The Russian company Cordiant, which produces tires for the most diverse technology, was founded in 2005. Since then, she has become one of the leaders in Russia for the sale of autoresin. In the range of products manufactured by products, about 400 varieties of wheels. Cordiant's motto is a combination of European-quality tires and an acceptable pricing policy.
Tire protectors are made from a rubber mixture with elevated wear resistance. The side parts of the tires have a more elastic structure, resistant to all kinds of mechanical damage. Strength additionally provide a textile shielding layer with a spiral navigation, as well as a double metal bracket.
CORDIANT products
Today, under the Cordiant brand, rubber is made for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, construction and loading equipment, aviation transport. More than 150 different tire sizes are produced. Depending on the time of use, each car owner can choose suitable tires:
- Winter. Friction tires have proven themselves well on clean roads, and studded tires perfectly copes with snowy drinks and ice.
- Summer. The increased rigidity of summer rubber prevents overheating of the tires and their elevated wear in the heat.
- All-season. In addition to ordinary cars, actively applied on SUVs and pickups.
Positive sides of Cordiant tires
- Tires are fully adapted to the conditions of Russian roads.
- The cost of rubber will satisfy any car owner.
- In its running characteristics, CORDIANT products are not inferior to famous foreign brands.
- Soft rubber, on the road is not very noise.
- Constantly appear new models, with improved characteristics.
- On the territory of Russia, you can easily purchase any like-like Tire Cordiant.
Negative moments
- Winter tires without spikes slides on ice and compacted snow.
- At high speeds (about 120 km / h), the smooth control is somewhat lost.
My rating of tires
- CORDIANT SPORT 3.
- Cordiant Off Road.
- Cordiant Snow Cross.
- CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE.
- CORDIANT SNO-MAX.
- CORDIANT ROAD RUNNER.
- CORDIANT ALL TERRAIN.
- CORDIANT POLAR SL.
- Cordiant Polar.
- CORDIANT COMFORT.
Tires Cordiant Sport 3
Summer tires Cordiant Sport 3 are intended for active driving style. They provide the stability of the car, its excellent entry in turns without driving. These tires have an asymmetric tread pattern, which improves stability and adhesion with asphalt. Tire contact stain with expensive stable, provides good adhesion with any road surface. Tires show themselves on dry and wet road: to remove water from under the wheels, polished grooves are provided.
When choosing tires, please note that Cordiant Sport 3 - Highway. They are not intended for root quality and off-road roads. It is best to show yourself on asphalt - wet and dry. For everyday ride around the city or highway, this is a great option, and on the loyalty they go worse.
CORDIANT SPORT 3
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | summer |
| Spikes | not |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | summer |
| Diameter | 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 |
| Profile width | 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 255 / 265 |
| Height profile | 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | not |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | symmetric |
| Directed protector | not |
| Maximum speed index | H (up to 210 km / h) / V (up to 240 km / h) |
| Load index | 85...116 | 515 ... 1250 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Pros and Cordiant Sport 3
Cordiant Sport 3 tires have such advantages:
- cost;
- good stability in direct areas and predictable - in turns;
- excellent clutch;
- decent brake characteristics;
- prevention of aquaplaning;
- softness;
- comfortable ride.
Of the minuses, it is necessary to note fast wear and comparative noise, which is characteristic of high-speed tires. Given the budget value and domestic production, it is a very worthy and reliable option for everyday use in the city and on the track.
Video review CORDIANT SPORT 3
Tires Cordiant Off Road
All-season tires Cordiant Off Road is intended for SUVs. This is "mud" tires with tight engraving tread with side hysteries. Wide grooves on the tread perfectly dismissed water and dirt. On asphalt, these tires show themselves average, but on off-road surpasses many foreign counterparts. These tires are suitable for driving on dirt and snow. Pay attention that they are not intended to move on ice.
These tires are very durable and wear-resistant, withstand races on bottles and glasses, well show themselves when moving through the forest or in the sand, along torf and clay. This is the optimal choice for fishermen and hunters.
