Tire Test Results (link)September 9, 2008
Tires tested:
Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60 (Studless Ice and Snow)What we liked: Very good ice and snow traction, especially once the vehicle is underway
What we'd improve: More initial start-up traction on ice and in snow
Conclusion: A responsive winter tire with excellent snow and ice traction
Rank: 2nd
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice (Studless Ice and Snow)What we liked: Competitive level of winter traction
What we'd improve: Snow and ice grip
Conclusion: A good winter tire that can't match the latest technology
Rank: 4th
Michelin X-Ice Xi2 (Studless Ice and Snow)What we liked: Very good ice and snow traction with balanced capability in all winter traction areas
What we'd improve: We always want more grip, but this is quite good already
Conclusion: An excellent winter tire
Rank: 1st
Nokian Hakkapilitta RSi (Studless Ice and Snow)What we liked: Fun-to-drive factor in deeper snow
What we'd improve: Increase traction on ice and snow
Conclusion: A good snow tire with reasonable ice traction
Rank: 3rd
Vehicles used:
2008 Volvo Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Sedans
3000GT VR4 1994, Stillen Brakes, NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plugs, 3SX Crank Pulley, K&N FIPK, - SOLD, 2011.