Test of winter tires Cordiant Snowcross. Cordiant Snow Cross: with our spikes in winter Iceland. Key technologies of the new Cordiant Snow Cross tires

But first, it makes sense to recall the solutions that were originally included in the design of the Snow Cross winter tire. The very name of one of the technologies (Snow Cor) used in this model suggests that the developers special attention paid attention to tire work on a snowy road. A characteristic feature of the directional tread pattern design is the closed central rib. The essence of the solution is that the edge cuts through snow cover, effectively removing the upper, usually wet layer of snow from the contact patch through grooves located at an angle. And this significantly reduces the possibility of “hydroplaning in the snow.” The Z-shaped lamellas that permeate the tread blocks also contribute to good drainage in the contact patch. By opening and closing as the tire moves, the sipes not only remove water suspension from the contact patch, but also create additional areas of tire engagement on the snow surface. But why did the Cordiant developers choose this particular form of slats? For example, the frequently used 3D sipes cope with the functions described above and ensure rigidity of the tread blocks, which has a good effect on handling. Here it is worth remembering that any tire is a child of compromises. And it is important for developers to achieve a balance of all characteristics. Cordiant engineers experimented a lot with lamellas (and not only in 3D form) and as a result came to the conclusion that the lamellas of the shape they chose, firstly, perform their functions well, and secondly, are less expensive to produce.

The innovative shape of the stud ensures its secure retention in the tire

Studded tires Cordiant Snow applied proprietary technology Ice Cor. These are asymmetrically located studs, the number of rows of which is 16. Thus, at least 10 studs are simultaneously located in the contact patch of the tire with the road.

What new solutions are used in the model? winter tires Snow Cross this season? First of all, this new spike, developed well-known company Scason. The stud body is aluminum, and the insert is made of tungsten carbide. Many tests have been carried out with the studs, as with the lamellas. Five options were pre-selected, from which the final choice was made. The shape of the carbide insert is two squares shifted relative to each other, that is, the insert has eight sharp edges that allow it to confidently cling to the ice. The shape of the stud leg was selected in such a way as to ensure its reliable fastening in the tread layer of the tire under shock loads. In comparative tests of tires equipped with old and new studs, only due to the use of the new product, the braking speed was reduced by 8%, and the lap time on ice improved by 7%. Acceleration on ice has also improved.

16 rows of studs (exclusively factory studded) are arranged asymmetrically

A separate “engineering” topic is a new rubber compound, the development of which took three years, and the work was carried out in partnership with colleagues from German institutes. But the time was not wasted: due to the new compound alone, the braking distance was reduced by 12% (at a speed of 20 km/h this is the body of a passenger car), and acceleration on ice improved by 9%. The new rubber compound has not only become more elastic, but the temperature range of its use has also expanded. An argument that is very important when determining the market for which the tire is intended: the rubber compound of the winter model snow tires Cross remains stable down to temperatures of –53° C. Structurally, the tire has a two-layer tread: directly under the tread with soft rubber compound there is a hard, so-called sub-groove layer, which, first of all, ensures reliable fastening of the tenon. In addition, this layer creates reliable support for the stud, thereby putting additional pressure on the stud during its contact with the ice surface.

For the 2016–2017 winter season, the Cordiant Snow Cross tire line has been expanded to 25 sizes. New popular standard sizes have appeared with mounting diameters of 17 and 18 inches. Moreover, the Cordiant-Vostok plant launched an entire line for the production of these tires. 13 sizes of tires for cars are also offered SUV class: The tire design for vehicles in this segment features a reinforced sidewall.

Journalists tested the consumer properties of the new product last spring on public roads and the Test World specialized testing ground near the Finnish town of Ivalo. The mild and long winters in the homeland of Santa Claus are very reminiscent of Moscow conditions, with the only exception that the roads along our route were not generously filled with reagents. Outside it’s +7 degrees Celsius, the temperature is minus at night - in a word, the conditions for testing winter “non-studded” tires are almost ideal. And the cars were chosen wisely: the bulky Nissan X-Trail, all-wheel drive Skoda Yeti and amazing off-road abilities Subaru Forester.

