At Testworld Polygon (North Finland)
The presentation was held at the world-famous Commercial Testworld Polygon, located in the north of Finland. The meticulous readers probably know that even the polar circle is now a plus temperature, and there are no snow and ice in risen. But Hankook solved this question.
The asphalt part of the tests was asked to hold on the road to the general use of Ivalo-Murmansk, but only in Suomi and only to the Russian border. The air temperature during a small mileage was plus 10-14 degrees. But in the snow and ice, we tried some tires at a temperature of minus 11 degrees - in the newly built unique rooms with powerful climatic installations. Overclocking and braking on the "white" coatings were evaluated in a huge hangar with a length of 160 m and a width of 16 m. But that's not all!
The asphalt part of the tests was asked to hold on the road to the general use of Ivalo-Murmansk, but only in Suomi and only to the Russian border. The air temperature during a small mileage was plus 10-14 degrees.
We also had the opportunity to assess the behavior of the tires on the snow - also with a light frost minus 11, also in a cunning room, in form slightly reminiscent of the body of a classic guitar. The total length of the track is 350 m with a width of the "tracks" at 9 m. Pressed snow in these premises is a real, seeded in the spring. Ice - artificial, frozen, almost the same as on a closed rink. From March to December in these premises, the real winter reigns. Snow periodically slightly loose, ice "poured". All summer, the manufacturers of tires and cars conducted the winter tests of their products. By the way, in these rooms there may be vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons, up to 2.7 m high. That is not only cars, but also crossovers, and minivans. Boxes with lifts are attached to the sides of these huge hangars - here you can change tires or other automotive components.
But in winter, when it is snowing on the street, the climatic installations are switched to the heating mode, and the behavior on the asphalt can be assessed inside, both on dry and wet. For this, watering "tracks" is provided. Just a real paradise for tests!
On the snow and ice we tried some tires at a temperature of minus 11 degrees
Hankook Kinergy 4s. - All-season tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern for year-round use. It combines the characteristics of the summer tire (short brake path on dry asphalt and good handling on a dry and wet road) with a good longitudinal clutch on the snow with moderate frost. They do not save on slush - the highly efficient drainage grooves helps in this.
Tires are available in size from 14 to 18 inches, with high-speed limits from 190 to 240 km / h. The advantages of the new "all-season" are already evaluated by famous automakers. Complete from the conveyor on the Hankook Kinergy 4S tires dimension 225/50R17 with "maximum" 240 km / h.
Hankook Kinergy 4s.
Hankook Winter I * CEPT RS. 2 - For compact and medium-sized cars, optimized for winter in Central and Western Europe. The directional pattern of the tread with grooves expanding in the shoulder zone perfectly removes water and slush from the contact spot. Due to this, the rate of start of aquaplaning increases and the grip on sluckling roads increases.
Three-dimensional lamellas that are protected by all wheels of the tread, improve the grip on icing and snowy roads. An additional "holder" on the roads with a low clutch coefficient and wet surfaces provide silica components in the tread rubber.
Tires are produced only in Hungary, at the plant with the most modern equipment. Available in the dimensions of from 14 to 17 inches, the speed limit - from 190 to 210 km / h ().
Tires liked on asphalt. The reactions are quite clear for winter tires, the grip on the dry and wet asphalt is also very good. True, this is a subjective opinion, since, and even more so comparison on the presentation was not provided.
Hankook Winter I * CEPT RS2 in context
Hankook Winter I * CEPT evo. 2 in the passenger version and Hankook Winter I * CEPT evo. 2 SUV. The crossover version continues the direction specified by the first generation of Winter I * CEPT EVO. The novelty is designed for prestigious and sports cars. Not forgotten and "gaining turns" - the SUV version is offered for them. All tires are focused on a soft central European winter.
The asymmetric pattern of the tread, as usual, is responsible for the clutch on ice and snow, internal - on the asphalt.
