Introducing the top best summer tires of 2019 for small and medium-sized passenger cars... It includes budget, medium and premium tires, which are available in sizes from R13 to R16. When compiling the rating, the cost of tires, the relevance of the model and its results in tests were taken into account.
All models are sorted and presented by price from expensive to cheaper.
Segment: premium.
Multiple participant and test winner from European and domestic magazines. It is a balanced, soft, comfortable and quiet tire that performs equally well on dry and wet asphalt. Ideal for both leisurely city driving and country trips.
Country of origin: France, Portugal, Czech Republic, Germany, Romania.
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Segment: premium.
The company positions the model as a “tough weather tire” that is highly resistant to aquaplaning, fuel efficiency and increased durability. It will show its best qualities on wet asphalt, although its behavior on dry surfaces is also predictable and safe. When buying a tire from an authorized dealer, it is covered by an extended warranty, which is an added benefit.
Country of origin: Russia, Finland.
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Segment: premium.
A quiet, comfortable and economical tire that delivers equally effective braking and handling on both wet and dry asphalt. Thanks to the most balanced characteristics, in 2016 the tire took first place in the test from the Swedish edition Teknikens Varld.
Country of origin: Slovenia, Poland, Germany, France.
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Segment: premium.
The company positions the model as a "travel tire" that strikes a great balance between safety, handling and comfort. During the development of the model, special emphasis was placed on an increased level of comfort: on the tire tread there are many specially shaped grooves that reduce the level of vibration and noise in the cabin. Perfect for long distance travel at high speed and quiet city driving.
Country of origin: Japan, Hungary, Poland.
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Segment: premium.
A balanced summer tire from the Italian manufacturer Pirelli, which is equally effective in braking and providing a high level of handling on wet and dry asphalt. The tire took first place in the test from the Russian magazine "Za Rulem", which was held in 2017.
Country of origin: Italy, Russia, Turkey.
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Segment: medium.
A very balanced tire from a South Korean manufacturer that performs well on dry and wet asphalt and also provides high fuel efficiency... And although the tire is in the mid-range, in most tests it is not much inferior in performance to the premium models. Great option for the city and long-distance trips for reasonable money.
Country of origin: Korea, Hungary, China.
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Segment: medium.
The budget variant of the premium Nokian Hakka Green 2. The tire demonstrates a balanced average performance on dry and wet asphalt, without significantly lagging behind the premium models. A good option for those who want to drive safely around the city in any weather without overpaying for an extended warranty.
Country of origin: Russia.
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Segment: medium.
Quiet, comfortable and balanced UHP tire with a sporty character from the Dutch company Vredestein. In tests, the tire demonstrates good fuel economy and average results on dry and wet asphalt. Suitable for the city and long trips.
Country of origin: Holland.
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Segment: medium.
Summer "rain tire" with an asymmetric tread pattern that provides a safe ride on wet asphalt, low level noise and excellent ride. On dry pavement, the tire behaves a little worse, so it is more suitable for rainy regions.
Country of origin: France, Germany, Romania, Portugal. The Uniroyal company belongs to the German concern Continental.
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Segment: medium.
The reverse alternative for Uniroyal is a comfortable, economical and durable tire from a South Korean manufacturer that reveals its best qualities on dry asphalt, but lags behind on wet. A good inexpensive option for the southern regions.
Country of origin: Korea.
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Segment: medium.
Initially, the model was created as a comfort class and was called Kumho Solus HS51. However, in operation, it showed good sporting qualities, so in 2015 it was transferred to the Ecsta line (sports tire series), maintaining a balance between dynamic qualities and comfort.
In tests, the tire demonstrates excellent aquaplaning resistance and a balanced average performance on dry and wet asphalt.
Country of origin: Korea.
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Segment: medium.
Summer fuel-efficient tire from the Fulda company, which is part of the German concern Goodyear. In tests, the tire shows a balanced average performance on both wet and dry asphalt, high fuel efficiency and good comfort levels. At a low cost, it is perfect for daily city trips.
