China never ceases to amaze. More recently, starting his entry into the world market, he produced extremely inexpensive wheels for trucks. Today, manufacturers from this country have easily mastered the production of crossovers and cars and are confidently pushing the famous European and American brands. But some five years ago, motorists bought Chinese rubber only in the most extreme cases, when there was not enough money.
Chinese production for cars has become more technological and more modern. The preparation of the necessary raw materials for products has also changed. The only thing that remains the same is the cost. She still pleases everyone in the world.
Now, when good-quality products from China are confidently coming around the world, more and more people choose them. After all, many do not want to pay just for a big name. But which company should you choose? Which one is better? Our small rating will help answer all your questions.
The best tires from China
We have selected the most the best companies from China that deserve to be in our ranking. Here they are.
The ANTARES plant was built in 2007. In this case, the documentation of the famous Japanese brand Bridgestone was used. A scrap on this top-notch quality control equipment is simply not possible. Any deviations from the necessary priorities are very rigidly reacted by the control established over the plant.
Due to this, the products have a very high purity and all the characteristics declared by the manufacturer. At the same time, the company offers consumers a fairly low price, since it is mastering the budget niche.
Wheels named Antares INGENS A1 are very popular in the Russian market. Their size range (from standard R 13 to premium R 20) easily covers almost all passenger cars. For various low-profile tires, the speed index is very relevant, which here is the same as that of the famous European samples.
What else is special about these wheels? First of all, it should be noted that they have great practicality in use and excellent management qualities. However, we must remember that these are not some unique properties. In the routine of the city, they behave very reliably, but in very extreme driving, these tires very quickly return the driver to the ground by delaying the response to fast turns of the steering wheel. This should be borne in mind so as not to get into an awkward situation.
Kinforest was founded in 2007. For the construction of a large plant, an up-to-date technological project was used. It was thanks to him that Kinforest was able to compete with real leaders almost on an equal footing.
Currently, as a result of the efforts made at the beginning of its journey, this brand is quite successfully mastering the entire world market, releasing high-quality products for a variety of elite cars.
The manufacturer receives special characteristics of its tires due to the fact that a variety of innovative solutions are used in their design. The well-documented quality of all brand products, which undergoes a mandatory check for general structure uniformity and a special balancing test, confirms the presence of many international certificates. The buyer can be sure that he will never come across a marriage.
A model called Kinforest KF-717 is now popular in the domestic market. It is designed for a variety of SUVs. Earlier, for the owners of such cars, the purchase of comfortable wheels, given their large dimension, was very expensive. But that all changed with the amazing products from Kinforest. From now on, SUV lovers can afford buying good wheels.
This brand produces about 4 million wheels every year. In his development, he tries to adhere to the so-called golden mean, that is, to produce high-quality products at an affordable price. These tires are well entrenched not only in their own country, but also gained worldwide fame. All this became possible thanks to the technical developments of professional engineers from developed countries and the latest professional equipment.
In our top sales, we have a sample called SUNNY SN3970. In addition to its main advantage, a democratic price, it will interest any motorist with excellent handling on any roads, low noise level, and great confidence at any speed. This hard tire can be used on both cars and trucks... Sizes from R 16 to R 20 allow it. Thus, the popularity of the SUNNY brand is well deserved.
The old factory has now become a modern GOODRIDE production facility. Today it produces 17 million kits of a wide variety of designs every year. This is made possible by great technological innovation.
The giant, in addition to being certified by INMETRO and the American Transportation Department, is ISO certified. Thus, the brand has received full-fledged worldwide recognition.
We also receive prototypes of this brand. Today these are prototypes for passenger cars, all kinds of SUVs and other equipment. Among the most popular rubber organizations in Russia is Goodride SV308. Why do our people love her so much? There are several reasons for this:
- Excellent wear resistance. You will not need to change your spare wheel after a short time, regardless of the level of complexity of the roadway.
- Great ride comfort.
- Large assortment of sizes.
- Excellent handling and balance.
- Excellent load characteristics.
All this makes it possible to use this rubber both on small commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles and passenger cars.
The peculiarity of this brand is that it uses rubber for production. TRIANGLE has low rolling resistance and excellent balance, which significantly reduces gas mileage. In the production of the organization, overall quality control was introduced to increase consumer demand. Balancing tests are used, as well as X-ray and even ultrasound testing. Thus, getting the defect to the buyer is completely excluded. The high quality factor of TRIANGLE documents the successful completion of the ISO certification.
Triangle Group Sportex TSH11 is the most popular crossover brand model in our market. Many are thrilled with the cost of these large tires. Among the advantages:
- Low noise level.
- No big difference compared to leading brands.
- Stability.
These are the main advantages for which it is worth buying this particular product.
One of the largest Chinese manufacturers today is the SAILUN concern. Its products are technologically advanced and modern models. Various well-known quality control organizations gave this firm a high enough rating that the giant received nine patents. The rapid filling of the entire world market with various rubber of this company for cars and any trucks has become available due to its affordable cost and fairly good quality.
As for our domestic segment, this brand of tires is quite popular. Everyone is usually happy.