Performance of drainage grooves compared with the previous model increased by 30%. Due to this, more water and snow porridge are excluded from the contact spot, the ability to resist aquaplaning. The reinforced sidewall and wider shoulder increase the clarity of control and improve the grip in the turns. Silica nanodispere additives in the tread rubber improved clutch on snow, ice and wet road.
The main part and passenger, and cross-line tires Winter I * CEPT EVO 2 is made at the modern plant in Hungary. A light line from 16 to 20 inches, high-speed indices H-W (from 210 to 270 km / h), and crossover from 16 to 21 inches, with high-speed indices H and V (210 and 240 km / h), are already available this year.
Now about new products that will probably cause interest among Russians, as these tires are capable of working in the conditions of harsh Russian winters.
Hankook Winter I * CEPT EVO2
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus - The development of the Winter I * Pike known in our market, moving in the direction, already "huttopan" Nokian HKPL 8 and ContiCecontact 2. Plus in the title implies an enlarged number of spikes and a slightly modified protector. Here the spikes are contacted with an expensive age of 22 rows instead of 17 on the previous model, due to which the clutch on the ice is improved. Tires are completed with Finnish spikes Turvanasta 8-11 / 2 HT-2 "TORX-Grip".
Snowstanding grooves are slightly expanded than improved tire's abilities to resist aquaplaning and slashplanting. The manufacturer declares excellent clutch on the snow.
We have already tested these tires in dimension 205/55r16. Material with test results can be found in the Oktyabrsky number "driving". Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus among tested SPs really turned out to be the best on the longitudinal coupling on the snow. Now they are available on the market so far only in the most popular sizes - 205/55R16 and 215 / 65R16.
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS Plus
Hankook Winter I * CEPT iZ. 2 - Soft friction tire for a comfortable ride. It is a significantly upgraded Winter I * CEPT IZ of the first generation. The main external difference is a directed tread pattern. It is better and faster cleans the spot of contact from snow, snow cereal and water, which means that it improves the contact of the tire with the road. The number of checkers compared to the previous model increased by 20% by reducing their size. Such a solution increases the number of working edges, which has a positive effect on the clutch on ice and snow.
Silicon dioxide, present in the protective, allows you to preserve its elasticity even with the strongest frost. The manufacturer promises "excellent grip on the snow and reliable handling in the snow and ice."
On the snowy "road" behavior, waged to these tires, I really liked it. Reactions are clear and accurate, the beginning of slides is well predictable. Particularly impressed as well and clear the machine is controlled in slides.
Hankook promises the emergence of new items in our market in the near future in a wide range of sizes - from 155/70R13 to 255/40R19.
Hankook Winter I * CEPT IZ2
P.S.: No car and no wall of Testworld structures during tests have suffered.
Hankook shoes all: Presentation of six models of winter tires
The South Korean tire company Hankook held an unusual event, on the eve of the winter season, submitting six winter innovations for various climatic zones at once for various climatic zones. Sergey Mishin was among the tire experts.
Hankook shoes all: Presentation of six models of winter tiresIn anticipation of the winter, Russian and foreign specialists in car rubber testing were revived. A lot of tests of both studded and friction tires of running sizes are already presented to the attention of motorists. This is an extensive test from the famous Finnish organization TEST WORLD includes 12 friction and 13 studded tires of size 205/55 R16, test tires of size 215 / 65R16 SUV from the journal "driving", the test of friction tires from the German edition AUTO BILD size 235/65 R17 For SUVs.
According to the specialists of the Finnish organization Test World, the selection of winter tires among a large range of various manufacturers is a challenging task. Find the perfect winter tires showing in all weather conditions Excellent clutch is impossible. In the foreseeable future, it is hardly possible to create tires that have the ability to change its characteristics and behave like summer, on a honest asphalt coating, like friction in slush and in the snow, and as studded in ice.
Our St. Petersburg winters behave unpredictably, can be soft and harsh, so the selection of tires for winter is always a little lottery. Despite the improvement with each year of the characteristics of friction tires in Russia in places with cold winter, studded tires use more popular. Therefore, let's start a review with studded tires.
