R16 tires are one of the most popular sizes on the Russian market, because many small and medium crossovers and SUVs are designed for this size.
Earlier, actual ratings of the best winter tires R14 and R15 were compiled.
Studded winter tire test for crossovers
The editors of the magazine “Driving” chose the most popular 215 / 65R16 SUV tire models and tested them on the Renault-Duster crossover. Tests (acceleration-braking, patency in deep snow, etc.) were carried out at the AvtoVAZ training ground in severe weather conditions when frosts were below 30 degrees.
Rating of winter tires 2016-2017 for crossovers
(when compiling it, several parameters were taken into account: the popularity of the models, the ratio of negative and positive reviews and the cost for one tire).
10. Matador MP 50 Sibir Ice SUV
The average price is 4 601 rubles.
The main advantage of this SUV R16 tire is the price. At the same time, the tires are distinguished by good controllability, the tires are quite durable, the studs have strong fixation, are well suited for driving around the city and behave satisfactorily in difficult conditions. Cons: very soft rubber and thin sidewall.
9. Dunlop Grandtrek Ice02
The average price is 4,440 rubles.
It is good both for asphalt, and for snow and ice - confident braking, confident start. The spikes sit securely. A great option for snowy roads and icy tracks. At the same time, the noise on the asphalt does not go beyond the usual for a studded tire.
8. Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic
The average price is 5,280 rubles.
According to the results of the winter tires test R16 of the magazine “Behind the Wheel”, this model received an honorable second place. She has excellent grip on ice and simply amazing imagination in deep snow. However, there are also disadvantages. The main and main one is a weak sidewall, which means that you will have to drive very carefully - after all, such a tire is easy to damage on potholes. And the movement of the car on these tires is accompanied by a strong hum.
7. Continental Conti4x4IceContact
The average price is 7 965 rubles.
The strengths of this model are its excellent characteristics on ice and snow and the super reliable fixing of the spikes. However, a car on such rubber does not like dry asphalt and deep snowdrifts.
6. Gislaved NordFrost 100
The average price is 7 740 rubles.
Some of the best winter tires for crossovers designed for city driving. Differ in low noise level, excellent coupling on asphalt dry and wet. For out-of-town trips, they will suit worse - the quality of riding in snow (both loose and compacted) and ice is not very high.
5. Gislaved NordFrost 100 SUV
The average price is 6 579 rubles.
Designed for city driving (excellent braking on asphalt, both dry and wet), they are characterized by good handling and a clear course in almost any conditions. However, the characteristics on ice and in snowfall are rather modest.
4. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV
The average price is 6 933 rubles.
According to the results of winter tire tests, SUV magazine “Behind the Wheel” is the best winter studded tire on the Russian market in 2016-2017. Excellent grip on ice and snow and high traffic are indispensable when driving in winter. Alas, excellent qualities in difficult conditions turn out to be average with city driving; Hakkapeliitta 8 has average braking performance on dry pavement. The second minus is the high price.
3. Continental ContiIceContact
The average price is 8 570 rubles.
The third place in the ranking of winter tires for the crossover 2016-2017 goes to Continental ContiIceContact. She is the most expensive of the top 10. When choosing, you need to consider that there are three varieties of the model - HD, BD and BD2. And they have different characteristics.
- BD2 is designed for sports driving in difficult conditions (it has the most spikes, the spikes themselves are longer, respectively, it is the noisiest).
- BD is already out of production.
- HD is rather a city tire with occasional trips out of town when weather conditions are good. There are fewer spikes in it, it is less noisy than the previous varieties, and it behaves perfectly on asphalt and icy roads. But in the snow, especially loose, is already worse.
2. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV
The average price is 9 603 rubles.
Finns are a good judge of winter riding. Therefore, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV is the second in the ranking of winter studded SUV tires in 2016-2017. This is a great rubber for difficult weather conditions. Perfectly holds the road on almost any surface, from an asphalt road to snow and ice. The ride is smooth, soft, tires are tenacious and quite quiet.
1. Nokian Nordman 5 SUV
The average price is 6 510 rubles.
And the first place in the ranking of winter tires for SUVs is Nordman 5 SUV from Nokian. Although the performance characteristics on ice, snow and asphalt on these tires are quite average (with the exception of the lateral coupling properties, which are slightly better), the car on these tires has excellent directional stability on asphalt. A great choice for city driving and trips out of town.
