Winter is coming, which means it's time to think about "shoes" for your car. The modern market is ready to offer many different new products to motorists. Sometimes it can be very difficult to find something suitable. Let's try to understand a little about the nuances and consider the rating of the best winter shings for almost all types of cars.
Why do you need good rubber?
Let's take a simple example. In order to stop the car on the ice mirror at a speed of 50 km / h with studded tires, you need about 30 meters, for Chinese rubber will be 20 meters more.
Here, even accurate driving will not save - you need to either move at a lower speed, or have the gift of foresight in order to know exactly when pedestrians will begin to cross the street or the traffic light will turn red. Naturally, both the first method and the second are not real. Therefore, the acquisition good tires- it's just a necessity.
One more example. This is the time with which this hypothetical ice track will be completed. Many will say that they are not racers. And so, when testing winter tires on good tires, the driver covers the track in 48 seconds, and on bad tires - in 71 seconds. This says that in the second case, you need to go slower in order to prevent skidding or something else. These are nerves, tension, insecurity. Winter is already a huge stress for people, and then the road will make you nervous.
One more note
Industry automotive rubber is developing at a fantastic speed. Those options that were the best a couple of years ago, today are very lagging behind modern ones. Thus, the rating of winter tires can show that the once good and technologically advanced tires are in last place today. Prices that are higher each year than the previous one are technology fees.
All these conclusions are made on the basis of the tests carried out. For example, experts from Finland have tested many tires at a test site located beyond the Arctic Circle. They are the real authorities when it comes to rubber selection. Their tests are published in the best and most famous automotive magazines. This season they also experienced Winter tires... The rating is very interesting. He will perfectly show the state of affairs and the best of the best.
Friction rubber
1st place - GoodYear UltraGrip ice
These tires are manufactured in Poland. The rubber has a load index of 94T. In the test, this product scored 8.2 points.
The product has good balanced characteristics. They showed generally good results at almost all stages of the test. This model has excellent performance on snow and ice. The tires also work great on wet asphalt. The engineers did a great job, but they still managed to make a great decision. In addition, this model has a low noise level. Therefore, it is not in vain that this rubber got into the rating of winter tires without studs and took first place in it.
2nd place - Nokian Hakapelitta R2
These products are manufactured in Finland. It has a load and speed index of 94R.
Manufacturers managed to make the most efficient tires that work great on how many surfaces and managed to get around even some studded models. However, with all the advantages, there are also disadvantages, because without them it is impossible. These tires from Finnish engineers behave poorly on wet track... The simple conclusion can be made that it is difficult to be the best everywhere. During the test, the tires also scored 8.2 points.
3rd place - Continental ContiViking Contact 6
These products of the German company have loads of 94T. The novelty almost immediately got on the test, losing only a little to the other two contenders. Here we have good performance when driving on snow, but if suddenly wet asphalt, then in a critical situation these tires do not have quick reactions. But experts have identified excellent behavior on dry roads. This model is quiet.
4th place - Michelin X-ice Xi3
These tires are manufactured in Spain. They are one of the best studless ones on both snow and ice. On asphalt, the product of French specialists is not very strong. However, it all depends traffic situation... During testing, low noise was revealed, as well as high rolling resistance.
5th place - Maxxis SP025 Arctic Trekker
The products of the brothers from the Middle Kingdom are known to many. For the first time in many years, this rubber was able to refute the Chinese quality. Despite the origin, they could not become the best, however, they worked very smoothly on all tests. There were no surprises here. This variant managed to bypass most non-studded tires both on snowy roads and on wet ones. Noise and rolling resistance are average. This is a decent choice for decent prices.
6th place - Bidgestone Blizzak WS70
In sixth place is Japan. Indexes are 94T. Not so long ago, the products of this company were considered a leader in their class, but this time - the average level. Here, experts have found effective braking, but the lateral grip is very average.
The experts did not like the drifts on the wet road the most. They are practically silent, but the level of rolling resistance is high.
7th place - Pirelli WInter Ice Control
This is China with indices at 94T. On the snow, they show an excellent level. They would be in the winter rating They are able to accelerate quickly and brake perfectly. But on the ice - on the C grade. Weak exchange rate stability is also noted. Another advantage is that they hardly make any noise.
8th place - Sailun ice Blazer WSL 2
With indexes of speed and load in 91H. These are inexpensive Chinese winter tires, the rating showed that they managed to get on a par with more eminent brands. On the ice surface, they turned out to be mediocre, but on the snow they proved to be one of the best. Even wet asphalt is not a hindrance for them. Experts note a little nervousness when the tires are at their grip limit. The Chinese product has little resistance to rolling, and there is a lot of noise from them.
9th place - Dunlop SP ice Sport
German quality. Indices - 91T. They were able to surprise with a frankly weak level of grip on ice surfaces.
However, the same model, but with spikes, practically topped the rating of winter
There were complaints about everything - they accelerate poorly, react poorly to control, and also slow down poorly. In the snow, everything is fine. On wet pavement - excellent. Good directional stability, but the tires are the loudest.
10th place - Vredstein Nord-Trac 2
These tires are manufactured in the Netherlands. They are much better than the previous ones, behave on ice. But when the experts decided to accelerate on them, they replaced the weak grip indicators. They work well on wet roads, but directional stability is very disappointing.
Worst winter tires - 2015 season rankings
The worst were the Chinese Sunny SnowMaster SN3830. They may be suitable for the European winter, but they are not at all suitable for Russian roads. They showed themselves disgustingly both on the ice and on the snow. On wet roads, they are not so bad. But this is not enough for our region.