Shipped tires
Finnish organization Test World. Covered and friction tires were acquired and tested in order to determine their suitability for operation in the conditions of the northern winter. All tires were tested in several standard ice disciplines, snow, wet and dry asphalt, after which the overall rating was compiled.
Studded tires taking part in tests:
- Bridgestone BLIZZAK SPIKE-01
- Continental ContiCecontAct.
- Dunlop Ice Touch
- GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100
- Jinyu YW53.
- Michelin X-Ice North 3
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.
- Nokian Nordman 4.
- Pirelli Ice Zero.
- Sunny SN3860.
- Vredestein arctrac
Test World test indicators Test WORLD
| Shipped tires | Nokian. | Continental | Pirelli. | Goodyear. | Gislaved | Hankook. | Dunlop. | Michelin. | Bridgestone. | Vredestein. | Jinyu. | Nordman. | Sunny. | |
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| ICE | 40% | |||||||||||||
| Braking | 15% | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Acceleration | 10% | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Controllability | 10% | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Controllability (subject.) | 5% | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| SNOW | 20% | |||||||||||||
| Braking | 5% | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Acceleration | 5% | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Controllability | 5% | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Controllability (subject.) | 5% | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Wet asphalt | 15% | |||||||||||||
| Braking | 5% | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Controllability | 5% | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Controllability (subject.) | 5% | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Dry asphalt | 10% | |||||||||||||
| Braking | 5% | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Controllability (subject.) | 5% | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfort Ieconomicity | 15% | |||||||||||||
| Course stability | 5% | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Noise | 5% | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Round resistance | 5% | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| FINAL GRADE | 100% | 8,8 | 8,6 | 8,6 | 8,5 | 8,3 | 8,1 | 8,0 | 7,9 | 7,7 | 7,5 | 7,1 | 7,1 | 5,9 |
Experts of the magazine "Behind the wheel"selected for test tires size 215 / 65R16 SUV. These tires are in great demand, because they are suitable for many small and medium harms. The most popular models took part in the test:
- Bridgestone BLIZZAK SPIKE-01
- Continental ContiCecontact 4x4.
- Cordiant Snow Cross.
- Formula Ice.
- GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100
- Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic
- Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV
- Nokian Nordman 5 SUV
- Pirelli Ice Zero.
- TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE
The test indicators of the journal "driving"
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Nordman. |
Continental |
Gislaved |
Hankook. |
Cordiant |
Formula. |
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Toyo. |
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Expert assessment (evaluation / score) journal "driving"
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Nokian. |
Goodyear. |
Pirelli. |
Nordman. |
Continental |
Gislaved |
Hankook. |
Cordiant |
Formula. |
Bridgestone. |
Toyo. |
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Handling on the Winter Road (Snow - Ice) |
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Test tires tests
Linders in the overall standings in all tests for studded tires Nokian and its famous new tires - Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 Size 205/55 R16 has shown an excellent clutch on ice in Finnish tests and the same on a snow cover, high coursework stability, fuel efficiency. From shortcomings - average brake properties on wet asphalt, increased noise and high price.
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. and its off-road version place in tests Test World.and "Behind the wheel" |
Studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. They received excellent marks in the disciplines on ice and in the snow. Tire has very effective braking and high security in difficult winter conditions. Nokian a little behind the leaders in the tests for braking on a wet road and coursework stability, as well as in the test noise, but the first place received the first place. The most balanced, secure on any roads and off-road. |
But the distribution of lower seats of studded tires in the tests of the journal "Driving" and the Finnish organization TEST WORLD do not coincide. Probably, the features of tests are affected, the choice of indicators for which comparisons were made, a little different composition and tire sizes. But if you do not take into account the distribution of places and exclude the Buttic Option of Tires for SUVs Nokian Nordman 5 SUV, absent in the Finnish test, then the composition of the five, the next one after the leader, the same. it Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic, Pirelli Ice Zero, Continental ContiCecontact, Gislaved Nord * Frost 100 and Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419.
