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Winter tire rating 2015-2016
The share of the global market winter tires, unlike, occupy a small one. Total 5-8%. But in our country, winter studded tires are vital to any motorist. They occupy 60% of the Russian market. The Scandinavian style of tires is considered the most appropriate to Russian weather conditions. He copes well with snow and ice. In order for you not to make a mistake and make a choice in favor of high-quality rubber, we have made a rating of winter tires 2015-2016. This list is based on the results of tests of several leading Russian and foreign journals. Among them: "Driving" and "Autores".
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Thanks to the open tread pattern, the tires interact well with an expensive even with a bad clutch. With the X -Cenorth vehicle will confidently pass and slightly. The car, wagged in the tires of this model, showed the most striking brake path on the dry road. This rubber, which opens the ranking of winter tires, is most suitable in conditions where snow and ice are not very much. Because accelerate and brake with x -icenorth 3 will be mediocre. The model of winter rubber is sold at a reasonable price.
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Thanks to the hexagon spikes of aluminum, the tires of this model are perfectly adapted for driving and braking in the snow and ice. The car, "hoisting" in this rubber, will feel great on a dry road. Formula Ice, which occupies 9th place in the Winter Shin 2015-2016 list, will provide a high smoothness of the stroke. This model will suit those who live in a big city, and rarely goes beyond its limits. The attractive price will be an additional advantage in choosing this model.
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Winter tires from the Korean manufacturer has 180 spikes and a lamellation system to reduce the brake path. The car is perfectly in the snow on the slopes, tracks, forest trails. Dry or wet in front of you the road does not matter, with Hankook Winter tires your car can confidently drive even on a dirty road. True, in the snow control car uneven. This is the only minus model that occupies 8th place our top of the best winter tires 2015-2016.
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Tires with multifaceted spikes for perfect clutch with ice. The wide contact area of \u200b\u200bthe tire with the road surface becomes possible, thanks to numerous hooks. The car, "hoop" into the tires of this model, perfectly behaves on a wet snowy and ice road. On the dry surface, rubber indicators that took the 7th place in the ranking of winter tires, not such joyful: rolling resistance is high, and the braking path leaves much to be desired.
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With the help of special V-shaped slots, the tire guarantees the perfect grip on the snow-covered roads. Indicators of this rubber also give confidence to the motorist. On the wet asphalt "Ob, the car behaves confidently, though on a dry coverage, it turned out to be the slowest of all the presented models of winter tires 2015-2016.
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Nordman 4 is characterized by reduced noise and spikes with great durability. Special pads soften contact with expensive. On the wet asphalt and ice, the characteristics of this model that occupies the middle of the rating of winter tires 2015-2016, leaves much to be desired. But the rest of Nokian Nordman 4 is a strong middle journal sold at an affordable price.
4.
Nordman 5's good braking is carried out with the help of a "bearish claw" - protrusion on the tread, when braking the retaining vertically. The attractive price of this model, which occupies 4th place in the 2015-2016 winter tire rating, will delight every motorist. Thanks to Nokian Nordman 5, the car consumes fuel moderately, shows excellent stability on ice, snow and dry asphalt. The only drawback is not very comfortable car handling, with a large snowfall shows not the best permeability.
3.
Pirelli tire manufacturers experience their products in the most extreme conditions, because its operation occurs on an ice and snow surface. Therefore, it is expected that this model showed itself on covering with monstering snow, and land. There is no questions in these conditions in these conditions and manageability. So, if you are going outside the city, and the weather outside the window is terrible, Pirelli tires are the best choice. Sometimes the car loses the grip when turning. Strong tire noise also does not add the advantages of Winter Ice Zero. On dry asphalt, the brake path is not as small as I would like, so the bronze rating of winter tires 2015-2016.
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Universal tires suitable for both passenger cars and SUVs. The special composition of the rubber mixture is made taking into account the characteristics of the cold and unpredictable climate. The car, the "hoop" in Continental, perfectly slows down on ice and shows good handling, both on a snow-covered road and on dry asphalt. Withstand rapid acceleration and braking. Being ContilCecontact in the first place if its sliding resistance was perfect. But this is not the case, therefore silver rating of winter tires.
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Tires with spikes in the amount of 190 pieces and light weight (with the help of special additives) perfectly copble on the track with any type of canvas. Snow, snow-covered or frozen coating - does not matter. After all, for Nokian Hakkapelitta, which becomes the leader of the winter tire rating, there is no obstacles. The car, "hoop" in this model, shows a short brake path on dry and wet asphalt.
Of the disadvantages: noisy model.
Choosing readers:
All motorists who did not have time to transfer their cars in, is dedicated. And also those who have already prepared for the winter should be familiar with the test and test results conducted by experts. Information will be useful in search of good and safe tires for its transport. From this will depend on the calm of the driver and the safety of it, as well as his companions, other participants in the movement. The results of large-scale rubber testing have shown that the winter tire rating of winter tires 2015-2016 organized by the Internet-edition is somewhat different from consumer choice.