Studded tires
We will not look at all the studded winter tires, the rating has highlighted only the best.
So, in the first place - "Nokian Happelitta" 8. Indices - 94T, and spikes - 180 pieces. It's a great choice. They are effective even in the most difficult road conditions... They showed a high level of security. These are the very best winter tires (the studded tire rating proved it).
The last place is taken by the Chinese Sunny SN 3860 again. According to many characteristics, they are suitable for Europe. They are distinguished by good grip, handling on asphalt conditions. Snow and ice are far from their element.
New generation winter tires for SUVs
It is known to have a stronger side part. And their tread pattern is completely different. In addition, these tires have larger side hooks. For crossovers, which are city cars with increased ground clearance, you can use ordinary tires for cars. Another aspect that owners of parquet SUVs should definitely pay attention to is the load index. Indeed, on crossovers, the load on the tire is much higher than that of a conventional passenger car.
Rating of winter tires for SUVs
In the first place is the Finnish "Nokian Happelitta" 8 SUV. This is one of the most progressive options to date. It is ideal for both light crossovers and large heavy SUVs. Modern technologies and innovations, modern and improved tread, rubber composition - all this allows the tire to obtain excellent results on any surfaces.
Among the advantages of the tire, a special studding technology is distinguished. Rubber stands out from the crowd of strong adhesion to any surfaces, and the braking distance is quite short. The tire has excellent handling and excellent stability on all types of surfaces. The aramid fibers in the carcass give the side section extra strength. Spikes do not damage the road surface. The tire is very quiet. These are the best winter ones. The rating proves it.
Next comes the 3rd generation Michelin X Ice North products. The French offer our car enthusiasts the most optimal tires for light crossovers. A lot of modern and unique technologies have been applied here. Thus, they distinguish a “smart spike”, a modern and technologically advanced tread pattern, a new mixture. All this gives the tire many advantages over the products of other manufacturers.
After optimizing and redesigning the cleats, the engineers managed to achieve a significant reduction in braking distances on slippery surfaces. Rubber also stands out excellent characteristics cross-country ability in the snow. Grip on snowy roads was also very good. Excellent winter tires, the rating is a well-deserved second place.
Another model from the manufacturer "Toyo". This is Observe G3-ice. Designed specifically for lightweight crossovers. The Japanese manufacturer used a new super-technological mixture, as well as natural microthorns from walnut shells. According to the manufacturer's assurances, driving them is completely safe in any weather and road conditions. These are real winter crossover tires. The rating is the third place.
Italians presented a model for this season Pirelli Winter ice Zero. This rubber from a well-known manufacturer is applicable to both heavy crossovers and off-road vehicles. Engineers have significantly improved the model compared to last season.
This gave excellent results on snow as well as on ice. These are normal winter tires, the rating is fourth place and therefore it is better to use them in not too extreme conditions.
And finally, the fifth place among studded tires. This is a Bridgestone product and the model is the Blizzak Spike 01. This rubber is a descendant of the popular Ice Cruiser. The Japanese have invested heavily in the development of this rubber. It is characterized by predictability in all conditions, good comfort and a high level of safety.
Studded winter tires for crossover: rating
Finland is in the lead here. Nokian has prepared a unique model for this season.
This is the Happelitta R2 SUV. The tire is suitable not only for the SUV. It will also work great on an off-road vehicle. Thanks to special technologies, the manufacturer managed to improve the effect of movement on ice and snow surfaces. The tire rides even better than the studded representatives.
The manufacturers of winter tires are well prepared for the winter. The rating allows you to evaluate the models, their qualities and characteristics. Perhaps it will be very useful for those who are looking for tires for the winter.
So, we found out which are the most best models winter tires can be purchased for your car. We hope this article helped you make your choice. Good luck on the road!
Hello lovers of pro-boxes and prosperous cars! Soon I will get into your ranks of happy motorists of these car models uraaaa! Well, in general, on the topic of tires, I will say from the point of view of a professional in this area. I myself have been selling this good in a tire center for 4 years! I go to seminars of different manufacturers of imported tires consistently 2 - 3 times a year and communicate with people about it 11 hours a day and 5 days a week!
I'll start with the mistakes of everyone who believes in some kind of "ratings")) tires - sorry for the expression garbage because to test tires in different weather conditions + on different cars + different standard sizes + purchase of this very rating (no one was caught by the hand, but it is not excluded), tests are the lot, believe us, not our budget magazines such as driving, auto review, etc. True estimates can be given by German independent companies TUV SUD, ADAC, if anyone is interested, look at the off sites, but there is one thing, but this is the climate and, again, everyone has their own climate. There is a FACT that at a temperature of -20 the density of ice becomes such that the spike does not pierce it, but scratches it! At the expense of all-seasons, there is no such rubber compound in nature that it would be under all summer temperature regimes, respectively - summer, winter - winter, an all-season tire, of course, is driven and driven by our grandfathers, fathers. it was not particularly possible to choose, and then try to find at least something in Soviet times) an all-season tire is summer, autumn, spring, but not winter! it dubs in the cold and loses its properties. At the expense of the opinions that they say that I was buying a Nokia, she just went all the way and went, say, on the Michelin all the spikes for the season lost trouble and not rubber, I can comment on this - take at least the most domestic slag and roll the spike normally i.e. the first 100 km without excessive acceleration and deceleration of sharp no more than 60 km per hour, and even Yaroslavka will delight you with its studding is a fact !!! At the expense of Nokia, I can say one attention! - if your climate is not severe throughout the winter of asphalt, then this is your choice because it has a large spike protrusion, but on the asphalt the car on nokia is like a cow on ice, believe me) for ice, yes, it is very much nothing again, up to -20, and if it is still moderate winter in your city and mostly asphalt, take a michelin xin2 there with spike protrusion everything is OK. For icy roads gislaved nord frost 5 behaves very well and continental ice contact has tried no complaints except noise, and without it, it’s like thorns! From Russian manufacturers I can advise Cordiant Snow Max, unlike cam, etc. more elastic and soft + holds not badly, I note in comparison with imports, this is heaven and earth in all respects, even in terms of shock resistance, imports will be more interesting! At the expense of friction rubber (in common people, Velcro), rubber is better on snow than spikes, but spikes are more effective on asphalt! I think Bridgestone revo gz is one of the best friction clutch the Japanese know how to do, half of my colleagues ride it both in the city and on the highway! I won't tell you a lot about expensive rubber, comrades don't have to think that I've bought the most expensive imports and I won't have any problems, they will! It must be understood that it is first of all necessary to observe the speed limit, especially for those who do not have a lot of driving experience, regardless of import or domestic tire!
