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2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tire Test
- Tested size
- 205/55 R16
- Tires tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 14
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| Central European Winter Tires | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 94.94 | 97 | 6 | 95.8 | 122 | 34.9 | 6 | 92.6 | 167 | 6.2 | 49.5 | 8 | 99.0 | 130 | 3.9 | 61.8 | 7 | 100.0 | 7 | 77.8 | |
StrengthsShort braking distances on ice, balanced in the snow, short dry braking distances. ConsiderationsAverage ice handling, slow steering response in the dry, high rolling resistance, unbalanced ride quality. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.75 × 21% = 20.11 Wet92.64 × 37% = 34.28 Snow98.97 × 32% = 31.67 Ice100 × 5% = 5 Comfort77.78 × 5% = 3.89 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 94.67 | 98 | 6 | 94.6 | 133 | 35.3 | 7 | 90.7 | 169 | 6.1 | 48.7 | 8 | 99.7 | 148 | 5.7 | 62.0 | 7 | 86.3 | 9 | 100.0 | |
ConsiderationsSlow steering response response on ice and snow, low grip and insufficient handling in the dry and wet, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.64 × 21% = 19.87 Wet90.71 × 37% = 33.56 Snow99.74 × 32% = 31.92 Ice86.34 × 5% = 4.32 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 94.24 | 98 | 8 | 98.6 | 107 | 35.2 | 7 | 99.6 | 176 | 6.5 | 53.2 | 5 | 90.6 | 179 | 5.6 | 72.0 | 5 | 75.7 | 7 | 77.8 | |
StrengthsVery short wet braking distances. ConsiderationsPractically no grip on ice and almost as bad in the snow, erratic handling in the wet. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.61 × 21% = 20.71 Wet99.63 × 37% = 36.86 Snow90.59 × 32% = 28.99 Ice75.75 × 5% = 3.79 Comfort77.78 × 5% = 3.89 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nordic Friction Winter Tires | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 94.34 | 96 | 8 | 95.5 | 122 | 34.5 | 8 | 88.8 | 168 | 6.1 | 48.4 | 9 | 98.4 | 139 | 5.4 | 60.8 | 8 | 99.4 | 9 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsNo obvious flaws, short braking distances and excellent handling on ice, very good handling and confident behavior on snow, above average performance in the dry and wet, stable during sharp maneuvers, low noise level, low rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.47 × 21% = 20.05 Wet88.78 × 37% = 32.85 Snow98.36 × 32% = 31.47 Ice99.38 × 5% = 4.97 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 93.36 | 99 | 7 | 91.3 | 126 | 34.7 | 8 | 87.2 | 165 | 5.9 | 48.3 | 9 | 100.0 | 142 | 5.5 | 61.0 | 8 | 98.2 | 9 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsShort braking distances and excellent handling in the ice, optimum controllability in the snow, good handling in the wet. ConsiderationsOversteer balance in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry91.34 × 21% = 19.18 Wet87.22 × 37% = 32.27 Snow100 × 32% = 32 Ice98.2 × 5% = 4.91 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 6 | 92.26 | 102 | 8 | 90.7 | 127 | 35.0 | 8 | 86.8 | 165 | 6.0 | 48.7 | 9 | 99.1 | 140 | 5.3 | 61.0 | 7 | 98.9 | 8 | 88.9 | |
StrengthsShort braking on ice (for a studless tire), good handling and high level of safety in the snow, well balanced in the dry. ConsiderationsSlight slower steering response on ice, relatively long dry braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry90.75 × 21% = 19.06 Wet86.77 × 37% = 32.1 Snow99.1 × 32% = 31.71 Ice98.95 × 5% = 4.95 Comfort88.89 × 5% = 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 4 | 92.94 | 101 | 8 | 92.0 | 120 | 34.1 | 9 | 91.1 | 166 | 6.1 | 49.8 | 7 | 95.8 | 142 | 5.5 | 63.3 | 7 | 96.3 | 8 | 88.9 | |
StrengthsGood traction and short braking distances on ice, short braking distances and good handling in the wet, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsRelatively low lateral stability on ice, tendency to understeer in the snow, poor steering response in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry92 × 21% = 19.32 Wet91.1 × 37% = 33.71 Snow95.77 × 32% = 30.65 Ice96.33 × 5% = 4.82 Comfort88.89 × 5% = 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 7 | 91.83 | 98 | 7 | 92.1 | 129 | 34.8 | 7 | 85.2 | 167 | 6.0 | 49.4 | 8 | 97.3 | 144 | 5.6 | 60.7 | 7 | 96.5 | 9 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsShort dry braking distances. ConsiderationsUnstable behavior on ice and snow, very long wet braking distances, lack of directional stability. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry92.14 × 21% = 19.35 Wet85.17 × 37% = 31.51 Snow97.33 × 32% = 31.15 Ice96.5 × 5% = 4.82 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 92.36 | 99 | 9 | 94.7 | 126 | 34.5 | 8 | 87.5 | 168 | 6.1 | 49.1 | 8 | 96.9 | 143 | 5.9 | 64.0 | 6 | 93.0 | 8 | 88.9 | |