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Continental ContiCecontAct.
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Number of spikes: 130 Shin Continental Excellent features on ice and snow. Disadvantages - weak brake properties on dry asphalt and low levels of passability. These tires have reliable fixation of spikes: these are the only tires in the tests "driving", which have a speech of cores over rubber not changed during running and tests. The noise level in the tires from Germany is high despite fewer spikes. For any winter roads, dry asphalt does not complain. |
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Pirelli Ice Zero. |
Number of spikes: 130 Pirelli also does not prevent unpleasant surprises in the conditions of the winter period, and they have very good stability on an uneven road. However, as in many other studded tires, Pirelli has a relatively long way on a wet surface. In addition, the noise level could be lower. For any winter roads and off-road. Not badly balanced - serious comments only to comfort. |
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Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic
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Number of spikes: 130 Sladden winter tires suitable for any conditions. Goodyear's tires have good averages both on ice and in the snow and on the asphalt pavement. In winter disciplines, Goodyear lose a little rivals, but possess good permeability and understandable handling, For any winter roads, the off-road is best overcome. |
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Nokian Nordman 5 SUV
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Number of spikes: 128 Budget tires Nordman on test results The best brake properties on dry asphalt and excellent - on wet. Tires keep the course both on the winter road and on the asphalt. For any winter roads, you will not be afraid of off-road. |
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GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100
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Number of spikes: 95 Tires gislaved good estimates in most disciplines, especially in the snow. On ice, they are a little inferior to the leaders, but they have high performance on the wet coverage. If we talk about disadvantages, then this is a relatively long braking path on dry asphalt, modest acceleration and transverse properties on ice and snow and increased fuel consumption. For any winter roads, good off-road. Some of the most comfortable. |
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Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419
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Number of spikes: 170 The brake path on the ice at the Hankook tire is longer than the best tires, but on the snow they have high braking properties. On the wet asphalt Hankook received high estimates for predictability and ease of control, clearly hold the course on the asphalt. On dry hankook tires are lower. At the same time, the pilots noted that in the snow, these tires can behave a little more uneven than others. For snow-covered and iced roads. On dry asphalt - with caution. Wear in deep snow. |
The Nokian Nordman 5 SUV tires of Finland were shown in the tests of the journal "driving" a good average result, but the Nokian Nordman tires 4 of Russian production were among the worst in Finnish tests.
Seventh, eighth and ninth place in Finnish test, respectively, occupied Dunlop Ice Touch, Michelin X-Ice North 3(In the test tests, these tires did not participate) and Bridgestone BLIZZAK SPIKE-01, Ana last places Dutch tires Vredestein arctrac , Russian tires Nokian Nordman 4. And Chinese tires Jinyu YW53. and Sunny SN3860..
The journal "Driving" tested tires of Russian production Cordiant Snow Cross.and Formula Ice.which by the results of the test went around Japanese tires Bridgestone BLIZZAK SPIKE-01and TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE.
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Dunlop Ice Touch
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Number of spikes: 130 On the ice dunlop a little lack of clutch, and |
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Cordiant Snow Cross.
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Place of manufacture: Russia Tire Cordiant has good performance on a snowy coating, For careful and unhurried ride on iced and snowy roads. |
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Michelin X-Ice North 3
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Number of spikes: 95 Michelin tires in the stubs in the snow showed a good result, but on the ice they are worse than the leaders, but not so much to expect unpleasant surprises. On the dry and wet asphalt michelin one of the best, and in addition, they are the quietest among the studded tires. Medium tires, high level of comfort, but also high price. |
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Bridgestone BLIZZAK SPIKE-01
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Number of spikes: 130 Bridgestone works effectively on snow, where they have 9 points out of 10 in most disciplines. On the ice, they quickly stop the car, but in other tests on the slippery surface they only have average results. Tire has low indicators on wet asphalt, which cannot balance high performance on dry asphalt. For careful ride on iced and snowy roads. |
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Vredestein arctrac
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Number of spikes: 130 Tires Vredestein only averages on ice, and in the snow they although very effectively slow down, pilots noted that their behavior does not instill the same confidence as the best tires. On the wet asphalt, the indicators are also only satisfactory, and plus it is not enough good term stability to this. The use of Vredestein tires in the conditions of northern Winter raises doubts from experts. |
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Jinyu YW53.