I won't say much about summer, some think that the harder the sidewall, the stronger it is again a delusion! There is such a property as elasticity, let's take the example of Bridgestone and Michelin, the bridge seemed to be a very strong sidewall, harsh rubber, but there are fewer repairs to the Michelin share (I talked with tire fitters and I know about it myself). they know how to do it. Winter and nokia is not very bad, but summer is neeeeeee) very weak sidewall, keep your tit in the wheel a little bump and wait for the disc to be edited more than once!
Well, perhaps all dear members of the forum, if there are any clarifications or questions about tires or disks, ask the experience there is in this and not frail, I will answer everyone. Good luck on the road and God bless you!
The car market offers a huge assortment of tires, it is very difficult to choose the best ones. Therefore, to simplify the choice of motorists, independent experts compile ratings of winter tires, they indicate the advantages and disadvantages of tires of various brands.
In the winter season, drivers have a question: "to stud or not to stud tires?" Studded products are designed for a harsh winter, provide normal vehicle stability when driving on ice or deep snow. Non-studded tires are not only suitable for driving on icy or snow-covered roads, they can be used on dry or wet road surfaces. There is Alternative option- these are the so-called "Velcro", they have a large lamellation of the tread blocks, this design, in the absence of studs, ensures the stability of the car on snow or ice. Which of these tires is better depends on the preferences of the driver and the operating conditions of the vehicle.
When choosing tires for the winter on your own, use the ratings of winter tires, when they are compiled by independent experts, the following characteristics of tires of various brands are taken into account:
- braking distance of the car on a dry, snow-covered, slushy, ice-covered road;
- maximum vehicle acceleration;
- fuel consumption;
- rubber noise;
- driving comfort.
Comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of rubber of different brands allows us to determine the leaders in the production of quality tires.
Leaders and outsiders of budget classes of studded tires
First place
Sava bus Eskimo StudThe tires are designed for extreme winter conditions, occupying a leading position among models of budget tire classes. It contains a silicon-containing polymer that provides elastic properties of products at a sufficiently low ambient temperature.
Advantages:
- low noise;
- stability of the machine on ice, snow, dry and wet asphalt;
- average course stability.
Disadvantages: average indicators of handling, course stability when testing on a wet road surface.
Second place
Tire Matador MP30 Sibir Ice 2 The tires are designed in compliance with international standards and taking into account the peculiarities of the Russian climate. The composition of rubber provides elasticity, resistance of products to low-temperature operating conditions.
Advantages:
- wear resistance;
- low weight thanks to the use of aluminum spikes;
- good acceleration on winter roads;
- small braking distance on wet and dry road surfaces;
- average grip on ice and snow.
Disadvantages:
- average course stability and handling on ice-covered roads;
- noisy.
Third place
Car tires Cordiant Snow Cross These tires are designed for the harsh Russian winters. The wear resistance of products is ensured by the presence of silicon in the rubber composition. These tires proved to be excellent when driving on packed snow, even surpassed the middle class tires in some parameters.
Advantages:
- average braking on the road covered with ice;
- good acceleration on rolled snow and icy road surfaces;
- average exchange rate stability among the test participants.
Disadvantages:
- not the shortest braking on dry and wet asphalt surfaces;
- the studs protrude strongly, creating additional noise while driving;
- an increase in fuel consumption when moving the car at high speeds;
- there is a chance of getting stuck when driving on loose snow.
Fourth place
Rubber Kama Euro 519 Structurally, the tires consist of two layers of rubber. One makes the studs resistant to falling out, the other makes the tires elastic at very low temperatures.
Advantages:
- fast braking on snow and dry asphalt;
- average cross-country ability on winter roads;
Disadvantages:
- increased braking on icy roads and wet asphalt;
- tires react slowly to steering commands;
- low stability on snowy, icy roads.
Fifth place
Tire Viatti Brina Nordico V-522 The products have an asymmetric tread pattern for traction on the road surface. The outer part of the tread provides stability during cornering.
Advantages:
- good course stability of the car on a road covered with snow;
- elasticity.
Disadvantages:
- for all types of testing, tires have shown low results;
- increased braking on any kind of road surface;
- a small patch of rubber-to-surface contact when driving on ice.
Leaders and outsiders of the middle class of studded tires
First place
Tires Hankook W419 iPike RS These tires have a unique rubber compound that provides increased rubber elasticity at fairly low temperatures. Silicon, which is part of the rubber, increases the wear resistance of the products.
