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Owners of crossovers, especially all-wheel drive, often refer to the seasonal change of standard summer tires for winter without enthusiasm. After all, almost all native tires are marked with the M + S index that the de jure allows them to ride them in winter. The main thing is that the residual tread depth was at least 4 mm (otherwise - 500 rubles fine). But it is necessary to understand that the marking M + s is a smooth account for nothing obliges the manufacturer! For applying marking, no tests or certificates are required confirming the adaptation of the tires to the winter, and therefore it can be seen more often on frankly summer, and "asphalt" tires, which simultaneously talks about devaluation not only the letters s (Snow, Snow), But M (MUD, "Dirt"). So we do not look at the letters, but on the protector, and if we do not see the many small slots-lamellaes, we conclude: it is dangerous to ride in winter. And even better, when there is a stamp "SnowFlake" on the sidewall in the form of three mountain peaks with snowflake, - these models really passed the exam on the snow track. Participants of our test are all with such marking: these are 14 sets with spikes and nine - without.

The test program is standard, all the routes of the White Hell polygon near the Finnish town of Ivalo are familiar to us - and most importantly, to be lucky with the weather. It was almost lucky: snowfall was not, although the temperature danced from 5 to 23 degrees of frost, so that its influence had to be taken into account by conducting additional races on the "reference" tires. But measurements of the longitudinal dynamics took place in a closed hangar with a more stable temperature.

Here, there was a confusion with Nokian tires, and with a model that is not produced by the first year. And in acceleration, and in braking, Nokian HakkaPeliitta R2 SUV lost not only to fundamental competitors, but even the tires of their own "second line" - Tires Nordman RS2 SUV! Working in the neighboring testes of the company Nokian broke up, they themselves repeated measurements ... A service investigation has shown that the failed tires were released at the factory near St. Petersburg at the end of 2016, more precisely on the 48th week. Then there was a failure in the technological cycle. For details with us, we did not become (apparently, there were deviations either in duration, or in the vulcanization temperature), but they assured that the defective party did not go on sale. Although the external features are all in order, and even the tread rubber hardness is the same as on tires released at the 41st week of 2016 (their results and went to the credit), but the difference in coupling properties on ice reaches eight percent.

After measurements in the hangar, we are chosen on the fastening frost - and once again let's notify that as the temperature drops, the friction tires begin to catch up and even overtake "rose". For minus twenty ice becomes hard so much that the spikes cannot scratch it, and the tread riser has the most studded tires harder, - friction tires are more elastic on the frost, they have more general length of slotheliemels.

We, we repeat, take into account the change in conditions and correct the results, but if all the tests were carried out on a light frost, friction tires would roll back on the lower line of protocols.

Tests for controllability were carried out on the ice of the Polar Lake Tammianvi

And on the snow frost on the hand of friction models: keeping the elasticity of the tread, they are better cling to the snowcracker.

The estimates of the passability this time managed to reinforce the instrumental measurements - the overclocking time in deep snow with a disabled anti-test system. It is curious that they headed and closed the rating russian tires: The best - Cordiant, and the most helpless on virgin - Tires Viatti produced by the Nizhnekami bus factory.

Asphalt part of the tests are particularly relevant for residents of large cities, in which most of the streets are purified by snow and ice.

The final part of the tests is already in April, on the "summer" coatings. And simultaneously note that this time there were no tires that are spiked.

At the top of the final rating - Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV. Expected result: if the model previous generation Regularly won in our tests, then new, and even two types of spikes, easily ahead of competitors.

Expensive? Then look at the points carefully, on the main advantages and disadvantages of other tires - and choose the optimal version of the pocket. And yet avoid buying outsider tires - such savings threatens incompatible with large expenditures.

Crying tire rating

Dimension	215/65 R16
(55 sizes are available from 215/65 R16 to 315/40 R21)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,9
	9,8
	49
Number of spikes	172
	1,05/1,54
Producing country	Finland

Hakkapeliitta with index 9 - new season: For the first time, the spikes of two types are applied. Those in the middle of the tread, have carbide inserts oriented transversely: they are responsible for the longitudinal coupling propertiesAnd at the edges above the protector, trilisters are tested, which effectively work in turns. And this is not a marketing trick: unambiguous superiority over competitors and on the run of controllability, and in braking on ice. Yes, and in other types winter tests Tires at height. On the asphalt coupling properties moderate, and the main problem is noise at speeds from 70 to 90 km / h.

The best tires for harsh winter conditions!

Dimension	215/65 R16
(2 sizes 205/55 R16 and 215/65 R16 are available)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,2
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,5
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	56
Number of spikes	170
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,52/1,47
Producing country	South Korea

This year, Hankook officially opened its Polygon in Finnish Ivalo: the tracks and approaches to the tests are largely similar to those used in the company Nokian Tyres. This also applies to the features of the tires themselves: the number of spikes-stars was increased, which provided decent test results on ice. But in deep snow, the tires do not shine, as well as on the asphalt, and besides fairly noise. But it is easy for them to forgive: Tires Hankook Winter I * Pike RS + one and a half times cheaper than Finnish new items.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(Available 91 sizes from 175/70 R14 to 275/40 R22)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,4
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,5
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	54
Number of spikes	130
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,03/1,25
Producing country	Russia

The tires produced in Voronezh are designed with powerful spiked-brackets - and enclosed on ice during acceleration and in braking. But in turns - sharp breakdowns in sliding, so that without a stabilization system will have to be alert. But - a good balance of coupling properties on a slippery road and on asphalt, and therefore they can be safely recommended for winter operating In large cities. If you do not impose increased speakers for acoustic comfort.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(75 sizes are available from 155/70 R13 to 275/40 R20)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,6
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,2
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	54
Number of spikes	130
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,37/1,41
Producing country	Russia

Tires are available at the Continental Russian factory near Kaluga. Gislaved brand belongs to Continental - and the NORD * Frost 200 model copies asymmetric pattern The first-generation contiicecontact tire protector, but the spikes of a simpler form and without thermochemical fixation. However, they work well - especially in the transverse direction.