Given the severity of Russian winters, the relevance of the choice of tested rubber is justified by complex conditions with frost, snow, ice on the road. Along with the crowded products, friction tires were involved, as well as upgraded tires. Together with the products of the past years, which has already been held several seasons and the appreciated consumers in practice were and new items that had to debut on tests immediately after presentation in stores.
Hard tests in the harsh Russian conditions
On ice
Emergency braking. When moving along the ice road leaf, fully devoid of snow, vehicles was set to reduce the speed from 20 km / h and stopping through ABS activation. The best in this race was the brand Hakkapeliitta 8 from Nokian. These tires showed the minimum path equal to six meters. Not much lagged behind Winter I * Pike RS with the PLUS prefix, represented by Hankook (braking was only 20 cm longer), as well as Continental IceContAct 2 (another 10 cm). However, every experienced motorist understands that in an emergency, with a threat to the departure or collision, each centimeter.
Controllability. When the Ice Circle and the winding path, where the winter tires of 2015-2016 was also carried out behind the wheel, the spikes became better, and the leaders became the same tires as in emergency braking.
On snow
When overclocked from the limit of 40 km / h, it was necessary to slow down with the active ABS until the car stops. As a result, the leading names were overthrown by those who did not particularly distinguish. They became almost the wheel to the UltraGrip Ice Artic wheel of the Goodyear brand in spikes left the cut - 1940 cm, Cordiant Snow Cross - 1950 m and the next almost one axis in the previous car Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 version - 1960 cm.
Wet asphalt rain
What if a thaw?
In the southern regions of the continent, as well as in the cities where the cleaning of the streets from snow, ice is reacted with salt, there are little precipitation. Road covers water or porridge from ice, water, snow. Plots of the track enhance almost completely. Therefore, experts decided to test for a sharp reduction in speed in such conditions. For this, the estimated cars from the speed limit are 80 km / h applied an emergency stop. According to the moistened roadway, it is best to show yourself to the Nord Frost 100 brand gislaved tires, and behind them - Nordman 5 famous Nokian paired with Ice Zero is no less popular Pirelli. Surprising experts and experts all the leaders are equipped with spikes.
Under the test conditions of driving on dry asphalt, followed by braking, the leadership was changed to opposite models. Only friction tires were easily braked. This nomination passed on the excellent test of winter tires 2015-2016 at the wheel of the R14 Contiviking Contact 6 from the CONTINENTAL Creator, along with the UltraGrip Ice 2 of the Goodyear brand, as well as the SP-02 Arctictrekker tires Maxxis brand. But none of these options were able to reach the experimental testimony of the tire of the summer season used in the control of the road state.
For greater comfort
In order for the driver and his fellow travelers during long-distance travel, it is convenient as possible, nothing bothered to enjoy the trip or focus on the way, it is worth choosing checked acoustics experts The best UltraGrip Ice 2 from Goodyear - for those who are used to clean rubber and NordFrost 100 Gislaved brand - with a "tintured" relief.
All these results are really pleased with motorists. With the exception of the only minus cost. This applies to the undisputed leader testing - the compensated rubber Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and followers located on the other steps of the pedestal. According to the cost of leaders among all nominees, Continental IceContAct 2 with Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
More attention to the budget segment
Sibir Snow ships are presented for review of winter rubber 2015-2016 at the wheel of a well-known Slovak firm Matador. She also attracted the attention of experts from the best party. The passenger cars are worked in this rubber perfectly move in winter. Thanks to the directional pattern, the manifold of coupling edges, zigzag grooves, the assessment on the adhesion of the car with asphalt coating of the road is characterized by a high level. Depending on the size of the wheel and its width, you will have to pay for the shoe.
Interestingly, in this test, the concept of low cost and quality is far from being interconnected. So, available at the cost of Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3 deserve respect as operated in normal conditions of winter rubber. Also, when testing the rubber, tires of the domestic brand Cordiant - Cordiant Winter, together with Snow Cross, showed well. Moreover, the second were able to compete with most expensive products. The first to repeat the success of his relative was failed. However, the test of winter tires 2015-2016 behind the wheel R15 was not worse than with smaller diameter wheels.
The novelty of the season has become a non-viable tire from the company Vredestein. The introduction of the special technology "Stels Design" is intended to suppress noise maintenance of a moving car. Development was created for military equipment, but later received the right to realize civilian purposes. A special picture on the tread in the form of a tick allows you to suppress the noise, and with it - vibration. In addition, the behavior of the car becomes more sensitive and easy.
Winguard Snow'g Shinnik is almost the best, but still affordable financial plan. It runs on ice and snow well, does not refuse to dry road and at low temperatures. Everything you need is to rebuild and comply with high-speed limitations.