Advantages:
- good braking performance on winter roads;
- excellent adhesion of tires to the road surface when driving on packed snow or a road covered with a shallow snow layer;
- ensure the vehicle's course stability when driving on asphalt;
- help to reduce fuel consumption;
- high wear resistance.
Disadvantages:
- poor cross-country ability while driving on slush or road surface covered with snow porridge;
- unpredictability of tires when performing maneuvers on dry asphalt;
- not the quietest rubber.
Second place
Car tires Gislaved nord Frost 200 The rubber was developed by a Swedish company using new technologies. The improvement in the performance of these tires when testing on a snowy road is provided by a large number of small tread blocks. The tread lamellae have a different design, providing greater grip of the rubber with the road surface.
Advantages:
- provide confident movement of the car on a snow-covered or snow-covered road;
- good braking performance on asphalt;
- tires practically do not make noise;
Disadvantages:
- tires react to steering commands with a slight delay;
- poor handling on icy tracks.
Third place
Tire tires Nordman 5 The tires are designed with a special tread that provides good grip of the tires with the road surface. Design feature The tread is located in its central part of the longitudinal rib, which has edges in the form of zigzags - this allows you to improve the course stability of the car.
Advantages:
- light spikes that reduce the weight of the product;
- good braking performance on snow-covered or ice-covered road surfaces;
- help to reduce fuel consumption.
Disadvantages:
- in comparison with competitors, controllability is not the highest;
- poor braking performance on dry asphalt surfaces;
- the weak side of the tread is often damaged;
- noisy.
Fourth place
Tire Yokohama iceguard Stud IG55 Developed with a special tread design that provides good grip of the tire with the road surface. The studs are located on the surface of the product in such a way as to reduce the amount of noise while driving.
Advantages:
- a good indicator of course stability and controllability;
- spikes rarely fly out due to their deep planting in rubber;
- practically silent.
Disadvantages:
- the indicator of braking on an icy or snowy road is not the highest among competitors;
- poor permeability on a surface with icy tracks;
- average course stability while driving on an asphalt road surface.
Fifth place
Tire Kumho WinterCraft ice WI31 The tire tread is covered with a large number of sipes to ensure a good grip of the tires with the road surface. The aramid fibers in the tires give them rigidity and serve as micropips.
Advantages:
- excellent performance when driving on dry and wet asphalt surfaces;
- deep-set studs reduce rubber noise;
- good performance on packed snow.
Disadvantages:
- weak braking on ice;
- slipping on snow gruel;
- low handling on a snowy road.
Conclusion
The ratings of winter tires determine the top-best manufacturers, allow you to choose the most suitable tire option for a specific car and its operating conditions. It should be borne in mind that the winner does not always match the characteristics of the operating conditions of the vehicle, and outsiders, in most cases, behave well when driving around the city.
Also consider the tire manufacturer's recommended tire sizes and the matching tires and rims. As a rule, it is possible to install discs with a larger diameter and rubber with a lower profile, for example, discs with a radius of R14 can be replaced with R15 or R16, choosing the appropriate rubber.
Everyone knows how dangerous summer tires (regardless of whether they are bald or new) are dangerous when driving on a winter road. Car driving with summer tires v winter period extremely undesirable and dangerous due to the hardness of the tire and insufficient tread depth. What about summer driving?
Among the owners winter tires with Velcro it is a common misconception that you do not need to change if the tire is not bald. The velcro will not stick to the road surface. Even a careful trip at close range has a number of negative consequences: a high risk of danger in emergency situation, severe wear and tear, difficulty in driving.
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The multi-purpose tires, also called all-season tires, are designed to operate in the middle European climate. Despite the fact that they do not need to be changed, the cost of such kits is higher, and they wear out faster.
Studded tires are not suitable for summer use at all, there are no benefits or advantages - this is the unanimous opinion of the automotive industry experts.
The consequences of using winter tires in summer
The main differences between winter tires are in rubber properties, tread pattern and groove depth. All this provides reliable grip with minimal rolling resistance.
A more detailed consideration of the danger of driving on winter tires in the summer will make it possible to draw conclusions and, if necessary, change measures for seasonal service car. Under operating conditions in the summer, a number of negative aspects due to the fact that the winter tire is not designed for driving on asphalt in hot weather.
The main negative consequences:
Studded tires add to the list of unpleasant consequences:
- If you ride on studded tires, dangerous spikes can fly out.
- Noise on dry asphalt will deprive the ride of any comfort.
- Damage to the road surface. In summer, the spikes from the tires practically cut out part of the asphalt, and a rut forms on the road.
In addition, rubber wear is uneven. If a pebble gets into the place of wear, it leads to the formation of a stress cross on the tread. The wear increases so much that hundreds of kilometers of run can make the tire "square", damaging the suspension and chassis.
And the question, why in summer it is impossible to ride on winter tires with spikes or Velcro, is no longer relevant. When a car enthusiast belatedly changes winter tires to summer tires, the list of defects that the car acquired during improper operation will be impressive.
In terms of legislation
Driving with winter tires will not end with car problems alone. Steps are constantly being taken to introduce specific regulations and penalties for the use of winter tires in the summer. In 2014 was signed Technical regulations Of the Customs Union, according to which, from 2015, a driver using a car with winter tires in the summer will be fined.
TR CU 018/2011 "On the safety of wheeled Vehicle»In addition to restrictions on the operation of bald tires, introduces prohibitions concerning the rules for the use of tires on the road:
The technical regulations of the Customs Union contain the norms of international law that are equated to domestic legislation. It does not contain provisions regarding the rules and terms of use of other types of winter tires. Therefore, owners of cars equipped with Velcro tires will not be affected by this ban yet.