It should be noted that the quality factor of the company is slightly lower than that of well-known manufacturers from Europe, but very affordable price does its job. Sailun Atrezzo Elite is a soft and very quiet tire that resists difficult roads and surfaces. Another example, the Ice Blazer, is gradually replacing premium rubber on crossovers. Terramax CVR is very durable and wear resistant for a variety of SUVs.
This brand appeared in 2008 and very quickly brought its turnover to an incredible 2 billion US dollars. Popularity is only growing, different models are gradually conquering a variety of segments.
Car owners love this brand for its excellent handling, amazing durability and comfort. In addition, MAXXIS pleases with its fairly affordable price, which does not affect the high sample of products. For example, the difference in cost with European and American brands for SUVs reaches 100%. In this regard, MAXXIS products are very popular among the population of Russia.
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So, we found out that buying Chinese car tires is no longer an extreme measure, but an opportunity to get excellent quality at a more affordable price than the eminent brands of Europe and Japan offer. The main thing is to purchase such products at trusted retail outlets and you will definitely be satisfied, like your car.
The tire industry in China is developing at a cosmic speed. Even 5 years ago, only the most desperate Russian motorists bought little-known products. And the first tires from the Middle Kingdom did not differ in either quality or durability. Today, Chinese tires compete on equal terms with recognized leaders from the United States, Japan, England, Italy, France, the Republic of Korea and Russia. At the same time, the main trump card remains constant - the democratic price. Experts have identified several main advantages automotive rubber from China.
Benefits of Chinese Tires
- The price is not expensive. Russian consumers are accustomed to the fact that the price of Chinese goods is several times lower than that of more leading manufacturers. And although today there is no gap in the price of tires between branded and products from China, but a much lower cost remains a beautiful argument for domestic motorists. And if until that time the low wages of the Chinese played a central role, now modern, highly technological production has come to the fore in pricing. It makes it possible to reduce human participation, increase labor productivity, make better quality tire products.
- Quality. The level of quality is still considered a deterrent argument for most motorists in Russia when buying Chinese tires. And while the big manufacturers rely on precision equipment and tight control using avant-garde diagnostic tools, artisanal workshops continue to supply low-quality products. Therefore, very often the reviews of car owners are radically different.
- Where to buy Chinese rubber. In order not to purchase tires made in cooperative artels, you should seriously approach the choice of a store. Large tire manufacturers from China supply their own products to serious trading companies or dealerships... From there, tires enter car dealerships, warranty centers, and online stores. Purchases at such points of sale in most cases are accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty. But buying from hands or in the car market becomes a very risky event, since it will be difficult for someone to provide claims for quality.
We have selected 11 of the best Chinese tire brands for our review. They all supply their own products to the domestic market. When allocating seats, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from domestic car owners were taken into account.
Rating of the best brands chinese tires
Triangle is considered an example for other tire manufacturers in China in terms of excellent quality and good value. The manufacturer carefully collects the incoming raw material (real rubber). Thanks to the advanced equipment, very well balanced tires with low rolling resistance are obtained. These rubber performances ultimately lead to tangible fuel savings. Reducing the percentage of rejects was achieved by combining a rigid control system and the use of ultrasonic and X-ray checks. It comes as no surprise that the tires have successfully passed the certification tests in compliance with the ISO, DOT and ECE parameters. Experts have given the brand the palm in our rating.
Russian car enthusiasts admire good value, quiet operation and wear resistance tire Triangle.
Positive traits
- innovative equipment;
- scrupulous selection of raw materials;
- tight control;
- the price is not expensive.
Minuses
- not found.
The Sailun brand was founded in 2002. Companies from the Chinese Silicon Valley took an active part in the development of modern tire production. Many of the leading rubber professionals were brought in to start production. Sailun tires are produced by 2 companies, the assortment includes the entire range of standard sizes for cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and small trucks. The specialists paid attention to their brand developments; the company has 9 issued patents.
Russian car enthusiasts managed to test the Chinese rubber in the case. Of the advantages, they note noiselessness, tight adhesion with an expensive and low price. Weak side lack of side cut protection is considered. The brand ranks second in the ranking.
Positive traits
- advanced developments;
- research work;
- budget price;
- wide range of.
Minuses
- there is no side cut protection.
The Chinese tire factory Goodride has a long history. He began his own actions in 1958, but the brand was able to reach the world level only in the XXI century. Experts consider 2004 as the starting point of new production levels, when the world document ISO / TS16949 was received. The annual volume of the company from China is striking, it has exceeded the mark of 17 million sets of tires. The assortment includes rubber for cars, agricultural machinery, bikes and bicycles. The manufacturer pays special attention to market research. New models are developed in time, equipment is updated.
Domestic motorists rightfully appreciated similar properties of the quality of rubber, such as durability on the road, low noise level. Of the bad qualities, weak sidewalls can be distinguished. The brand was awarded the bronze in our rating.
Positive traits
- wide range of;
- noiselessness;
- durability on the road;
- the price is not expensive.
Minuses
- weak sidewalls.
