More than half of the world market car tires owned by giants, one of which is Michelin ("Michelin"). The French concern has been supplying rubber to Europe, Russia and the rest of the world for over a hundred years High Quality that only Bridgestone and Goodyear can match.
However, over the past couple of decades, lesser-known players have entered the market, but they are also in demand among consumers. This is the British company Dunlop ("Dunlop"), which implements winter and summer tires for passenger cars... Which tire is better? You can answer the question by swiping comparative characteristics both brands.
Comparison criteria
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Manufacturers automotive rubber ensure the quality of goods, paying particular attention to three characteristics (criteria):
- Tire grip on wet surfaces.
It is reflected in the length of the braking distance on the asphalt after rain or snow; rubber is rated on a letter scale from A to F, with the former being preferred. The braking distance for a car marked F on the tires will be 18 m longer.
- Fuel efficiency.
It is determined by the minimum rolling resistance of the tire, it is designated on a scale from A to G. The least value is the rubber marked "A", so the fuel consumption of a car with such tires will be more economical.
- External noise.
It is characterized by the loudness of the contact of the tire with the road when driving. Tires with rolling noise up to 60 dB are considered to be quiet, and loud - over 74 dB.
According to the manufacturers, Michelin and Dunlop are equally good at slippery road, significantly save fuel and make little noise when driving. For a more accurate assessment, it is more correct to resort to feedback from real users and, based on their opinion, draw up an overall picture.
The main user parameters for the quality of tires are:
- mitigation of shocks and shocks transmitted to the suspension;
- the minimum likelihood of skidding on a slippery road when driving at a moderate speed;
- ensuring good handling - the ability of tires to quickly respond to driver signals (steering wheel turns);
- coursework and lateral stability(keeping the trajectory when driving in a straight line and when cornering);
- resistance to aquaplaning - the ability of rubber to drain fluid from under the contact patch of the tire with a wet road;
- resource (service life);
- the cost of the kit.
Identifying the merits and demerits of the Michelin and Dunlop brands
Advantages and disadvantages of Michelin summer tires:
Since there are several dozen product names of the French concern, it is necessary to separately consider summer and winter tires. 
Classic models for the warm season are:
- Energy series (Saver, Saver +, XM 2) - a budget option for commercial cars;
- Latitude - models for all-wheel drive vehicles, including high-end off-road vehicles;
- Pilot - an option for sports cars, also used on simple passenger cars in order to improve speed;
- Primacy is the most common model for passenger cars.
Based on the reviews of thousands of users who had experience driving cars with tires of the above brands, the following advantages of Michelin tires stand out:
- the presence on most models of channels (from 1 to 3) through which the liquid is discharged;
- significant fuel economy (up to 2.5 liters per 1000 km);
- upgraded models have a better effect on car mileage, increasing it up to 25%;
- the shape of the ribs of the tread allows you to increase directional stability (longitudinal and lateral);
- confident grip on wet or icy surfaces (also applies to models without studs);
- on average, one set is enough for 30-40 thousand km of run;
- do not decrease when driving through puddles speed characteristics, and also the behavior of the car on the road does not change;
- effectively contain the impact without transmitting it to the suspension;
- almost imperceptible noise.
Alas, even a recognized French brand is not without a number of disadvantages, including:
- increased noise after running on this rubber from 30 thousand km;
- softening of the tire after the same run;
- at the first stages of the ride seem to be quite tough;
- for 2-3 summer seasons, wear is observed (up to 1 mm);
- some users noted that summer tires harden immediately at sub-zero temperatures;
- relatively high cost of the set (on average, from 5 to 8 thousand rubles per tire).
Pros and cons of winter models
Now it is worth familiarizing yourself with the advantages of using Michelin winter tires. These include:
- excellent longitudinal and lateral stability;
- braking becomes better and stopping distance is less;
- pick up speed faster when driving on a road abundantly covered with snow;
- fuel consumption is practically unchanged compared to summer counterparts;
- the wear of the studded rubber does not accelerate, even if you "put on" the car in advance (2-3 weeks before the icing of the road) and drive it on the asphalt;
- the first spikes begin to fall off the rubber only after 30 thousand kilometers.
Disadvantages winter models French tires should be considered:
- noise (there is no way without it, since there are thorns);
- as a consequence - the susceptibility of rubber to impacts (when hitting a stone / hitting a hole);
- also a great price per kit.
In general, the summer or winter collection of Michelin tires is worth paying attention to those users who value the durability and confident maneuvering of their car on the track at any speed. Also, the models are recommended for car owners with an average income.
Michelin is recognized as one of the best brands... But less famous brands are stepping on her heels, one of which is Dunlop. Read more about the advantages of this rubber below.
Advantages and disadvantages of Dunlop summer tires
The British brand is represented by several names for the warm season, among which the most popular are: 
- SP Sport;
- Le Mans;
- Direzza;
- Enasave.
The undoubted advantages are:
- dry stability improves;
- moderate softness, providing soft and smooth movement even at speeds over 100 km / h;
- bumps or pits pass comfortably;
- when balancing, a minimum number of weights are required;
- effective braking, but slightly worse when ABS is activated;
- good aquaplaning while driving quietly around the city at speeds up to 60 km / h;
- some models (for example, SP Sport 9000), even being second-hand and having 50% wear and tear, roll back about 50 thousand km;
- practically zero wear even after 2-3 seasons;
- tires are among the most affordable (sets from 10,000 rubles).
Among the shortcomings are noted:
Pros and cons of Dunlop winter tires
Models operated at subzero temperatures on slippery and snowy surfaces include:
- SP Winter ICE;
- Graspic;
- Ice Touch;
- Winter MAXX.
Advantages of winter tires from the British manufacturer:
- durability (tires of the middle price range last 3 seasons minimum);
- ideal tires for a quiet ride in winter;
- the average mileage is 55 thousand km;
- good longitudinal and lateral stability;
- starting off and braking on ice is excellent;
- minimal wear even after 2-3 winters;
- availability (the cheapest kits will cost 8-10 thousand rubles).
- when starting up a hill they behave badly;
- models with spikes lose half of the metal inserts after 30 thousand kilometers;
- excessive noise, audible even with closed windows;
- winter models without spikes during sharp turns can behave disgustingly, leading the car into a skid;
- too soft cord;
- at speeds above 80 km / h, poor grip is clearly felt.