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Number of spikes: 114 Cheap Jinyu Chinese tires provide such a weak clutch on ice, which can hardly be recommended. In the snow, however, everything is a little better, but still not enough - pilots said that winter tires should behave definitely more confidently. On the wet asphalt, the results are not bad, but the term stability is not particularly good, and besides, Jinyu's noise is higher than that of most studded tires. For cold winters, Jinyu Chinese Tire Experts are not recommended. |
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TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE
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Place of manufacture: Japan Toyo bus has quite few pluses - these are satisfactory handling For a slow ride on slightly iced roads. |
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Nokian Nordman 4.
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Number of spikes: 130 Tires Nordman Russian production on ice showed a very low result, so experts cannot recommend to use them. In the tests in the snow, the indicators are better, but also the pilots did not feel For cold and harsh winters, Nordman tire experts are not recommended. |
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Sunny SN3860.
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Number of spikes: 130 Sunny studded occupied the place at the bottom of the credit table. In many ways, Sunny characteristics are similar to untapped tires for the Middle Eastern Winter - they have a high grip and good handling on the asphalt, but everything is much worse on the snow and ice. Not suitable for use in the conditions of the Northern Winter. |
About what friction tires in the opinion of experts have become the best in tests in the next review.
A novelty from the tire line on the Russian market. As they say, with heat from the heat.
On Ice coupling properties high, reasonable balance. Brake and transverse clutch are good, overclocking medium.
In the snow, too, quite strong. Longitudinal coupling properties are good, transverse - mid-level.
On the snowy road, they grow slightly, but they do not leave the trajectory. There is a lack of informativeness of the steering wheel and a small delay when adjusting the direction of movement.
Frams in slip turns are rescued, the car slides longer than I would like, but the clutch restoration is soft and smooth.
In deep snow, it is not entirely confidently moving, when they slip at the time of the start, a tendency to self-paging is shown. Reversely go confidently.
On the asphalt make the car swim through the strip. A wide "zero" is interfered, delays in reactions, winding the rear axle and insufficient informativeness.
Brokes weakly, and on dry asphalt, and on wet.
Remarks regarding comfort: small vibrations from small irregularities and increased general noise, typical of the studded tires.
At a speed of 60 km / h fuel consumption below average, at 90 km / h - the most economical.
The magnitude of the speakers of spikes and the rate of increasing the protrusion is normal. During the dough, the loss of thorns was not.
+ Good braking and transverse clutch on ice, longitudinal coupling properties in the snow, economical at a speed of 90 km / h.
- Weak braking on dry and wet road.
Verdict: suitable for any winter roads.
Product page.
Hankook Winter I Pike RS W419 - winter studded medium-class tire with directional tread pattern for urban and medium cars.
Country of manufacture: Korea.
Hankook W419 Winter I Pike RS Test from Finnish Test World, held in 2016
In 2016, the Experts of the Finnish organization Test World held the Winter Tire Test Hancuck Ai Pike 419 in the amount of 205/55 R16 and compared it with 21 Budget, Middle and Premium Class Tire. For visibility, the results in the test used similar studded and friction tires, as well as two high-speed tires of the EUROZYMA type.
Results of dough
According to the results of the test Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419 ranked 5th among the studded tires. The tire perfectly showed himself in the "winter" disciplines on ice and snow, and even surpassed more expensive premium models in the results. But on the asphalt, the bus tire is noticeably worse: it is worse all the way on the dry surface and middle on the wet (although the lag in the results from similar studded tires is small). Also Hankuk turned out to be one of the most noisy tires in the test.