Doublestar
A company from China, Doublestar, was founded in 1921, but the first tires were produced only in 1996. The manufacturer quickly entered the TOP-10 of the best tire companies in China. Tires are sold all over the world, the geography of deliveries is more than 140 countries. Experts have identified several positive qualities from Doublestar tires. This is a long service life (up to 200 thousand km), resistance to heavy loads, good value... The company's designers have developed a unique design that prevents damage to the tire. The combination of a reinforced bead with a protective belt and an inner sealant layer makes it very effective to resist cuts and punctures.
The brand has positioned itself one step away from the top three in the rating, as motorists condemn rubber for its primitive design and problems during balancing.
Positive traits
- durability;
- resistance to damage;
- the price is not expensive;
- original design.
Minuses
- poorly balanced.
Guangzhou South China Rubber Tire Co., Ltd. is considered a major Chinese tire manufacturer. It supplies tires under the Wanli brand. The plant began production of rubber in 1992, the workshops of the enterprise were equipped with equipment from the United States, Japan, England and Germany. This has become one of the main reasons for the excellent quality and reliability of the tires. Experts gave a good assessment of the sales volume of radial tires, since 1996 the brand has been holding the second place in China. The consumer offers more than 500 modifications of automobile tires, and every year the company develops about 30 new products.
According to domestic car enthusiasts, Wanli tires are praised for their durability on the road and their low price. Unfortunately, low-profile tires are prone to aquaplaning.
Positive traits
- innovative equipment;
- significant sales volume;
- constant updating of a number of models;
- low cost.
Minuses
- predisposition to aquaplaning.
Aeolus is considered to be the first truck tire factory in China. It was founded in 1965 on the territory of the Henan periphery. A small enterprise in 20 years has transformed into a corporation that creates a wide range of automotive rubber. The concern includes a research institute where finished products are tested. Now the Chinese manufacturer has managed to improve the quality of its own tires, which is confirmed by certificates of international organizations. Since 2003, the company's securities have been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Experts included the brand in the TOP-6 of our rating for affordability and resistance on the road. The weak side of the tires is the balancing and transient wear of the edges.
Positive traits
- the price is not expensive;
- remarkable quality;
- durability on the road;
- a large assortment.
Minuses
- shortage of tires in the European part of Russia;
- a lot of weights when balancing.
Maxxis tires are very popular in our country. The company broke into the tire market worldwide in 2008, ranking 12th in terms of turnover. Since then, the manufacturer has managed to consolidate its own position in various countries. Analysts claim a stable supply of Chinese rubber to the conveyors of popular car factories. Maxxis tires are installed on new cars Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Peugeot. The Bravo HP-M3, Victra M-36 and Arctictrekker NS3 models are in the greatest demand among Russian motorists.
Users have identified a number of disadvantages, which influenced the place in our rating. Rubber for winter (Velcro) is afraid of ice, it is powerless against snow drifts, and at speed it buzzes a lot.
Positive traits
- budget price;
- remarkable quality;
- durability and reliability;
- wide range of.
Minuses
- makes noise at speed;
- poor grip on winter tires.
In 1988, South China Tire Rubber Co., Ltd. was founded, which own the Sunny brand. Environmental friendliness of tires is considered one of the main good qualities of the manufacturer; it fully satisfies the discerning European and Japanese partners. Thanks to this, the products are supplied to the conveyors of Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Mazda. In the workshops of the enterprise installed the latest equipment from the United States, Germany, Japan. Because of it, the quality of tires does better from year to year. Analysts claim high wear resistance, low noise level. Russian car enthusiasts especially liked the SUNNY SN3970 tire.
The brand took the eighth place in our rating, because motorists complain about the hardness of the rubber. With a cold snap, grip on the road surface deteriorates.
Positive traits
- the price is not expensive;
- very high wear resistance;
- little noise;
- resistance to bumps.
Minuses
- rigidity;
- poor grip on snow.
The Chinese brand Firenza focuses on the production of tires for mid-range and premium vehicles. The first batch of tires was released in 2007, famous Japanese engineers and decorators from Italy took part in the creation of the models. The manufacturer pays great attention to the selection of raw materials. In the design of the tires, specialists have identified a trapezoidal contour and a sound absorption system. The production technology is also considered unusual, where all recent achievements in the tire industry. The greatest stability of the rubber is provided by a double layer of steel cord.
The brand did not manage to rise to a very high place in our rating due to the low popularity of tires among Russian motorists. One of the reasons the craftsmen believe is the high cost.
Positive traits
- good raw materials;
- sturdy construction;
- advanced technology;
- wear-resistant tread.
Minuses
- high price;
- unpresentable choice.
The Chinese tire company Infinity Tires was made with Arab capital. The first products appeared on the world market in 2005; today tires are in great demand in the states of the Middle East. Since 2009, the company has been actively promoting tire products in Europe. Specialists pay attention to the innovative technology, high safety parameters, durability of rubber. The manufacturer's catalog contains many models that are suitable for Russian roads. Most popular summer tires INF-05 and tires for winter ride INF-049.
The brand got into the top ten of the best manufacturers from China in our rating due to a qualified combination of affordable prices and excellent quality. Among the shortcomings, there is a shallow tread.
Positive traits
- the price is not expensive;
- remarkable quality;
- innovative technologies;
- durability.