Despite the wealth of European brands, many motorists choose Chinese shoes, and not in vain. The plants located in the subway, are no less in demand than the rest. Thanks to them, they meet the requirements of those cars whose owners do not have the opportunity to spend more on the shoe over the season. So the Chinese products are tested by the test of winter non-cheated tires 2015-2016 driving, although they do not occupy prizes. But not for the leaders, these tires are created, and for the daily and safe operation of the car. Experimental motorists are much more important to change the rubber regularly to be confident on any road regardless of weather conditions, it is safe to move. What kind of name is one or another, the matter is that not the most latter.
With the onset of late autumn and the beginning of frosts, motorists have to install winter tires for their transport. And we want to help you decide on the choice of winter tires, presenting a rating of the highest quality and attractive according to the characteristics of rubber presented to the upcoming season.
The better winter tires cope with their duties - the less problems you will have on the road: modern tires allow you to maintain control on any surfaces - wet asphalt, ice, loose snow and so on. What kind of winter tires is better?
Covered Winter Shin 2015-2016 Rating
5. Continental ContilcecontAct (Germany). Middle class tires that are distinguished by high wear resistance and clearly execute the tasks.
- Asymmetric protector with reliable lamellas;
- Solid spikes are tightly planted into the tire, they do not fall out and provide excellent clutch with the surface;
- The spikes have a carbide inset of an unusual form, which significantly reduces the braking path;
- The rubber mixture retains its properties even with severe frosts;
- There are grooves for removal of ice crumb.
In general, the middle class model without the declared super functions, but with the tasks assigned to "5". Cost of tires in the basic configuration - from 3500 rubles.
4. Dunlop SP Winter Ice01 (United Kingdom). The only model of studded tires in the manufacturer's lineup. Differs in the following characteristics:
- High reliability - a special composition of the rubber mixture allows to operate tires in any conditions;
- The tire retains elasticity even with severe frosts;
- It has a directed 10-stage protector, and water is effectively removed through the grooves;
- Special landing of spikes, zigzag lamellas provide better braking and clutch;
- The minimum noise level on all speed ranges (up to 190 km / h).
The price of the product is from 3500 rubles and higher.
3. Yokohama (Japan). Japanese tires were not in Favoros in Russia, but the IceGuard Stud series from Yokohama is one of the best. The average price for one tire is 5000 rubles.
- Special swelling design of spikes with a star core is ideal for snow-covered or slushful sections;
- The spikes are securely fixed in the sockets and serve long, and the special composition of rubber allows it to operate it at different temperatures and in any mode;
- On the entire surface of the rubber there are drainage cavities, the functions of which are enhanced by a special absorbent gel;
- The maximum speed of rubber is 190 km / h.
2. Pirelli (Italy). This company is one of the leaders in the production of rubber tires, including for sports models. The last collection of Winter Ice Zero is good because:
- It has double spikes with an unusual, but durable fit into the protector;
- They provide excellent clutch and braking;
- Speed \u200b\u200bindex - up to 190 km / h;
- The wide base evenly distributes the load;
- The double core is made of tungsten carbide and is distinguished by increased resistance, improves spike stability on the icing surface. The spikes do not fall out and will not harm the tire.
The cost of such tires varies from 6,000 to 12,000 rubles.
1. Nokian (Finland). Finnish corporation pleases with its innovations, from models from the last series of Hakkapeliitta 8 series of technical advantages:
- Unique anchor spikes with a softening "pillow";
- Self-locking lamellas;
- Brake amplifiers;
- In the manufacture of the rubber mixture, highly purified oils are used, these tires are distinguished by high ecology and do not smell;
- Rubber is less noisy, the protector is not afraid of friction;
- The shape of the spike is as simple as possible, but they are securely integrated into the tire and do not fall out.
It will cost such pleasure from 6200 to 13,000 rubles per product.
Rating of untapped winter tires without spikes 2015-2016
5. Michelin (France).One of the latest innovations of Michelin's company became the Alpin 5. Series 5. The novelty is offered in 27 species and sizes, the cost varies from 3.5 to 12.5 thousand rubles. What is good this series?
- 12% increased the number of tread segments, 16% more lamellas;
- Self-locking tires;
- Directional blocks instead of a drawing, improved clutch on any coating;
- Improved rubber composition - Special polymers and oils allow you to operate the product at any temperatures;
- More efficient dispersion of water.
The last series is created for the so-called "warm European winter".
4. Bridgestone (Japan). Blizzac is one of the last collections in the world of the tire manufacturer. The price starts from 3.6 thousand rubles, and the most expensive version will cost 11-12 thousand rubles. The advantages of tires include:
- The drawing of the tread is recycled, the disruption and slip of the wheel is excluded, the best maneuverability and effective overclocking in the snow;
- Cross channels and "snow traps" will help avoid aquaplanigning;
- High density of 3D lamellas provides excellent clutch with a surface, as well as fast blocking;
- Increased width of the tread part of the tread;
- Microporous rubber composition allows you to operate the product in any temperature modes. Such tires are also called "velcro" - so good clutch they demonstrate with the road.