Results of the comparison between Dunlop and Michelin tires
In general, summer and winter products from both manufacturers meet high quality requirements and meet all international standards. A number of publications for motorists ("Behind the wheel", "Autoreview" and others) conducted studies of the suitability of tires for various conditions. It didn't work out which one was superior to the other - both scored 8.5 on a scale from 0 to 10. Better than Toyo or Nokian.
If a car owner requires high-quality summer tires that would behave optimally at speeds up to 100 km / h, were affordable, effectively braked and lasted at least 2 seasons, it is worth paying attention to both brands - each of them will appeal to the driver. Among winter options better michelin no - the French manufacturer received fewer negative reviews about poor handling, deterioration of grip and inadequate vehicle behavior during sharp turns.
The German magazine AutoBild has tested more than 50 models of summer tires in size 185/60 R 15 for compact cars. The first places in the braking test went to Pirelli, Continental and Dunlop.
AutoBild is looking again best tires for the new summer season. On the test site there are 53 models of summer tires for compact cars (185/60 R 15). Experts have carefully studied their braking distance, handling, aquaplaning protection, noise and comfort levels, as well as economy (durability and rolling resistance). The first part of the test measured the braking distance of each model on dry and wet roads at a speed of 100 km / h. And only 18 tires that showed the best result were admitted to the second part of the test, where their performance properties were considered in detail.
Surprise this season: the best result on the wet road was shown by the Nankang XR611 Toursport - only 35.4 meters. True, on wet asphalt its braking distance was lengthened by 25 meters - not enough to get into the "major league".
Balanced behavior demonstrated Pirelli cinturato The P1 Verde (37.0 and 47.5 meters on dry and wet respectively) is overall the best test result. It is followed by Continental PremiumContact 5 (36.6 / 48.1 meters), Dunlop Sport BluResponse(35.9 / 49.5 meters) and Bridgestone Turanza T001 (36.4 / 49.8 meters). The most dangerous brands were Sailun, Autogrip, Tristar, Silverstone, Toyo, Rotalla and Maxtrek, which took more than 70 meters to stop completely on the wet road. By comparison, where the Pirelli stopped car, the Maxtrek continued to race at over 65 km / h.
Test results.
| (84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 85.63 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.13 m. The amount of braking distance: 124.76 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 74.08 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.27 m. The amount of braking distance: 113.35 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 73.24 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.48 m. The amount of braking distance: 112.72 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 73.56 m. The amount of braking distance: 111.63 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 71.92 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.69 m. The amount of braking distance: 111.61 m. |
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2 (84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 72, "6 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 39.10 m. The amount of stopping distance: 111.36 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 69.68 m. Braking distance on dry road: 41.32 m. Braking distance total: 111.00 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 71.16 m. Braking distance on dry road: 38.58 m. The amount of braking distance: 109.74 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 64.14 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.75 m. The amount of braking distance: 103.89 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 66.03 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.73 m. The amount of braking distance: 103.76 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 64.50 m. The amount of braking distance: 102.16 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 62.24 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 39.07 m. The amount of braking distance: 101.31 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 63.14 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.68 m. The amount of braking distance: 100.82 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 62.37 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 38.07 m. The amount of braking distance: 100.44 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 61.47 m. Braking distance on dry road: 38.61 m. The amount of braking distance: 100.08 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 61.79 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 37.94 m. The amount of braking distance: 99.73 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 59.22 m. Braking distance on dry road: 40.47 m. The amount of braking distance: 99.69 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 61.73 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.67 m. The amount of braking distance: 99.40 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 61.50 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.70 m. The amount of braking distance: 99.20 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 61.20 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 37.62 m. The amount of braking distance: 98.82 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 60.60 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.81 m. The amount of braking distance: 98.41 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 60.08 m. Braking distance on dry road: 38.20 m. The amount of braking distance: 98.28 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 58.58 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.46 m. The amount of braking distance: 98.04 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 60.20 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.76 m. The amount of braking distance: 97.96 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 59.97 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.77 m. The amount of braking distance: 97.74 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on dry road: 37.16 m. The amount of braking distance: 97.50 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 57.56 Braking distance on dry road: 39.47 m. The amount of braking distance: 97.03 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 58.15 m. Braking distance on dry road: 38.18 m. The amount of stopping distance: 96.33 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 60.34 m. Braking distance on dry road: 35.42 m. The amount of braking distance: 95.76 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 56.91 m. Braking distance on dry road: 38.71 m. The amount of braking distance: 95.61 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 58.60 m. Braking distance on dry road: 36.64 m. The amount of stopping distance: 95.24 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 55.19 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 39.97 m. The amount of braking distance: 95.16 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 55.37 m. Braking distance on dry road: 19.72 m. The amount of braking distance: 95.09 m. |
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The next 18 tires received a pass to the second round of the test.
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 56.83 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.88 m. The amount of braking distance: 94.71 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 56.24 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.55 m. The amount of braking distance: 93.79 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 53.51 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.18 m. The amount of braking distance: 92.69 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 52.69 m. Braking distance on dry road: 39.33 m. The amount of braking distance: 92.02 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 54.18 m. Braking distance on dry road: 36.65 m. The amount of braking distance: 90.83 m. |
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(88 H) Braking distance on wet road: 52.79 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.66 m. The amount of braking distance: 90.45 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 53.37 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 36.91 m. Braking distance total: 90.28 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 53.25 m. Braking distance on dry road: 36.00 m. The amount of braking distance: 89.25 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 53.18 m. Braking distance on dry road: 35.95 m. The amount of braking distance: 89.13 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 51.40 m. Braking distance on dry road: 37.45 m. The amount of braking distance: 88.85 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 52.61 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 36.14 m. The amount of braking distance: 88.75 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 51.76 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 36.06 m. The amount of braking distance: 87.82 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 51.24 m. Braking distance on dry road: 35.67 m. The amount of braking distance: 86.91 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 50.22 m. Braking distance on a dry road: 36.34 m. The amount of braking distance: 86.56 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 49.76 m. Braking distance on dry road: 36.41 m. The amount of stopping distance: 86.17 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 49.45 m. Braking distance on dry road: 35.87 m. The amount of braking distance: 85.32 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 48.09 m. Braking distance on dry road: 36.55 m. The amount of braking distance: 84.64 m. |
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(84 H) Braking distance on wet road: 47.50 m. Braking distance on dry road: 36.95 m. The amount of stopping distance: 84.45 m. |
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On the landfill by Pirelli We stayed for a week near Milan Malpensa airport: we had to test nine models of summer tires in the dimension 225/45 R17.