CORDIANT OFF ROAD CHARACTERISTICS
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | all-season |
| Spikes | not |
| Purpose | for SUV |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for SUV |
| Seasonality | all-season |
| Diameter | 15 / 16 |
| Profile width | 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 265 / 275 |
| Height profile | 65 / 70 / 75 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | not |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Maximum speed index | |
| Load index | 96...114 | 710 ... 1180 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Pros and Cordiant Off Road Cons
All-season tires Cordiant Off Road such advantages:
- excellent road off-road;
- wear resistance and strength;
- available cost.
The disadvantages could be called noise and weight, but these are the attributes of all "mud" tires. But the lack of running size in the ruler is really a deficiency.
If you really need off-road rubber, the All-season tires Cordiant Off Road are the best choice. For the city they are not suitable, as well as for rare trips to the country. They are designed for complex conditions in which they simply have no competitors for such a price.
Video Review Cordiant Off Road
Tires Cordiant Snow Cross
Characteristics Cordiant Snow Cross
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Spikes | yes |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Type of winter tires | for northern winter |
| Diameter | 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 |
| Profile width | 155 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 265 |
| Height profile | 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | there is |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | symmetric |
| Directed protector | there is |
| Maximum speed index | Q (up to 160 km / h) / t (up to 190 km / h) |
| Load index | 75...116 | 387 ... 1250 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Advantages and problems Cordiant Snow Cross
Advantages:
- Well keep the road on ice and snow.
- Price.
- Good handling at speed.
Disadvantages:
- Noisy.
Video Review Cordiant Snow Cross
Tires Cordiant Winter Drive
CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Spikes | not |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Type of winter tires | for northern winter |
| Diameter | 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 |
| Profile width | 155 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 |
| Height profile | 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | not |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | asymmetric |
| Directed protector | there is |
| Maximum speed index | |
| Load index | 75...102 | 387 ... 850 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Advantages and problems Cordiant Winter Drive
Advantages:
- Not noise.
- Soft, confidently holds the road.
- Not expensive.
- Stressed sidewall.
- Wear-resistant.
Video review CORDIANT WINTER DRIVE
Tires Cordiant Sno-Max
CORDIANT SNO-MAX CHARACTERISTICS
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Spikes | yes |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Type of winter tires | for northern winter |
| Diameter | 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 |
| Profile width | 155 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 |
| Height profile | 45 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | there is |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | symmetric |
| Directed protector | there is |
| Maximum speed index | H (up to 210 km / h) / q (up to 160 km / h) / t (up to 190 km / h) |
| Load index | 73...108 | 365 ... 1000 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Advantages and problems Cordiant Sno-Max
Advantages:
- Acceptable price.
- Wear resistance, pretty durable.
- Good permeability.
- Well keeps on ice.
- Good handling and braking.
Disadvantages:
- Noisy.
Video Review Cordiant Sno-Max
Tires Cordiant Road Runner
CORDIANT ROAD RUNNER CHARACTERISTICS
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | summer |
| Spikes | not |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | summer |
| Diameter | 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 |
| Profile width | 155 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 |
| Height profile | 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | not |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Maximum speed index | H (up to 210 km / h) / t (up to 190 km / h) |
| Load index | 75...94 | 387 ... 670 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | optional |
Advantages and problems Cordiant Road Runner
Advantages:
- Good braking.
- Quiet.
- Well balanced.
- With a calm ride is controlled perfectly.
- Not expensive.
- Well hold the road.
Video review CORDIANT Road Runner
Tires Cordiant All Terrain
Characteristics Cordiant All Terrain
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | all-season |
| Spikes | not |
| Purpose | for SUV |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for SUV |
| Seasonality | all-season |
| Diameter | 15 / 16 |
| Profile width | 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 |
| Height profile | 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | not |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | asymmetric |
| Directed protector | not |
| Maximum speed index | H (up to 210 km / h) / s (up to 180 km / h) / t (up to 190 km / h) |
| Load index | 95...111 | 690 ... 1090 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Advantages and problems Cordiant All Terrain
Advantages:
- Not expensive cost.
