Za Rulem: Studded Winter Tire Test R16 2021

The studded tire test of the season 2020/2021, conducted by the expert team of the Russian publication Za Rulem, was dedicated to studded tires in size 205/55R16, designed to be fitted on compact CUVs. Among the test participants are representatives of various price categories, including two novelties of the upcoming winter season from Finnish tire manufacturers.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 - Winner Recommended

94 58

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent grip and handling on slippery surfaces, high levels of comfort.
Negative: Braking performance is below average on dry surfaces.
Ice Braking Directional Stability on Snow Acceleration on Snow Ice Handling Snow Braking Ice Circle Acceleration on Ice Noise Dry Braking

North America · Europe

Test Score:

929
Michelin X-Ice North 4 Recommended

92 50

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent grip and handling on ice and snow, increased ride comfort.
Negative: Average braking distance on wet roads, noisy.
Ice Braking Directional Stability on Snow Acceleration on Snow Ice Handling Snow Braking Ice Circle Acceleration on Ice Comfort Noise Wet Braking

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

925
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 W429 Recommended

83 40

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Good and confident grip on slippery surfaces, good road holding on asphalt.
Negative: Very weak braking on dry and average braking distances on wet roads.
Rolling Resistance Directional Stability on Snow Acceleration on Snow Ice Handling Snow Braking Directional Stability on Asphalt Ice Circle Noise Wet Braking Dry Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

900
Nokian Nordman 8

80 34

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Confident longitudinal grip and reliable handling on ice and snow, low rolling resistance, good directional stability.
Negative: Weakest grip on asphalt.
Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Comfort Directional Stability on Snow Dry Braking Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

890
Pirelli Formula Ice

N/A 12

· Winter · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Fast acceleration and reliable handling on snow.
Negative: Issues with handling response during emergency maneuvers on snow, high noise level.
Acceleration on Snow Snow Handling Noise Rolling Resistance

Russia+

Test Score:

843
Yokohama iceGUARD IG65

77 28

· Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent acceleration on ice and snow.
Negative: Low lateral stability on ice. Poor handling on ice, snow and asphalt, high noise level.
Acceleration on Snow Acceleration on Ice Noise Directional Stability on Asphalt Ice Circle

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

837
Goodyear Ultragrip 600

N/A 26

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Good braking on dry and confident on wet roads, high acoustic comfort.
Negative: The weakest braking properties on ice, low efficiency, difficult control on slippery surfaces.
Noise Dry Braking Wet Braking Ice Handling Ice Braking Acceleration on Ice Rolling Resistance

Russia+

Test Score:

810
Tigar Ice

N/A 24

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Positive: Good grip on asphalt.
Negative: Worst grip on slippery surfaces, difficult handling on ice, as well as during active driving on snow; unpleasant noise.
Dry Braking Directional Stability on Snow Wet Braking Ice Braking Directional Stability on Asphalt Acceleration on Ice Acceleration on Snow Ice Handling Ice Circle Snow Braking

USA+ · Canada · Russia+

Test Score:

807