On the dry asphalt of the highway leading to the landfill, Cordiant Polar SL make a controversial impression: on the one hand, winter tires delight with acoustic comfort, without annoying Yeti riders, whose sound insulation is the weakest of the listed trinity, on the other hand, they do not spoil the driver of a heavy X-Trail with braking properties. However, none of my colleagues noticed any obvious shortcomings. Polar SL performed well on dirt and snowy roads. I even had to take part in an unplanned “moose” test. Or rather, its Finnish counterpart involving reindeer. The animal was not injured, and the tires demonstrated good handling. The fact is that the tread pattern contains three very impressive longitudinal tracks, which are primarily responsible for the handling and directional stability of the car.

Soon it was time for high-speed races along a ring track with a compacted snow surface. Journalists immediately lined up for the only Subaru Forester. The reason for the increased interest is not only in the sea of ​​​​drive that this car is filled with, but also in the fact that Forester forgives the driver most piloting mistakes. Feeling the limits of tire grip, colleagues regularly flew off the track into deep snowdrifts. Then the tractor driver on duty took over. However, there was no need to attach the Forester to it. The car pulled itself out under its own power. But Skoda Yeti and Nissan X-Trail regularly found themselves trapped in snow. Expressway revealed the following picture: the skid begins relatively sharply, but then develops slowly, control over the car is sufficiently maintained. At the same time, the crossovers demonstrated fast, confident acceleration and excellent braking in the snow.

Main dignity Cordiant The Polar SL can be considered value for money. With properties close to premium segment analogues, Russian tires noticeably increase in cost. Already known to the owners passenger cars The tire model has been replenished with 15- and 16-inch analogues (from 205/55 to 215/65). The recommended retail price for Polar SL size 215/65 R16 is 3985.70 rubles.

The current crisis forces us to save on everything, including tires. After all, the kit is even budget tires costs a pretty penny. Therefore, when choosing tires, many motorists first look at the price, and only then study their characteristics and get acquainted with the test results. We also decided to talk about the rating of the ones we tested winter tires, based primarily on their price. The most expensive on our list is the “Nokian-Hakkapelita 8” spike with average price in online stores 3,700 rubles per piece. Not cheap, of course, but in our rating it is ahead of the rest - 944 points. “Hakki” has first places in almost every exercise. Moreover, as we managed to notice, the high performance remains the same even after a fairly long run.

A little cheaper - at a price of 3,500 rubles per piece - you can buy Continental-ContiIceContact tires. The manufacturer has been hinting at replacing this model with the next one for a couple of years now, but is in no hurry to move from words to action. And is it necessary? Second place, 915 points scored and very good results clearly indicate that ContiIceContact still has great potential, and it is too early to write this model off.

The German “Gislaved-Nord Frost 100” and the Japanese “Bridgestone-Blizzak Spike-01” are much cheaper - 2,700 rubles per tire. Which one should you choose? To answer, you will have to study the table with the results. According to the measurement results, these tires are comparable, the only difference is in the subjective assessment of experts. However, Gislaved received 884 points and fourth place, and Bridgestone received 859 points and only sixth place in the rating.

For 2,400 rubles you can buy the fifth Nordman (the younger brother of the Nokian). The characteristics are no worse than those of the more expensive Bridgestone and Gislaveda. The offer is tempting because in our table of ranks this tire scored 886 points, which allowed it to take an honorable third place and climb onto the podium.

The Japanese Toyo-Observ G3-Ice is only 100 rubles cheaper than the Nordman. In the protocol, “Toyo” has 853 points and the eighth final place. If cross-country ability is not so important, if you are willing to put up with insufficient comfort and mediocre handling, then the choice of “G3-Ice” is justified.

You can save even more if you choose Formula Ice tires (this is a new brand from Pirelli). About 2000 rubles apiece, 863 points and fifth place in the ranking - a good combination. The cost of saving is slightly “weakened” performance on snow and insufficient directional stability on asphalt. Cordiant-Snow Cross competes with Pirelli-Formula Ice - 1950 rubles per tire. The result is 856 points and seventh place. Translated from the language of numbers, this means that on asphalt at a speed of 60–80 km/h you will have to maintain a distance increased by a body and a half due to low braking properties by modern standards. Snow Cross does not best performance handling, directional stability and comfort. But the car on these tires handles quite confidently on ice and snow.

Finally, Amtel-Nordmaster ST is sold for 1,700 re. More than two times cheaper than the leaders! And - a modest 829 points and ninth place on our list. If you are a hot pilot, then before choosing Amtel, we advise you to carefully study the test results and only then go to the store. Mistakes in driving a car on such tires can be dangerous. "Nordmaster" is suitable for leisurely and experienced drivers.