Feedback experts who spent the test:
Tires are well hampered on ice and snow and provide sufficient control over the car in difficult situations. On the asphalt is a very long braking path, weak coupling qualities and low controllability.
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| Dry asphalt braking | 22 | The worst result. a) with the test leader (European-type bus) - 6.6 meters longer; b) with the best frictional coating - 3.3 meters longer; c) with a better studded tire - 2.8 meters longer. |
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| Brake on wet asphalt | 9 | Difference in the length of the brake path: a) with the leader of the test (European-type bus) - 10.1 meters longer; b) with the best friction tire - longer than 1 meter; c) with a better studded tire - longer than 3 meters. |
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| Handling on wet asphalt | 15 | a) with the test leader (European-type bus) - longer than 5 seconds; b) with the best friction tire - longer than 0.9 seconds; c) with the best studded coat - longer by 2.3 seconds. |
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| Brake on snow | 1 | Best result. Difference in the length of the brake path: a) with a similar studded tire - in short by 0.1 meters; b) with the best friction tire - shorter 2.8 meters; c) with a tire of the European type - shorter by 10.7 meters. |
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| Handling on snow | 2 | The difference in the time of passage of the circle: a) with a test leader (studded tire) - longer than 0.7 seconds; b) with the best friction tire - faster by 0.4 seconds; c) with a bus of the European type - faster by 5.7 seconds. |
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| Overclocking on snow | 1-3 | The difference in overclocking time to 35km / h: a) with a studded tire - the same result; b) with the best friction tire - the same result; c) with a tire of the European type - faster for 1.2 seconds. |
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| Brake on ice. | 6 | Difference in the length of the brake path: a) with a test leader (studded with a teddy) - 6.7 meters longer; b) with the best frictional coating - in short by 9.3 meters; c) with a European type bus - in short by 31.5 meters. |
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| Handling on ice | 6 | The difference in the time of passage of the circle: a) with the test leader (studded tire) - longer than 1.8 seconds; b) with the best frictional coating - faster for 1.6 seconds; c) with a tire of the European type - faster for 19.9 seconds. |
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| Overclocking on ice | 5 | The difference in acceleration from 5 to 20km / h: a) with the test leader (studded tire) - longer than 0.5 seconds; b) with the best friction tire - faster by 2.9 seconds; c) with a tire of the European type - faster by 6.3 seconds. |
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| Noity | 19-22 | The worst result. Subjective assessment of noise level - 5 points. | |
 | Economy | 9 | Compared to the test leader, fuel consumption by 1.4% more. |
The famous magazine "Driving" with the onset of September did not "pull rubber" and published the results of his tests of the 12 best studded tires. Tires were taken in the most popular size of 195/65 R15, which are installed on a large number of car models. In testing, studded tires of the most famous manufacturers were involved, which were divided into two categories: "East" and "West". In the "Eastern" group included tires of Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese brands, and in the "Western" - European. Nevertheless, such a separation is quite conditional, since the products of some "eastern" brands are made on the plant in Europe (Firestone). Moreover, all tires are produced for the European market, which adds a similar aspect of meaninglessness. However, it was precisely such a distinction that experts of the journal "driving" were offered.
It should be noted that in the Roster of the test winter studded wheels, four novelties of 2018 were debuted - Toyo Observe Ice-Freezer, Hankook Winter I * Pike RS2 W429, GT Radial Icepro 3 and Firestone Ice Cruiser 7. The first three are real innovations that have taken their manufacturers in the assortment Old versions, and Paeredone bus - copy of old Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 .