- Good drainage and handling.
- Not noisy.
- Well hold wet asphalt and ice.
Video review CORDIANT ALL TERRAIN
Tires Cordiant Polar SL
CORDIANT POLAR SL CHARACTERISTICS
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Spikes | not |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Type of winter tires | for northern winter |
| Diameter | 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 |
| Profile width | 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 255 |
| Height profile | 45 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | not |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | symmetric |
| Directed protector | there is |
| Maximum speed index | H (up to 210 km / h) / q (up to 160 km / h) / s (up to 180 km / h) / t (up to 190 km / h) |
| Load index | 80...108 | 450 ... 1000 kg |
| Chamber | not |
| Diagonal | not |
Advantages and problems Cordiant Polar SL
Advantages:
- Soft and no noisy.
- Good permeability in the snow.
- Good keeps the road on the wet asphalt.
- Wear-resistant.
Disadvantages:
- The optimal temperature is less than +5 degrees.
Cordiant Polar SL video review
Tires Cordiant Polar.
Cordiant Polar Characteristics
| A type | tires |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Spikes | yes |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| General | |
| Purpose | for a passenger car |
| Seasonality | winter |
| Type of winter tires | for northern winter |
| Diameter | 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 |
| Profile width | 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 235 |
| Height profile | 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 |
| Functions and features | |
| Spikes | there is |
| Technology Runflat. | not |
| Type of tread pattern | symmetric |
| Directed protector | there is |
| Maximum speed index | Q (up to 160 km / h) / t (up to 190 km / h) |
| Load index | 82...109 | 475 ... 1030 kg |
Advantages and problems Cordiant Polar
Advantages:
- Not expensive.
- Good coated grip.
- Excellent permeability.
- Strong sidewalls.
Disadvantages:
- Noisy.
- No course stability.
Video review Cordiant Polar.
Tires Cordiant Comfort.
CORDIANT COMFORT CHARACTERISTICS
Advantages and problems Cordiant Comfort
Advantages:
- Perfectly hold the road.
- Not noisy.
- Wear-resistant.
- Well copes with aquaplaning.
"Preparing summer tires in winter, and the winter - summer," is a simple rule regularly helps motorists save time, money and nerve cells. Therefore, it's time to study our winter tires in 2017 and choose the same tires that are ideal both from the point of view of weather and temperature conditions and lifestyle and driving style.
Tests of winter tires 2017-2018 (driving, autores, ADAC, AUTO BILD)
Not to get lost in the abundance of names, stamps and brands will help tests of winter and summer tires, which each year spend a number of qualified organizations. This includes:
Club adac
ADAC is a serious organization, and represents the interests of German motorists for more than a century. The largest autoclub in Europe is engaged in checking car brands for quality and safety, and regularly conducts tire testing. To achieve high assessments of tire manufacturers in ADAC, they are difficult - their harsh tests carried out with a true German thoroughness are capable of keeping neither the bottom or tires from the tire. The usual results are "satisfactory", and rarely which tire is honored with the Verdict "Good".
The oldest Russian magazine dedicated to motorists and their iron horses. It is regularly testing popular and not very in the post-Soviet tire market in the heat and cold, and also conducts interesting studies like "how the temperature of the car's braking path is influenced." 
Car enthusiasts from more than 35 countries of the world read licensed publications of the German AUTO BILD magazine. The magazine shows not only news of automotive sports and industry, but also comparative tests, test drives and, of course, tire testing in different interesting places - for example, in a small Finnish village behind the polar circle.
Popular Russian (and previously Soviet) Edition "Autores" regularly conducts comparative tests of cars at the landfill, crash tests on the EUROMETOD with its own independent rating, and also engaged in testing motor goods, ranging from fuel and ending with children's car seats. Of course, tires are also included in the list.