In general, these are well balanced tires for use in both major cities and outside.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(37 sizes are available from 155/70 R13 to 225/55 R18)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,9
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,6
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	54
Number of spikes	130
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,63/1,62
Producing country	Russia

Tires produced in Yaroslavl tire factory And the tread pattern suspiciously resemble the Finnish tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, which even became a reason for judicial litigation. But Cordiant managed to justify - and increase production volumes, including by expanding the dimension line. Decent tires for their money, but they do not like asphalt roads: they are not very kept, but exchanging is accompanied by a loud and unpleasant roiler of the tread. Tires are not for the city.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(42 sizes are available from 205/70 R15 to 275/50 R22)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	12,2
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,2
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	57
Number of spikes	130
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,08/1,16
Producing country	Finland

Nordman tires are the "second line" of the company Nokian Tyres, and for production, press forms have been used by Nokian tire models. Novelty Nordman 7 SUV - Reincarnation of the Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV model, produced from 2010 to 2017. Not bad coupling properties on ice and in the snow, and on asphalt even better than the relevant "maternal" model. Including acoustic comfort: the thickens are less.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(38 sizes are available from 175/65 R15 to 245/45 R19)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	10,2
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	10,5
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	56
Number of spikes	130
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,26/1,39
Producing country	Germany

The model was presented in 2012 and has not yet received a replacement. On the ice of the tire work well in the longitudinal direction, but turns sharply in slip. In the snow, including the virgin, everything is much better. But on the asphalt aggressive drawing generates an intrusive low-frequency hum of 30 km / h.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(58 sizes are available from 175/65 R14 to 265/40 R20)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,3
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,3
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	56
Number of spikes	104
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,05/1,09
Producing country	Russia

Michelin with the X-Ice North 3 bus continues to bend the line for compliance with the European rules of misappropriate: no more than 50 spikes on the protector merette. Yes, and the spikes themselves are simple, round sections. This led to an unimportant hook on ice. On the scattered snow, the picture is better, but get out of the snowdrift - the problem: the protector is to blame.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(23 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 245/45 R17)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	Q (160 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,2
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	51
Number of spikes	100
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	0,87/1,06
Producing country	Russia

Bfgoodrich tires - the "second line" of Michelin company, they are produced at the same plant in Davydovo near Moscow, as well as MICHELIN X-Ice North 3. But the protector is its original. It is a pity, there are few spikes, they are round, overly recessed, and as a result, mediocre ice behavior.

In the snow, including at virulent, the situation is better. And even better - on asphalt, although it is necessary to remember that the permissible speed is 160 km / h, although the studded competitors - 190.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(35 samples are available from 175/70 R13 to 265/60 R18)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	10,9
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,6
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	56
Number of spikes	130
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	0,85/0,94
Producing country	Russia

Formula - the "second line" of Pirelli. In last year's tests in Lada West, the tires occupied the fifth place, but now the indicators are modest. Especially on ice. Even after running, the speech of spikes above the surface of the tread is less than a millimeter (last year we fixed 1.1 mm on new tires). On the scattered snow, the results are better, although we do not recommend climb into the drifts. On the asphalt hold canceled.

Not bad budget version of tires for urban exploitation.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(122 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 285/45 R22)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	12,2
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,5
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	55
Number of spikes	125
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	1,18/1,37
Producing country	Japan

For many stigma Made in Japan that a quality mark. But with the winter tires Toyo, something went wrong. It seems that the spikes are not simple - with cruciform inserts, and there is a high-quality bumping, but on the ice coupling properties moderate, as well as in the snow. However, the car reaction to management is not badly balanced.

On asphalt - far from best Comfort and coupling properties.

Otrada is a low price that fully corresponds to the quality of tires.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(Available 19 sizes from 205/70 R15 to 265/60 R18)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,5
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,3
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	59
Number of spikes	120
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	0,93/1,03
Producing country	Russia

Under the Italian "name - tires released in Nizhnekamsk using OFF-TAKE technology. The design and technology of production is a product of an engineering firm running one of the former top managers of Continental. However, the coupling properties on ice and in the snow are mediocre, and most of all upset that winter tires, "European experts developed specifically for russian roads"It turned out to be helpless in deep snow. And they are noisy and tough. Not an option - even with low price.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(96 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 275/50 R22)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	12,1
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	53
Number of spikes	128
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	0,57/0,73
Producing country	Russia

It was possible to immediately assume that the tests for ice tires Yokohama Ice Guard 55 failure. Instead of 1.2 mm, the spikes perform an average of 0.57 mm - and do not work. And the buyer is counting on Japanese quality - for nothing that the tires are manufactured in Lipetsk.

There are complaints and to the protector: on the rolled snow - the maximum braking path, and in the virgin - the worst traction abilities. For russian conditions You need other tires, and they already have: This season, sales of the new Yokohama IG65 model begins with an increased number of "figured" spikes. Details about new tires - in one of the nearest issues, autores.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(38 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 235/60 R18)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,7
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9,4
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	61
Number of spikes	128
Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm	0,79/1,0
Producing country	South Korea

I wonder if Win is duplicated in the title - is it from the word "win" or from the word "winter"? Better fit, for example, WinTry ("Cold", "Unlucky") or Winch ("winch"). What kind of winter or victory can we talk about if the studded tires are inferior on the ice most friction tires, and on the NEXEN manageability track the most slow in the absolute standings? Tread rubber is clearly not intended to work when low temperaturesWhat is evidenced by its increased hardness.

Of the positive emotions, it remains only relatively quiet (for tires with spikes).

Rating of untreated tires

Dimension	215/65 R16
(61 standard sizes are available from 205/70 R15 to 295/40 R21)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	R (170 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,4
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	8,9
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	53
Producing country	Russia

In the bus "off-road" ruler, with the SUV index, the sidewalls are reinforced with aramid fiber, which resembles the armid sidewalls stamp. So with impact resistance, in contrast to the "passenger" tires, there should be no problem.

On a strong frost, the Nokian friction tires provide a wonderful hook on ice, behave well in the snow, and small claims appear only on asphalt.

Excellent winter tires for use in both the city and outside.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(97 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 275/45 R20)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,9
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	8
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	52
Producing country	Germany

Leapfrog. In the year, the CONTIVIKINGCONTACT 6 tires liked us on asphalt, but they didn't work on ice, last year the situation changed back, in this - again it is better on the asphalt ... dimension, of course, are different, but the reason must be sought in the rubber mixture : Last year, the tire tread tire tread tires was noticeably softer.

Now we take into account the latest version of these tires production of the end of 2016. Not perfect on ice and in the snow (especially deep), but canceled on asphalt.

Good winter tires for urban operation. And the most comfortable!

Dimension	215/65 R16
(57 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 255/45 R19)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	S (180 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	10,7
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	8,6
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	46
Producing country	Japan

Since the spikes are prohibited in Japan, local producers focus on friction winter tires. So we will consider regularly that

Speed \u200b\u200bindex T (190 km / h) Load index 98 (750 kg) Mass, kg. 8,9 Depth of the tread pattern, mm 8,4 Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. 56 Producing country Germany

Light tires with soft, silent rush. But at the same time - the imbalance of "winter" coupling properties in longitudinal and transverse directions, and sharp breakdowns in sliding, it seems that sidewalls are also susceptible and soft for heavy crossover. After all, in the gamma winter tires GoodYear is a model specifically for crossover and SUVs - UltraGrip Ice SUV, but in the amount of 215/65 R16 these tires are not available. However, if the car is equipped with a stabilization system, both Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 tires - a good choice.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(Available 16 sizes from 215/65 R16 to 255/60 R18)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	R (170 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	11,2
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	8,9
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	56
Producing country	Russia

The tread pattern is exactly like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire, but the materials are simpler. Another option for renewing the life cycle of molds. And - taking into account the price - a very good option. And in separate disciplines tires Nordman. RS2 SUV is even preferable: the brake path on the ice is shorter!