The amount of the fine is set in accordance with part 1 of article 12.5 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation - 500 rubles.
Should you ride a winter tire in the summer?
The misuse of winter tires leads to a number of harmful consequences for the car and the driver: a high risk of accidents on the roads, difficulties in driving, rapid wear and tear of a number of car systems, increased fuel consumption and, finally, a fine.
The question why it is necessary to change winter tires for a summer kit has an unambiguous answer - such trips on asphalt in the hot season will not bring anything good. However, much depends on where the car is operated and in what climatic conditions. On roads in northern latitudes, in the "permafrost" zone, it is worth adhering to common sense and the rules established for a particular region.
The question is solved in a similar way: when to change tires for summer ones. There is a widespread opinion about the timing of the replacement of a seasonal tire: March 15 - transition to a summer tire, November 15 - to a winter tire. However, the law does not have a precisely established single date, and it is necessary to change the tires, taking into account the particular climate of a particular region and specific weather conditions.
The topic of seasonal tire change does not lose its relevance - we see a great interest in our publications on this topic, and it is the more acute, the closer the next shoe season is. As a reminder, visitors to the Za Rulem.RF website have the opportunity to ask their questions online and get answers from professionals. In touch with you Sergey Mishin - head tire test group... He is assisted by testers Evgeny Larin, Valery Pavlov, Andrey Obrazumov, Dmitry Testov, Anton Mishin, Yuri Kurochkin and Anton Ananiev.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the answers to the most typical and most unexpected questions from the readers of Za Rulem.RF. Perhaps among them you will find information that interests you. If you haven't found it, ask your question in the comments below.
Ivan Ivanovich: So all the same spikes or Velcro?
Vyacheslav Subbotin, ex-curator of the tire group: Velcro, thorns! We ran a special test on this topic. Temperature Range when Velcro and spikes behave in the same way, say, show the same stopping distance - minus 13-15 0 С. At lower temperatures friction tires start to outperform the thorns. The spike may not always pierce hard ice. And due to the developed sipes, friction tires have a large area of contact with ice, especially rough. At higher temperatures, studded tires are better. But there are nuances. At minus 20 0 С, the difference between spike and Velcro will be about 20%. And at minus 2–3 0 С, the stopping distance of Velcro will be almost twice as long. Therefore, choose the type of tires primarily based on the average daily operating temperature. Details. It was a great job!
Anonymous: Is it essential to take the Duster? In terms of weight, it is at the level of foreign cars. Interested, for example, are Pirelli Winter Carving Edge tires (listed as for a passenger car / crossover) and Pirelli Ice Zero (listed as for a crossover, i.e. SUV).
Vyacheslav Subbotin: It doesn't matter! The difference between SUV tires and tires with the same tread pattern, for example, for sedans, is mainly in the reinforced sidewall. Mixtures, belt design, etc. the same. But it often happens that for this or that crossover it is simply not possible to find ordinary tires without an SUV attachment - there is no such size.
Evgeny Korchagin: In all tests, not a word about tire RESOURCE. Here I choose the average price spike 215/65/16 for Qashqai. Tests praise "Nordman" and "Gislaved", but according to reviews, it is better to throw out both after two, maximum three seasons - there is a problem with the cord, and the spikes are losing. For comparison, "Ice Cruiser 7000" does not shine in tests, but freely nurses four seasons, many have no spikes at all. I myself bought "breeches" for the last car, on the whole I liked it, but there is nothing to compare it with by experience. So the dilemma turns out: to take tires according to tests, but for two or three seasons, or still think about the resource?
Vyacheslav Subbotin: Evgeny! We've done endurance tests a couple of times in our long history of tire testing. But the pleasure is expensive. How much gasoline you need to burn. The last such test was about five or six years ago. After a long run of tens of thousands of kilometers, we checked the driving characteristics of the tires. Won then Michelin. According to the data obtained, his qualities turned out to be closest to the initial ones, but in others they fell greatly.
However, on some models, especially the leader ones, we ride for a long time. They are on our editorial machines. And as experience shows, "Nordman" and "Gislaved" (and other models of well-known tire brands and their own tires of the second echelon), even after four seasons, practically do not lose their studs. There is even no need to talk about a broken cord. To destroy it, you need to leave the season with a pressure of one atmosphere. In general, Continental has the most durable spike sealing - they glue them. We tried to rip them out with ticks, such a dispute went with the manufacturer. They puffed like steam locomotives while dragging. They ripped out ... with a piece of rubber. :-)
Mikhail Kiselev: Tell us about the behavior of Chinese tires (for example, everyone's favorite Triangle), Korean (Nexen or Kumho) and compare them with Russian and, if possible, with Japanese used tires (most likely 50% and more tread), because the tests "Behind the wheel" are of little interest in the Far East.
Vyacheslav Subbotin: Chinese tires on the domestic market so far occupy a scanty share. Our motorist is just looking at them. So we do not yet take these tires into regular tests, although we are also studying products from the Middle Kingdom. You know, according to first impressions, they are of the same quality as Chinese cars. Driving properties are not very good. I wouldn't buy one for myself. But the low price can serve as a weighty argument. An experienced motorist who has driven all his life on summer tires in winter can afford it. It is likely that in the next tests we will taste the Chinese novelties. But the result can be predicted in advance. Tires "Nexen" or "Kumo" from the second tier of Korean tire manufacturers do not shine with test results. Hankuk looks much better against their background. They seriously approached the design of tires for Russia, Scandinavia and other winter countries. For example, they have a powerful research center along with a test site in Europe. Therefore, the results of our tests are high. We do not ride used tires. And we believe that it is risky to buy such and drive them. As a rule, they are badly worn out and can be with hidden damage. In the 90s, I myself rummaged through a pile of tires that had served in Europe. Then the whole capital was in such dumps. Found four what I thought were excellent tires. I put it on the "Moskvich-2141", so it, poor fellow, immediately began to lead to the side. And by the end of winter, a cord got out of two tires. I threw the money down the drain.