Tested winter tires in the amount of 195 65 15
- (Bridgestone Blizzard Spike 02)
- (Continental Ice Contact 2)
- (Fairestone Ice Cruiser 7)
- (Gislaved Nord Frost 200)
- Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic (Houdter Ultra Mieper Arctic)
- (Ji-radial Ice Pro 3)
- Hankook Winter I * Pike RS2 W429 (Hankuk Winter Ai Pike RS2 in 429)
- Nitto Therma Spike (Nitto Term Spike)
- (Nokian Khakapelitis 9)
- (Nordman 7)
- (Pirelli Ice Zero)
- Toyo Observe Ice-Freezer (Ice Fenser Operation)
Test arrivals covered a wide range of disciplines, which were held in January and April 2018 on Continental polygons in Sweden and AvtoVAZ in Tolyatti. Surprises the absence in the list of checked tire models Michelin X-Ice North 4. This tires will definitely be a sales hit to the winter season 2018-2019. However, the manufacturer did not agree to test the private tire, motivating this by the fact that the result could be fell.
Covered winter tire rating of 2018 according to the journal "driving"
Tests were conducted in four disciplines (final maximum valuation 1000 points). Each of the disciplines consisted of several categories, which were in the final assessment.
Disciplines:
- ice and snow ( 670 points);
- wet and dry asphalt ( 210 points);
- comfort ( 50 points);
- economy ( 70 points).
| Tested model in the amount of 195/65 R15 | Ice and snow | Wet and dry asphalt | Comfort | Economy | Outcome |
| 617 | 193 | 34 | 70 | 915 | |
| 618,6 | 193,9 | 30 | 66,8 | 905 | |
| Hankook Winter I * Pike RS2 W429 | 623,1 | 189,2 | 35 | 68,7 | 905 |
| 595,7 | 177,9 | 30 | 67,4 | 888 | |
| Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic | 584,4 | 194 | 32,5 | 66,8 | 877 |
| 587,7 | 193,2 | 32,5 | 68,7 | 874 | |
| 567,4 | 204 | 32,5 | 65,6 | 870 | |
| 574,8 | 178,1 | 28,5 | 65,6 | 847 | |
| TOYO OBSERVE ICE-FREEZER | 558,7 | 182,9 | 32,5 | 66,2 | 840 |
| Nitto Therma Spike. | 545,5 | 174,4 | 32,0 | 68,7 | 821 |
| 517,5 | 191,6 | 35,0 | 66,8 | 811 | |
| 514,9 | 181,4 | 26,0 | 65,6 | 788 |
1st place - Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Not for the first time becomes the winner of all sorts of races. Of course, Nokian has stained his reputation with frauds during testing, but it is not worth doubting as products of the Finnish plant. Tires showed themselves from the best parties by demonstrating the fuel efficiency of the highest level, excellent handling on the snow-covered or explosion road, the permeability of snowdrifts and clear maneuvering. From the shortcomings, the experts identified not the best characteristics of acoustic comfort and high cost.
2nd place - Continental IceContAct 2
The tires of the German concern are traditionally in the top of the winter testing, but when it comes to a soup, everything becomes not so rainbow. The test of the journal "driving" showed the opposite. Rubber demonstrates the best transverse and longitudinal grip on the ice crust, giving the level of overclocking and a short braking path. Of the negative points it is necessary to note small flaws in the characteristics of the controllability on the asphalt and the high level of noise.
3 place - Hankook Winter I * Pike RS2 W429
New 2018 from the Korean Plant Hankuk did not surprise its impressive running characteristics. The previous W419 was a real shit of sales with excellent traction and coupling capabilities (from a feature - the depth of the pole reached 10 mm), and its heiress did not become worse. The rubber has demonstrated an impressive transverse and longitudinal grip on ice, confident braking and acceleration, maneuverability and popularity in the snow-covered area. On the asphalt, unfortunately, the rubber worst in the top 5. In addition, the extreme winter ride is clearly not for this tire.
4th place - Pirelli Ice Zero
Pretty "old" model from the Italian manufacturer. On the outbreak surface, it is not inferior to the prize tripler, while the system of obitum is not very modern. Rubber has shown confident results in the category of resistance in conquering driving. It should also be noted the decent behavior of the car by the Acea Zero on the wet and dry asphalt, which is a great restain for any spike. Rubber is slightly inferior to leaders in controllability with extreme movement and has a medium level of comfort.