Mass, kg. 11,4 Depth of the tread pattern, mm 8,7 Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. 50 Producing country Russia

Quality tires for reasonable money. It is almost not inferior to the leaders among the tires without spikes, and the best coupling properties in the longitudinal direction at all. Although the controllability track is rescued and in deep snow rowing mediocre.

Couplic properties on asphalt above average, with comfort, too, there are no problems, and therefore these tires are relevant for large cities.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(38 standard sizes from 155/65 R14 to 255/50 R19 are available)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	T (190 km / h)
Load index	102 (850 kg)
Mass, kg.	10,6
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	9
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	51
Producing country	Slovakia

Brand Gislaved continues to lose authenticity. Here is the "novelty" Gislaved Soft * Frost 200 nothing like the ContivikingContact bus before last, the third generation. Fortunately, these are balanced tires - safe, comfortable, not very expensive - and therefore we boldly recommend them for urban exploitation, although a random race to a snowdrift can postpone the planned trip.

54 Producing country China

Marshal brand belongs to Korean kumho companies Tire, however, according to the tread pattern and even a rare speed index R, these tires copy the Finnish tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta R - and some sellers play on this similarity. By the way, on the snow and on the asphalt, friction tires Marshal and Nokian are close, but on the ice loss the copies are already obvious. And it is one of the most noisy and hard friction tires.

Dimension	215/65 R16
(37 sizes are available from 175/65 R14 to 245/60 R18)
Speed \u200b\u200bindex	Q (160 km / h)
Load index	98 (750 kg)
Mass, kg.	12,4
Depth of the tread pattern, mm	8,9
Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units.	49
Producing country	Japan

NITTO winter tires (brand belongs to Toyo Tires) appeared in Russia recently. Model Therma Spike. I managed to please us with coupling properties on ice, but spikes on the asphalt lighted the most. And the friction tires Nitto Winter SN2 immediately signed in its helplessness on ice and in the snowdrifts. And that is the earliest failure of these tires even on asphalt.

Something with these nitto is not that ...

When and where

We answer the question that readers are asked on the forum. Tests of winter tires SP spends in winter and spring (asphalt part) to present the results in the fall, when you think about moving to winter tires. As a rule, winter and summer tires we test in the Volga region - at the AvtoVAZ test site or near him.

This February was unusual: the Moscow region and Peter piled snow, and the Volga region suffered from his absence. In Togliatti, only in January fell quite a bit and neither snowflakes in February. For the first time in 17 years, we could not perform the exercise "Rearrum on the Rataine snow": there was nothing to rotate. And the snow used for overclocking and other disciplines was unusually dry, very similar to foam.

Due to the lack of rearrangement in the snow, the weight coefficients of other exercises changed so that the maximum possible total amount of points remains the same as before, - 1000. For this reason, we do not advise to compare general results The current test with the previous ones is not entirely correct.

List of tested tires:

"Scandinaviani" - not everything is so smooth

Here in the leaders again, Nokian NEW - HKPL R second generation. She has the highest and points (952), and the price (3750 rubles). Price price ratio - 3.94.

The second place in terms of cost is the "Continental-Conventory-Contact 5" tire: 3250 rubles. Sold for a long time, but still strong: he lost the entire score with the new Mischlen, gaining 907 points and taking third place. With respect to quality prices (3.58) is also inferior to the "Frenchman".

"Michelin X-Ice 3" is a bit cheaper "Conti": the average price is 3215 rubles. In our table of rank, the tire chose the second line, gaining 908 points. By the price / quality ratio a little more attractive: 3.54.

The fourth price position at Iokohama-Ig50 with an average cost of 2915 rubles. But in the tests "Japanese" turned out to be in the last place with the amount of only 802 points. The price is clearly overestimated, because the ratio of prices for quality, equal to 3.63, even more than that of Michelin and Connya, which is much stronger according to the characteristics.

Case "Bridgestone Blue Revo GZ", which occupies the fifth place in the competition charters: 2730 rubles. In the final list, this model is also on the fifth position: 867 points. Surprisingly, Iokohama is more expensive than Bridgestone by almost 200 rubles, but at the same time showed the result by 65 points worse. The latter ratio of quality (3.15) is much more attractive.

The sixth place for the price belongs to Pielli-Winter Aiskontrol: 2600 rubles. At the same position, these tires were released and in our tests, a little bit lost to Bridgestone in the final points - 858. The ratio of quality prices is even more tasty - 3.03.

Seventh place on the price tag at the Nordman-RS tire: the average price of only 2330 re. However, in the final test protocol, she has a fourth position, since she overtakes and "Pirelli", and both "Japanese" with "Pirlyli" with 878 points. The ratio of prices for quality, equal to 2.65, very seductive.

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Expert opinions about each tire are presented below

A place	Tire	Opinion experts
1	Points: 952	Place of manufacture:Finland Maximum speed:R (170 km / h) 7,8-8,3 Tire mass, kg: 6.7 3 750 Price / Quality: 3.94 + The best coupling properties in winter, modest fuel consumption, high level of comfort, good asphalt resistance. - Medium brake properties on asphalt.

	Lead by most indicators.

2	Points: 908	Place of manufacture:Spain Maximum speed:T (190 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:7,8-8,1 Shore rubber hardness, units:50 Tire weight, kg: 7.2 Average price in online stores, rub.:3 215 Price / Quality: 3.54 + Good coupling properties on snow and ice, excellent controllability Course stability on winter RoadLow fuel consumption, high level of comfort. - Last when braking on asphalt, not the best course stability in the summer, low undergo.

	For any roads, comfortable and economical.

3	Points: 907	Place of manufacture:Germany Maximum speed:T (190 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,6-8,7 Shore rubber hardness, units:49 Tire mass, kg: 6.3 Average price in online stores, rub.:3 250 Price / Quality: 3,58 + Good coupling properties on snow and ice, braking on dry and wet asphalt, sustainability in summer, permeability. - Increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90km / h.

	For any roads and winter off-road.

4	Points: 878	Place of manufacture:Russia Maximum speed:R (170 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:7,8-8,3 Shore rubber hardness, units:49 Tire mass, kg: 6.7 Average price in online stores, rub.:2 330 Price / Quality: 2.65 + Small fuel consumption, good handling and permeability. - Weak brake properties on wet asphalt.

	For snow-covered and iced roads.