Minuses
- shallow tread pattern;
- unpresentable choice.
The Kinforest tire factory can boast of modern production. The most advanced technological project was chosen for the construction of the enterprise. Since 2007, tires have conquered the market all over the world, competing on equal terms with recognized leaders. Experts have rightly appreciated the manufacturer's commitment to their developments. The company operates a strict control, including checking the homogeneity of rubber and a balancing test. This correct approach allowed the company to obtain international quality certificates.
The Russian car owners liked the Kinforest KF-717 model, which is installed on SUVs and crossovers. In general, users are satisfied with the quietness and ease of balancing. Among the disadvantages are the softness of the rubber and the transient wear of the tread.
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Often, motorists have a difficult choice - buy cheap Chinese tires or expensive ones from well-known brands? As a rule, budget tires are much worse than premium tires in all driving performance, but the price gap between budget and premium tires is not always justified. Logistics costs, reseller's margin, raw materials, and even the brand name are all reflected in the final price. And in order to choose the most profitable option according to the criterion of price + quality, you need to make a lot of efforts. How can you find your way in dozens of tire manufacturers, and is budget tires worth at least their money? Let's try to figure it out.
Important! The article deals with Chinese brands, not tires made in China by other manufacturers (Michelin, Pirelli, Kumho, etc.).
China tires are a very delicate issue for any dealer or tire fitter. Often a client, when requesting a Chinese tire, hears something like “well, China, you understand,” “like nothing, even though China”, etc. This is definitely an unfair approach to both the buyer and the manufacturer. Yes, the lion's share of Chinese brands specialize in inexpensive tire products, but you shouldn't generalize this entire huge market segment. The tire market made up of Chinese tires has its own leaders, outsiders, middlings, just like any other. But certain patterns that can help pick up rubber, there is.
The advantages of buying Chinese rubber:
- Price... A key plus when it comes to selection. Prices for tires from local manufacturers are often cheaper than domestic rubber.
- Wide range of... The Chinese tire market has a huge selection of wheels for any car. In addition, most companies produce products in several brands at once.
- Dynamic growth of quality... Just a few years ago, tires from the PRC were the last option in the selection. They took them not because of their running characteristics and recommendations, but solely because of their low cost. Now there are several worthy brands, models of which are much higher than European, Korean or Japanese counterparts. Of course, Bridgestone and Michelin are still far away, but the middle segment (Matador, Barum, Sava, Lassa, etc.) has already caught up with the products of the PRC brands.
- No substandard counterfeits... Counterfeiting any tire product is not a very profitable occupation, and even more so for a Chinese one.
- Freshness and production relevance... This positive point stems from the disadvantages of the Chinese tire. Since tires made in China do not differ in high driving performance(although this is controversial) and less promoted, then with aging it is easier to return them for disposal or recycling than to deal with interrupting the release date. By the way, interrupting the release date is typical of unscrupulous suppliers of eminent tire products from Europe, so be extremely careful, carefully inspect the received rubber, especially the place where the production date was welded.
Disadvantages of buying Chinese tires:
- Frequent marriage... Yes, the quality of the products manufactured at the factories of the Celestial Empire has increased significantly recently, but defective rubber is often found. That is, tires without a factory defect are in no way inferior to products of the same price segment from European brands, but the likelihood of defects in Chinese tires is increased. Therefore, when buying, you must carefully inspect the wheels.
- Technological backwardness of tires... Not entirely obvious, but a very important drawback. By itself, automobile rubber is such a product that at the first glance at it you will think that you can think of something to improve the quality of movement. This is a clear delusion. The quality of the materials, the rubber composition, the tread pattern are all the most important aspects. Actually, famous brands like Michelin differ from others in this. While other brands are engaged in an extensive development path, the elite of the tire market are investing a lot of money in the development of new materials, design solutions, etc. Chinese tires, unfortunately, are far from technologically sophisticated modern products. The only thing that brands from the Middle Kingdom do is to create replica treads of popular models.
- Low information content... If you can find out about tires from European, American, Japanese and Korean brands on the official websites and in local dealerships, then we know little about most of the Chinese tires. Also, Chinese wheels have recently begun to be included in the lists of tested models. An important point is the data of international certification. If the manufacturer is certified according to all the basic requirements, rubber can be bought, if there is none - in no case. It's also worth noting that Chinese rubber tends to have few reviews. Here you can refer to the experience of foreign motorists, if you have certain skills in knowing the English language, or try to get information from the seller. Typically, a seasoned seller, especially a wholesaler, has more to say about Chinese rubber than anyone else.
As you can see, both the advantages and disadvantages are noteworthy. However, than Chinese tires are better budget tires a European manufacturer? Consider the above advantages and disadvantages in comparison.