3. Continental (Germany). The sixth generation of winter tires from this manufacturer is an order of magnitude bypass previous models. Presented in 80 sizes, the cost varies from 3 to 12 thousand per unit. Continental Contiviking Contact, Collection Benefits:
- Optimally corresponds to modern automotive electronics;
- Thanks to the asymmetric pattern of tread and 3D lamellas, the braking path is reduced, the grip and maneuverability are improved;
- Special technology of a rubber mixture of Nordic Silica without oily impurities, but with silica dioxide gives a good grip on the wet and explosion;
- Improved cross-channel system for removing excess water and snow;
- The speed index is up to 190 km / h, rubber can be operated in any temperature modes.
2. Vredenstein (Holland).Sophisticated tires are created for passenger cars with the calculation of the warm European winter. The cost begins from 2 thousand rubles, a fairly budget, but reliable option with a number of benefits:
- Well-worked canvas design for water and snow removal;
- A rubber mixture with polymers and silica is the ability to operate the tires in any weather;
- Low noise formation.
1. Goodyear (Poland).TO ollemonia Ultragrip Ice deserves special attention. In the arsenal of the manufacturer of 29 sizes, the cost of the tire varies from 2.8 to 11 thousand rubles. Let's consider the advantages of models:
- The cryoadaptive mixture of rubber retains elasticity even with severe frosts and gives excellent grip on different types of surfaces;
- Special tread technology gives protection against aquaplanigning, improves maneuverability and reduces the length of the braking path on the outstanding roads;
- Low noise formation;
- Hybrid lamellas on the tread improve the handling of the car, as well as braking in the snow, the grooves effectively purify the tires from the water.
Motorists have something to choose: even budget options from self-respecting producers are characterized by good operational qualities and will serve not one season! What can we talk about multifunctional innovations that turn driving in winter at present and safe pleasure!
The review below shows Rating of the best models of winter studded tires 2015-2016compiled, taking into account the opinion of experts of the four most authoritative international and Russian magazines: " Behind the wheel", Tuulilasi," Autores "and TestWorld.
In the total global automotive tire production, rubber, which is intended for use under conditions of low temperatures, is about 8%. At the same time, the share of low-temperature tire consumption in the domestic market reaches 60% and is one of the most incoming auto-business areas. To operate in the conditions of a harsh Russian climate, the most suitable are Scandinavian type tires equipped with a wide protector, well-melted ice and snow-covered surface.
Algorithm for testing winter tires and its results 
Tuulilasi. 8 tire modifications tested on acceleration and braking in the conditions of the icing and snow-covered, conducted races on a dry and wet highway and investigated the resistance of rubber rubber in a mixture of water and snow.
Experts "Over the Rule" conducted an analysis of the 10 most popular models of winter tires (175/65 R14) with a cost of not more than 3,700 rubles per unit, guided by the ratio of price and quality. 
Specialists " Autorevy»Tested European-made tires installed on Mercedes class S. Woven and not studded tires were experiencing and braking using dynamic stabilization and anti-lock systems. The tests were held in special closed rooms with a large area in areas of roads with different configurations, a dry highway and asphalt, covered with snow, ice and water. 
Edition Test World. I conducted a test of 25 tire models indoors and in the streets of the street. The possibilities of rubber are tested to provide fast overclocking, good lateral clutch and minimal braking path. And there were circular races for a while. When summing up, the opinion of drivers who participated in testing took into account.
Using the results obtained during testing, the best ranking was compiled winter studded tires 2015-2016, which includes foreign and Russian products, as well as an overview of the Scandinavian rubber modifications.
10. Michelin X-ICENORTH 3
Low noise tires of the famous French brand with an open pattern of a tread, allowing to reduce the snow gap, with good contact with the road surface, even with a bad clutch, confidently holding the car into slush. The model with the smallest brakes when stopping on a dry coating at a speed of 100 km / h. The disadvantages of Michelin X-ICENORTH 3 experts attributed a low dynamics of overclocking and braking on icy asphalt and the worst time of passing a test circle. In general, the experts recognized the tires suitable for use in conditions of minor roads with insignificant icing.
9. Formula Ice.
Formula Ice, the manufacturer of which is Pirelli & C, which occupies the fifth place in the world for sales of tires, took the fifth position of the rating. Tires with a hexagon spike of aluminum are perfectly stopped on a dry highway and help to slow down on a snow-covered and iced road. According to experts, these tires that ensure high smoothness are a budget urban option with rare use to go beyond the megalopolis. Disadvantages - poor permeability on snow-covered and ice-covered highway.
8.Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419
Hancake Winter Ay * PC RS W419 - Korean tires, successors in demand for domestic motorists W409 models equipped with durable lamellas and one hundred eight-eyed spikes that significantly reduce the braking path, which showed the best time to pass slippery turns, slopes, snow-covered and covered with mud sections of the highway and received Minimum complaints from pilots. Among the flaws of the model, the experts allocated uneven behavior of tires on a snow-covered track and highway covered with mud.
7. GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100
Gislaved Nord Frost 100-Woven Rubber of the Swedish Brand Gislaved, founded in 1893, with multidirectional faces for more reliable contact with the road, a large clutch area with an outstanding surface and a significant number of hooks, which received good reviews and evaluations of experts (8.3 points on The scale used by Test WORLD) when testing on a wet highway. Disadvantages - a large brake path on a dry road and high rolling resistance.
6. Goodyear UltraGripice Arctic
Founded in 1898 and the last path from a small factory producing cardboard for packaging, lining for horseshoe, cycling tires and rubber poker chips to one of the world's largest manufacturers of super-modern tires, Goodyear received another confirmation of the quality of its products, taking the sixth place among the best Samples of winter rubber 2015-2016. Goodyear UltraGripice Arctic (Gudea Ultragrip artik). - Tires with V-shaped slots, successfully tested Tuulilasi and TestWorld tests on a snow-covered and icing road and on the highway covered with a mixture of water and snow. Cons: slower than other test models, a reaction to emergency situations arising from a dry highway.
5. NOKIAN NORDMAN 4
Nokian Nordman 4 - Rubber with flexible elements located under spikes softening contact with expensive, reducing noise level and increasing tire life. Russian experts attributed these tires to a confident middle class. At the same time, Test World specialists noted the uncertain behavior of rubber on wet road and ice and received an estimate of 7.1, below which there were only tire indicators Sunny SN3860 - 5.9 points.
4. NOKIAN NORDMAN 5
In this model, a special spike in the form of a bearish claw, which creates an additional bus voltage is mounted in the top of the tread. When the car is stopped, the protrusion retains a vertical position. Experts "Behind the wheel" noted the low cost of Tires Nokian Nordman 5 (from 1,930 rubles), the average fuel consumption during operation, stability in the snow, high level of transverse clutch on the ice surface and the confidence of the car's stroke on the asphalt road. Among the disadvantages, the average handling and comfort and mediocre passability under the conditions of a snow-covered route were allocated.
3. Pirelli Winter Ice Zero
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero - tires intended for operation in particularly hard weather conditions on uneven snow-covered roads covered with layer of ice. The model received positive reviews of experts when dealing with braking tests, a set of speeds and controllability under the conditions of a snow-covered highway covered with ice. Especially efficiently work tires when stopping the car on sites with linked snow. Cons Rubber: Reducing the clutch when turning turns, a high noise level when driving, a sufficiently large braking path on a dry highway.
2. Continental ContiCecontact.
Enterprise with more than a hundred-year-old history specializing in tire production, Continental Concern is represented in the ranking of one of the best samples of its products - ContiCecontact Tires. These tires are manufactured using a unique composition designed to work in conditions of particularly low temperatures and winter precipitation. Continental Conny Ice Contact - Universal Tires, which can be used with the same success for both cars and for cars of increased passability. Among the advantages of the model is excellent braking on the icing surface, excellent handling both on a snow-covered and ice-covered coating and a dry track, a quick set of speed. Cons - insufficient resistance when the car is slipped in a mixture of water and snow.
1. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
The Nokian Hakkapelitte 8 championship in the tire rating for use in the winter production of the Finnish company Nokian is natural. To someone, as not to Finn, living in a climate with one of the harshest winters, it is best to know all the subtleties and features of the tires for driving into strong frosts and ice. 
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 tires have become the winner of the 2015-2016 winter studded rating, having received unanimous recognition of all experts who participated in testing. Among the advantages are large (190 units for model 205/55 R16) Number of spikes; reduced by the use of special fillers weight tires; excellent controllability on the surface with lowered snow and on ice-covered, snow-covered track; Short brake path when stopping on wet and dry asphalt.
The braking efficiency was estimated on snow, ice, wet and dry asphalt. The tests were carried out at different temperatures, and the average result was determined after 15-20 races. On Ice, the car was stopped with 50 km / h, on the snow and wet coverage - from 80 km / h. The tests on the snow-covered and iced surface were carried out both in the outdoors and indoors, where the temperature and humidity adjustment eliminates the influence of the weather.
The traction force in the snow and ice was estimated using the most quick acceleration from 5 to 35 and from 5 to 20 km / h, respectively. The tests were also carried out at different temperatures on the highway and in the covered complex.
An assessment for manageability was raised depending on the time of the circle, and besides this, several pilots constituted their opinions on how tires are accelerated, inhibited and tested on various surfaces. Tests were held blindly, that is, the pilots did not know which tires were installed on the car. In the same way, term stability was estimated, that is, the ability of the tires to maintain the direction of movement without having fun.
In the test on the noise level, the pilots also put subjective assessments by making several races on uneven coatings. Finally, the rolling resistance was measured as follows - the car was freely rolling, slowing down from 80 to 40 km / h, along the smooth surface without the influence of the wind. The tests were carried out at two different temperatures, after which an increase in consumption as a percentage in comparison with the most economical tires was calculated.
Test World emphasized that all tires were purchased in free sale in various stores. If the tires have not yet been available on the market, they sent the manufacturer, but after the start of sales, the results of these tires were additionally checked.