5	Points: 867	Place of manufacture:Japan Maximum speed:Q (160 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,6-9,3 Shore rubber hardness, units:43 Tire weight, kg: 7.2 Average price in online stores, rub.:2 730 Price / Quality: 3,15 + Good longitudinal coupling properties on ice, inhibits in summer on dry asphalt better than all, modest fuel consumption. - Complex handling, weak permeability, low level of comfort.

	For any winter roads.

6	Points: 858	Place of manufacture:China Maximum speed:T (190 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,6-8,8 Shore rubber hardness, units:50 Tire mass, kg: 7.9 Average price in online stores, rub.:2 600 Price / Quality: 3.03 + Moderate fuel consumption, good asphalt coupling stability, low noise. - An ambiguous course stability on a snow-covered road, hard on the go.

	For any winter roads.

7	Points: 826	Place of manufacture:Russia Maximum speed:T (190 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,5-8,9 Shore rubber hardness, units:51 Tire mass, kg: 6.9 Average price in online stores, rub.:2 010 Price / Quality: 2.43 + Very good braking on the asphalt and course stability of the HRA. - Weak coupling properties on ice, high fuel consumption, complex handling and course stability.

	For purified asphalt roads.

8	Points: 802	Place of manufacture:Japan Maximum speed:Q (160 km / h) The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:7,6-8,0 Shore rubber hardness, units:46 Tire mass, kg: 6.8 Average price in online stores, rub.:2 915 Price / Quality: 3.63 + Fuel efficiency, good course stability on asphalt and smoothness. - Weak coupling properties and braking on asphalt, complex controllability and stability, mediocre passability.

	Only for unhurried ride, extregnuous.

Where we test and test the tires for their safety: We are looking for answers to how short brake paths are provided on asphalt, snow and ice (the latter concerns the winter tires), how well they keep the road in turns and turns, as opposing the aquaplaning and t. P. In a word, during tests, we get objective - the data obtained and measured using meters, centimeters, kilometers per hour and even in seconds. Based on this data, we can make an accurate and complete idea of \u200b\u200bhow safe and the other is the tire and how it differs from other tires that have passed the same tests and tests.

Some of the best on the results of comparative tests are the Nokian busbars. As our readers know, Nokian is an original Finnish tire manufacturer. However, since 2005, Nokian tires are produced at their own factory in Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad Region, Russia). What does 80% of all tires of the Finnish brand are produced here and only 20% of the tires are born at the enterprise located in the Finnish town of Nokia. Therefore, on the tests, we basically come across the Nokian tires of Russian production.

Comparative tire tests - this is still one, and the characteristics of the tires in real exploitation are different. We think so. Therefore, last fall, before the start of the winter season, the site took two sets of winter tires on the resource tests and handed them to their colleagues and friends for testing. We chose the Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV and Nokian WR D4 tires and Nokian WR D4 of the popular "16th" size. Tires were shods respectively on Hyundai Tucson. (front-wheel drive) and peugeot 308sw. Immediately, we note that the owners of these machines did not pay special attention to the brand of winter tires and usually consciously bought what was cheaper. This was our calculation: to provide good-quality and efficient tires to the motorists to find out what and how it will change in their experience in winter driving and sensations.

Market value Both tire does not raise. Nordman is a budget line of winter and summer tires Nokian. Participating in resource nokian test Nordman RS2 SUV 215/65 R16 will cost 170 rubles per wheel. For comparison, the domestic winter "Belshina" of the same size costs from 115 rubles per wheel.

Nokian WR D4 is a full-fledged premium winter tire. The cost of such a tire in the amount of 205/55 R16 is 203 rubles - in principle, this is a normal price, quite at the level of premium competitors of European brands.

Both tire sets were shods in early November and shot in mid-April.

Resource tests.Nordman RS2 SUV.

Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV tires belong to Scandinavian type winter tires. They are "Velcro." They are "tires for harsh winter." By the way, before the appearance in model row winter tires Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV same tread pattern as Nordman RS2 SUV was used on tires Hakkapeliitta. R SUV. In short, Nordman RS2 SUV has become the owner of at least a tread from the bonded winter tire of Scandinavian type. This means that the budget tire inherited the "lamella-pumps" that improve the clutch with the winter road. Also, the protector "Nordman" has brake amplifiers in tread raids, which improve the grip when braking, especially in the snow.

In recent years, Belarusian winters have become warmer and wetter. But the snow is also falling, it falls into abundance and lies the weeks. It is fair to note that in Belarus a soft rainy European winter 2-3 times in the season is replaced by a snowy and pretty harsh Scandinavian.

The owner of Hyundai Tucson to the priority qualities of winter tires refers to the snow and the ability to keep the outfit road. He says that he does not like to "wave a shovel" in the yard and prefers to ride literally altered. But more on that later.

In the first week after the start of operation, the driver Hyundai Tucson noted the smoothness of the course and even the reduced level of noise from the tires. That is, the Nordman RS2 SUV tires were quieter and softer summer tires. At the same time, as the driver notes, high course stability and fast feedback on the steering wheel are preserved. According to him, before he considered the winter tires to the compromise, which you need to endure the entire winter season and get the benefits when the snow falls, drive roads and especially the yards that are usually difficult to clean.

Also experience hyundai owner Tucson suggests that when driving on the winter tires on the tracks, it is necessary to especially carefully disturb the distance to the car riding ahead. There were cases when it was not possible, but it was quite sharply slowing down, and then winter tires on a wet cold asphalt or a dry clean with significant negative temperatures began to slide rather early. ABS triggered and stopped locking the front wheels to the UZ literally on a third of the pedal stroke. Shoes your crossover in the Tires Nordman RS2 SUV The driver Hyundai Tucson noted that braking has become more efficient and more confident. He even specifically slowly slowed down on a free road and noted that the "brakes became better", and ABS "began to work in a summer." That is, in the last phase of the trace pedal stroke. In a word, the characteristics of the crossover were clearly changed to the best and more secure side with the Nordman RS2 SUV tire installation.

In mid-December 2016, Minsk several times covered the ice rain several times, which was covered with glaze not only cars, but also the roads, albeit literally for a couple of morning hours. The driver of Hyundai Tucson that day did not even immediately decide to go by car. Machines bounced and moved very reluctantly. He decided to make a small test by checking the grip of his tires with an expensive. He is still under the impression that his crossover was driving in an icing road as an asphalt and without a knocking took a climb on the street, where the route bus was helplessly. In general, Nordman RS2 SUV deserved another praise by keeping off the motorist in difficult weather.

In early January 2017, snow finally fell out. With that, immediately in the "Scandinavian" quantity. The owner of the crossover, waged in Nordman RS2 SUV, noted an excellent permeability of both fresh and blind snow. When after a couple of days, the snow in the courtyards thoroughly hardened, forming a gauze and bumps, the crossover retained the ability to confidently ride and climbing the snow kokes. At the same time, the car was well chosen from the rut and almost did not slip.