Tested tires list:
We worked at this test site for the first time and, I must admit, feared for the success of the enterprise. Firstly, the Italians, as you know, are not famous for punctuality, and secondly, it was ... cramped at the training ground! It is located in the Ticino National Park - and therefore cannot grow. The tracks are packed tightly, and sometimes we had to share roads with other testers. And also - every now and then disagree with the car that dragged a trailer with tires installed for Formula 1! There is not enough space for carrying out "full-scale" tests of racing tires, but we found "laboratory work" on the study of the contact patch of "formula" tires.
And yet we did everything we planned, and on time! Our "test" car is the Audi A3 Sedan.
In general, the test program is standard, and, as usual, we paid the main attention to safety on wet asphalt - the most dangerous summer surface.
However, the braking distance from a speed of 100 km / h on half of the valid tires was less than 40 meters. This, of course, is the merit of the perfectly tuned ABS of our car, but the main thing is the quality of the tires. The ContiSportContact 5 was especially pleased: the car freezes after 37.6 meters! But it should be reminded once again that the measurement methodology is somewhat different from that that we use during our comparative tests of cars: there the driver starts braking at a speed of 101-102 km / h, and the result is affected by delays in the actuation of the brake drive, and during testing tire deceleration starts from 110 km / h, at 100 km / h the device starts counting the distance to a stop - and as a result, it turns out to be a couple of meters shorter. All the same - great results! More precisely, they were fine until the Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires were installed on the car. At the very first braking, Uncle Vanya did not have enough wet track length - and the car slipped onto dry asphalt. I had to move the starting point of braking, and the result is 55.5 meters! The wet road is tricky indeed ...
Needless to say, with what apprehension I taxied on wet track manageability? The track is small, the safety zones are narrow ... I turn off the stabilization system and go ahead. On a high-speed arc, the car accelerates to 90 km / h, in turns it slides with all four wheels, and it is not difficult to control the slip. Especially on Continental or Michelin tires.
There were no accidents on the Dunlop tires, although we had to go slower.
And on the track, filled with a layer of water 7 mm thick, the Dunlop tires even pulled themselves up to the other test participants. Here, it is not so much the composition of the rubber compound that Dunlop tires have clearly in trouble with which is important, but the drainage properties of the tread.
After a series of measurements, in which the speed of the beginning of slipping of the driving wheels is recorded, it turned out that the best drainage is provided by Hankook tires, and the same Dunlop tires close the protocol.
The test program on dry asphalt boiled down to braking from a speed of 100 km / h and a "shift" maneuver, simulating a detour of an unexpected obstacle.
In the first exercise, the leaders were Continental tires and Michelin, in the second, by a fair margin, Pirelli P Zero tires, but they are out of the standings, since they represent the top model of Pirelli, chosen for the role of a kind of benchmark, and in the main standings, tires per class, or even two, below ... Of these, Continental tires performed better than others on the "rearrangement".
Now - about the comfort. There are several areas with artificial unevenness on the landfill, there are paving stones, there is asphalt of different roughness. We drove - and came to the conclusion that in terms of acoustic comfort, all tires are very close. Except that the Bridgestone Turanza T001 tires are slightly noisier than others on rough asphalt.
But the differences in smoothness are more noticeable. Better than others - Michelin Primacy 3 tires, Nokian Hakka Blue and Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue. Bridgestone Turanza T001, Continental ContiSportContact 5, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 and Pirelli P Zero are shaking harder.
In conclusion, as usual, "shock tests" are passes through a metal bar 81 mm high. Increasing the speed by 5 km / h with each race, Uncle Vanya did not calm down until the tire finally gave up.
The most "oak" - in a good way! - Out-of-pocket tires Pirelli P Zero, which lasted up to 75 km / h. Of the main group, Toyo and Dunlop tires were the best at resisting impacts. And worst of all - Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue: we made it to 55 km / h. Naturally! These tires have the lowest rolling resistance, and this is achieved by reducing the thickness of the sidewalls. By the way, they weigh less than others. But the prices ...
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tires are a novelty, and they are sold in Russia at the "new" euro rate, which is almost 9,000 rubles for a 225/45 R17 tire. By the way, tires of a higher class Pirelli P Zero at the end of February could still be found in online stores for 5800 rubles apiece. Hurry up!
In our tests, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 was the winner. Recommended! But it is better to refuse to buy Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires.
During the day, the weather at the Italian test site was ideal - 18–20 degrees Celsius, but the nights were cold, and one day we drove onto the roads of the test site very early to set up an experiment.
It was seven degrees Celsius - at this temperature it is already recommended to change summer tires to winter ones. But Uncle Vanya does not do this, but drives out on Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tires on a wet track to measure the braking distance again. A dozen brakes and the mechanics swap those tires for Pirelli P Zero. The task is to understand how the adhesion properties of tires of different classes decrease with decreasing temperature. So, if at 20 degrees the braking distance on Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tires was 39.9 meters, then when the temperature dropped to plus seven, it increased to 42.8 meters. Almost three meters difference. Remember? And in the case of with Pirelli tires With P Zero, the braking distance at low temperatures has already increased by five meters - and this should definitely not be forgotten!
This, according to Stefan Küster, a Pirelli tire specialist, is a general pattern, and it does not only apply to Pirelli tires. The blends used to make UHP sports tires are specifically designed for high temperatures to provide the best traction in temperamental driving, including on the racetrack. And at low temperatures, these tires "tan" more.
We made the same measurements on “regular” HP tires - Continental and Dunlop. At first, the braking distance increased by two meters, but the temperature had almost no effect on the braking properties of Dunlop tires: as it was bad, it remained.