The standards existing in Scandinavia do not limit the number of spikes in the tires. More precisely, there are no restrictions for manufacturers whose new tires were tested by an independent organization, which confirmed that the effect of spikes on road wear does not exceed the permissible values. If the tests have passed successfully, the manufacturer may at its discretion choose the type of spikes and their number.
Another option is to abandon these tests and reduce the number of spikes to the maximum allowed indicator, that is, 50 pieces on the protector mester - in the amount of 205/55 R16, this means that spikes should be less than a hundred. Of the 12 participants of this test, only three producers decided to follow this path.
An increase in the number of spikes improves the clutch on the ice. This is a logical investigation, and the test results confirm it almost always. Be that as it may, one thing only a large number of spikes does not guarantee success in the whole test, although it gives a certain advantage on the ice.
The more spikes, as a rule, there will be more noise, which can hardly irritate while driving. When driving along asphalt, spikes can also adversely affect manageability, stability and even braking efficiency.
An additional clutch on the icing surface is ensured by penetrating the spike to the surface of the ice. In order for the spike "clutched" into the ice requires a certain amount of energy. The more spikes, the less pressure on one separate thorn, and if you drive through solid ice in cold weather, tire clutch with fewer spikes can be stronger.
Nokian "smashed" the market of studded tires a couple of years ago, presenting the tires in which 190 spikes were 50-100% more than that of other tires on the market. After that, the Nokian tire won in one test after another, but their advantage gradually decreases.
This year, the Continental tires are also equipped with 190 spikes. It is easy to guess to whom they were focused when this quantity was determined, but be that as it may, the results are still excellent.
In third place in the number of spikes are Hankook, which have them 170 pieces. The Korean manufacturer is actively invested in scientific developments, and the experts noted that it was nice to see that good winter tires began to come from Asia. As the representative of one of the manufacturers said, 10 years ago, the characteristics of Korean tires for many in the industry were a reason for jokes, but now they are not laughing at them even in major European companies.
A large group of test participants installed 130 spikes in tires. Goodyear, Bridgestone and Pirelli are well-known manufacturers, so it was logical to take their tires on the test. Among the tires from the second order brands there are Sava, Dunlop and former Nokian, which are now offered as Nordman. All of them are an inexpensive and less high-tech alternative tires from premium brands.
Michelin, Gislaved and Chinese Linglong spikes less than a hundred, that is, these tires did not pass the road coating test. The first two models belong to the premium class, however, apparently, other parameters cannot compensate for the lack of clutch on ice in comparison with tires with a large number of spikes. As for Linglong, the tires of this company have already participated in Finnish tests, being among the best winter tires from China.
Friction tire developers do not need to worry about the number of spikes, but their absence must be compensated for in some other way, and this creates a number of other problems. There is a limited set of tools for increasing the clutch on the ice of untouched tires, and mostly engineers use new materials and improved tread patterns, while making compounds as soft as possible. At the same time, if you move with the softness of the rubber mixture, other problems may occur, the worst of which are weak adhesion on the wet asphalt, unstable controllability and low wear resistance.
In recent years, Nokian and Continental occupied the upper lines in friction tire tests. Even without spikes, their tires provide an impressive clutch on ice, but buyers will have to put up with sluggish reactions on the turns of the steering wheel on the asphalt or choose other tires, whose clutch will be weaker again.
Goodyear When creating friction tires, made an emphasis on manageability on the asphalt, which only a little worsened clutch in winter conditions, and Michelin always preferred to create a balance of characteristics without any obvious flaws. Pirelli and Bridgestone are old proven brands, but their models in this test differ from those that have been tested before.
The list added two tires from the lower price segment - Nordman from Nokian and Nankang from the Taiwanese manufacturer, which is known for its sufficiently successful summer tires. This test showed whether their winter tires compete with products from European companies.
In the bus business, the most varying information about how the winter tires of various types are wearing, and how wear affects their grip. Someone says that friction tires wear out twice as quickly studded, and someone is convinced that due to wear of spikes after a couple of years, the grip of studded tires will be weaker than that of non-surfactants.
Test World has chosen six tire models from last year's - four studded, two frictional - and checked their wear, passing them on asphalt roads in cold weather 15,000 km, which is about equivalent to operation within two winter seasons. The route basically ran through the highways, but on every tires were carried out for a hundred braking and accelerations at low speeds to simulate the conditions of urban traffic.
The tests used three cars that followed one route at the same conditions. Two tires were taken for each model, which were rearranged from the front axle to the back. Thus, upon completion of the test, all tires drove the same distance on the front and rear axles, and in addition, the drivers also changed by cars to avoid influence on the result of their driving style.
Tires were tested on ice braking efficiency before the test, after which the same tests were carried out every 5,000 km. It is noteworthy that the tires of both types lost the clutch approximately the same, and after 15,000 km its level decreased by 20% somewhere. In addition, the worsening of the clutch was equally held at the tires of various brands, and the alignment of the forces did not change along the total test. This suggests that the results of the tests of new tires allow you to judge and how those or other tires in the worn out state will behave.