Country of origin: France, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Turkey, Thailand
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Segment: medium / budget.
Summer fuel-efficient tire with symmetrical non-directional tread pattern. In tests for braking and handling, the tire does not show outstanding results even against the background of budget tires, but its main advantages are a high level of comfort and low fuel consumption. At a low cost - a good choice for daily use within the city.
Country of origin: Malaysia, Japan
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Segment: medium / budget.
Another tire whose strengths are driving comfort: it is soft, quiet, perfectly absorbs any road bumps and consumes little fuel. In tests on dry and wet asphalt, the tire demonstrates below average braking and handling.
Country of origin: Romania, Germany, Czech Republic, France.
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Segment: medium / budget.
A fuel-efficient tire from a Korean manufacturer with average performance on dry and wet asphalt without clear advantages and disadvantages. Like the previous two models, the tire offers low fuel consumption and a quiet and comfortable ride. A good option for little money.
Country of origin: China.
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Segment: budget.
Another fuel-efficient budget tire with an asymmetric tread pattern that delivers high levels of comfort and average performance in safety disciplines.
Country of origin: Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia.
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Segment: budget.
A summer budget tire with an average level of comfort, noise and good braking qualities and manageability. The tire is notable for the fact that the Taurus company belongs to the French Michelin and all its products comply with high standards quality, keeping the cost at the level of Chinese or domestic rubber.
Also, this model is produced under the brands Tigar, Kormoran, Strial, Orium, Riken.
Country of origin: Serbia.
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It is no coincidence that tires are divided into winter and summer all-season tires. Depending on the season, the tires must be suitable for the climatic conditions. So, summer tires are made of harder rubber for excellent grip at high temperatures. And the pattern on the tread allows you to drain water from the contact patch in rainy weather.
Of course, each company uses its own tire manufacturing technology.
How was the summer tire test
The most important thing to check all the parameters of summer tires is the temperature outside the window, therefore summer tire test 2015 will be held at the height of the season when people have already purchased tires. Now we will acquaint you with the results of last year's test, which is the most relevant in the summer season of 2015.
The most famous test in Russia is published by 2 editions - "Behind the Wheel" and "Auto Review". To compile our top ten, we took the weighted average of the results of two tests. Professionals evaluated handling, braking on wet and dry surfaces, directional stability, noise and driver comfort.
Rating of summer tires 2015 in sizes R15, R16, R17
Summer tire rating 2015 of the year opens with an economical tire from a French company. The advantages of the tires are excellent braking, good handling, directional stability, as well as relatively low fuel consumption. Among the disadvantages are the stiffness of the rubber and not the best handling on wet asphalt.
The average price of a R15 / R16 / R17 tire is 3400/4500/7100 rubles.
The Japanese company produces these tires in the Philippines. Main advantages: good directional stability, excellent braking on any type of surface, reduced fuel consumption. The disadvantages of this rubber are its rigidity and rather difficult handling on a wet road.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2900/3200/5100 rubles.
Japanese rubber belongs to the category of high-speed road. Advantages of Turanza T001 tires: directional stability and excellent results when braking on any surface. Minuses of rubber: slightly increased noise, handling is lower than that of competitors in this price class, as well as stiffness.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3500/3900/7000 rubles.
Good tires from Finnish companies with Russian production refers to budget class... Advantages of tires: excellent road holding and good braking performance on any surface. Among the minuses, the experts mentioned minor comments in terms of comfort and handling.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2400/2800/5100 rubles.
Japanese tires are available in R16 and R17 radii. Pros of rubber: good handling on dry surfaces, as well as excellent braking on any road. Cons - increased fuel consumption, noise and small comments from experts on directional stability, ride and handling on a wet road.
R16 / R17 - 3500/5900 rubles.