Experts' opinions on the tested tires are presented below
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Score: 9.15 |
Load / Speed Index: 94Y Continental tires once again delighted in grip on wet asphalt. The shortest braking distance, and the best time on the handling track! However, in the "big water" tires float earlier than the leading tires in this category Hankook or Nokian. It was suspected that such an outstanding "water" performance would cause increased wear and mediocre grip on dry asphalt. But after a series of "rearrangements" and driving in a circle with maximum lateral accelerations, the Continental tires were not worn out any stronger than their competitors. By the way, on dry asphalt - the shortest braking distance and the second place when performing a "rearrangement". Of the side effects, we note only the increased rigidity when driving through asphalt joints. But when hitting large irregularities, the sidewalls of these tires resist breakdowns well. |
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Score: 8.80 |
Load / Speed Index: 94W It seems that the designers did not take an active part in the development of the tread of these tires - only four longitudinal grooves and parallel slightly curved notches. But the lag behind the leader of the test is minimal, and in terms of control reliability on wet asphalt it is absent at all. But on a dry surface on the "rearrangement" sluggish reactions prevented the maneuver at high speed. Although during braking, the lag behind the leader was reduced to vanishingly small ten centimeters. Asphalt joints and pebbles rolled into the pavement do not seem to notice these tires, and in shock tests Michelin tires performed better than usual, taking a place in the middle of the protocol. Well balanced in terms of safety / comfort ratio, tires with low rolling resistance. Recommended. |
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Score: 8.65 |
Load / Speed Index: 94Y From test to test, Hankook tires climb higher and higher in our rankings. Specialists of the Korean company are working more and more closely with car manufacturers - and now these tires are supplied for the original equipment of many European models, including even the Mercedes-Benz S-class. Tires Ventus S1 Evo2 confidently performed both on wet and dry asphalt, and especially successfully on “big water”. On dry pavement, the balance of qualities is shifted in favor of safety: the car brakes well and performs high-speed maneuvers, but comfort is not at the highest level. As well as impact resistance and rolling resistance. It's too early to talk about leadership in the overall standings, but the claims, and quite reasonable ones, are already evident. And at the same time - a divine price. |
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Score: 8.60 |
Load / Speed Index: 94W In terms of aquaplaning resistance, the Nokian tires are second only to the Hankook tires in our test. And the adhesion properties on wet asphalt do not cause concern - both in the longitudinal and transverse directions. But on dry surfaces, the Nokian tires lose ground: the braking distance is long, and with high-speed maneuvering, the reactions become smeared. But smoothness is good. Medium impact resistance as well as rolling resistance. Overall, another option for relatively affordable tires with an emphasis on wet safety. |
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Score: 8.35 |
Load / Speed Index: 91Y The tires are distinguished by minimal rolling losses, and the braking distance on wet asphalt did not cause fears. On the track of "wet" handling, the car rides well on the verge of slipping, but the breakdowns are sometimes harsh. In the puddles, the problem is already more noticeable: the car floats up already at a speed of 74.4 km / h (only the Dunlop is worse). On dry asphalt, the grip and handling are average. Comfort is at a high level, but the durability of the sidewalls is a problem: already at a speed of 55 km / h, the test tire gave up its breath. Decent tires for good roads - no deep puddles or potholes. |
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Score: 8.25 |
Load / Speed Index: 94V On wet pavement, Toyo tires are slightly inferior to all European models. Once on the handling track, I even had to "step" over the curb ... On dry asphalt - good braking, but when performing a "rearrangement" the accuracy of the reactions is low. Small irregularities are damped well, but on short waves of asphalt, the "ball effect" is already felt. When hitting a curb, Toyo tires lose their tightness at a speed of 70 km / h - only the Pirelli P Zero tires, which were out of competition, are stronger. Toyo tires are perfectly suitable for Russian hinterland- the roads there are worse, and the salaries are lower. |
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Score: 7.80 |
Load / Speed Index: 91W Reputation Bridgestone tires Turanza T001 was saved by Dunlop tires. If not for them, Bridgestone tires would have been the underdog in most tests. They look more or less dignified only in the aquaplaning sector, but on wet asphalt they slide stronger than competitors. It is good at least that at the same time they maintain a good balance between drift and skid. On a dry surface - the maximum braking distance, although the result is better on the "rearrangement": before the start of sliding, the car responds very well to the steering wheel, but then "freezes" in drifts and drifts. The tires are hard and noisy. It was hoped that, as in the old days, Bridgestone tires would be the strongest when hitting a curb. But the breakdown happened already at a speed of 65 km / h. It is difficult to classify the price as a competitive advantage, and therefore it is a well-deserved second to last place. |
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Load / Speed Index: 94W This is a new model for our market, presented on the Dunlop website as tires “for the widest range modern cars for whom not only excellent controllability is important, but also a high level of comfort, economy, as well as a long service life. " On dry asphalt, everything is really good. But on a wet road, tires become simply dangerous: the braking distance from a speed of 100 km / h increases by 18 meters! When cornering, any careless pressing on the gas pedal results in slipping of the driving wheels and prolonged sliding. The impression is that a 30-year-old rubber compound has been poured into a modern mold at a factory in Thailand. A possible area of application is extremely arid regions, where precipitation occurs a couple of times a year. Driving in the rain - no, no! |
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Load / Speed Index: 94Y The Pirelli P Zero tires, selected as a kind of reference, were supposed to demonstrate the differences between UHP (Ultra High Performance) tires and HP (High Performance) tires. However, the “etalon” was not preferable in all disciplines. On wet pavement, the Pirelli P Zero could not get away from the ContiSport-Contact 5 tires, and the resistance to aquaplaning was weak at all. But if we included driving on the ring track, then the minimum time would be with Pirelli P Zero tires. This is also evidenced by the speed of the "rearrangement": the gap from the best test tires is 3 km / h. Steering reactions are immediate, slipping is minimal. The price to pay for handling is unimportant comfort: the tires “notice” all the minor irregularities. But they are the most resistant to breakdown. |
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Tire makers have long caught up with car makers in terms of the speed of new models being introduced to the market. Even specialists are not immediately able to navigate the new products, and even more so, it is difficult for ordinary car enthusiasts.