Winter studded tire rating 2017-2018
Since fresh rubber tests are held in the peak season, as a basis of the rating, we took Tire tests R14, R15, R16, R17, held in winter. When distributing seats, the list also took into account: the popularity of the model in Russia, evaluations, reviews and cost of tires on the Yandex Market service.
Despite differences in conditions, tests of the best winter studded tires 2017-2018. are carried out according to a similar method:
- testing overclocking and brake dynamics on ice, snow, asphalt wet and dry;
- the time of passing a certain distance on different types of coating is taken into account;
- an assessment of the level of controllability of the car, its smoothness, and how risen is noisy.
10. GISLAVED NORD FROST 200
The average cost - 5,570 rubles.
Opens the 2017-2018 Winter Shipped Tire Rating The new model from the Swedish company Gislaved. The main highlight of a two hundred model is an asymmetric tread pattern and a new ultralight (less than 1 grams) spike in the shape of a three-beam star. In general, the rubber is quiet, soft, with good course stability, it is well held on any surface - the truth is, in the fresh snow and ice may require driving style adjustments. On a slightly icing track on such tires, you should not accelerate more than 100 km, otherwise the car will lead.
Price, on average - 5 982 rub.
The name of the tire says that its developers (the Russian company Cordiant) paid special attention to the tire behavior on the snow. The tread pattern is directed, the center of which is the edge of a closed form, which in the theory should significantly reduce the likelihood of aquaplaning in the snow. (Interestingly, by the way, that this very drawing is almost exactly copied by the protector of the third place of the ranking.) As a result, it turned out good tires at a budget price, which really rides in the snow. True, asphalt does not give her as good as the snow.
Averaged price - 8 600 rub.
Explicit progress compared to ICE 01 both from the point of view of course stability and reducing the noise level on the asphalt. From rubber of the average price segment it is difficult to expect the speed of response more expensive rubber, but its value of Dunlop SP Winter ICE 02 works out 100%. Advantages: High passability, very strong sidewall, excellent spikes, rowing in a snowy caress. True, it doesn't feel very well on the asphalt, and the noise is noticeably, and at a speed above 90 km / h causes increased fuel consumption.
Cost, on average - 6 670 rubles.
Good urban tires with the ability to feel comfortable in not too deep snow. It goes well on both asphalt and dense snow, noise within the normal range. It is worth noting that it is best to use this rubber in the middle lane of Russia, where temperatures are rarely exceeded -15 degrees. But the Siberians with deep snow and long-term frosts are better to think about a more enduring version.
Averaged cost - 2 410 rub.
NODMAN Series from Nokian is a more budget version of the famous Hakkapeliitta. Soft, comfortable, low noise rubber at a reasonable price, which this well feels like dry asphalt and snow. On wet asphalt, based on reviews, it is better not to accelerate over 100 km. A good option for urban residents in the "House - Work - Dacha" mode. Due to the soft rubber, it is difficult to leave the rut, and with curbs, branches and other sharp objects worth being attentive. But in general, an excellent option in terms of price / quality.
You can buy, on average, for 4 860 rubles.
If the previous model Top-10 is mainly intended for urban driving, then IceContAct 2 from Continental is best revealed on off-road. Perfectly feels at low temperatures both in the snow, and in Nastya or Ice, can take your owner from anywhere. A big advantage is a set of spikes (196 pieces). The roe from these tires is not heard.
But on the wet, frozle or snow-covered asphalt, it is necessary to exercise special caution. Also, not the best reviews deserved the "behavior" of rubber on the snowy caress, there it begins to scour.
It is proposed, on average, for 10 260 rubles.
Although the Eight is a newer model in the Hakkapeliitta tire line, it is slightly inferior in popularity with his predecessor. One of the main reasons is a very soft sidewall, as a result of which you will have to carefully select the discs and, despite the excellent passability, carefully choose the place of pokatushek. Otherwise, hernia and cuts. But this rubber is very predictable, has a large number of spikes (190 pieces) and perfectly goes on ice and rolled snow.
For sale, on average, for 7 100 rubles.