Differences between Chinese tire products and budget European products (American, Korean, Japanese)
| Chinese brands | Budget brands | Premium brands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advantages | |||
| Price quality | Yes | not always | not always |
| Wide range of | Yes | not always | Yes |
| Dynamic growth of quality | Yes | No | No |
| No fakes | Yes | not always | No |
| Permanent new product range on the market | Yes | Yes | No |
| disadvantages | |||
| The likelihood of a manufacturing defect | Yes | not always | No |
| Lack of modern developments | Yes | Yes | No |
| Weak information content about products | Yes | not always | No |
Chinese tire brands
It is very difficult to navigate tire brands, and even more so in Chinese. The names seem monotonous, there is no identity. Below in the table you can see which brands are united by belonging to one manufacturing plant or concern. As a rule, the model ranges of brands belonging to the same manufacturer are identical.
| Manufacturer | Brands | Evaluation from site users |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle Tire | Triangle | ★★★★☆ |
| Hengfeng Tires | Hifly, Sunfull, Mirage, Ovation, Ushield, Cachland, Hengfeng | ★★★★☆ |
| Aeolus Tires | Aeolus | ★★★★★ |
| Doublestar Group | Doublestar, Kumho (45% stake) | ★★★★★ |
| Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group | Durun, Banners, Goldway, Bennaf | ★★★★☆ |
| Sailun Jinyu Group | Jinyu, Evergreen, Sailun, Rovelo, Blacklion | ★★★★☆ |
| Shandong Fengyuan Tire | Farroad, Saferich, Yeada | ★★★★☆ |
| Qingdao Fullrun Tire | Fullrun, Autogrip, Fullway, Turnpike, Antyre, Carbon Series | ★★★★☆ |
| Shandong Guofeng Rubber Plastics | Goform | - |
| Shandong Huasheng Rubber | Huasheng, Kapsen, Habilead, Taitong, Terraking | ★★★★☆ |
| Qingdao Keter Tire | Intertrac, Keter, Neoterra | - |
| Sentury Tire | Delinte, Landsail, Pantera, GrandSpeed | - |
| Shandong haohua tire | Lanvigator, Aplus, Compasal, Royal Black | ★★★★☆ |
| Shandong linglong tire | Linglong, Leao | ★★★★☆ |
| Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group | Rotalla, Tracmax | - |
| Trendsetter Torque Tires | Torque | - |
| Qingdao Sunwide Tire | Sunwide | - |
| Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber (ZC Rubber) | Westlake, Chaoyang, Arisun, Goodride, Trazano | ★★★★☆ |
| Best Choice International Trade | Mazzini, Autogreen, Delmax, Sunew, Gowind | - |
| Prinx Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Company | Prinx Tires, ChengShan, Fortune, Austone | - |
| Zhejiang PDW Industrial Co. Ltd (PDW Group) | Altenzo (designed in Australia, made in China) | ★★★★★ |
| Zeta tires | Zeta | ★★★★★ |
| Zafco (UAE company but manufacturing facility in China) | Zeetex | ★★★★★ |
| Guangzhou South China Rubber Tire | Aptany, Wanli, Sunny | ★★★★★ |
| Shandong New Continent Tire | Comforcer, Roadcruza | ★★★★☆ |
Should you buy Chinese tires?
Are Chinese tires worth the money you paid for them? Of course. However, it is worth considering the risks and being careful. They fully justify their price. The Chinese tire is not a bad product. Do not forget that each brand has its own characteristics and authority, and this should also be listened to.
Car maintenance is expensive. Every system requires regular diagnostics. Strongly exposed chassis and the wheels of the car, as they are in direct contact with the roadway. Therefore, more and more often, domestic car owners buy tires made in China.
Should you buy Chinese rubber
The cost of one set of tires from leading Chinese companies is approximately equal to what a person pays for a supported European or Western equivalent. In terms of quality, tires from the Middle Kingdom have already reached a high level, making them an excellent choice for those who are a little on a budget. In the domestic market, you can find cheap tires suitable for each brand of cars. The main thing is to give your preference only to trusted manufacturers.
The best models and brands
Chinese firms are trying to use quality raw materials and equipment. This, combined with relatively cheap labor in Europe, allows for better production of affordable tires. List of ranking Chinese tire brand names:
- Sunny.
Overview of tire brands and models
Before you buy Chinese tires, it is better to find out which manufacturers are suitable for a particular situation. Depending on the operating conditions of the car, its class and purpose, the recommendations differ.
This is a young company that was founded on the site of an old factory. Modern technologies and competent management allowed them to reach the top of the ranking of the Chinese tire market. Annually, more than 20 million sets of ready-to-sell wheels come off the assembly line of the plant.
Note! The products have received quality certificates in Asia, and the properties necessary for implementation in the United States and Europe. The company was awarded an ISO quality rating, which raises them to the level of the Michelin brand.
Goodride provides: passenger car tires, for trucks and SUVs. The all seasonal model SV308 is popular.
The company is part of the Chinese holding Cheng-Chin Group. Five decades of work has allowed the brand to establish itself on a positive side. The first plant was opened in 1967.
A standard set of Maxxis tires is supplied to the manufacturers' cars. By some properties of tires, the manufacturer is ahead of the competition. This is evidenced by the fact that he has become a supplier of racing tires to developed countries.
Positive reviews are left about the following manufacturer's products:
- MA-Z1;
- HP-M3;
- MA-S2.
They are robust and made using a compound similar to Michelin tires.