To facilitate this task, this review-rating of common summer tire models has been prepared. Let's make a reservation right away, if some models are not included in this rating, this does not mean that they are worse than those mentioned. The fact is that some tires have not yet received sufficient distribution in our country and because of this they cannot yet enter the rating.The main struggle for leadership unfolded between the traditional market leaders Continental, Nokian and Bridgestone. And if the first two brands were long-standing competitors, now Bridgestone has also shown an improvement in the characteristics of its products, approaching the recognized market leaders.
This assessment of summer tires is carried out on a 100-point scale. First of all, we will evaluate the driving performance, comfort, as well as specifications and the price. We deliberately left aside the design assessment, because, firstly, this question is rather for an amateur, someone likes one tread pattern, another is different. Secondly, now the fashion of ten years ago has passed, when everyone wanted either low-profile protectors, or with a pattern "as on racing cars". Now everyone is interested in more practical questions: how it drives, how it slows down, how long it will take on our roads, etc.
12th place Premiorri Solazo V.
The only serious advantage of this model is the low price achieved through manufacturing in Ukraine. This became possible thanks to the contract between Premiorri and the Ukrainian plant Rosava.
Primiorri Solazo has been produced since 2010, at the same time supplies to the Russian market began.
The car "shod" in Solazo does not give a feeling of comfort, the steering wheel is extremely light, there is absolutely no feedback from the steering wheel. In order to clearly control the lane, you have to make a lot of unnecessary movements and twist the steering wheel to large angles.
With sudden changes of lane, the reaction to the steering wheel is delayed, control over handling is reduced, up to a complete loss. Braking is equally hesitant on dry and wet asphalt.
The softness indicators are very good, any irregularities are extinguished, but at the same time the rumble from the tread is very noticeable. Rolling quality is not up to par, in neutral the speed begins to drop rapidly. But when driving on a dirt road, they give a feeling of confidence.
+ Pros: Smooth, soft ride. Clear movement on the dirt road.
- Minuses: Poor road holding. Loses controllability during sharp maneuvering. Increases fuel consumption. Noisy.
These tires should be looked at by supporters of measured driving, who often have to go on unpaved surfaces.
RATING: 80.6 / 100 POINTS
11th place Viatti Strada Asimmetrico V.
The beautiful Italian name did not help Nizhnekamsk producers much, although if we take the price / quality combination, then Viatti certainly gives good indicators.
Braking is frankly weak, on dry surfaces it wins only against Premiorri and Cordiant, on wet surfaces - an obvious outsider, perhaps a little better than Yokagama. The level of communication with the steering wheel and information content is very similar to the "Premiorri", it also needs constant steering. Although at low speeds the changes are quite clear, especially at the beginning of the maneuver, but at the end there is still a slight skid. On wet asphalt, when changing lanes, you can feel the front end of the car, which requires a quick steering response.
Comfort from "Viatti" is also very doubtful, pulsating noise is constantly heard, the slightest irregularities of the road are transmitted to the body by vibration and jolts. With equal pumping rear wheels seem tougher. Good rolling performance contributes to fuel economy. On dirt road hold on confidently.
+ Pros: Confident control of the machine on the dirt road.
- Minuses: Poor grip and poor maneuvering on any surface. Lack of sufficient comfort.
This model is suitable for moderate driving on good roads, and for ground coatings.
RATING: 83/100 POINTS
10th place Yokohama C.drive 2 V.
Despite the average test results, the model made in the Philippines is not offered at an average price, which certainly does not speak in its favor. It appeared on the Russian market since 2010.
Braking performance is almost identical to that shown by Viatti, and on the wet road - an absolute outsider in the rating.
At high speeds, they clearly hold the road, but when maneuvering, there is not enough information content and steering is required. With abrupt rearrangements, there is clearly not enough steering angle, which is why you have to turn the steering wheel to large angles.
At maximum speeds, it gives a deep skid, which can be corrected by a driver with a good reaction.
On a flat road, the tread makes a moderate noise, which increases noticeably on rough asphalt and on small bumps. Vibrations from small irregularities are clearly transmitted to the body.
In terms of rolling measurements, Yokohama tires showed the best result, at any speed they give good fuel economy. Demonstrate uncertain behavior on a dirt road.
+ Pros: Thanks to good rolling, it saves fuel at any speed. Good stability.
- Minuses: Very poor braking on wet roads, poor handling during emergency maneuvers.
These tires will be appreciated by those for whom fuel economy is important.
RATING: 83.9 / 100 POINTS
9th place Cordiant Sport 2 (PS-501) V.
The model is a domestic development, with a good price / quality ratio.
"Cordiant-Sport 2" first appeared on sale in 2010, then it was replaced in 2012 by a modernized version.
The tires showed the worst braking performance on dry roads. The difference in stopping distance between the leader of the test and "Kordiant" was almost 6 meters. At the same time, on wet surfaces, the performance is noticeably better and can qualify for a satisfactory assessment.
At high speeds, they confidently keep a straight line, but the information content is still not enough, moreover, there is a delay in the reactions.
On a dry road, extreme maneuvering at medium speeds is possible, attempts to do it at a higher speed are very difficult due to low information content and increased steering angles. When maneuvering on wet asphalt, at the beginning, the front wheels slip outward, as if straightening the trajectory, because of this, you have to turn the steering wheel to the desired angle, which again is not just due to poor information content.
Tires dampen large irregularities well, but on medium-sized ones, they transmit shaking to the body. And with small cracks or roughness, they begin to make a distinct noise.
They roll badly, which negatively affects fuel consumption. Driving on a dirt road with Cordiant-Sport 2 is a dubious pleasure.
+ Pros: Quite passable handling and directional stability on dry surfaces. Comfortable enough movement.
- Minuses: Very inconclusive dry braking and heavy maneuvering on wet asphalt. Increases fuel consumption.
Suitable for city driving, with trips to the suburbs.
RATING: 85.7 / 100 POINTS
8th place Goodyear EfficientGrip V.
The French model did not receive a higher rating primarily due to the high price.
This Goodear model has been produced since 2009, and entered the Russian market in 2010.
Braking ratings are quite good. On both wet and dry asphalt, the average performance of the tested tires was obtained.
At high speeds, the car "floats" slightly, alignment is difficult due to the lagging rudder.