It differs from the eighth model with a smaller number of spikes (by 30%), but its hexagoned anchor spikes are longer and heavy. They use technology called the "bear claw", which prevents the slope of the spike, thereby improving the clutch. Silent, reliable, albeit expensive tires, which, despite the generation, enjoys a high reputation in motorists. It feels well both in the snow and on ice and asphalt, while standing down and strong. However, as the eighth version, Hakkapeliitta 7 has a very soft sidewall and it is felt with a sharp turn of the steering wheel.
The average price is 9 080 rubles.
And here is the new generation of the famous ruler. The fruit of four years of developers of the Finnish company, as stated, exceeds the characteristics of the "eights" by 5-10%. The biggest highlight of the new model is two types of spikes (although in general they are slightly smaller than that of the predecessor), which should improve the side clutch on a snow-covered or icing road. And changes in rubber will help the tire better feel at low temperatures. While the preliminary tests of the tires promise to be excellent, but chickens are considered to be - when the mass sales of "nines" begin.
1. Pirelli Ice Zero
On average, it costs 15,550 rubles.
No matter how paradoxically, it turned out that in the issue of the production of winter studded rubber, the Italians disassemble better than the inhabitants of the snow-covered Scandinavia. One of the "raisins" of the model is the original dual carbide stack of spikes, providing a tire excellent ice behavior.
Other benefits: High passability, good acceleration and braking indicators on snow and ice, high course stability. And endurance - there are chances of bringing tires to retirement with a complete set of spikes. Excellent, almost universal tires for winter conditions, well-feeling like on asphalt, and outside. True, the noise level is high enough. Yes, and the price is "biting".
What winter tires are better to choose in the end
So what winter tires are better to choose? The 2017 rating includes both "urban" types of rubber and tires intended for more severe weather conditions. Pirelli Ice Zero, Continental IceContAct 2 or Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02, are perfect for frequent road driving on-road, Temperature conditions, and coating for which you have to ride.
Recently, more and more motorists pay attention to Nokian tires. In the company's model range there are many winter tires, which attracts buyers. However, many of them are conceived, and is not better to buy tires from another manufacturer? To answer this question, we compare Nokian's winter tires with models from other brands.
Nokian or Houdier
The top winter model Nokian is a hakapelite 8. The Hordier is Ultra Grip Ice Arctic. On the winter Russian tires, HakkaPeliitta 8 feel perfectly, as it was designed for such conditions.
On the surface of the rubber are spikes in an increased quantity. In a pair with a modified pattern of the tread, they contribute to a significant improvement in clutch in difficult conditions.
They are resistant to the effect of aquaplaning, as they have a drainage system, through the grooves of which moisture and snow are derived. They have improved wear resistance, perfect clutch on ice and snow, and also provide a minimum braking path.
However, tires behave unstable in a rut, while characterized by a high cost.
Goodyear is also adapted for harsh winters, suitable for off-road. Due to the change in the composition of the rubber, they have an increased resource. The advantages of this model:
- course stability will be saved at high speed,
- resistant to the effect of aquaplaning.
But when he is on a rut, they can go into a skid.
If you compare Nokian and Houdier, then it is impossible to give an accurate answer. Nokian has better coupling and passable properties, but the cost of these tires is higher. If financial capabilities allow, it is best to buy Nokian, if not, then - goodyear, as they also have acceptable indicators.
Nokian or Cordiant
Cordiant has the best model - Snow Cross. It is approximately the same value as HAKKAPELIITTA 8, so the comparison conditions are approximate. Cordiant improves the dynamics of the car and prevents slipping on the snow and ice. Handling in such conditions is excellent.
Course stability in tires at a decent level. However, on asphalt coating, the braking path increases, and at high speed significantly increases the consumption of fuel. Among other things, additional noises occur due to the tread pattern.
Khakapelitis 8 There are no such flaws. There is only one - weak resistance to colley. However, compared with the minuses, the Cordiant is only small defects. As you can understand, Nokian is noticeably leading in comparison with Cordiant and is suitable for any operating conditions.