Tatiana Rzhannikova: "Hakkapeliita" is always ahead in the tests. And the price is also the leader. But is "Nordman" the "Hakka" of past models? Or, in all respects, a different tire made using simplified technologies?
Vyacheslav Subbotin: "Nordman" is really "Hakka" of previous generations, and it is prepared on the same molds. The technology is exactly the same as that of Hakki. But the materials are used a little easier. Let's say a simple cylindrical spike. It would be different, and the price would have increased significantly. However, this does not mean that "Nordman" is bad. Look at the test results, table of measurements and expert assessments. Sometimes he sets the stage for new models of leading companies.Anonymous: Good afternoon, advise winter tires for Ford Mondeo 1.5 tons, front-wheel drive, 215/55 / R17, and which is best for my region. I live in Saratov, winter temperature is from -15 to -25, studded or Velcro? I don't leave the city in winter, roads in the city are rarely uncleaned, more often it is wet snow.
Vyacheslav Subbotin: Colleague, I also ride on! Studded "Nord-Frost 5" have been standing for the fourth year already. For this machine and a variety of operating conditions - what you need. And I go skiing to the mountains on them, and I choke in traffic jams in slushy Moscow. Therefore, I recommend to you studded tires, and from the top line. Whatever one may say, "Mondeo" is a big, heavy and also nimble car. He needs predictable reactions. After all, his connection with the road is not so hot - the steering wheel and brakes are not informative enough. Good tires will correct this deficiency. "Nord-Frost" chose, first of all, from the driving characteristics, but looked at the price / quality ratio. Now the wear is not great, rare spikes have taken off. I looked closely at Michelin X-Ice North 2 before. The characteristics are similar, but confused by the high price. Perhaps next season I will still put myself a studded Michelin.
Yuri Rogov: Tell me, please, what is the difference between the "ContiIceContact" tires with the BD and HD indices?
Sergey Mishin: These indices appeared on the tires of "ContiIsContact" in 2013. The BD index suggests that you are looking at ordinary, "old" ones, with so-called diamond spikes. Tires with the HD index are redesigned, modified to comply with the new Scandinavian road surface wear regulations, which came into effect on July 1, 2013. HD differs from regular (BD) pimples and modified composition. The number of studs in HD and BD tires is the same. In 2013, HD was supplied to the Scandinavian market, BD - only to Russian market... Since 2014, Continental has promised to produce and supply only HD tires to all markets.Sergei Amosov: If possible, show the difference in numbers between "European" and "Scandinavian" friction tires (Velcro).
Sergey Mishin: "Scandinavian" friction tires - the main tires for our market - for severe winters, have softer tread rubber (50-55 Shore units), which provides best performance on ice and snow. Cons - relatively "loose" behavior on the asphalt and not the best brakes. "Central European" friction tires are focused primarily on damp, warm winters. "Sharpened" for handling and brakes on wet asphalt and wet compacted snow, they are distinguished by higher resistance to aquaplaning and slashplanning. Cons - low grip on ice.They are divided into soft (hardness 58-60 Shore units) and hard (60-65 units). Can be used in warm regions of Russia and megalopolises (Moscow, St. Petersburg), where ice is practically not found on the roads. The harder the rubber, the better the brakes and behavior on the asphalt, but the worse the grip on the ice.
Maxim Sysolyatin: Still, I would like to return to the resource of studded tires. Are there any criteria (other than the loss of studs) that you can rely on and understand that it's time to change tires? Another question: you said that your editorial machines have different tires with different service life, maybe just check them - compare with the same new ones. That will be interesting!
Sergey Mishin: The main criterion for assessing the condition of winter tires is residual. In reality, a winter tire ceases to exist when there are 4 or less millimeters left. At the same time, tire manufacturers allow the use of such worn tires in the summer. It is incorrect to compare new tires with worn ones for several years, since almost all manufacturers ANNUALLY upgrade their models (in terms of mixture composition, materials and construction). Even new tires of the same model, but with different years of production, differ in characteristics.
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Maxim Sysolyatin: Several questions at once. Why don't heavy trucks and city buses "change their shoes"? At the interchanges of the Moscow Ring Road, they are the main cause of congestion! How to find out the date of production of tires and what is the shelf life? Finally, is it true thatis it better to use smaller tire widths for winter than for summer?
Sergey Mishin: About heavy trucks and buses. In our country, there are no laws (as in the Scandinavian countries) on the mandatory use of winter tires. It is very expensive to change the shoes of trucks and buses, the issue of storage is difficult summer tires... But by and large you are right, such a law is long overdue. About. On the sidewall of any tire, you can find an "embossed" combination of four numbers, for example 2014. The first pair means the week of manufacture, the second - the last two digits of the year of manufacture. About the shelf life of tires. According to Russian laws passenger tire must serve for at least 5 years. Further, the consumer is advised to evaluate the condition of the tire himself by the presence or absence of small cracks on the sidewall. Tire manufacturers do not recommend using tires for more than 7–8 years, the critical age is 10 years, even if the tread looks like new. During this period, rubber significantly loses its characteristics. About. Take a look at our tire tests in the 14 "size. In the summer we test tires 185 / 60R14, in winter on the same 175 / 65R14 tires. A wider tire provides better grip on asphalt in summer. A narrow one allows you to achieve a higher specific pressure in the contact patch, which means it will better cling to ice. In addition, narrow tires more easily "cut" the snow slurry on the road and not so easily float in puddles.Evgeny Arefiev: Tell me which studded tires to choose for the Duster within 4000 rubles per wheel? I live in Volgograd, roads are poorly cleaned in winter, so the defining qualities of a tire should be cross-country ability and handling on snow and ice. I lean more towards Cordiant Snow Cross or Nokian Nordman 4. Which is better?