Winter tires
Maxxis makes the most reliable winter tires. The assortment includes not only a large number of studded models, but also special "Stickers", which are used in conditions of partial frostbite of the roadway.
A successful brand that was founded in 1995. Only modern technologies are used in production, besides, Chang Feng has its own scientific base, thanks to which it can introduce useful innovations every year. It is one of the leading manufacturers in the Chinese market. The only quality that prevents buyers from choosing this brand is the high price.
The manufacturer cannot stand out from the competition. Its popularity is due to the fact that affordable copies of well-known world brands come out from under its conveyor in bulk. Final remarks about the firm include:
- Using someone else's tread pattern without special permission.
- Sale of obsolete types of rubber.
- Lack of independent projects. The entire assortment is completely copied from the latest developments of other companies.
- Small assortment of radii. Only standard sizes are found on the market.
- Poor quality of protection of the camera against puncture from the outside.
Despite its sins, Firenza is in demand among buyers. This is due to the fact that in standard conditions operation, their products are not much inferior to their expensive counterparts.
A very common manufacturer in the territory of the Russian Federation. Cooperates with many Russian companies involved in transportation. There is a wide range of choices, from summer passenger car tires to truck tires, heavy vehicles.
The most famous products of this concern are summer tires GreenMax HP 010 and GreenMax EcoTouring.
Many are misled by the name of the brand, as many attribute it to a well-known manufacturer of Asian cars. Infinity is much inferior to its namesake in the scale of production. The concern produces standard sets of rubber without introducing innovative developments.
Advantages:
- Low price.
- Lack of strengths, but also lack of weaknesses.
- Use of proven technologies.
- A wide variety of sizes and types of tires.
This firm is on the average in China, which allows it to work closer with its customers. Infinity often makes custom products for special orders from third parties.
Sunny
Good price-to-quality ratio results in a large number of positive feedback about this company. For the average price for the Chinese market, you can buy quality products from Sunny, which are made from quality raw materials using modern equipment.
The most titled models include all seasonal SN3830. She does an excellent job of her duties on dirty roads. Thanks to the specially developed tread pattern, dirt cannot be adhered to the surface and disappears.
On constant country trips, the SN 3970 tires provide high-speed traction on the asphalt. Wet road surfaces are also not a problem.
The plant is a branch of the famous concern "Bridgestone". The main advantages of the products include good performance on dry canvas. Previously produced mainly racing tires, this was reflected in standard tires.
The following Fuzion products are worth buying:
- Touring;
Due to its standard price, most high speed enthusiasts choose Fuzion.
One of the largest concerns in China, providing inexpensive tires of various sizes. For more than 40 years, the company has been producing rubber for cars, trucks and SUVs.
The main advantages of Triangle are modern equipment, manufacturing technology and the use of natural rubber.
You can hear a lot of both good and bad words about the manufacturer. Customers prioritize PL01, PS01 and TR777 when viewing the products.
Summer tires
A distinctive feature of Triangle summer tires is a special tread pattern. Thanks to him, even on wet asphalt, the car retains stability and traction. Special grooves remove moisture from the contact point under the action of inertia.
The average price for TR918 rarely exceeds RUB 15,000. Therefore, buyers prefer this rubber to a similar western one.
A young company that started its activities in 2007. Newest technologies help to produce tires for luxury cars. The presence of a scientific center allows the development of new models with unique properties.
The high price somewhat cools the ardor of buyers. But those who purchased it mark the KF-717 model as suitable for operation in the Russian Federation.
The most unrecognized rubber manufacturer. The factory, founded in 2007, produces high-quality tires that are practically not inferior to European counterparts. This is due to the fact that most of the enterprise belongs to the state, which is why the products are strictly checked for compliance with the required standards. The only negative side, according to buyers' comments, is the high price.
There are a large number of standard sizes on the market, which makes it easy to select the required class and radius of wheels.
Giti
A large enterprise that annually sells a huge amount of rubber. Giti has only two positive sides, it is a low price and a wide variety of tires for cars and trucks. However, the quality of Giti products leaves much to be desired. Suitable for short-term use, as after 30,000 km it needs to be replaced.
The use of only our own developments for production distinguishes this company from others. In terms of quality, Sailun products are inferior to Western brands.
* Russian buyers prefer this rubber from China because of the excellent quality they get for a reasonably affordable price.
Mainly produces typical tires for trucks, buses and trucks. Models available for passenger cars, however, there are very few of them, and their price does not live up to expectations.
Large manufacturer with factories in several Asian countries. The following models are in demand:
Champiro UHP1
Summer model with standard tread designed for fast driving on dry asphalt only. Low profile and available in 15 "to 19" diameters. Suitable for most Russian passenger cars, has a low price and acceptable quality.
Champiro ECO
It has a symmetrical tread pattern and three grooves in the middle of the tire. This pattern allows for more efficient removal of moisture from the point of contact. Not intended for high-speed driving, more for use on standard family hatchbacks.
Champiro ICEPRO
Chinese winter studded tire has three grooves to drain moisture and a special rubber compound that improves contact with the frozen surface.
Several enterprises are engaged in the wholesale production of high-quality truck tires:
Almost everyone produces specialized tires for trucks. A distinctive feature of these enterprises is a large number of types and sizes.