Be that as it may, in terms of durability, the tires differed from each other. The table shows how many kilometers they can pass before the depth of their tread will decrease to 3 mm. Michelin is historically known as tires with particularly good wear resistance, and the tests of the selected model again confirmed this reputation. It is worth noting that the results will always depend on the car, the quality of roads and driving style.
With the exception of Michelin, all other tires of both categories wear out approximately equally, and after the test, their tread depth decreased by 2 mm. Friction Continental wear was only 1.5 mm, but, as in the case of Michelin, due to the relatively small initial tread depth of up to 3 mm, they are extended faster. It is necessary to recall that high wear resistance can adversely affect clutch, and the buyer must decide which parameter is more important.
Test World note that although on paper the differences between tested tires may look insignificant, in fact, in everyday life, they may be more than obvious, and this applies not only to braking efficiency, but also to the grip in the rotations and reactions on the steering turns . According to experts, the worst tires in the test almost do not allow to control the car on slippery surfaces, so the Test World reminds that when choosing winter tires, it is not necessary to navigate only on the price and buy cheap tires. Tests of various organizations Year after year show that budget Asian tires do not provide the optimal level of security, and the accident will be much more expensive, not to mention other, more serious risks.
TEST RESULTS
Left: braking on ice (Brake path from 50 to 0 km / h, m)
Right: overclocking on ice (Acceleration time from 5 to 20 km / h, c)
Left: Ice Handling (Circle time, c)
Right: Ice Handling (Subjective estimates, points)
Left: Braking in the snow
Right: overclocking in the snow (Acceleration time from 5 to 35 km / h, c)
Left: Handling in the snow (Circle time, c)
Right: Handling in the snow (Subjective estimates, points)
Left: Handling on wet asphalt (Circle time, c)
Right: Handling on wet asphalt (Subjective estimates, points)
Left: Braking on dry asphalt (Brake path from 80 km / h, m)
Right: Handling on dry asphalt (Points)
Left: noise (Points)
Right: rolling resistance (Difference in fuel consumption,%)
Expert opinions about each tire are presented below
Whoked tires:
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:3/2015 Producing country:Finland Nokian received top grades in all ice disciplines, where they have a short braking path and high transverse clutch, which clearly contributes to the presence of 190 spikes. In the snow, the tires were also among the best, and they demonstrated their weaknesses in tests on braking efficiency and handling on wet asphalt. Experts noted that this is a normal situation if the main priority is created by the main priority of the ice.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:4/2015 Producing country:Germany Continental also perfectly performed in the tests on ice, although in terms of braking and overclocking efficiency, they still lost a little nokian. At the same time, pilots awarded them 10 points for behavior, which was stable and predictable. On the snow-covered road, Continental were also among the leaders, and they are clearly better than Nokian, on wet coverage. In other words, these are tires that can optimally cope with any conditions and have no obvious flaws.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:2/2015 Producing country:South Korea Hankook occupy a place on the podium, so the Korean brand is likely to become one of the leading tire market players for harsh winter. Hankook has a short braking path and high traction and in the snow, and on ice, and on the winding track, they were one of the most high-speed tires, which speaks of their ability to hold the clutch in various situations. On the wet asphalt, Hankook also quickly stop the car, but at the same time they can be drove too much, and they do not have very good informativeness.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:43/2014 Producing country:Poland Goodyear This time probably exceeded all other studded tires in terms of the balance of driving characteristics on various coatings. They are quite a bit behind the best tires on the snow and ice, where they have a short braking path and good handling. The only weakness is a relatively low grip on the wet asphalt, but the pilots noted that the tires behave consistently and safely.
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Load / speed index:91t Manufacturing date:48/2014 Producing country:Germany Another good result for Pirelli. On the ice of the tires behave confidently and reliably, without presenting unpleasant surprises, and in the snow in Pirelli albeit relatively long braking path, but good traction effort and high transverse clutch. In addition to this, Pirelli turned out to be one of the best studded tires on the wet asphalt, where they also have very stable handling. The minus is that Pirelli's noise is louder than most other tires.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:43/2014 Producing country:Poland Dunlop was able to earn a large number of points, not least because they were among the best on wet and dry asphalt. In the snow and ice, they also performed well enough, but not so stable as leaders. With acceleration and braking on ice, everything is in order, as with a slowdown of a car in the snow. At the same time, lateral stability on a snow-covered track could be higher.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:6/2015 Producing country:Germany Gislaved is a second echelon brand from Continental, and the tire characteristics are also less impressive. In the snow, the tires have excellent results in terms of and braking, and manageability. On the garlaced surface of Gislaved, in which only 96 spikes are lagging behind some other tires, but despite this, they deserve praise for good stability and transverse clutch, thanks to which pilots could feel more confident. Course stability - excellent, but gislaved high rolling resistance.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:37/2014 Producing country:Russia Unlike most other studded tires, Michelin is not so strongly oriented to enhancing the clutch on the ice, and besides, they gave way to other tires and on a snow-covered surface. The only positive moment is that tires very exactly performed in all disciplines. Michelin's dry and wet asphalt feel better than many other studded tires, and they have a reduced noise level. In addition, as a separate test showed, Michelin can please very high wear resistance.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:12/2014 Producing country:Japan On Ice Bridgestne received high subjective assessments, since the pilots liked the nature of their manageability. At the same time, on the snow-covered highway, Bridgestone occupied rather low places in all disciplines, that is, over the grip in the snow still need to work. On the wet asphalt Bridgestone quite quickly stop the car, but they can lose clutch too dramatically, and they have slow reactions to the power turns. In addition, Bridgestone will increase fuel consumption due to high rolling resistance.
