Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow review
The Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches above its price point, offering performance comparable to more expensive premium brands. Users consistently praise its traction in deep snow and wet conditions, though some note minor limitations in cornering stability on ice and mud performance.
Owners rate it 12.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85%By road tests
72.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches above its price point, offering performance comparable to more expensive premium brands. Users consistently praise its traction in deep snow and wet conditions, though some note minor limitations in cornering stability on ice and mud performance.
Pros
- Excellent traction and braking performance in deep and fresh snow
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Strong wet-weather handling and water displacement
- Surprisingly low noise levels for a winter tire
- Predictable and stable behavior on dry asphalt
Cons
- Tendency to understeer or slip during cornering on ice
- Softer sidewalls which may impact steering feedback
- Reduced performance in deep mud compared to specialized alternatives
- Noticeable increase in noise levels as the tire wears
Worth knowing
- Users reported successful performance on a variety of vehicles, ranging from compact crossovers like the Suzuki SX4 to performance-oriented models like the Skoda vRS.
- The tire maintains high ride comfort levels, with some users noting it feels superior to standard all-season tires like the Optimo K415.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
21st of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 49 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
32nd of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 32nd of 45 |
2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
18th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Price | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 17th of 20 |
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
16th of 51
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