Updated: 21.06.2019 18:05:08
Expert: Boris Mendel
* Review of the best according to the editors of the site. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
The tire industry in China is developing at a cosmic speed. 5 years ago, only the most desperate Russian motorists bought little-known products. And the first tires from the Middle Kingdom did not differ in either quality or durability. Today, Chinese tires compete on equal terms with recognized leaders from the USA, Japan, Great Britain, Italy, France, South Korea and Russia. At the same time, the main trump card remains unchanged - the democratic price. The experts identified several important advantages automotive rubber from China.
Benefits of Chinese Tires
- Affordable price. Russian consumers are accustomed to the fact that the cost of Chinese goods is several times lower than that of more well-known manufacturers. And although today there is no gap in the cost of tires between branded and Chinese products, but more low price remains an attractive factor for domestic motorists. And if earlier the main role was played by the low wages of the Chinese, today modern high-tech production has taken the first place in pricing. It minimizes human involvement, increases labor productivity, and improves the quality of tire products.
- Quality. The quality level is still a limiting factor for many Russian motorists when buying Chinese tires. And if large producers rely on high-precision equipment and strict control with the use of advanced diagnostic tools, then artisan workshops continue to supply low-quality products. Therefore, the reviews of car owners are often radically different.
- Where to buy Chinese rubber. In order not to purchase tires made in cooperative artels, you should responsibly approach the choice of a store. Major Chinese tire manufacturers supply their products to major trading companies or dealerships. From there, tires go to car dealerships service centres, online shopping. Purchases at such outlets are usually accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty. But buying from hands or in the car market becomes a very risky undertaking, since it will be difficult to present quality claims to someone.
We have selected 11 of the best Chinese tire brands for our review. All of them supply their products to Russian market... When allocating seats, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from domestic car owners were taken into account.
Ranking of the best brands of Chinese tires
| Nomination | a place | manufacturer | rating |
| Ranking of the best brands of Chinese tires | 1 | 5.0 | |
| 2 | 4.9 | ||
| 3 | 4.8 | ||
| 4 | 4.7 | ||
| 5 | 4.6 | ||
| 6 | 4.5 | ||
| 7 | 4.4 | ||
| 8 | 4.3 | ||
| 9 | 4.2 | ||
| 10 | 4.1 | ||
| 11 | 4.0 |
Triangle is an example for the rest of the Chinese tire manufacturers in terms of high quality and affordable prices. The manufacturer carefully selects the incoming raw materials (natural rubber). Thanks to the advanced equipment, perfectly balanced tires with low rolling resistance are obtained. These rubber properties result in tangible fuel savings. It was possible to reduce the scrap rate due to a combination of a strict control system and the use of ultrasonic and X-ray checks. Unsurprisingly, the tires have successfully passed ISO, DOT and ECE certification tests. The experts gave the brand the palm in our rating.
Russian motorists are enthusiastic about the affordable price, quiet operation and durability of Triangle tires.
Dignity
- advanced equipment;
- careful selection of raw materials;
- tight control;
- affordable price.
disadvantages
- not found.
The Sailun brand was founded in 2002. Companies from the Chinese "Silicon Valley" took an active part in the creation of a modern tire production. Many leading rubber specialists were involved in the launch of the production. Sailun tires are manufactured at two factories, and the range includes a full range of sizes for passenger cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and small trucks. The experts drew attention to the brand's own developments; the company has 9 registered patents.
Russian motorists managed to test Chinese rubber in business. Of the advantages, they note noiselessness, good grip and low price. The weak point is the lack of side cut protection. The brand ranks second in the ranking.
Dignity
- innovative developments;
- research work;
- low price;
- rich assortment.
disadvantages
- no side cut protection.
The Chinese tire factory Goodride has a rich history. He began his activity in 1958, but the brand was able to enter the world level only in the 21st century. Experts consider 2004 to be the starting point of a new level of production, when the international certificate ISO / TS16949 was obtained. The annual volume of the Chinese company is striking, it has exceeded the mark of 17 million sets of tires. The assortment includes rubber for cars, agricultural machinery, motorcycles and bicycles. The manufacturer pays close attention to market research. New models are being developed in a timely manner, equipment is being updated.
Domestic car owners appreciated such qualities of rubber as stability on the road, low level noise. Among the disadvantages are weak sidewalls. The brand was awarded the bronze in our rating.
Dignity
- rich assortment;
- noiselessness;
- road stability;
- affordable price.
disadvantages
- weak sidewalls.
The Chinese company Doublestar was founded in 1921, but the first tires were produced only in 1996. In a short time, the manufacturer entered the TOP-10 of the best tire companies in China. Tires are sold all over the world, the geography of supplies includes more than 140 countries. Experts have discovered several benefits of Doublestar tires. This is a long service life (up to 200 thousand km), resistance to high loads, and a reasonable price. The company's designers have developed a unique design that prevents tire damage. The combination of a reinforced bead with a protective belt and an inner sealant layer effectively resists cuts and punctures.
The brand is one step away from the top three in the rating, because car owners criticize rubber for its primitive design and difficulty during balancing.