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Load / speed index:91t Manufacturing date:4/2014 Producing country:Poland SAVA is inexpensive tires that would show good ice results if they don't have a long braking path. At the same time, in the snow, they are inferior to the rest of the studded tires in terms of braking and the effectiveness of braking, and the traction effort, and the skid can begin too sharply. On the dry asphalt SAVA was among the best tires.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:48/2014 Producing country:Russia Budget Nordman is produced by Nokian, but in their characteristics they are very far from the Hakkapeliitta tires. On the ice they have a relatively weak traction force and a long braking path, everything was a little better in the snow, but on the wet asphalt tires again showed not the highest results. It is worth it to add that the tires behave predictably, without unpleasant surprises.
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Load / speed index:94t. Manufacturing date:41/2014 Producing country:China Let it be misleading the name Winter Max Grip - in fact, Linglong has a very weak grip on the snow and ice, and in fact, they are inferior to some unwanted surfaces. The only pleasant moment is a short brake path in the snow. At the same time, Linglong very strongly performed in tests on wet and dry asphalt, and they also have excellent course stability.
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Inspected tires:
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Load / speed index:94r. Producing country:Finland When creating its friction tires, Nokian also definitely strives for the fact that they exceeded all competitors on ice, and in the test of this year, the Finnish brand tires demonstrated the best braking efficiency, handling and transverse clutch on the icing surface. Experts noted that even after the clutch loss, Nokian allow you to maintain control over the car. On the dry and wet asphalt at soft Nokian expected a bad clutch and a long braking path.
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Load / speed index:94t. Producing country:Poland Goodyear quickly accelerates and brake in the snow and ice, but they have some side-resistant problems, which is why the bus clutch limit can go to the skid - however, to keep control fairly easy. Goodyear turned out to be one of the best on dry and wet asphalt, since they have very effective braking and accurate reactions during the commission of emergency maneuvers. In general, Goodyear must pay tribute, since their tires showed themselves well on all types of coverage.
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Load / speed index:94t. Producing country:Spain Michelin also performed well in almost all disciplines. Tire has a short braking path and in the snow, and on ice, as well as stable behavior in most emergency situations. At the same time, Michelin still can lose clutch on the front axle. On wet asphalt Michelin demonstrated good braking efficiency and transverse clutch, even if not so high like the best tires.
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Load / speed index:94t. Producing country:Russia On the Ice Pirelli became one of the best non-cheated tires, and their results in the snow were even better, since the tires behave very confidently when making emergency maneuvers. Pirelli also has excellent driving characteristics on wet asphalt, where they quickly stop the car and provide optimal maneuverability. At the same time, the adhesion can be too dramatically lost on dry coating. Noise level - low.
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Load / speed index:94t. Producing country:Germany Continental can also be considered one of the best friction tires, including due to the short braking distance, high transverse clutch and good ice control. In the snow, Continental also showed good results, although they can go into a drift with a large corner of the steering wheel. On the dry and wet asphalt on tires relatively good braking efficiency, but they are felt too soft, which can interfere with an emergency situation.
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Load / speed index:94r. Producing country:Russia Nordman slightly behind the leaders in their category, as they have relatively weak overclocking and braking efficiency on ice, and the front wheels can be too easy to lose the grip during a sharp maneuver. In the snow, the characteristic is noticeably better, especially in terms of lateral stability and stability of behavior. On the wet and dry asphalt at Nordman, a unimportant grip and slow reactions on the turns of the steering wheel, but at least they will not dramatically go into skid.
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Load / speed index:94t. Producing country:Japan Bridgestone demonstrated its basic weaknesses on ice, where they have a long braking path, slow overclocking, and in addition, they too easily lose the grip in the turns, especially on the front axle. In the snow, the tires behave more reliably due to the high cross-effort and braking efficiency at the level of the best tires, so it's a little surprising that Bridgestone has shown very weak results on the wet asphalt. On the dry coating, the clutch is much higher, and the tires copes well with emergency maneuvers.
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Load / speed index:94q Producing country:China Nankang fell on the last lines in most disciplines. They have a weak longitudinal and transverse clutch on the ice, and in the snow, the situation was in many ways the same regrettable. Side stability is low, so it's impossible to feel safe. On the wet asphalt tires, too far behind the rest, and in general, Nankang simply cannot compare with really high-quality winter tires.
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