Moottori: Studless Winter Tire Test R16 2023

The Finnish magazine decided to check whether Asian tire makers can offer really good tires for a Nordic winter.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 - Winner Recommended

84 43

· Winter · 2022 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Very strong traction, excellent handling response, and a short braking distance on snow and ice. Good handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.
Ice Handling Ice Braking Snow Braking Ice Traction Dry Braking Snow Handling Wet Handling Snow Traction Wet Braking

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

9.3
Michelin X-Ice Snow

82 57

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

Verdict:
Very short braking distance and good overall ice traction.
Ice Traction

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

Test Score:

8.9
Falken Winterpeak F-Snow 1

74 31

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Short braking distance, strong traction, and good handling response on ice. Short braking distance on dry pavement.
Ice Handling Ice Braking Ice Traction Dry Braking

Europe

Test Score:

8.8
Continental VikingContact 7

89 56

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

Verdict:
Good snow performance. Good handling response in the wet. Relatively weak grip on ice.
Wet Handling Snow Performance Ice Traction

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

Test Score:

8.7
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2

86 42

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Short stopping distance and good handling response on wet pavement.
Wet Braking Wet Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8.7
Kumho WinterCraft Wi51

62 30

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

Verdict:
Behind the leaders in all performance areas.

Europe

Test Score:

8.3
Toyo Observe GSi-6

69 40

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

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Weak performance on ice.
Dry Braking Ice Performance

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

Test Score:

8.1
Federal Himalaya ICEO

65 19

· Winter · 2012 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Very long braking distance and poor ice performance overall.
Ice Braking Ice Performance

USA+ · Canada

Test Score:

8