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5th place - Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic
The tires of the American company were the best when the passage of deep snow. It is not surprising, one look at the protector drawing is enough to understand it. In addition to this advantage, the Hordier rubber has been separated by a short braking on a wet and dry asphalt coating. With all its advantages, the wheels have an explicit drawback - low comfort. Aggressive tread drawing produces a sufficiently unpleasant hum. Also, specialists "driving" had some complaints about stability and manageability on ice.
6th place - Nokian Nordman 7
The second tires from Nokian Taers, which refers to the budget segment of the market, demonstrated not such a high degree of adhesion with the road surface, despite the trained tread drawing borrowed from the legendary HakkaPeliitta 7. The tires showed the average clutch level on dry road surface and confident acceleration. Of the shortcomings, the model "distinguished" in smoothness driving and noise. Rubber real strong middle peasant.
7th place - Gislaved Nord * Frost 200
Pontinental underrend was awarded the middle of the best studded tires in 2018. Rubber Gislavedon distinguished himself from a positive side in the brake properties and coursework on the asphalt, and also showed a safe level of maneuvering. Longitudinal grip on the selected hips from Gislaved wishes to be better as extreme maneuvering. You can also note the high fuel consumption of the wheel. This indicates the incorrect distribution of tire protector elements, which gives a higher rolling resistance.
8th place - Bridgestone BLIZZAK SPIKE-02
The products of the Japanese tire giant clearly disappointed. It would seem that the years of presence on the European tire market should have brought the company to finally good studded rubber, but no, this did not happen. So far, the "Velcro" from the manufacturer is better than spindlers. Tires did not show anything supernatural. Considering the cost and availability above on the list of cheaper tires - the purchase of Spike 02 is a dubious idea. Tires are not bad, but the price crosses all the advantages.
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9th place - Toyo Observe Ice-Freezer
Despite the sufficiently careful study of the spikes system and a really high-quality rubber composition with inclusions of the Grinder of Walnut Shell (!), The novelty of this year was not able to compete with leading brands. Toyo is traditionally considered to be a brand located in the middle between premium and medium-budget, but in this testing barely entered the top 10. Tires have good coursework and stable control on the winter road. Brake characteristics want the best.
10th place - Nitto Therma Spike
Japanese shinniki from Podbrend Toyo is immediately at their parent company. From positive moments, it is necessary to note satisfactory handling, the average value in the snowy areas and the acceptable smoothness of the stroke. Negative moments, of course, more. Low brake quality on dry and wet coverage, complex handling, noise - all this makes Nitto not the best choice. However, it should be noted that the tires are relatively cheap (second in Roster) and rather old technologically.
11th place - GT Radial Icepro 3
The penultimate in the ranking is Taiwanese tires from Giti. The most inexpensive in the list they could become a real four of the market. However, Ice Pro 3 did not demonstrate the expected results. They failed on all fronts, distinguished only by the lowest cost and rising comfort. It does not make them automatically bad, but hints that their use is more appropriate.
12th place - Firestone Ice Cruiser 7
The main disappointment - Nobody was waiting for Nobody's outstanding outcomes from Podrend Bridgestone, but at least the middle of the list was expected. But the "new" ice cuber did not show any improvements by giving way in almost everything. Tires have a good level of brake properties on dry asphalt, but clearly inferior to competitors in the coupling characteristics on ice and snow, economy, manageability, maneuverability and awarded dubious honor to be the most noisy. If in other models noise is justified by a good clutch, then in this case it is simply unacceptable. Especially for not the lowest price.
Output
Testing is not an objective truth in the last instance. There are several moments of causing questions, for example, why is the "driving" magazine uses the tires provided by personally by the manufacturer? In similar experiments of German magazines, for example, testers come much easier - they go to the nearest store and buy rubber for testing. On the other hand, the rating system in this test is one of the best, gradation of the priority of certain categories is close to each driver. Therefore, to buy new winter wheels, you need to listen to this test, but you should not take into account only this material.