TEST RESULTS

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Expert opinions on each tire are presented below

Early in the morning of the first day of the test drive, a noisy and bright Audi convoy started from the center of Reykjavik deep into this magical country. The air warmed up to +3°, cloudy, the asphalt was wet. But as soon as about 10 minutes later we left the city limits, the weather picture changed dramatically: a fast wind and a road surface covered with a quite noticeable layer of snow - these were the first tests for our wheels. Well, let's move on!

Iceland turned out to be an ideal place to test the characteristics of winter tires: intricate road serpentines, narrow bridges, unexpected ruts with water collected in it, snow-covered steep shoulders and dry cold asphalt.

In a few days we covered about 1,000 kilometers. different speeds and roads, we can say that the ride was quite comfortable; there were a minimum of downright dangerous moments even when driving at a speed of 180 km/h from snow into a puddle. The tires behaved well and did not make me nervous while driving.

The tires are moderately noisy. I did not observe any unpleasant acoustic sensations from the studs and tread. But, of course, you feel more comfortable in the city and on roads with moderate snow cover. In deep snow and wet snow “porridge” the car drifts and controllability drops - the tires cope with their task worse.

The climate in Iceland is as diverse and unpredictable as Iceland itself is beautiful and unusual. The bright, spring-like warm sun is instantly replaced by a stormy wind, throwing windshield handfuls of fine snow. And immediately we are covered in torrential rain, but as soon as we drive down the next winding hill, there is dry asphalt and not a hint of bad weather. We can say with all responsibility - in a couple of days, Cordiant Snow Cross tires have been in almost all possible weather conditions and showed themselves worthy!

The main technologies of the new Cordiant Snow Cross tires:

– the studs on the tire are installed in 16 rows. This improves braking and acceleration dynamics on icy and snowy winter roads;

– two-layer tread design. This ensures the operational reliability, safety and efficiency of the tire;

– tire breaker of a combined design. This gives the tire strength and reliability, puncture resistance, improved handling, and shape stabilization;

– studded with star-shaped spikes. This form of studs provides increased safety on icy and snowy roads;

– “Z-shaped” slats. High tire grip winter road is ensured by additional edges and increased siping of the tread pattern.

And here is a short video about testing Cordiant Snow Cross tires in Iceland:

In such weather as in the poem “The Twelve” by Alexander Blok, only studded tires will help. To make the choice easier for the buyer, the ZR expert group tested 12 sets of relatively inexpensive 15-inch “spikes”.
There is a crisis right now, prices are rising, incomes are slow to follow - and people are increasingly looking at cars that are more affordable. And most inexpensive foreign cars and domestic cars shod with 195/65 R15 tires.
Eight of the tires tested by the expert group of the magazine "Behind the Wheel" fall within the price range of two to three thousand rubles apiece. The lower threshold was set by IceLink from the Chinese company Triangle, which is gradually gaining popularity in Russia, and the updated Cordiant Snow Cross. The top bar in a budget company is supported by modernized Hankook tires Winter i*Pike RS+ with the number of studs increased to one hundred and seventy and a new product from Dunlop - the SP model Winter Ice 02. Fit into the middle new model Matador Sibir Ice 2 and those that have already gained popularity Pirelli tires Formula Ice, Toyo Observe G3‑Ice and Nordman 5.
The experts also took four very successful models in Russia from among the most powerful, but expensive - these are Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Michelin X-Ice North 3, Continental ContiIceContact 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. By the way, half of the tires tested were made in Russia, and localization allows us to keep prices reasonable.

It's time to go North

Last fall, experts from the magazine "Behind the Wheel" sadly recalled the rainy January and February 2015, when the test group rushed around the AVTOVAZ test site in search of a snowy area that had not yet been completely washed away by the rain. It was then that it was decided next time to try to escape from the warm winter, which has become a frequent guest in central Russia, to the north of Finland. Nokian kindly provided the “White Hell” test site on Lake Tammijärvi for the “white” tests.
At the end of February, pre-run-in tires were delivered to Lapland and in the first half of March Skoda car Octavia carried out the main part of winter tests - on snow and ice. Even in the first month of spring, real winter reigned beyond the Arctic Circle - unlike the Volga region, where it turned out to be unusually warm and practically snowless. In general, the experts did the right thing by going north. And not just because of the weather. Still, the conditions of a specialized tire testing ground not only simplify the work, but also allow for additional testing and obtaining more information to evaluate each model.
In “White Hell”, at air temperatures from -20 to -2 ºС, all the snow and ice exercises of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” were performed. Unfortunately, the experts had to abandon the move because there was no dense, compacted snow. And on soft ones, a deep rut quickly forms, the sides of which serve as a kind of lateral support and do not allow one to correctly assess the lateral grip of tires on snow. But the handling assessment was carried out on two special tracks - snowy and ice.