Korean brand, and Hungarian production - excellent braking on all types of surfaces, fuel economy. Disadvantages of tires - minor remarks on handling, comfort and directional stability.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3300/4100/5500 rubles.
The advantages of these tires are excellent results when braking on any surface, clear directional stability, excellent handling and profitability. Among the minuses, experts noted some comments on comfort and handling on a wet road.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3200/3900/7000 rubles.
Top three of the top ten, which included the best summer tires 2015, "premium" closes. Pros of the novelty - best result in braking on wet surfaces, clear handling and clear directional stability. Tire Disadvantages - Minor comfort notes.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2800/3600/6200 rubles.
Italian tires have many advantages - positive reviews, excellent braking, understandable handling, as well as directional stability on any type of surface. Minor comments from experts were about driving comfort.
R16 / R17 - 3700/7000 rubles.
Best summer tires bypassed competitors in many positions. The advantages of Primacy 3 are the highest speed of car shifting, excellent braking, better handling and directional stability. Among the minuses, experts noted only minor comments on comfort.
R16 / R17 - 4000/8000 rubles.
Modest 14-inch tires are not held in high esteem by manufacturers these days. Even budget cars are often fitted with 15-inch shoes. Therefore, explosive premieres in this size should not be expected: emerging new products are created mainly by scaling larger tires intended for expensive cars with wheels of larger diameter. But there is a silver lining: the less investment in development, the lower the price.
We carried out tests near Togliatti, at the AVTOVAZ test site, ironing its roads with one of the most massive domestic platforms: the aggregate carrier was a 106-strong Lada Priora, equipped with anti-lock braking system... According to our observations, some shortcomings in the car's behavior can be fully compensated for by installing high-quality tires.
The air temperature was 20–25 ºС.
FIRST LINE
We start with the most expensive ones. Tires ContiPremiumContact 5 sell for 2655 rubles apiece. Not cheap! As if to justify the price, they took first place, gaining 927 points. Among the main advantages are high speed on the rearrangement and a short braking distance: a meter less than that of the closest competitor, when slowing down on wet asphalt from a speed of 80 km / h and as much as 3 meters when braking on dry land from 100 km / h.
For 2380 rubles goes Nokian Hakka Green... Born in Finland, made in Russia. New tire: in terms of development and time to market, comparable to the ContiPremiumContact 5. The green tire scored 926 points, just one point behind the Conti. Solid product. Moreover, the Hakka is balanced differently from the Conti: the car on these tires has more precise behavior during extreme maneuvering and high directional stability at high speed, as well as good feedback.
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 a novelty for us, although this model has existed in the manufacturer's line for several years. Price - 2370 rubles. For her 11th place (835 points) in our test - too much! Ecopia EP150 demonstrates the weakest "grip" when braking: the difference with the leader is almost 4 meters on wet asphalt and almost 5 meters on dry. This is the length of the Priora!
It is better to forget about quick rearrangements: nimble maneuvers will come out sideways - in the literal sense of the word. The only bonus is the modest fuel consumption in the suburban mode. Perhaps the reason for the failure lies in the place of production? These tires came from Thailand, and Made in Japan tires have always performed better.
Modesty is not a vice
In the line of more modest tires, as well as in the top row, there are also weaklings who are striving to sell at a higher price, and vice versa.
For the Japanese novelty Toyo proxes CF2 ask for 2180 rubles. And she scored 907 points in our test and took a worthy third line. Tires with good braking properties also provide the possibility of confident extreme maneuvering - just like the Nokian Hakka Green model. You will only have to give up comfort: you cannot name a soft and quiet tire.
Tires are sold for 2165 rubles BFGoodrich g ‑ Grip from the pedigree of the Michelin company. That is why, apparently, they sell at a higher price, despite the "slower" speed index T (190 km / h). There are no obvious failures, but in all respects this tire is slightly below the average level. In our tests, it takes only the seventh position, in its piggy bank 870 points.