What you should definitely not do on these tires is sudden changes of lanes. On dry surfaces, you have to limit the speed due to noticeable drift of the front wheels at the beginning of the maneuver and skidding of the rear at the end. On a wet surface, the situation is a little better, but the picture is spoiled by large turning angles and sharp breaks into a skid when exiting it.
The tires demonstrated the traditional Goodyear level of comfort, with a soft and quiet ride. "Efficient" help to save fuel, especially in the suburban driving cycle. Departure on a primer without special need is not recommended.
+ Pros: Excellent level of comfort, fuel economy when traveling out of town.
- Minuses: Directional stability is below average, heavy handling during extreme maneuvers.
Goodyear Efficiency Grip is well suited for lovers of comfortable and economical driving.
RATING: 87.1 / 100 POINTS
7th place Dunlop SP Sport 9000 W.
This japanese model has already become a veteran in our tire market, but at the same time, it is still in considerable demand.
Braking performance on dry roads is below average, and even less on wet ones. Only Yokohama and Viatti have worse performance.
At high speeds, it keeps its course perfectly. The main distinguishing feature of the Dunlop SP Sport is clear reactions to the steering wheel, it is very easy to adjust the course. On dry surfaces, sharp maneuvers can be carried out at medium speed. It instantly reacts to the steering wheel at the beginning of the maneuver, although then there is a slight demolition of the front end, with a simultaneous drop in the steering information content. On wet roads, maneuverability is improved and emergency lane changes can be made at higher speeds. However, when the maximum speed is exceeded, a slide off the course occurs, and simultaneously on both axes. After drifting or skidding, adhesion to the surface is quickly restored.
The level of driving comfort with Dunlop is low, the tread rustles clearly, the noise increases noticeably on rough asphalt. Any minor irregularities in the road are transmitted to the body.
The tires showed good rolling performance. Provide confident movement on the dirt road.
+ Pros: High directional stability at high speeds, excellent movement on a dirt road. Provides an economical ride.
- Minuses: Poor comfort level. Poor braking on wet asphalt.
These tires are perfect for long journeys on roads with smooth and hard surfaces.
RATING: 87.6 / 100 POINTS
6th place Hankook Ventus Prime 2 (К 115) V.
Hungarian tires have shown good performance and in all fairness we can say that it is from their 6th place that the elite group of very good tires begins.
Tires are new to Russian market, the start of sales started in 2012.
Ventus Prime have demonstrated excellent braking qualities, especially well proved to be on the wet road, on dry surfaces a little weaker, but still quite good.
Keeping course well at high speeds, however, slightly lacking information for heading corrections. Another "sin" is the delay in steering response. On dry pavement, maneuvers at speeds above average are permissible. Light drifts at the exit from the maneuver are leveled out quite simply. A wet road has practically no negative impact on the nature of the management and the success of rebuilding.
The tires are quite noisy; when driving at speeds above 80 km / h, the feeling of riding on all-terrain treads is created. Ventus Prime behaves tough on all surfaces and increases fuel consumption at all speeds. The indicators of movement on the primer are average.
+ Pros: Brakes well on any surface. Demonstrates stable handling.
- Minuses: Increases fuel consumption. Notes on noise comfort and directional stability.
Good tires for paved roads.
RATING: 89.9 / 100 POINTS
5th place Toyo Praxes T1 Sport W.
This Japanese manufacturer has repeatedly proven the success of its brand, which is invariably present in the top of many tire ratings.
The model has been presented in Russia since the end of 2009.
Braking distances on dry roads are average and above average on wet asphalt.
Directional stability at high speeds is good, the tires give ease of course corrections and smoothness when changing lanes. The steering response is crisp and the steering angles are small. A wet coating practically does not change the characteristics, only a slightly faster reaction is required with extreme drift.
Toyo Praxes tires are quite quiet, only when driving on rough asphalt they become a little louder. Small irregularities in the road give off vibrations to the body. Fuel consumption readings are average, with increasing speeds they increase consumption. Driving on a dirt road is average.
+ Pros: Stable handling on dry and wet surfaces.
- Minuses: Increased fuel consumption during out-of-town trips. Minor complaints about ride and noise.
Good tires for mixed highway / city driving.
RATING: 91.5 / 100 POINTS
4th place Michelin Primacy HP V.
The German brand, as always, is at its best and, despite the sufficient age of the model of about 8 years, is still in demand.
The model demonstrates excellent braking performance, similar to the previous rating model. Performance is slightly weaker than Toyo's on wet roads and slightly better on dry.
The tires hold the direction well, and provide adequate responses during course corrections.
On a dry road, he demonstrates clear behavior with clear reactions. On wet surfaces, the performance drops slightly. By avoiding sudden steering movements, drifts will be minimized.
When driving on a good road, no extraneous noise is emitted. Irregularities and road joints are reflected on the body by sudden jerks.
Help conserve fuel during moderate driving. When driving on the highway, they give average indicators of efficiency. The primer is medium tolerated.
+ Pros: Stable handling. Fuel economy.
- Minuses: Minor complaints about ride and noise.
Suitable for urban and suburban use.
RATING: 91.7 / 100 POINTS
3rd place Pirelli Cinturato P7 V.
An excellent Romanian model, slightly surrendering its last year's positions in front of the newcomers, but still remaining on the podium. In addition, it is the best model in terms of price / quality ratio. Pirelli Cinturato has been sold in Russia since 2010.
The tires show excellent braking performance, especially on wet surfaces.
There are no complaints about directional stability at high speeds. They allow you to make maneuvers at high speeds, on dry roads they allow you to make sharp lane changes.
The driving style and the lack of surprises are reminiscent of Michelin and Bridgestone. Demonstrate high speed on wet asphalt, only half a kilometer was not enough to reach a record this test... The reactions on the steering wheel are very clear, if not for the sharp drifts at the exit from the turn, there could be a maximum score.
Pirelli Cinturato are a little noisy, they spank at the joints. Small irregularities are transmitted to the body. Regardless of the driving mode, they have no particular effect on consumption or fuel economy. Not very suitable for priming.
+ Pros: They brake well on any surface. Provide good handling.
- Minuses: High noise level, not very smooth running.
An excellent choice for dynamic drivers, as well as for frequent out-of-town trips.
RATING: 91.9 / 100 POINTS
2nd place Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 V.
Fresh French model on the Russian market with a good price / quality ratio.