Snow and ice procedures

Experts begin with methodical measurements, repeating runs for each set of tires six to eight times, and if the results vary, then ten. After every two or three sets, they check the condition of the coating using base tires and recalculate the results based on the data obtained.
On a large horizontal plateau, an expert group is engaged in acceleration and braking in the snow. Traction control and anti-lock braking systems jealously ensure that the wheels do not slip during acceleration or lock up during braking. Acceleration time is recorded from 0 to 40 km/h. From zero - because some tires “hang” when starting from a standstill, and 40 km/h - because this speed can be reached in first gear, eliminating the error in measurements due to switching to second.
Braking from 40 km/h, but already up to 5 km/h, and not to a complete stop. The fact is that at very low speeds, ABS sometimes allows the wheels to lock, lengthening the braking distance and introducing inconsistency in the measurement results. After evaluating several sets, the surface of the plateau is “straightened” by a snowcat, which the Finns call in a drawn-out, rolling manner “tampa-a-ari”.
The first leaders are gradually emerging - Cordiant, Formula and Nokian. Latest result- from Toyo. As for braking, Michelin turned out to be the best, and the Chinese Triangle was an outsider.

To take measurements on ice, the expert group moves to a special track, covered with a huge long awning, which hides the ice from snow and bright sun - the results are more stable than in open space. Even with favorable weather, it would have taken much longer to get to Tolyatti. The procedures are the same as on snow, only the final acceleration speed and initial braking speed are only 30 km/h. And the acceleration time is measured not from the moment of starting, but from a speed of 5 km/h. The fact is that the awning with snow lying on it “closes” the sky, preventing the VBOX equipment from communicating with GPS satellites.  Therefore, when accelerating and braking on ice, I used meter Dutron with an optical sensor that allows errors at walking speeds.
With each measurement, the tester moves the car slightly to the side, onto clean ice. When the rink is completely covered with fine ice chips carved by spikes, a Multicar gets into the arena and sweeps up the ice. Particles of ice and snow trapped under the tires act like balls in bearings: they reduce friction, increasing acceleration time and braking distance.
The best accelerating dynamics on ice were ensured Nokian tires. The Continental came in second, with the Matador behind the rest. During braking, the same alignment of leaders and outsiders remained.
Experts complete their measurements by determining the time it takes to complete an ice circle, winding 10-12 “turns” on each set of tires. Conti and Dunlop take the lead.

Expert work

The vehicle's behavior is assessed when driving on a snowy road at high speed. For this purpose, a platform about fifteen meters wide and at least five hundred long is used. Such an elongated field with soft snowdrifts around the perimeter allows you to fearlessly check the clarity of straight-line movement at speeds of up to 90-100 km/h, as well as simulate avoiding obstacles and softly changing lanes from one lane to another.

The test Skoda feels more confident on Cordiant, Goodyear and Nokian tires than on others. Experts liked the Matador least of all: a wide and uninformative “zero”, delays in reactions to the steering wheel and significant angles of rotation of the steering wheel when adjusting the course. We were surprised by its clarity Chinese tires Triangle. True, the rating was slightly reduced due to the low information content of the steering wheel in the zero zone.
Not far from this long plateau, the Finns laid a closed snow track with turns of various curvatures, slight ascents and descents - an excellent imitation of Russian roads.
Here the Skoda handles more stable on Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian and Toyo tires - experts were captivated by the clear reactions and understandable behavior of the car even when sliding. Triangle turned out to be lagging behind: in Skoda, shod with these tires, the steering wheel becomes uninformative, it has to be turned at large angles, the car drives too sweepingly, with long slides - from drifting at the entrance to a turn to skidding on an arc.
A track was prepared on the ice of Lake Tammijärvi to evaluate handling on a very slippery surface. A successful track that combines high-speed and slow turns with short and long straights.