Model Formula Energy developed by by Pirelli, put up for 2150 rubles. But this tire cannot be tied to the racing formula, you cannot call it energetic: it is not suitable for extreme maneuvering. Keeping the car in corners requires extraordinary skill from the driver. Although on a straight line, the tires keep the car well even at high speeds. As a result - 876 points and the eighth line for a pair with domestic tires Cordiant.
Korean tire Hankook Kinergy Eco(2135 rubles apiece) all characteristics are average. There are no failures, but there are no ups either. Nevertheless, in the aggregate of all indicators, she scored 888 points and took already sixth place.
Russian Cordiant sell for 2135 rubles. In terms of characteristics, the Road Runner model is close to the Formula Energy tire: it is inferior to it in course clarity and comfort, but provides more intelligible handling in extreme conditions. 867 points, the eighth line of the rating.
ALMOST FREE
And so we dropped to the level of 2,000 rubles per wheel. It turns out that even for that kind of money, you can buy good tires - for example, Yokohama BluEarth... The Japanese Yoko always lists its tires at 15% less than its main competitor, Bridgestone, despite the fact that its performance is sometimes significantly higher. For example, in our test, the Yoko showed better braking properties and faster shifting speeds on wet roads. The BluEarth name was also reflected in the results: the Yoko tires achieved the lowest fuel consumption at 90 km / h. The result is 889 points and fifth place.For loved by our motorists Nordman Nokian firms ask for 1970 rubles. The value for money is one of the best in our tests: 905 points and fourth place! (We consider a score of over 900 points as a criterion for excellent tires.) The handling of the car in extreme modes is at an altitude.
Tires Matador stella 2 with a speed index T (190 km / h) are offered for 1800 rubles. On these tires you will have to force yourself to drive without haste and with an increased distance, since Stella has very modest braking properties (however, it is 1-3 meters better than Bridgestone tires). And abrupt rearrangements should be excluded: in any situation, the steering wheel must be operated softly and smoothly. As compensation - fuel economy at any speed.
The tests were attended by: Anton ANANIEV, Vladimir KOLESOV, Yuri KUROCHKIN, Evgeny LARIN, Anton MISHIN, Andrey OBRAZUMOV, Valery PAVLOV and Dmitry TESTOV.
We would like to express our gratitude to the tire manufacturing companies that provided their products for testing, as well as to the employees of the AVTOVAZ test site and the Volgashintorg company in Togliatti for technical support..
Foreign cars in Russia
Five companies have their own production in Russia.
Michelin was the first to open a plant in Russia in 2004 (Davydovo, Moscow Region). Produces summer and Winter tires Michelin and BFGoodrich brands. Since 2011 he has been restoring Michelin truck tires.
The Nokian tire plant started operating in Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad Region) in 2005. Produces summer and winter Nokian tires and Nordman for cars and SUVs.
Pirelli acquired the Kirov Tire Plant at the end of 2011, and the Voronezh Tire Plant in 2012. After modernization, both factories produce tires under the Pirelli brand.
Yokohama launched its own plant in Lipetsk in 2012. Produces winter and summer passenger car tires Yokohama.
In 2013, Continental began producing Continental, Gislaved and Matador tires at its own plant in Kaluga.
Bridgestone in April 2013 officially announced plans to build a plant in the Ulyanovsk region.
Field players
Who is participating in our tests? First of all, tires from leading manufacturers. These are the so-called Top Five, the first five: Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli. Another important player is the Finnish company Nokian Tires: the capacity of its plant in St. Petersburg will soon reach 18 million tires a year. In total, these six strikers sell the lion's share of all in the Russian market.
On the second line there are mid-price tires: BFGoodrich, Sava, Gislaved, Matador, Formula, as well as tires from such fast-growing companies as Yokohama, Hankook, Toyo and other Asian manufacturers.