For five and a half months of operation in the winter season 2016/2017 Tires Nordman RS2 SUV passed 7340 km. Basically in Minsk and in chosen roads. Indicators residual depth The tread is still showing "eight".

Visually wear tread Nokian Nordman RS2 after the first season and 7300 km visible only on the front axles tires: on a rather soft "scandinavian" rubber mixture noticeably "blunting" edges of numerous lamellas.

But the tires on the rear axle look like new ones: in the shoulder zone, "cracker", testifying to sufficient running of new winter tires Nokian Nordman RS2.

Resource tests.Nokian.Wr.D4.

These tires supplemented the WR family, where there are WR D3, WR A3 and WR A4 tires. It is curious that WR D4 are produced in the landing size of 14 to 20 inches. That is, the choice of sizes in this model is wider than that of WR D3 (these are offered in 13-inch size) and WR A3 and WR A4 (these are available in 21-inch sizes). WR D4 tires are designed for soft winters. However, as we know, in comparative tire tests, the WR D4 model turns out to be stronger than its WR-fellow. Moreover, Nokian WR D4 became the world's first winter tires for passenger cars, which reached the level of clutch "A" on the wet road (according to the classification of the European Union). That is, they are very effective both on ice and snow and on wet asphalt.

Nokian WR D4 tire protector looks technologically.

Nokian WR D4 look very impressive. "High-tech some kind, - so it was the first impression of the owner of the Peugeot 308SW," did not see anything like before. And some Chinese or Koreans can hardly be able to copy something. "

Impressions have become more after rebuilding the machine into these tires. The move has become smaller and slightly more elastic. Such relaxary impressions were formed due to the fact that the WR D4 tires are lightweight, and their frames are very elastic, if not tough. That is, the chassis of the car lost a couple of kilograms of unsuccessful masses, and at the same time disappeared "the effect of the rubber ball", which was giving the move inexpensive summer tires.

In addition, the reaction to the steering wheel improved and became sharper. The driver of Peugeot 308SW noted that on the annular junctions at high speeds the reverse force on the steering wheel was more clear and more transparent.

As a cool "European winter", the Nokian WR D4 tires are very chained for dry, wet and even dirty asphalt. The Peugeot 308SW driver even tried to stick in the blisters and barely achieved demolition, loss of clutch or blinking an ESP response indicator. "But he himself almost fell out of the seat because of the roll of the car's body, and it became scary for the suspension: she is clearly weaker than these tires," said Peugeot 308SW driver.

And he also remembers Ice rain in Minsk, which many delivered inconvenience early in the morning when driving to work. There were no problems. The car was driving as usual, confidently and clearly. "Although many in the morning there were problems with the hook," recalls the owner of the Nokian WR D4 tire.

A couple of weeks of the "Scandinavian winter", when a few days the temperature fell below -25 ° C, also passed unnoticed. Our pilot even specifically suced the WR D4 protector into a strong frost and it seemed soft, like at zero temperature. Evrozima from Nokian did not conceive and ensured excellent patency both on the frozen snow and on asphalt.

Judging by the wear indicator, for 9100 km, the tire protector Nokian WR D4 has become less than 1 mm.

For five and a half months of operation in the winter season 2016/2017, Nordman RS2 SUV tires passed 9124 km along the streets of Minsk and in long trips to Belarus. The protector looks fresh, but the "eight" is no longer visible on the wear indicator. That is, the protector has accurately become less than a millimeter.

Nokian Nordman RS2 car tires are designed for harsh winter conditions. They relate to frictional models, which are called "Velcro". About their features and will be discussed in the article.

What is the difference of friction tires Nordman RS2

Nordman RS2 Tires are based on the well-known premium model Nokian Hakkapeliitta RS. The manufacturer claims that tire data combine impeccable permeability and handling with a high level of comfort.

Nordman 2 tires are characterized by such features:

The protector does not have spikes, but is equipped with numerous friction lamellas. This provides a sufficient clutch level with slippery coating.
The composition of rubber is distinguished by special softness, which has a positive effect on the coupling properties at negative temperatures.
In tread checkers, there are brake amplifiers that reduce the braking path.
A well thought-out design absorves noise and provides comfort during movement.

Decoding technical characteristics

Each tire of the Finnish manufacturer Nokian has labeling on the side part. Knowing its designations, you can get complete information about the amount permissible load and other product parameters.

Consider the tire marking on the example.

If there is such a designation on the tire: Nokian Nordman RS2 185/65 R14 90RM + S, it is possible to decrypt it as follows:

Tire characteristics

Nokian wear indicators

Winter tires Nordman PC 2, like all Nokian products, has special wear indicators. Thanks to them, the driver has the opportunity to receive information about the suitability of tires to operate.

Indicators are located on the central part of the tread. They are made in the form of carved numbers and snowflakes cut into the thickness. During operation, these characters are gradually erased, pointing to the residual protector depth.

Abrasion to Figure 4 indicates that the tires cannot be used. The disappearance of the snowflake means that the rubber is unsuitable for moving to ice.

Features of the protector drawing Nordman RS2

The special structure of the tread allows the winter tires Nokian Nordman RS2 with ease of overcoming the snow-covered expanses and the weeds of the path. They have the following design elements:

Directional symmetrical pattern. It is this form that is most effective in winter conditions, which is confirmed by a variety of tests.
Hard and wide central edge. Responsible for coursework stability and permeability in the snow.
Numerous curly slabs. The network of small slots covers the entire working surface of the tire, clinging to the coating of any complexity and preventing drift.
Braking amplifiers. Are on the tread races and speed up the process of stopping the vehicle.
Large cuts on the sides. Deep grooves, which are called "Snowpatches" easily cope with large volumes of snow masses.

In the production of winter tires Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV, which are designed for SUVs, a reinforced frame with a double layer of textile cord is used.

Protective pattern

Water removal

The Drainage system Nordman RS2 is a branched network of transverse and longitudinal grooves. Large drains eliminate the bulk of water and snowshop, and special lamella-pumps additionally dried the surface of the tread.

These lamellas have a drop shape in cross section and absorbed water, like miniature pumps. Thanks to such a well-thought-out tire system, Nordman RS2 perfectly listened to the steering wheel and perform complex maneuvers on a wet road.

The composition of rubber for the production of Nokian Nordman RS2

A rubber mixture from which Nordman RS2 is manufactured is particularly soft. It is adapted for severe frosts (up to - 45 ° C) and perfectly interacts with loose and risky snow, ice and snow pitch.

As part of rubber is present:

natural rubber, which provides elasticity;
modern polymers that attach strength;
natural rapeseed oil;
silica (silicon dioxide);
cryospis;
various additives and additives stabilizing the composition.