In the middle of the closed route there is snow a little deeper ground clearance. Just what you need to check cross-country ability. Here the experts focused on how simply and clearly the car starts, moves and maneuvers in deep snow. And how confidently he gets back in his own tracks if he suddenly gets stuck.
When taxiing on ice, Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian (this trio was the most successful in handling on snow) and Nordman outperformed everyone thanks to clear reactions and understandable, predictable behavior. And the Goodyear studded tires deserved the lowest rating due to the low information content of the steering, an unexpectedly sharp slip into a skid and a long time to restore traction after the start of sliding.
But in cross-country ability, Goodyear tires had no equal! The Skoda made its way through the snowdrifts like a bulldozer, raking snow with its front bumper. And the Triangle tires cope worse than others with snowdrifts - the car crawls through deep snow with difficulty, very uncertainly and reluctantly. With these tires you can hardly get out of a swept-out parking lot onto a cleared road.

Adventures with Spikes

After snow and ice tests, the studs were recounted. ContiIceContact 2 and Formula Ice became champions in the reliability of fixing studs - during the tests they did not lose a single stud! Good results showed Michelin X-Ice North 3, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Nordman 5 tires: each left only two studs on all four wheels. Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Matador Sibir Ice 2 and Triangle IceLink were missing three or four studs. Were even weaker Toyo tires Observe G3‑Ice: losses amounted to seven spikes per set. The bottom three are the modernized Cordiant Snow Cross (ten studs from the set are lost), Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 (thirteen) and Hankook Winter i*Pike RS+ (fifteen).
Now comes the fun part. The left side has lost the largest number of studs on almost all tires. front wheel. The fact that it is in front is logical. The front ones slip when starting and accelerating, they bear the main load when braking. But why left? Experts have never observed anything like this before... The fact is that the ice circle at this training ground is significantly larger than ours in Sosnovka, and therefore the speed is approximately twice as high. And since the car is going faster, then inner wheel— and the left one, since we were driving counterclockwise, is more unloaded and slips more.
Spikes fly out more readily when slipping, and when the wheel is unloaded. On a loaded wheel, the rubber is compressed more by vertical force, grips the studs more tightly and holds them better. This means that in everyday use, studs often fly out during acceleration rather than during braking. If you want to save them, limit wheel slip when accelerating.

On the asphalt

Exercises on “black” roads were carried out at the junction of April and May, when the asphalt had already dried, the wind had died down, and the air temperature was from 4 to 7 ºС.  This is exactly the temperature limit for seasonal tire changes. How will the “spikes” behave under these conditions?
The first exercise is measuring fuel consumption. On the warm-up lap immediately before the measurements, directional stability on asphalt and comfort - noise and smoothness - were assessed. At the end of the measurements, a “jog” was made along roads with different surfaces in order to fully assess the level of comfort.
The most economical tires at city and suburban speeds were Formula, Nokian and Nordman. Cordiant gave the highest consumption. Although the difference, frankly, is tiny: 200 ml of gasoline per 100 km.
At a speed of 110-130 km/h Skoda Octavia most clearly holds the course and makes soft lane changes, being shod with Michelin tires. And what bothers the Triangle driver the most is the smeared, very wide “zero” and lack of information content. To correct the direction of movement, the steering wheel has to be turned at large angles.
In terms of noise level, there is no significant difference between tires crunching on the asphalt with studs. As for the smoothness of the ride, better side Continental, Hankook and Michelin tires stand out.
The tests end with an assessment of braking properties on wet and dry asphalt. Experts are interested in the braking distance from speeds of 60 and 80 km/h to a speed of 5 km/h (to cut off the possible influence of ABS). Continental tires perform best on wet asphalt, and the longest distance required Dunlop tires and Cordiant. On a dry surface, the shortest braking distance is Tire Triangle, and among the outsiders is Cordiant.