Sergey Mishin: For snow and ice, Nordman 4 is better suited. After all, the tread of this tire follows the pattern of the tire. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4 - multiple winner of many tests.Andre M: My BMW X3 E83 has a summer 17R 235/55, tell me what size to put on a winter one?
Sergey Mishin: BMW does not provide narrower tires for your car. So for the winter you will have to stay at the same size. I recommend choosing tires with a directional tread pattern, which more effectively clear the road from water and snow in the contact patch.Alexander Taubinsky: My Octavia normally has a summer 16R205 / 55, I decided to save money and buy on 15R195 / 65 disks, which, other things being equal, turns out to be cheaper than buying only 16R205 / 55 tires, plus saving twice a year on re-shoes. What are the pros / cons of lowering the radius?
Sergey Mishin: Changing to size 195 / 65R15 instead of 205 / 55R16 in winter conditions- a technically very competent solution. The rolling radius of these tire sizes is practically the same, so there will be no distortion in the speedometer readings. 195 mm wide tires float on water and slurry at a higher speed compared to 205 mm and are therefore safer. On snow and ice, these tires will have a slightly better grip, since their specific pressure per unit area is slightly higher. In addition, the increased profile makes the tire more comfortable, adding a smoother ride on bumps, and road bumps and bumps are more common on winter roads. The disadvantages of narrower and taller tires are slightly worse brakes on asphalt (different laws of physics work here, the width of the contact patch is reduced). And also - less distinct reactions on the same asphalt, due to the fact that a tall tire deforms more under the influence of lateral forces. But since the points described in the previous paragraph, then 195 / 65R15 tires are preferable. At the same time, as you noted, the 15th tires are significantly cheaper than the 16th ones.TSHG: Why in the last two tests of winter tires, published on the website, the tires of "ContiIceContact" showed different results - 2nd place in passenger sizes and 4-5th place in SUVs?
Sergey Mishin: Firstly, the lists of competitors in these tests are different - in 1-4 there were no such strong rivals as Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic and Pirelli Ice Zero Secondly, I believe that small and large pies, even made from the same dough, will taste different - because they are baked differently. One of the factors affecting tire grip and handling is the pressure distribution across the contact patch. Probably, these characteristics differ in the Continental ContiIceContact tires in sizes 175 / 65R14 and 215 / 65R16. Different masses also matter Lada cars Priora and Renault Duster - They load the tires differently. Compare measured results, such as braking distances on asphalt. At 175 / 65R14, Conti's performance on wet asphalt (20 m) is better than the Pirellian Formula Ice (21.1 m) per meter, and on dry (34.2 m versus 34.6 m) it is almost half a meter better. And in the size 215 / 65R16, on the contrary, Formula Ice (20.0 m) on wet road surfaces outperforms Conti (21.1 m) for the same meter. On dry land, their results - 33.6 m and 33.7 m - are comparable.Olegg: Are spikes ever quiet?
Sergey Mishin: One of the main disadvantages of studded tires is the increased noise level. But this is not the main evil: spikes also increase the braking distance on asphalt (iron slides on it better than rubber even on cars with ABS) by about 5 percent relative to frictional ones.Today, only Nokian has succeeded in implementing a tire (with HKPL 8 tread) in a working prototype, capable of releasing and retracting studs as needed - see photo. But at the same time, the company's specialists admitted that these prototypes are still far from a finished product that can be offered to the market. In my opinion, there are studded tires that are less noisy than others, but only at city speeds - 50-60 km / h. These are tires that have been reduced in studs in accordance with the latest regulations in Scandinavian countries. I advise you to pay attention to Gislaved Nord Frost 100 and Michelin X-Ice North 3.
Artem Plasteev: Why are Maxxis not found anywhere in the tire tests? Normal tires for reasonable money, and even with a lifetime warranty, not China, but Taiwan after all. But yes, a lot of expensive tests ...
Sergei Mishin: Not quite a correct question. This can be set for any model not present in the test. In 2010, we tested winter off-road tires where this brand met. Then the tested tire took the fifth place.Nicholas K: I have a problem: a bump is swollen on the sidewall of the tire. Is it possible to continue driving, and if not, what is the best way to do it? Buy a new one of the same model or a pair of more modern ones? The condition of the tires is good - Bridgestone is fitted with Velcro, I think maybe I can take a couple of HKPL R2 and leave the second BR wheel as a spare wheel?
Sergei Mishin: A bump is bad. It can burst at any moment, the wheel will release air very sharply, the car can be "lost" at this moment. The surest option is to buy the exact same tire model. The other pair will differ in characteristics, so that the car's behavior in the corner will change: steering may become excessive (there will be a tendency to skid) or insufficient (pronounced drift may occur).Andrey Khakhulin: We need advice. When buying a used car, there was winter tires, but in this set: Dunlop SP Winter Ice 01 - two pieces, Toyo Observe G3-Ice - two pieces. The condition of the tires is the same. Actually, what would you advise to buy, Toyo or Dunlop? I don't like it when different tires are installed on the car ...