In defense - budget tires, including domestic ones, such as Cordiant. We also carefully study the tires of young Chinese companies: they do not make the weather on the field, but sometimes we take them into our tests - what if a brilliant newcomer will appear and beat everyone?
Brake already
How do we measure stopping distance? The first step is to limit the braking lane to cones. For reliable results, it is important that all tires brake along the same trajectory. We brake six to eight times on the "technological" tires until the results begin to repeat (stabilize), thus clearing the braking lane.
The braking distance is measured using a special measuring system Vbox, which works on the basis of GPS. The measurement accuracy is 1 cm.
On a dry road, we measure the braking distance of a car at a speed of 100 km / h. This is the most modern technique. After all, "weaving" is the real speed of movement on a suburban highway. The car starts to measure at a speed of 103-105 km / h. The driver applies the clutch and hits the brake pedal at the same point (marked with cones) to avoid longitudinal displacement along the path.
The tester determines the speed of the car not by the arrow of the standard speedometer, but by the digital indicators on the monitor of the Vbox complex.
We measure the braking distance not until the car comes to a complete stop, but until the moment when the speed drops to 5 km / h. This avoids the variability in results associated with, often leading to long-term wheel blocking. The number of brakes for each set of tires is eight.
After each test, it is necessary to cool the brakes, so we go to the starting point braking the engine or coasting.
When processing the results, we throw out the pop-up values (with a deviation of more than 2%), and for the rest we calculate the arithmetic mean.
On a wet road, the procedure for preparing, measuring and processing the results is the same, but braking is from 80 km / h. We intensively water the lane both in the braking area and in front of it (8–10 meters) so that the tires have time to get wet.
With archive tire tests ZR can be found by going through.
A selection of decent summer tires for " iron horse"Has always been a difficult and exciting question for car owners. Today, we present to you an overview of the best summer rubber models in the 2015 season.
Ranking of the best summer tires of 2015
1st place: Michelin Pilot Super sport
Let's start with the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. This model summer rubber is a profitable investment of "capital", since this rubber behaves impeccably on dry and wet asphalt at high speeds, and the "life cycle" of the tread exceeds 3 years in normal use. Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber perfectly combines comfort, safety, high productivity and low noise level even during very dynamic driving. Alternatively, you can look at the Continental ExtremeContact DW. The cost of the latter is 17,000 rubles per wheel.
2nd place: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110
More affordable, but no less high quality is a set of summer tires from South Korea - Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110. This model was specially designed for sports cars... The peculiarity of rubber is highly effective braking on wet road surfaces, good handling, acceptable noise level and long service life. All this is achieved thanks to a well-designed tread pattern. The cost of one wheel is 7,200 rubles.
In this segment, you can also turn your attention to Yokohama S.drive.
3rd place: Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A
The best tire for track and racing is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A with an asymmetric tread design. Massive side "shoulders" improve handling and guarantee stability when cornering. These tires are incredibly good on dry tracks and are quite confident on wet ones.
The second option is Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R. Price policy ranges from 14,000 rubles. For the wheel.
4th place: Falken Azenis FK453
For everyday use on combined road surfaces, Falken Azenis FK453 tires with a starting price of 8,000 rubles per wheel are ideal. This model of German wheels has an excellent balance between dry and wet behavior. This result was achieved through the use of silicon oxide. And the nylon-reinforced construction improves stability at high speeds while maintaining comfort. These tires, like the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2, are perfect for aggressive drivers, ensuring maximum performance on any road surface.
5th place: Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
The most wear-resistant tread, according to the UTQG rating, has Bridgestone model Potenza RE760 Sport. For 39,000 rubles, a motorist gets excellent wheels that have sporting attributes, good comfort and low road noise levels. Alternative option- set Dunlop tire Direzza DZ102.
- BFGoodrich G-Force Sport COMP-2,
- Michelin Pilot Sport 3,
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.
Choosing the right set of summer "shoes" is a very sensitive issue and requires enough attention. Choosing wheels, depending on needs, the driver chooses comfort, handling and safety first of all.