Resume

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 tires won with a score of 929 points Russian production. Second place goes to ContiIceContact 2 tires (916 points). Both have essentially the same drawback - high prices. In third place, missing six points from the coveted “900” mark (tires that have earned 900 points are considered excellent by experts from Za Rulem magazine), is the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
For those who are not ready to shell out more than 12 thousand rubles for a set of four tires, testers advise taking a closer look at the Hankook Winter i*Pike RS+ and Nordman 5 models - they are very good tires, they did not fail in any of the parameters.
The next five contestants, who scored from 850 to 870 points and took places from sixth to tenth in our table of ranks, are also good, but each has its own disadvantages. Of these, the most bargain purchase experts consider Cordiant Snow Cross tires: a modest price combined with fairly high performance. However, these tires are not very suitable for urban conditions with clean asphalt roads.
Price Michelin tires X-Ice North 3 can be considered slightly overpriced, not quite corresponding to the level of performance. Matador Sibir Ice 2 and Triangle IceLink in terms of their characteristics are frankly budget products, but with careful driving you can survive the winter on them..

Brand, model		12th place	11th place	10th place	9th place	8th place	6-7 place
		Triangle IceLink	Matador Sibir Ice 2	Formula Ice	Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02	Michelin X-Ice North 3	Toyo Observe G3-Ice
Country of manufacture		China	Russia	Russia	Thailand	Russia	Malaysia
Load and speed index		95T	95T	91T	95T	95T	91T
Tread pattern		directed	directed	directed	directed	directed	directed
		9.4-9.7	8.8-9.0	9.3-9.5	8.9-9.2	9.0-9.2	8.8-9.0
		54	54-55	59	61-62	56-57	59
Number of spikes, pcs.		128	110	110	116	96	119
		0.9-1.6	0.9-1.3	1.3-1.7	1.2-1.6	1.1-1.7	1.3-1.9
Tire weight, kg		10.1	9.0	8.9	10.2	9.3	9.7
(Maximum 140 points)	m	17.7	18.9	17.3	15.8	18.0	15.3
	points	104.4	97.8	106.8	117.0	102.7	120.8
Maximum 120 points)	With	32.4	30.5	30.8	32.5	30.5	31.5
	points	108.5	115.3	114.2	108.2	115.3	111.6
Maximum 50 points)	With	5.8	7.0	6.1	5.5	6.5	5.6
	points	38.8	32.1	36.9	40.9	34.6	40.2
(Maximum 130 points)	m	17.5	17.0	17.0	16.3	16.2	16.8
	points	120.3	123.9	123.9	129.2	130	125.4
(Maximum 40 points )	With	6.4	6.4	6.0	6.4	6.3	6.5
	points	37.5	37.5	40	37.5	38.1	36.9
(Maximum 110 points)	m	20.7	21.0	21.1	22.4	21.0	21.8
	points	105.2	103.7	103.2	97.2	103.7	99.9
(Maximum 90 points)	m	31.6	32.2	32.7	33.9	32.9	33.5
	points	90	88.3	87.0	83.9	86.4	84.9
Behavior: Expert judgment
Handling on ice ( Maximum 40 points)	points	28	28	28	28	28	28
Handling on snow (Maximum 30 points)	points	15	18	21	21	21	24
Maximum 50 points)	points	30	35	35	40	35	35
Maximum 40 points)	points	28	24	28	28	28	28
Maximum 40 points)	points	20	28	28	24	32	28
Comfort: Expert judgment
Internal noise ( Maximum 30 points)	points	21	18	21	21	21	18
Smooth ride ( Maximum 20 points)	points	10	14	12	12	16	14
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h(Maximum 40 points)	l/100km	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.6	6.5	6.6
	points	39.4	39.4	40	38.8	39.4	38.8
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h(Maximum 30 points)	l/100km	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.6
	points	29.3	29.3	30	29.3	29.3	29.3
Amount of points awarded		825	832	855	856	861	863
Pros		The best braking properties on dry asphalt, average on wet asphalt	Good braking properties on dry asphalt, average on wet asphalt	Excellent acceleration on snow; economical at any speed	Very good braking properties on snow; high cross-country ability	Better braking properties on snow and directional stability on asphalt; soft	Clear handling on snowy roads
Cons		Low lateral grip on ice, weakest braking on snow; low traffic; problematic handling on snow and directional stability on asphalt; very tough	The weakest longitudinal grip on ice; difficult handling and low directional stability on snow; noisy	Low smoothness; minor complaints about handling, cross-country ability, directional stability and noise level	Lowest lateral grip on ice; weak braking properties on wet asphalt; low directional stability on asphalt; increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h	Weak longitudinal grip on ice	Weak braking properties on wet asphalt; increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h