Dignity
- durability;
- resistance to damage;
- affordable price;
- unique design.
disadvantages
- poorly balanced.
Wanli
A large Chinese tire manufacturer is Guangzhou South China Rubber Tire Co., Ltd. It supplies tires under the Wanli brand. The plant began production of rubber in 1992, the workshops of the enterprise were equipped with equipment from the USA, Japan, Great Britain and Germany. This has become one of the main reasons for the excellent quality and reliability of the tires. Experts praised the sales of radial tires, and since 1996 the brand has been the second largest brand in China. The consumer offers more than 500 modifications of tires, and the company develops about 30 new products annually.
According to domestic motorists, Wanli tires deserve praise for their stability on the road and their low price. Unfortunately, low-profile tires are prone to aquaplaning.
Dignity
- advanced equipment;
- high volume of sales;
- constant renewal lineup;
- low prices.
disadvantages
- a penchant for aquaplaning.
Aeolus is considered to be the first truck tire factory in China. It was founded in 1965 in the Henan province. A small enterprise in 20 years has grown into a corporation that produces a wide range of automotive rubber. The concern includes a research center where finished products are tested. In recent years, the Chinese manufacturer has managed to improve the quality of its tires, which is confirmed by certificates of international organizations. Since 2003, the company's shares have been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Dignity
- affordable price;
- good quality;
- road stability;
- wide range of.
disadvantages
- shortage of tires in the European part of Russia;
- a lot of weights when balancing.
Maxxis car tires are very popular in Russia. The company broke into the world tire market in 2008, taking 12th place in terms of turnover. Since then, the manufacturer has managed to strengthen its positions in different countries. Experts note the stable supply of Chinese rubber to the conveyors of well-known car factories. Maxxis tires are installed on new Volkswagen cars, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Peugeot. The Bravo HP-M3, Victra M-36 and Arctictrekker NS3 models are in the greatest demand among Russian motorists.
Users discovered a number of shortcomings, which affected the place in our rating. Winter tires (Velcro) are afraid of ice, they are powerless against snow drifts, and at speed it buzzes a lot.
Dignity
- low price;
- good quality;
- reliability and durability;
- rich assortment.
disadvantages
- makes noise at speed;
- poor grip on winter tires.
Sunny
In 1988, South China Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd was founded, which owns the Sunny brand. One of the main advantages of the manufacturer is the environmental friendliness of the tires; it fully satisfies the demanding European and Japanese partners. Therefore, the products are supplied to the conveyors of Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Mazda. The workshops of the enterprise are equipped with modern equipment from the USA, Germany, and Japan. Thanks to him, the quality of tires improves from year to year. Experts note high durability, low noise level. Russian motorists especially liked the SUNNY SN3970 tire.
The brand is in eighth place in our rating, because motorists complain about the hardness of the rubber. With a cold snap, grip on the road surface deteriorates.
Dignity
- affordable price;
- high wear resistance;
- low noise;
- resistance to bumps.
disadvantages
- rigidity;
- poor grip on snow.
The Chinese brand Firenza focuses on the production of tires for mid-range and premium vehicles. The first batch of tires was released in 2007; famous Japanese engineers, as well as designers from Italy, took part in the development of the models. The manufacturer pays special attention to the selection of raw materials. Experts have identified a trapezoidal contour and a noise absorption system in the tire design. The production technology is also unique, where all the latest achievements in the tire industry are introduced. The maximum durability of the rubber is provided by a double layer of steel cord.
The brand did not manage to rise to a higher place in our rating due to the low popularity of tires among Russian motorists. Experts consider the high price to be one of the reasons.
Dignity
- quality raw materials;
- robust construction;
- advanced technology;
- wear-resistant protector.
disadvantages
- high price;
- modest assortment.
The Chinese tire company Infinity Tires was established with Arab capital. The first products appeared on the world market in 2005, today tires are in great demand in the Middle East. Since 2009, the company has been actively promoting tire products in the European market. Experts pay attention to the innovative technology, high level of safety, durability of rubber. There are many models in the manufacturer's catalog that are suitable for Russian roads. The most popular are summer tires INF-05 and winter tires INF-049.
The brand managed to get into the top ten Chinese manufacturers of our rating due to a competent combination of affordability and good quality. Of the minuses, a shallow tread is noted.
Dignity
- affordable price;
- good quality;
- innovative technologies;
- durability.
disadvantages
- shallow tread pattern;
- modest assortment.
The Kinforest tire factory can boast of modern production. The most advanced technological design was chosen for the construction of the enterprise. Since 2007, tires have been conquering the world market, competing on equal terms with recognized leaders. The experts appreciated the manufacturer's aspiration for its own developments. The company operates a strict control, including a rubber homogeneity test and a balancing test. This responsible approach allowed the company to obtain international quality certificates.
Russian car owners liked the Kinforest KF-717 model, which is installed on SUVs and crossovers. In general, users are satisfied with the quietness and ease of balancing. Of the minuses, he notes the softness of the rubber and the rapid wear of the tread.
Dignity
- own developments;
- modern production;
- high quality;
- affordable price.
disadvantages
- wears out quickly;
- soft rubber.
Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