The features of the tire production Nokian is that the rubber does not include hazardous components, negatively affecting environment. The product of the Finnish manufacturer can be called truly environmentally friendly.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the model

pros	Minuses
1. Saves properties for any frost.	1. It has a high cost (from 45 dollars).
2. Provides a good clutch with a roadbed.	2. Less manageable on ice than studded tires.
3. Confidently overcomes the high snow cover.	3. Too soft at temperatures above 0 ° C.
4. Much quische studied rubber.	4. Due to the softness, damage to sharp objects is possible.
5. Differs good handling in winter conditions.
6. The drainage system effectively removes moisture from the contact spot.

* Price is relevant on 10.11.2018

Price Overview Tires Nordman RS2

* Prices are relevant on 10.11.2018.

As can be seen from the table, prices in Russian stores are cheaper than in Ukraine. This is due to the fact that one of the largest Nokian plants is located in Russia, in the city of Vsevolozhsk.

In order to choose a high-quality and original product, you should pay attention to some points:

Ordering in the online store, you need to take into account shipping costs.
Too low cost (cheaper by 30% and more, most likely, speaks of poor-quality goods).
You need to buy only the tires of the corresponding brand of your car size.
When placing an order, you must ask for the presence of a certificate of tire quality and warranty conditions.

How to make sure the originality of Nokian products?

Fake automotive tires - Pretty rare phenomenon. This is due to the complexity and high cost of production. But still nokian is possible to meet non-original products.

It is quite simple to distinguish the fake, just carefully look at the tires. The real tire Nordman will have a clear drawing of the tread, without influx and irregularities.

At the factory rubber must be attended:

the name of the manufacturer and model;
tire size;
original wear indicators;
information stations on the sidewall in the form of circles.

Winter Tires Nordman RS2

NORDMAN RS2

Due to the high-quality rubber mixture and the designed pattern of the tread, the NORDMAN RS2 tires can significantly exceed the manufacturer of 5-6 years.

To extend the life of automotive tires, the driver should follow the rules of operation:

in time to produce seasonal shift tires;
stick to the calm ride style without sharp accelerations and braking;
store tires in a summer period in a dark, cool and ventilated room;
if possible, avoid driving on poor-quality road surfaces.

Reviews of automotive tires Nordman RS2

Positive	Negative
I go on this rubber from October last year. After the studded, it seems not noisy. In the snow, moving very comfortable, well clings to the road and slows down sharply. On ice is a little worse, but ok. In general, satisfied with the tires.	Highly soft tires, directly melts at the plus temperatures. Suitable more for regions with a cold climate. We have too little snow in the Dnieper
Quality tires at a nice price. There are no complaints about work, completely justifies hope and even more. Next time I will take exactly the same tires.	When you need to be attentive. I noticed that with prolonged smooth turns, make a car slowly. Because of the road and girlish when it is necessary.
Good to balancing. Soft, inappropriate rubber. After two years of operation, the tread wear is less than half.	Noisy on dry asphalt, but in the snow ok.
I want to celebrate comfort while driving. The car is quiet and smoothly as on the pillows. But gaining speed normally, which is surprising.	In fact, these tires are no Finnish, but the most real Russian. And the quality is appropriate. Two years later, the protector is almost erased.
Very economical rubber. Compared to a sipping, gasoline consumption has significantly decreased.	Ford focus machine. Put the Nordman RS tires last season. I can not say that they are super, most likely the average option. Surely behave intensely on ice. In the snow normally row. I put 3 on the five-point system.

Owners of owners about winter tires Nokian Nordman RS2 taken from sites: Chotline.ua, www.drom.ru, www.nakolesah.ru, http://shina.com.ua/.

NOKIAN NORDMAN RS2 Evaluation

Considering the opinions of drivers and experts, Nordman RS2 tires receive the following estimates On a 5-point scale.

What is better: Covered Nordman Rubber or RS2 Velcro?

Compared to studded tires, friction velcro possesses the following advantages:

smaller noise;
safety for road surface;
lower weight rubber, and accordingly fuel consumption.

On the other hand, Velcro is much worse managed on smooth ice and have a slightly larger braking path.

Choose between these two species winter rubber It is necessary because of the weather and road conditions of this or that region.

To move around the city, where the snow is constantly cleaning, and the ice is almost absent, friction tires like Nordman RS2 are perfect.
For remote regions or areas with severe weather conditions (a large amount of precipitation, harsh winter), it is better to use studded rubber.

Overview of winter tires Nordman RS2 (video)

Top Winter Scandinavian Tires 2018/2019 According to the test results

Behind the wheel 2018: Test of winter tires size 205/55 R16

In parallel with the tests of winter studded tires 195/65 R16, the team of experts of the journal behind the wheel in 2018 conducted a test of ten friction models of a Scandinavian type in the amount of 205/55 R16. The second test was given a lot of surprises, on the basis of which the tests were made interesting conclusion: "New times in the tire world are already coming."

Motor 2018: Big Winter Tire Test (205/55 R16)

Specialized edition of the Norwegian Automobile Federation NAF called Motor published on its pages the results of the test of winter studded and friction tires of size 205/55 R16, which were conducted by professional tire tests on the landfill Test World. In Ivalo (Finland).

"These are the best ice results that we have ever received", "Said Yukka Antila (Jukka Antila), one of the testers. Having a long-term test experience of tires by shoulders, he obviously knows what he says. There is no special meaning in doubtful of his word, because in the tests of winter tires 2018 he took part x-ICE model North 4 is a hot novelty from Michelin, which in the amount of 205/55 R16 has 250 anti-slip spikes. Thus took place her debut in independent comparative tests.

Autorev 2018: Large test winter tires size 205/55 R16

On the tracks of the Swedish test landfill Arctis Falls, the expert group of the Russian edition of the Russian edition in mid-March and in April 2018 conducted comparative tests of 22 kits of the winter tires of size 205/55 R16, of which 13 were studded.

Top Winter Tires 2017/2018 According to the test results

For the overwhelming majority of car owners when choosing a new tire set, one of the determining factors is the results of the visiting models in comparative tests. This encourages various independent specialized publications and testing organizations on a regular basis to carry out their tire tests, draw up ratings and identify models whose operational properties provide maximum safety.

Winter season 2018/2019, at least for shinniks, slowly, but confidently started, and even for industry professionals, there will be no superfluous information about the best in the market of specialized winter tires. And they can be considered the best, based on their achievements in tests.

Behind the wheel 2017: Test of winter tires size 205/55 R16

Tires size 205/55 R16 are suitable for almost all golf class cars. It is for this segment vehicle Experts of the journal "Behind the wheel" took the definition of the best winter tires with an unwanted protector, which, as you know, but the asphalt does not annoy the drivers of the roar of spikes.