Record braking results on all types of asphalt. The difference in stopping distance between the outsider of the test "Kordiant" and "Conti Premium" was about 6 meters, with "Yokohama" more than 5 meters.
The tires allow for extreme maneuvers at high speeds, and the steering wheel provides clear and crisp responses. Characteristic feature"Continental" are large steering angles, which decrease as the tires warm up.
Wet surface does not negatively affect speed performance.
The tires have demonstrated excellent comfort, perfectly dampen irregularities and noise from the road. They give a good combination of soft yet firm driving.
The rolling level is average, roughly comparable to the Pirelli. Not suitable for ground coats.
+ Pros: Best braking performance on any road, excellent comfort.
- Minuses: Notes on extreme dry handling.
The average price in Russia is 4800 rubles.
The best tire in terms of braking performance.
RATING: 93.5 / 100 POINTS
1st place Bridgestone Potenza S001V.
Deserved place of the Japanese model.
Demonstrates excellent braking performance on all types of asphalt. The truth is slightly inferior to "Continental" on dry, only a little bit, and on wet 1 meter.
The Bridgesone Potenza shows good directional stability, the same as the Dunlop. A characteristic feature of this model is a very clear response to course corrections. Absolute winner of the extreme maneuvering speed competition, on dry and wet asphalt. It should be noted the high degree of information content of the steering wheel, especially on a wet road.
Unfortunately, comfort falls short of the high level of driving performance. Irregularities and joints give off noise, rustling is clearly audible on the rough asphalt.
The rolling indicators are the same as those of the Continental and Pirelli, there is no particular savings, but they also do not add to fuel consumption. Not very suitable for priming.
+ Pros: Very good braking performance. Clear directional stability, high speed maneuvers.
- Minuses: The tires are noisy and harsh.
Perfect for country driving, on quality paved roads. Will appeal to fans of extreme driving.
RATING: 93.6 / 100 POINTS
This time we have collected tires for the test, which almost all manufacturers present as the most balanced in all characteristics. A very fresh model sets the highest price bar Continental PremiumContact 6 Cooked in Mexico. Another novelty - which is made (pay attention!) In Russia.
Whet your appetite
Without stopping after a ten-kilometer run (even a short stop will allow the tires and transmission elements to cool down, which will negatively affect the results), we proceed to the assessment. In the out-of-town mode (90 km / h), the leaders were five subjects - Continental, Cordiant, Firestone, Michelin and Toyo. The success of the Cordiant was especially surprising, since the previous model (the Comfort of the first release) was quite voracious. Skoda used the most gasoline on Viatti tires.
At 60 km / h city, the aforementioned five turned into three - only Firestone, Michelin and Toyo retained their leading positions. Viatti was insatiable here too.
Who is the noisiest in the world
We move to other roads, teeming with cracks, potholes and even holes. Here the tires are noisy, humming, shaking, sending jolts to the body and seats, and - some are stronger, others are weaker.
The experts gave the highest marks for acoustic comfort to the tires Continental, Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian and Nordman. Michelin tires also do not emit loud noises when rolling, but they are distinguished from the top five by a change in the tone of noise on surfaces of different quality - they are not so much melodious as they are discordant on patches made of dissimilar asphalt, traditional for Russian roads. This is why we have lowered the Michelin tire rating by half a point.
Noise record was set by Kumho. Noisy, booming rolling, sounding of the pavement and road irregularities. They also turned out to be the toughest, actively transmitting shocks and vibrations to the floor of the body, seat and controls. Itching is especially unpleasant on microroughnesses and rough asphalt. The best results in terms of smoothness were brought by Hankook and Cordiant: the Octavia rolls on them smoothly and comfortably.
Let's slip along the lane
On a 12% unpaved slope, we estimate the tire loyalty to unpaved roads. Driving uphill with “gas” and “without gas” and attempts to accelerate intensively allow us to find out which tires grip the ground well, to what extent and how sharply they contribute to the loss of traction during slipping. Traction control system, of course, turn it off.
Viatti is more confident than others on unpaved slopes. No wonder! Pay attention to - all checkers are finely chopped, as if M + S tires are intended only for country lane.
And the Continental tires are more prone to slipping and insufficient traction than others - we rated their "dirt" ability at four points. Do not leave hard roads!
The results are quite natural: it is impossible to make a tire that will be the best both on asphalt and on the ground.
On the brakes!
In the wet, Hankook beats everyone. Continental and Nokian breathe in the back of his head with the same stopping distances. In the lagging behind - Firestone, losing to the leader by almost seven (!) Meters. In the penultimate position - Viatti with a lag of 4.3 meters.
On dry asphalt Octavia is better only brakes on Michelin tires. The second result is shown by Continental, losing only 30 cm to the leader. The trailblazers in this exercise are the same, only now behind all Viatti, and in front of him is Firestone.
On wet asphalt, the most stable performances are in Conti, Nokian and Kumho: the spread is no more than 20 cm. The maximum difference in the results obtained in different attempts was a little more than a meter - Firestone and Pirelli excelled. In dry conditions, Michelin provided the most stable braking, with only half a meter difference in six approaches. But Firestone, Nordman, Pirelli and Viatti showed the maximum spread - more than two meters.
On rearrangement
We perform this test to evaluate the behavior of the tires during extreme maneuvering. Skoda, moving at a constant speed in fourth (direct) gear, abruptly (at a distance of 12 meters) rebuilds to the adjacent lane. The tester begins the exercise with a low, obviously throughput speed and each time increases it by 1–2 km / h. In addition, he gives an expert assessment based on the recorded comments on the behavior of the car and the ability to drive it.
Skoda showed the highest speed (69.3 km / h) when shifting on wet asphalt on Nokian tires. And the most modest result (63.7 km / h) was given to it by Firestone.
Nokian tires retained their leadership, their maximum speed increased to 71.2 km / h. The Firestone remained the most modest, it could not rise above the 67.5 km / h mark when performing an extreme maneuver.
And Skoda is most pleasant to drive on Nokian tires, both on dry asphalt and wet. The testers noted clear reactions, adequate steering angles and sufficient information content. The balance of handling is close to neutral.