Have you decided to upgrade your tires for the warm season? Let's see which summer tires are the best according to the experts this year. What did drivers expect from the new products in 2015, and how did these forecasts come true?
Those unlucky enough to be prize winners
Before the start of the 2015 summer season, the ratings of many print and online publications predicted the prizes for the products of the leaders - Bridgestone and Continental. The first brand, according to analysts, due to a balanced selection of material, as well as a special tread pattern, has the best performance when braking on wet surfaces, not to mention that when driving on dry asphalt road grip will be perfect. Basically, for the summer, tires of the Ecopia series were allocated with the index EP150, EP200, EP850, whose properties were significantly improved just in time for entering the market.
The second contender, Continental, also entered the 2015 summer market with a claim to the economy of its products, introducing a basic design called Conti.eContact with reduced rolling coefficient. The main "chips" were supposed to be the reduced noise level, achieved by special jumpers, as well as 3D-sipes, designed to improve traction when braking. For sports enthusiasts, the ContiSportContact 5 tires boasted a special rubber compound that resists harsh braking and improves handling.
But, unfortunately, these were only assumptions. Tire testing carried out this summer by the maintenance services of highly respected Russian publications for car enthusiasts put Continental's set of summer shoes only in 10th place. Despite the promises of the manufacturers, the handling on wet asphalt left much to be desired, and the tires themselves turned out to be harsh. The average cost of one tire was for diameters: R15 - 3400 rubles, R16 - 4500 rubles, R17 - 7100 rubles.
Bridgestone was able to take 8th place in 2015 with a model named Turanza T001, showing better stability during braking and driving than its rival Continental. The placement in the rating list was influenced by excessive stiffness, poor handling and increased noise. The price of this option was for R15 - 3500 rubles, R16 - 3900 rubles, R17 - 7000 rubles.
Ranked 9th for the products of the Philippine company Yokohama at the beginning of the season, they also predicted 5th place. The forecast was also not confirmed. Model C.Drive2 AC02, which showed efficiency, directional stability and extremely reliable behavior on dry road surfaces, nevertheless “gave up” during maneuvers on wet surfaces and repeated the main disadvantage of competing models: excessive rigidity. The cost of one unit of the kit: R15 - 2900 rubles, R16 - 3200 rubles, R17 - 5100 rubles.
The 7th place in the rating was taken by the "favorite" of our motorists, a tire under the Nokian brand - Nordman SX. This, of course, is not an elite product, and the model belongs to the "middle" class tires. However, in a test drive, the tire set showed excellent performance during braking and when driving at different speeds. The tires took their place "thanks" to a rather tough reaction to road irregularities and resistance to handling. The preliminary rating did not take into account the summer footwear of this Russian manufacturer at all, so even 7th place is a very significant result. Although this is not the last appearance of the tire of the same name company in the final ranking. The average price in stores for one R15 tire is 2400 rubles, R16 - 2800 rubles, R17 - 5100 rubles.
The 6th position was taken by the Japanese company Toyo Proxes with the T1 Sport model. The spring rating also did not see this manufacturer as a participant, and therefore its presence in the list was a surprise. On dry asphalt, the tires showed fairly tight grip, and on wet pavement, they showed good braking performance. Small flaws that prevented the applicant from taking a higher line - small flaws during driving on a wet road and poor resistance to road irregularities. The average cost of R16 tires is 3500 rubles, R17 tires are 5900 rubles.
The "predictors" guessed the firm, whose products will take the 5th place, the mistake was only in the name of the model. It turned out to be the tires of the Hungarian manufacturer Hankook with the name Ventus Prime2 K115. Excellent braking behavior without taking into account the type of road surface condition, a significant reduction in fuel consumption - this is what the consumer can please with the choice of a set of these tires for his car. The disadvantages are the same as those of other contenders - the disadvantages of directional stability and handling, as well as rather sensitive discomfort when driving on uneven roads. A set unit costs in stores R15 - 3300 rubles, R16 - 4100 rubles, R17 - 5500 rubles.