The AUTOSPOT.BY portal team takes part in comparative tire tests, where we test and test the tires for their safety: We are looking for answers about how short brake paths they provide on asphalt, snow and ice (the latter concerns the winter tires) how well they keep The road in the turns and turns, as opposing aquaplaning, etc. In a word, during tests, we get objective - the data obtained and measured using meters, centimeters, kilometers per hour and even in seconds. Based on this data, we can make an accurate and complete idea of \u200b\u200bhow safe and the other is the tire and how it differs from other tires that have passed the same tests and tests.

Comparative tire tests - this is still one, and the characteristics of the tires in real exploitation are different. We think so. Therefore, last fall in front of the start of the winter season, the editorial office of AutoSpot.by took two sets of winter tires on the resource tests and handed them to their colleagues and test friends. We chose the Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV and Nokian WR D4 tires and Nokian WR D4 of the popular "16th" size. The tires were shods, respectively, on Hyundai Tucson (front-wheel drive) and peugeot 308sw. Immediately, we note that the owners of these machines did not pay special attention to the brand of winter tires and usually consciously bought what was cheaper. This was our calculation: to provide good-quality and efficient tires to the motorists to find out what and how it will change in their experience in winter driving and sensations.

The market value of both tires does not roll. Nordman is a budget line of winter and summer tires Nokian. Participating in the resource test Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV 215/65 R16 will cost 170 rubles per wheel. For comparison, the domestic winter "Belshina" of the same size costs from 115 rubles per wheel.

Both tire sets were shods in early November and shot in mid-April.

Resource tests. Nordman RS2 SUV.

Nokian Nordman RS2 SUV tires belong to Scandinavian type winter tires. They are "Velcro." They are "tires for harsh winter." By the way, before the appearance in the model row of the Winter Tire Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV is the same tread pattern, as on the Nordman RS2 SUV used on the Hakkapeliitta R SUV tires. In short, Nordman RS2 SUV has become the owner of at least a tread from the bonded winter tire of Scandinavian type. This means that the budget tire inherited the "lamella-pumps" that improve the clutch with the winter road. Also, the protector "Nordman" has brake amplifiers in tread raids, which improve the grip when braking, especially in the snow.

Also, the experience of the owner of Hyundai Tucson says that when driving on the winter tires on the tracks, it is necessary to especially carefully distinguish the distance to the car riding ahead. There were cases when it was not possible, but it was quite sharply slowing down, and then winter tires on a wet cold asphalt or a dry clean with significant negative temperatures began to slide rather early. ABS triggered and stopped locking the front wheels to the UZ literally on a third of the pedal stroke. Shoes your crossover in the Tires Nordman RS2 SUV The driver Hyundai Tucson noted that braking has become more efficient and more confident. He even specifically slowly slowed down on a free road and noted that the "brakes became better", and ABS "began to work in a summer." That is, in the last phase of the trace pedal stroke. In a word, the characteristics of the crossover were clearly changed to the best and more secure side with the Nordman RS2 SUV tire installation.

For five and a half months of operation in the winter season 2016/2017 Tires Nordman RS2 SUV passed 7340 km. Basically in Minsk and in chosen roads. The indicators of the residual protector depth are still showing "eight".

But the tires on the rear axle look like new ones: in the shoulder zone, "cracker", testifying to sufficient running of new winter tires Nokian Nordman RS2.

Resource tests. Nokian. Wr. D4.

Nokian WR D4 tire protector looks technologically.

Judging by the wear indicator, for 9100 km, the tire protector Nokian WR D4 has become less than 1 mm.

19.10.2015 Whoked tires:

Continental Icecontact 2.
Cordiant Snow Cross.
Dunlop Ice Touch
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.
Pirelli. Ice Zero.
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE

Friction tires:

Continental ContivikingContact 6.
Cordiant Winter Drive.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker
Nokian Nordman RS.
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5

Among the innovations in the test, winter tires with an increased number of spikes Continental IceContAct 2 (190 spikes), Hankook i * Pike RS (170) and a new version GOODEAR ULTRAGRIP ICARCTIC tires with a reduced number of spikes (100 spikes). Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, Nokian Nordman 5, Pirelli Ice Zero, Cordiant Snow Cross, Dunlop Ice Touch and Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3 also have a large number of spikes. We remind you that in European countries from July 1, 2013 there is a restriction on the number of spikes - 50 to 1 trap meter tire tread. From January 1, 2016, such a restriction will appear in Russia, but with a limit of 60 spikes by 1 traffic point meter. It is not difficult to calculate that for tires with a size 205/55 R16, the limit will be about 100 spikes. What then to do with tires, the number of spikes in which more? Do not panic, everything is legal! For this, companies that want to establish too much spikes on their tires must be proved that it will not increase the depreciation of the roadway. To achieve this manufacturers install lightweight spikes, use a special miscord system, etc.

Test

Movement by car on the winter road requires a driver of greater concentration of attention, experience and knowledge, since it includes all kinds of weather conditions: the sun, rain, snow and ice. Thanks to modern technologies at the winter landfill, we managed to create the necessary weather conditions for the test. The special system of heating was pulled by the ice before boxing and entrance to the frozen lake, and the special "vacuum cleaner" was raking, let's notify and blown off the snow from the track. The weather also helped - snowfall began on the day before the test.

To measure the characteristics when driving around the wet road, it was decided to return to Sweden in April, but already on another polygon - to the city of Gislaved. There, not far from the buildings of the former plant of the same name, a polygon with several tracks is functioning, one of which is equipped with the necessary testing system of irrigation.

results

The winners of the dough on the ice track were studded and friction tires Nokian and the new season of the Continental Icecontact 2. In general, in this test - victory for studded tires. On the ice circle, the situation is somewhat different - this is due to other characteristics of the ice surface. Best Steel Continental Icecontact 2, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic..

On the snow-covered track, GOODYEAR UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Cordiant Snow Cross and Pirelli Ice Zero. They have a shorter braking path and a smaller distance for overclocking along loose and rolled snow. The best in the dough on the passage of the winding track - Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 and Cordiant Snow Cross.

In the wet road, the studded tires Gislaved Nord * Frost 100, Nokian Nordman 5 and Pirelli Ice Zero, and on dry - friction continental contivikingcontact 6 and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2. The most silent tires Participants - Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, Continental ContivikingContact 6 and Cordiant Winter Drive.

The results of each test were summarized in the table. The seized tires were marked with yellow, and friction-green.