StrengthsLogical behavior without unpleasant surprises in the snow, low rolling resistance, slow to react in the dry. ConsiderationsUnstable handling in the wet and on ice. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.74 × 21% = 19.9 Wet87.47 × 37% = 32.36 Snow96.9 × 32% = 31.01 Ice93.01 × 5% = 4.65 Comfort88.89 × 5% = 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | 91.49 | 105 | 9 | 90.3 | 127 | 34.6 | 7 | 86.0 | 171 | 6.0 | 49.6 | 8 | 96.7 | 142 | 5.7 | 61.7 | 6 | 95.2 | 9 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsGood braking performance on ice, confident and stable dry handling. ConsiderationsInaccurate steering in the wet, long dry braking distances. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry90.28 × 21% = 18.96 Wet86.03 × 37% = 31.83 Snow96.69 × 32% = 30.94 Ice95.16 × 5% = 4.76 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 10 | 90.82 | 99 | 8 | 93.3 | 127 | 35.0 | 6 | 84.2 | 171 | 6.2 | 50.8 | 8 | 94.9 | 151 | 5.9 | 61.2 | 7 | 93.5 | 9 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsGood handling in the snow, balance handling and short braking distances in the dry. ConsiderationsUndersteer balance in the wet. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.3 × 21% = 19.59 Wet84.23 × 37% = 31.17 Snow94.94 × 32% = 30.38 Ice93.47 × 5% = 4.67 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 11 | 90.68 | 104 | 6 | 86.1 | 125 | 34.7 | 7 | 86.3 | 170 | 6.0 | 48.8 | 8 | 97.3 | 156 | 6.2 | 61.5 | 7 | 91.0 | 9 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsAcceptable handling in the snow and on wet roads. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry86.13 × 21% = 18.09 Wet86.28 × 37% = 31.92 Snow97.25 × 32% = 31.12 Ice90.98 × 5% = 4.55 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10= | 1 | 96.05 | 95 | 10 | 100.0 | 97 | 33.7 | 9 | 100.0 | 175 | 6.2 | 50.9 | 6 | 92.3 | 166 | 6.6 | 70.8 | 4 | 81.4 | 8 | 88.9 | |
StrengthsVery good braking and handling in the dry and wet. ConsiderationsVery weak grip on ice, understeer in the snow. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry100 × 21% = 21 Wet100 × 37% = 37 Snow92.29 × 32% = 29.53 Ice81.4 × 5% = 4.07 Comfort88.89 × 5% = 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10= | 8 | 91.51 | 98 | 8 | 94.4 | 120 | 34.8 | 7 | 87.7 | 167 | 6.2 | 49.3 | 7 | 95.4 | 158 | 6.5 | 67.3 | 5 | 85.3 | 8 | 88.9 | |
StrengthsStable handling in the snow, short braking distance in the wet, stable and short braking distances in the dry. ConsiderationsPoor ice performance, high rolling resistance, high noise. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.38 × 21% = 19.82 Wet87.68 × 37% = 32.44 Snow95.43 × 32% = 30.54 Ice85.26 × 5% = 4.26 Comfort88.89 × 5% = 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10= | 12 | 89.10 | 103 | 8 | 90.5 | 128 | 35.2 | 6 | 83.6 | 170 | 6.1 | 50.0 | 7 | 95.0 | 155 | 6.9 | 65.1 | 6 | 86.0 | 8 | 88.9 | |
ConsiderationsPoor grip on ice and snow, long braking distances and poor controllability in the dry and wet, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry90.5 × 21% = 19 Wet83.64 × 37% = 30.95 Snow95.03 × 32% = 30.41 Ice85.97 × 5% = 4.3 Comfort88.89 × 5% = 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Studded Winter Tires | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1= | 1 | 99.38 | 98 | 9 | 98.3 | 110 | 34.9 | 8 | 99.9 | 165 | 5.9 | 48.8 | 9 | 100.0 | 128 | 3.8 | 60.2 | 8 | 95.6 | 7 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsShort braking distances and good lateral stability on ice (but with a sharp maneuver there is a risk of skidding), good handling and control on snow, good handling in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.33 × 21% = 20.65 Wet99.87 × 37% = 36.95 Snow100 × 32% = 32 Ice95.58 × 5% = 4.78 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1= | 2 | 96.70 | 96 | 8 | 98.1 | 118 | 35.4 | 7 | 94.7 | 166 | 6.0 | 49.0 | 9 | 99.2 | 124 | 3.7 | 57.3 | 10 | 100.0 | 6 | 85.7 | |