Firestone tires made me sweat on wet pavement. The low speed is due to the early onset of sliding, which translated into common language means insufficient grip. In addition, the almost complete lack of information content on the steering wheel does not allow you to select the required angles of rotation in order to make the car move along the desired trajectory.
On the dry surface, the same Firestone remained in the lagging behind in behavior, but already in company with Toyo. The Octavia's Firestone tires have such large steering angles and reaction delays that the driver does not have time to turn the steering wheel to the required angle. The situation is complicated by the volatile nature - the car slides its muzzle outward at the entrance to the first corridor, demonstrating understeer, which, when the car stabilizes in the adjacent lane, turns into oversteer, forcing the Skoda to "take revenge with its tail."
On Toyo tires initial reactions are not bad, but as the speed increases, the Octavia suddenly starts to slip into a skid, which is very difficult to cope with. At the same time, the steering wheel becomes so "empty", as if it had been disconnected from the wheels.
We put in places
In thirteenth place in our ranking, with only 796 points and falling into the Weak Tires category. Disastrous by modern standards results in the nominations "Safety" and "Behavior". Strengths- the average level of comfort and high, on a par with the Michelin-starred, fuel efficiency. Possible application - unhurried, accurate driving with the stabilization system always on.
In twelfth place - Viatti Strada Asimmetrico V ‑ 130... Only 835 total points put them in the "Mediocre tires" category. Poor braking, poorer fuel efficiency, and near-average comfort levels. Surprisingly agreeable in handling. Suitable for leisurely driving on hard roads, including dirt.
The tenth and eleventh places are divided by and. Despite the equal number of points scored, they are completely different in nature. "Koreans" are frankly disastrous in terms of comfort, but in the "Safety" nomination they are ahead of Toyo and even the superior Cordiant and Nordman. The "Japanese" are slightly better in behavior, moreover, they will delight the driver with high fuel efficiency, comparable to the Michelin one. Both are suitable for driving without fanaticism.
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| PROS | Good handling on dry surfaces with extreme maneuvering; satisfactory directional stability | Most economical; satisfactory level of internal noise | Braking is above average on both dry and wet roads; high speed when changing over on dry asphalt |
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| MINUSES | Worst wet braking; problematic directional stability and handling during extreme maneuvers on wet asphalt | Worst braking on dry pavement; the highest fuel consumption; comfort notes | Difficult handling during extreme maneuvers on dry asphalt; ride notes | The most uncomfortable; difficult directional stability and handling during extreme maneuvers on wet asphalt |
On the ninth line. Ay yes Taiwan! Maxxis is a fairly young company, but rapidly progressing. Premitra HP5 bypassed more eminent Japanese and Korean rivals. These are not the best tires for aggressive riding due to their complex behavior during extreme maneuvers. But suitable for everyday quiet driving, and will provide higher safety than those higher in the final rating Cordiant, Nordman and Dunlop. They are close to the middle peasants in terms of comfort and economy.
On the eighth step -. New model significantly added relative to the representative of the first generation. Now it lives up to its name and rightfully won the title of the most comfortable tire (albeit in company with Hankuk). Another achievement is that these tires are among the most economical at out-of-town speed. A noticeable disadvantage is difficult handling during extreme maneuvers on dry surfaces. These tires are not built for aggressive driving, but are suitable for everyday use.
Russian with 889 points prints out the group "Good tires". Strong middle peasant by all objective indicators, the only exception is "dry" braking, in which it gave a slight slack. But in the category "Behavior" competes with the top,- Michelin and Hankook are even slightly inferior to him.
9th place | 8th place | 7th place |
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The sum of the points scored in the test | 889 |
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PROS | Very good braking on wet roads; satisfactory ride | The most comfortable; braking on wet asphalt above average | Most economical at a speed of 90 km / h; the quietest; high speed when changing over on dry asphalt |
MINUSES | Difficult handling during extreme maneuvers on wet asphalt; notes on internal noise | Difficult handling in extreme dry maneuvers | Worse than average dry braking |
* The difference between the fair price and the average price of a particular tire model, expressed as a percentage of the average price.
: The sixth place in the final standings and the closing position in the "Excellent tires" category is an undoubted success. In terms of performance and character, these tires are comparable to those of the Pirelli. For such indicators as handling, comfort and economy, they go head to head.
The fifth line in accordance with the brand's position in the top five global tire manufacturers is Pirelli with model Cinturato P1 Verde... A few years ago, tires under the Pirelli brand stood out for their driving inclinations. Now the palm in terms of handling has been taken over by Nokian, but Pirelli has not given up the leadership in directional stability. And therefore it best long distance tires- if you can come to terms with the increased noise level in the cabin and the rigidity of the course.
Russian tires are symbolically located on the line corresponding to the serial number of the model. Leadership ambitions backed up better results in fuel efficiency; and braking on dry asphalt. And in wet braking - only the fifth result, which goes against the current trend. After all, today almost all tire workers are trying to improve braking on wet surfaces as much as possible, since it is considered to be the most dangerous. Still, the tires are great, no limits.
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| The sum of the points scored in the test | 902 | 910 | 916 |
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| Average price in online stores at the time of preparation of the material, rubles. | 4100 | 4085 | 4790 |
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| PROS | High speed on the relocation; good directional stability and controllability during extreme maneuvers | Excellent directional stability; braking on dry asphalt above average | Better braking on a dry road; the most economical; strict adherence to a given course |
| MINUSES | Notes on internal noise and ride quality | Notes on internal noise and ride quality | Handling notes for extreme maneuvers on wet pavement |
* The difference between the fair price and the average price of a particular tire model, expressed as a percentage of the average price.
The third place is taken by tires, which were inferior to Nokian tires by only two points. All results are above average, so anyone will love these tires. They boast the highest ratings in the test for comfort and braking on wet asphalt.
It is in second place (924 points). All indicators are top-level, except that the ratings for braking on dry asphalt are average. The ridge of this tire is stable handling during extreme maneuvering on any surface. Therefore, we recommend it to those for whom a car is not just a means of transportation, but also a way to enjoy driving.
Test leader - Continental PremiumContact 6 with 931 final points. The safest and at the same time the most balanced tires - not all the results are the best, but either excellent or very good, which ultimately resulted in the highest number of points. Bravo!
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| The sum of the points scored in the test | 922 | 924 | 931 |
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