
Date updated: Oct 23, 2021

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