StrengthsExcellent handling on ice - the tires reliably hold grip in any situation, including, for example, when hitting an icy area while cornering, good handling and a high level of safety on snow, good wet grip. ConsiderationsTendency to understeer in the dry, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.11 × 21% = 20.6 Wet94.75 × 37% = 35.06 Snow99.23 × 32% = 31.75 Ice100 × 5% = 5 Comfort85.71 × 5% = 4.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 95.61 | 98 | 7 | 94.3 | 120 | 35.1 | 7 | 94.3 | 166 | 6.0 | 49.0 | 9 | 99.2 | 124 | 3.8 | 58.8 | 9 | 97.8 | 6 | 85.7 | |
StrengthsHigh grip and excellent handling on ice, good handling in the snow, good directional stability. ConsiderationsSlow steering and poor handling in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.29 × 21% = 19.8 Wet94.32 × 37% = 34.9 Snow99.18 × 32% = 31.74 Ice97.79 × 5% = 4.89 Comfort85.71 × 5% = 4.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 93.89 | 103 | 7 | 90.4 | 123 | 35.2 | 6 | 91.9 | 169 | 5.9 | 48.8 | 9 | 99.4 | 130 | 3.9 | 58.6 | 9 | 95.6 | 6 | 85.7 | |
StrengthsGood overall performance on ice, stable snow performance. ConsiderationsLong braking distances in the snow, dry and wet, inaccurate steering response and oversteer in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry90.43 × 21% = 18.99 Wet91.93 × 37% = 34.02 Snow99.42 × 32% = 31.82 Ice95.59 × 5% = 4.78 Comfort85.71 × 5% = 4.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 95.73 | 100 | 8 | 94.6 | 114 | 34.8 | 7 | 96.8 | 166 | 6.1 | 49.3 | 8 | 97.5 | 137 | 4.0 | 61.6 | 8 | 91.3 | 6 | 85.7 | |
StrengthsGood traction on ice, good handling and grip in the wet. ConsiderationsRelatively long ice braking with a tendency to oversteer on ice and in the snow, average braking in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.58 × 21% = 19.86 Wet96.82 × 37% = 35.82 Snow97.47 × 32% = 31.19 Ice91.32 × 5% = 4.57 Comfort85.71 × 5% = 4.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weighting vs real impact
What decides this ranking
The weighting is how much each category counts. The real impact is how much of the difference between the tires it creates: a discipline in which every tire performed about the same barely changes the order, however much it counts.
No weighting is recorded for this test, so the weighting here starts from Tire Reviews’ season defaults, not from the test’s own scoring.
- Dry Weighting 21% Real impact 21%
- Wet Weighting 37% Real impact 33%
- Snow Weighting 32% Real impact 24%
- Ice Weighting 5% Real impact 11%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 11%
- Subj. Noise counts for 5% of the score but creates 11% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Wet Handling counts for 16.3% of the score but creates only 4% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 14
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 17.4% | 14% |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3.6% | 7% |
| Wet Braking | 16.7% | 21% |
| Wet Handling | 16.3% | 4% |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4.1% | 8% |
| Snow Braking | 8.6% | 4% |
| Snow Traction | 10.2% | 6% |
| Snow Handling | 10.2% | 6% |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2.9% | 9% |
| Ice Braking | 1.6% | 4% |
| Ice Traction | 1.6% | 4% |
| Ice Handling | 1.6% | 2% |
| Subj. Ice Handling | 0.3% | 1% |
| Subj. Noise | 5% | 11% |
How it is worked out: each discipline’s weighting is multiplied by the spread of its results (the gap across the middle half of the tires, as a percentage of the best result), then shared out so that all the disciplines add up to 100%. It estimates what separates the tires; it is not a second set of weights, and it follows the weights you set.
This test ranks its groups separately, so the spread is measured within each group.
How your ranking is calculated
Each discipline is scored against the best non-reference tire in the full test field: best ÷ result × 100 when lower is better, or result ÷ best × 100 when higher is better. Discipline scores are rounded to two decimal places, then combined using your weights.
Within-category weights divide that category’s share of the overall score. A 50% wet category and 40% wet-braking share give wet braking 20% of the total. A weight is a scoring priority, not a measure of its actual effect on the ranking: the performance gaps matter too. What decides this ranking ↑
Published joint positions are preserved separately. Calculated positions tie only when their underlying scores match; two displayed scores can look equal after rounding.
A zero weight excludes that category or discipline. At least one active discipline is required, and the disciplines in every active category must have a positive total.