Performance Overview
This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)
Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Handling (s)
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Straight Aqua (Km/H)
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Snow Performance Overview
Snow Braking (M)
Snow braking in meters (Lower is better)
Snow Handling (s)
Snow handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Ice Performance Overview
Ice Braking (M)
Ice braking in meters (Lower is better)
Ice Handling (s)
Ice handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Comfort Performance Overview
Subj. Noise ( Points)
Subjective in car noise levels (Higher is better)
Value Performance Overview
Price
Price in local currency (Lower is better)
Rolling Resistance (kg / t)
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Continental VikingContact 7 | 0% | |
| 2 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 | 0% |
| 3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 | 0% |
| 4 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR | 0% |
| 5 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 | 0% |
| 6 | Michelin X Ice Snow | 0% |
| 7 | Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | 0% |
| 8 | Nereus NS805 Plus | 0% |
We can't find a Vi Bilagare test with an all season or winter tyre as a reference. Maybe next year we see them test Nordic Friction winter tyres with a Michelin CrossClimate 2, a Bridgestone WC A005 Evo or a Continental AllSeasonContact as an all season reference and/or a Nokian WR Snowproof, a Continental WC TS860 or a Bridgestone Blizzac LM005 as a winter tyre reference. It should be interesting, since the only test where we can get all seasons vs winters vs Nordics is the one you did (great test, by the way):
https://www.tyrereviews.com...
Vi did make a test with the all season contact in, I've not published it yet though. I believe the reason it's not done often is because no manufacturer officially sells all season tyres in Nordic climates as they're really not suitable for the heavy winters with a lot of ice.
I live in a warm climate, so I have to admit that I have no idea what tyres one can buy in a nordic climate, but I thought that people in those countries fitted all season tyres during spring and leave them throught the summer and autumn. That's why I thought it could be didactical to have an all season as a reference for them. In fact, all seasons are not appropriate for a harsh winter, up to the point where (and according to Michelin's website) the norwegian and swedish authorities decided to not recognize the Michelin CrossClimate as a legal tyre to be used in the winter, despite its 3PMSF rating!...
I like your theory, however I fear if people had all seasons on in the summer, they would be more inclined to leave them on in winter, which is maybe why the extra law for the CC!
I will get that article up on the site though, so keep an eye out in the next few days
I just digged into this matter and found out at Continental's website that there may not exactly be an extra law for Michelin's CC. It's just that Norway demands that even tyres that have the M+S had to be especially developed for winter conditions but Sweden, on the other hand, seems to have some special regulation against the CC, according to Michelin's sweden website. Check out this links:
https://www.continental-tir...
https://www.michelin.se/aut... (scroll down and click at "Villkor" for note 2, although it should rather be note 1)
Michelin seems to be the only responsible or respectful manufacturer that advises consumers from Sweden and Norway (in the respective country website) that the CC (their only all season tyre) is not appropriate for their winter months (Oct-Apr in Norway and Dec-Mar in Sweden).
Good sleuthing! As I mentioned, I've not dug into this a huge amount but in casual conversations I've had with manufacturers, some don't offer them to sale to dealers. Obviously with the internet this doesn't mean they're not available though.
As you said, something like the CC2 would be a great "summer" tyre for those climates for a lot of cars.