Sergey Mishin: The Toyo Observe G3-Ice model is much fresher than the old Dunlop SP Winter Ice 01, which has already replaced the Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 today. I hope it's clear which tires are better to buy.ALEX S: Recommend R17 SUV studded tires, optimal in terms of price and quality. The more I read, the more I doubt what to choose ...
Sergey Mishin: Read the results of our 235 / 65R16 SUV tire test. The sizes R16 and R17 are similar. I would choose the Nordman 5 SUV for myself - quite good tires, while relatively inexpensive. In second place is the Gislaved Nord Frost 100 SUV.Andress: I hold in my hands two issues of the magazine: one for September 2015, the other for September 2014. In both tests, 14-inch winter tires with a striking performance difference. For example, braking on ice 30–5 km / h this year Nokian HKPL 8 brake 13.6 m, and that year as much as 18 m! And so with all tires. What, one wonders, to believe?
Sergei Mishin: The absolute results of measurements on ice are not at all the same as on asphalt, on which the results can vary by two to three meters from year to year. On ice, they are much more than on asphalt, depending on the ambient temperature, humidity and many other weather parameters. Even on the same ice on different days, the same tire will have different results. Not to mention the difference from year to year. You can believe the difference between the tires as a percentage.Andrey Veledeev: How should rubber be labeled, which can be driven in winter in accordance with the new law? Is it enough a snowflake, M + S, or just a "snowflake in the mountain"?
Sergei Mishin: The technical regulations describe winter tires quite extensively. Literally: “marked with a sign in the form of a mountain peak with three peaks and a snowflake inside it, as well as marked with the signs“ M + S ”,“ M&S ”and“ MS ”... residual depth tread - not less than 4.0 mm.Olga Maryasova: It's time to buy winter tires, the manufacturer recommends 165 / 70R14 or 185 / 60R14. I do not understand which standard size to choose for the winter for a Skoda Fabia car of 2008 onwards. with a 1.4 liter engine. Since I do not consider myself an ace, the choice fell on the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, but the size 185 / 60R14 is missing. The consultant suggested 175/65. Can you deviate from the recommendations of the automaker? R14 is due to existing discs with old tires.
Sergey Mishin: Whether or not to deviate from the recommendations of the car manufacturer, such a decision will have to be made only by you. Tires of dimension 175 / 65R14 are suitable for your car if they correspond to the load capacity index. The rolling radius will be very close to 165 / 70R14 or 185 / 60R14 tires.
Alexey Sergeevich: Some manufacturers offer all-season tires. Tell us about them. How effective are they in winter in urban environments?
Sergey Mishin: All-season tires are universal tires for year-round operation in conditions of mild winters with little snow and cool summers. Do not expect high grip from them on asphalt in summer and on ice in winter. In urban conditions in the summer, you can live on such tires if there is no heat and you do not drive aggressively. It is more difficult in the real Russian winter. You can feel confident only on the asphalt, cleared of snow and ice. But in yards covered with snow, in an icy track, such tires are helpless.Victor A .: Good afternoon! I read all the possible tests of winter studded tires and opted for the Gislaved Nord Frost 100 SUV. One problem - the size 225/60 R17 I need (at the request of the manufacturer) is missing from Gislaved. Close - 225/65 R17, but in this case the wheel diameter increases by 22 mm (I'm afraid it will cling to the arches when the steering wheel is completely turned out). Please advise a worthy analogue for Subaru Forester IV. Operation - Moscow and nearby countryside. P.S. Watched Continental ContiIceContact but pricey. Maybe Yokohama see (full-time all-season), for example IceGuard Stud IG55? What is your relationship to this brand? For some reason it is not in your tests.
Sergei Mishin: It seems to me that you have a strange attitude towards magazines and tires. First, the Yokohama IceGuard Stud IG55 tires are featured twice in our tests this year: in the September issue in 175 / 65R14, and in the October issue in 205 / 66R16. Secondly, this is not an all-season tire, but a real studded tire, which cannot be standard on any car, even on the Subaru Forester IV. Read the magazine carefully!
Ivan Nikolaev: I choose non-studded winter tires for Nissan X-Trail. My eyes settled on the Michelin X-Ice, but I can't decide whether to take the new Xi3 or the old Xi2. Do you think it makes a big difference for trips around Moscow?
Sergey Mishin: Any new models are always better than the previous ones. The question is the magnitude of the difference between them. I have not had the opportunity to compare these two tires with each other, but I suppose, on city trips, the difference will be almost indistinguishable. But there is one caveat. Michelin may discontinue production at any time old model and it will disappear from the shelves. If you damage a wheel, you will have to buy not one, but a whole set of new ones or from another manufacturer.Shahin Tarverdiev: Help me choose winter tires. Friends advise Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 or Gislaved NordFrost 100. The first, as I saw, is 1000-1500 rubles. expensive. Is it worth it? For me, stability and noiselessness are important, since on my Lifan solano no insulation. Recommended sizes 195/60 and 185/60 are indicated on the car door, is it possible 185/65? As I understand it, 195 is for summer, 185 is for winter. Thank you in advance.
Sergei Mishin: Typical Russian approach: "I would have good tires, but not expensive." There is only one place for free cheese ... Gislaved NordFrost 100 is perhaps one of the quietest spikes. You are right, tires are narrower - for winter, wider - for summer. As a rule, wheel arch contact occurs when using wider tires, and 5% of the profile height should not be critical. To understand if higher tires are suitable for your car, you should try them on: it is enough to assemble and put one front wheel. Squeeze the suspension, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right, pay attention to the gap between the tires and the edge of the arch.