Ice brake path (using ABS) from a speed of 20 km / h in meters at air temperature -5 ° C		The distance required to overclock the ice to the speed is 20 km / h (the anti-test system is included) in meters at air temperature -5 ° C with
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	5.9	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	8.7
	6.1	Pirelli Ice Zero.	9.5
Continental Icecontact 2.	6.2	Continental Icecontact 2.	9.6
Pirelli Ice Zero.	6.2	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	9.8
	6.3	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	9.8
Cordiant Snow Cross.	6.7	Cordiant Snow Cross.	9.9
Dunlop Ice Touch	6.7	Dunlop Ice Touch	10.6
Nokian Nordman 5.	7.1	Nokian Nordman 5.	10.6
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	7.2	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	11.2
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	7.3	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	11.6
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	7.5	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	11.6
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	8.6	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	13.4
Nokian Nordman RS.	8.7	Nokian Nordman RS.	13.8
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8.9	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	14.1
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	8.9	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	14.1
	9.0	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	14.1
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9.0	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	14.1
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	9.6	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	14.2

Time of passage of a circle with a diameter of 40 meters on ice in seconds at air temperature -1° S.		The passage time of a winding track is 620 meters on ice in seconds at air temperature -2 ° S.
Continental Icecontact 2.	15.0	Continental Icecontact 2.	47.9
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	15.1	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	48.0
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	15.3	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	48.3
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	15.3	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	48.3
Pirelli Ice Zero.	15.4	Nokian Nordman 5.	48.5
Nokian Nordman 5.	15.4	Nokian Nordman RS.	49.0
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	15.5	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	49.3
Dunlop Ice Touch	15.6	Dunlop Ice Touch	49.4
Continental ContivikingContact 6.	15.9	Pirelli Ice Zero.	49.4
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	16.0	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	49.5
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	16.1	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	49.8
Nokian Nordman RS.	16.1	Cordiant Snow Cross.	49.8
Cordiant Snow Cross.	16.2	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	50.3
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	16.2	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	50.6
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	16.3	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	51.2
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	16.9	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	51.9
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	17.2	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	52.0
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	18.8	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	53.7

Subjective assessment of the convenience of car control on ice in points across a ten-point scale		Brake path (using ABS) from a speed of 40 km / h in meters at temperature -5 ° S.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	10	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	19.3
Nokian Nordman 5.	10	Cordiant Snow Cross.	19.4
Continental Icecontact 2.	9	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	19.5
Continental ContivikingContact 6.	9	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	19.6
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9	Dunlop Ice Touch	19.7
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	9	Continental Icecontact 2.	19.8
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	9	Pirelli Ice Zero.	19.9
Nokian Nordman RS.	9	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	19.9
Pirelli Ice Zero.	9	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	19.9
Cordiant Snow Cross.	8	Nokian Nordman 5.	20.0
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	20.0
Dunlop Ice Touch	8	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	20.1
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	8	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	20.1
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	8	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	20.2
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	8	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	20.3
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	20.3
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	7	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	20.3
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	7	Nokian Nordman RS.	20.4

The distance required to overclock the speed of 20 km / h on the rolled snow (the anti-test system is included) in meters at temperature -7° S.		The distance required for overclocking from 5 to 15 km / h along the loose snow depth of 15 cm (the anti-test system is turned on) in meters at air temperature -5 ° S.
Cordiant Snow Cross.	8.3	Pirelli Ice Zero.	9.0
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	8.5	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	9.4
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	8.6	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	9.4
Continental Icecontact 2.	8.6	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9.4
Dunlop Ice Touch	8.6	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	9.4
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	8.6	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	9.4
Pirelli Ice Zero.	8.6	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	9.4
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	8.7	Nokian Nordman 5.	9.4
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	8.8	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	9.5
Nokian Nordman RS.	8.8	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	9.6
Nokian Nordman 5.	8.8	Continental Icecontact 2.	9.7
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	8.8	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	9.7
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	9.0	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	9.8
Continental ContivikingContact 6.	9.1	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	9.9
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	9.1	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	9.9
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9.1	Nokian Nordman RS.	9.9
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	9.2	Cordiant Snow Cross.	10.6
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	9.2	Dunlop Ice Touch	10.6

The passage time of the winding track is 1500 meters long in the snow in seconds at air temperature -6° S.		Subjective assessment of the convenience of driving a car in the snow in points
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	45.5	Continental Icecontact 2.	10
Cordiant Snow Cross.	45.8	Cordiant Snow Cross.	10
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	46.2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	10
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	46.4	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	10
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	46.8	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	9
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	46.8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	9
Continental Icecontact 2.	47.0	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	9
Continental ContivikingContact 6.	47.0	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	9
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	47.0	Nokian Nordman 5.	9
Nokian Nordman RS.	47.0	Nokian Nordman RS.	9
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	47.8	Pirelli Ice Zero.	9
Dunlop Ice Touch	48.2	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	8
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	48.6	Dunlop Ice Touch	8
Pirelli Ice Zero.	48.9	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	8
Nokian Nordman 5.	49.5	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	50.0	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	7
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	51.7	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	7
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	54.0	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	6

Subjective Estimation of Flooding Turning Balls		Brake path on wet asphalt with a speed of 80 km / h (using ABS) in meters at air temperature +4 ° S.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	10	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	39.0
Continental Icecontact 2.	9	Nokian Nordman 5.	40.1
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	9	Pirelli Ice Zero.	40.3
Nokian Nordman RS.	9	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	40.6
Continental ContivikingContact 6.	8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	40.8
Cordiant Snow Cross.	8	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	40.8
Dunlop Ice Touch	8	Continental Icecontact 2.	41.0
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	8	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	41.5
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	8	Dunlop Ice Touch	42.4
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	42.8
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	8	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	43.1
Nokian Nordman 5.	8	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	45.3
Pirelli Ice Zero.	8	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	45.9
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	8	Nokian Nordman RS.	46.1
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	8	Cordiant Snow Cross.	46.9
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	7	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	47.3
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	7	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	52.0
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	7	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	52.1

Brake path on dry asphalt with a speed of 100 km / h (using ABS) in meters at air temperature +8 ° S.		Subjective assessments of acoustic comfort in points
Continental ContivikingContact 6.	45.8	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	10
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2	48.1	Continental ContivikingContact 6.	9
Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	48.6	CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	9
Dunlop Ice Touch	50.8	Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	9
Nokian Nordman RS.	52.1	Nokian Nordman RS.	9
GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	52.2	TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	9
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.	52.4	Maxxis SP-02 Arctictrekker	8
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	52.7	GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100	7
Pirelli Ice Zero.	52.9	Cordiant Snow Cross.	6
Continental Icecontact 2.	53.1	Dunlop Ice Touch	6
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5	53.6	TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	6
Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	54.1	Continental Icecontact 2.	5
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE	54.2	Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic	5
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	54.2	Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	5
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE	55.4	Maxxis Arctictrekker NP3.	5
Nokian Nordman 5.	55.7	Nokian Nordman 5.	5
Cordiant Snow Cross.	56.2	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.	4
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus	56.6	Pirelli Ice Zero.	4

RESULTS

All obtained indicators were reduced to a common table.

Based on the results of all tests in the top three, studded tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, Continental IceContAct 2 and Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic. Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 are the best friction tires.