Brand, model		6-7 place	5th place	4th place	3rd place	2nd place	1st place
		Cordiant Snow Cross	Nordman 5	Hankook Winter i*Pike RS+	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic	Continental ContiIceContact 2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
Country of manufacture		Russia	Russia	South Korea	Poland	Germany	Russia
Load and speed index		91T	95T	91T	95T	95T	95T
Tread pattern		directed	directed	directed	directed	asymmetric	directed
Pattern depth across width, mm		9.6-9.8	9.3-9.5	9.2-9.4	10.1-10.4	7.9-8.2	8.8-9.0
Rubber hardness Shore, units.		60	54-55	51	55	50-51	51
Number of spikes, pcs.		110	110	170	110	190	200
Protrusion of spikes after tests, mm		1.4-1.5	1.0-1.4	1.5-2.0	1.4-1.6	1.3-1.5	1.0-1.4
Tire weight, kg		9.1	8.4	9.1	9.5	9.2	8.5
Safety: Grip measurements
Braking distance(30-5 km/h) on ice(Maximum 140 points)	m	16.2	16.9	15.6	14.6	13.3	13.2
	points	114.1	109.3	118.5	126.6	138.9	140
Time to complete the ice circle ( Maximum 120 points)	With	30.4	30.1	29.8	29.4	29.3	29.8
	points	115.7	116.8	118.0	119.6	120	118.0
Acceleration time (5-30 km/h) on ice ( Maximum 50 points)	With	5.3	5.4	5.1	5.6	4.8	4.5
	points	42.5	41.7	44.1	40.2	46.9	50
Braking distance (40-5 km/h) on snow(Maximum 130 points)	m	16.7	16.8	16.7	16.4	16.4	16.8
	points	126.1	125.4	126.1	128.4	128.4	125.4
Acceleration time (0-40 km/h) on snow(Maximum 40 points )	With	6.0	6.1	6.4	6.2	6.1	6.0
	points	40	39.3	37.5	38.7	39.3	40
Braking distance (60-5 km/h) on wet asphalt(Maximum 110 points)	m	22.5	21.5	21.7	21.0	19.8	20.8
	points	96.8	101.3	100.4	103.7	110	104.7
Braking distance (80-5 km/h) on dry asphalt(Maximum 90 points)	m	35.0	34.1	34.4	33.3	32.6	33.4
	points	81.3	83.4	82.7	85.4	87.2	85.1
Behavior: Expert judgment
Handling on ice ( Maximum 40 points)	points	32	32	32	24	28	32
Handling on snow (Maximum 30 points)	points	24	21	24	21	21	24
Passability in deep snow (Maximum 50 points)	points	35	40	35	50	35	45
Directional stability on snow (Maximum 40 points)	points	32	28	28	32	28	32
Directional stability on asphalt (Maximum 40 points)	points	24	28	24	24	28	28
Comfort: Expert judgment
Internal noise ( Maximum 30 points)	points	18	21	18	18	21	21
Smooth ride ( Maximum 20 points)	points	14	14	16	14	16	14
Economy: Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h(Maximum 40 points)	l/100km	6.6	6.4	6.4	6.5	6.6	6.4
	points	38.8	40	40	39.4	38.8	40
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h(Maximum 30 points)	l/100km	4.7	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.5
	points	28.7	30	29.3	29.3	29.3	30
Amount of points awarded		863	871	874	894	916	929
Pros		Excellent acceleration on snow; clear handling on ice and snow; precise course following on a snowy road	Reliable handling on ice; good maneuverability in deep snow; low fuel consumption	Low fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h; precise handling on icy and snowy roads; soft	High lateral grip on ice and longitudinal grip on snow; phenomenal cross-country ability, good directional stability on snowy roads	It is best to hold on to the ice in the transverse direction and brake on wet asphalt; good longitudinal grip on snow and ice; soft	The best longitudinal grip on ice and acceleration on snow; high lateral grip on ice; outstanding maneuverability; low fuel consumption
Cons		The weakest braking properties on asphalt; increased fuel consumption at speeds of 60 and 90 km/h; noisy	Weak braking properties on dry asphalt	Weak braking properties on dry asphalt; noisy	Difficult handling on ice; minor comments regarding handling on snowy roads and ride smoothness; noisy	Increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h; minor complaints about handling, directional stability and noise level	Minor comments regarding directional stability on asphalt and comfort level

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