The fourth contender in the spring of 2015, experts called the domestic manufacturer Nokian nordman SX (7th in our ranking), but missed again. And the point here, most likely, is that the brand is simply lost in the abundance of others, and this is no wonder with so many competitors. And the products are worth your attention. At least the price-quality ratio works well in this case.
In reality, the 4th position was taken by the products of the company with the well-known world brand GoodYear called EfficientGrip Performance. As they say, a leader is a leader. During the test, the tires performed well on the road, demonstrating both economy and stability and handling. The tires did not reach the top three only because there were disadvantages of comfort when driving on uneven surfaces, as well as when tending to skid while maneuvering on wet asphalt. The cost of one tire does not differ from that offered for competitors' products: R15 - 3200 rubles, R16 - 3900 rubles, R17 - 7000 rubles.
Attention! They are the best!
So we have come to the leaders of the “prize-winning three” - tire manufacturers who turned out to be the most reliable in the summer of 2015 and whose characteristics correspond to modern operating conditions. The third place was still taken by domestic manufacturers Nokian and their product with named Hakka Blue. It should be explained that this is a novelty, and quite successful, not inferior in quality to world manufacturers.
By the way, the 3rd place was won not from anyone, but from the Japanese. The preliminary rating assumed that Toyo Proxes CF2 would occupy it. When tested, Nokian tires were found to perform well on any kind of surface, both when driving and during braking. A small fly in the ointment that prevented the Hakka Blue from taking 1st or 2nd place - notes on comfort. The price of one tire is R15 - 2800 rubles, R16 - 3600 rubles, R17 - 6200 rubles.
According to the results of the rating, the Italian Pirelli tires Cinturato P7. In general, the official supplier of spare parts for Formula 1 should be up to the mark. The behavior on the road of a car that is shod in such "boots" is above all praise and, if not for the remarks of picky experts who found some discomfort while making sharp turns, the manufacturer could well have been a prize-winner. There are only two types of these tires in stores, or rather, two radii of the same type: R16 - 3700 rubles, R17 - 7000 rubles.
And now, finally, the winner of 2015! Recognized as impeccable, made in the factories Michelin Primacy 3. During the tests, these "patent leather shoes" for the car behaved absolutely flawlessly, showing high stability, very effective braking and fuel economy. True, here there were some comments on comfort, but against the background of the advantages, you can not pay attention to such a trifle. Like the runner-up kit, the Michelin tire kit is only suitable for cars fitted with radius 16 and 17 wheels. One tire for the first type costs 4000 rubles on average, for R17 - 8000 rubles.
It is hardly worth trusting the ratings that are held before the start of the season. They do not exist in order to mindlessly run to the store and buy a set of tires - "leaders". Rather, it is an attempt to give direction in the search, to understand the trends and innovations that will definitely be presented in the next summer season.
Which summer tires are preferable?
Before seasonal tires, be sure to find the manufacturer's recommendations in the technical documents for the car. And if you don't really want to dig into papers, look at the signs that may be on the inside of the gas tank door or on the end of the car door.
Nowadays, many people want to equip cars with low-profile tires, but you should not chase fashion, and if you are not a street racer, then you should not engage in experiments. With this rubber, it is easy to make turns at high speed or rush along the highway, squeezing the accelerator pedal "to a piece", but you will fully feel the recklessness of your choice when you have to drive on a country or gravel road. Each bump will hit the suspension, making you feel like you're driving a tank.
If you really care about your car and are not a member of the racers' association, it is better to use high-profile tires: the suspension will be more intact and healthier.
And since you travel mainly during the warmer months, pay attention to the wide tires. The car will be more stable on the road, the braking distance is shorter, and skidding on a wet road at low speed will be virtually eliminated.