Nokian or Hankuk
Many motorists when choosing winter tires get up before choosing: Hancuck or Nokian? To answer this difficult question, consider the model Hankook Winteri Pike RSW419 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. Both models are equipped with spikes and are presented in one class - for passenger cars.
Nokian possess the following advantages:
- increased resource
- perfect clutch and cross-country permeability,
- minimum brake path.
However, its disadvantages - when driving on a risk there is a risk of drift, and the cost of tires is quite high. Hankook tires are slightly worse, but the clutch is almost the same due to the increased number of spikes.
The cost is significantly lower. That is why between two of these models it is better to choose in accordance with financial capabilities.
As it turned out, Nokian is noticeably leading compared to the Cordian. However, with Hancuc and Houdier, it is approximately on a par. Therefore, when choosing, it is best to consider individual preferences and a selected budget.
Today, on the eve of the winter season, I would like to offer a small review of both new products and already familiar models of winter shoes for your car. The review is based on the analysis of the findings of experts and our opinion with you as consumers. Let our selection be for you the guide that will help choose the tires you need on the frost season. And so, what winter tires are better:
Nexen Winguard 231.
So, in the tenth place there are tires from NEXEN, or rather their model Winguard 231 and its feature, a rigid central edge with longitudinal grooves. The drawing and material itself ensures the necessary stability and braking.
Michelin Alpin PA3.
On the ninth place, Alpin PA3 tires from Michelin. This rubber, though he has no thorns, but very adequately showed itself on an icing road. Especially it will have to taste the owners of sports powerful cars.
Nokian C Cargo.
Eighth place occupy tires C Cargo from the famous Finnish manufacturer Nokian. A real winter tire with spikes will provide reliable handling and coupling expensive. This model is, according to experts and the manufacturer, the best choice for minibuses and small vans.
Kama Euro-519.
The seventh place dismantled the domestic brand of Kama with its model of winter tires Euro-519. Its feature is two different composition and quality of rubber layer, which allow the bus due to its softness to keep smoothness and resistance when driving, the hard layer allows you to safely keep the spikes and maintain the tire stability in general.
Goodyear Ice Navi Zea.
With full right, the sixth place was taken by the friction winter tires Ice Navi Zea from Goodyear. Unique material with fiberglass used in the bus, it cuts ice, thereby maintaining good stability when moving on the winter road.
CORDIANT SNO-MAX.
Next completes the TOP 5 and wins the fifth place for the second for today the domestic brand tire Cordiant and its studded Sno-Max tires. These tires are dynamism, comfort and safety on our roads in winter.
Kumho Ice Power KW21.
Fourth place occupy Kumho Koreans with its ICE Power KW21 tires. Friction tires help the car reliably hold onto the surface of the road, both in motion and turns. At the same time, the material from which the tires are made, differs its environmental safety, which is very relevant recently.
Pirelli Sottozero II.
Well, and tone in the top three tires begin to ask the Italians Pirelli and their Sottozero II. This is a new series of already familiar to us previously reliable tires from this manufacturer. And the fact that they are completed at the factories of purebred Italian sports cars, says about many things, inclining the consumer in favor of choosing them as winter rubber of this season.
Nokian Nordman 4.
In second place, again, the Finns and again Nokian, but already with the Nordman model 4. This durable studded bus model will turn out to be by the way, both on cashews from snow and salt the streets of large cities and country snow tracks. By the way, given the fact that these tires are very wear-resistant, then you will be pleased to please you.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV.
Well, in the first place the model Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV from Nokian. Yes, yes, it is again the experts of the Scandinavian winter and good tires - Finns. The good composition of the tire and technology of execution with the enhanced frame will be quite by the way for a comfortable and safe movement. However, only a certain circle of car owners can please these tires, since these tires are intended only for SUVs. The rest should not be desirable, the previous model of our list from the same company will be the same number one for all other cars. With the description of other tire models, you can find in the heading of our site - Tire Overview.
Good roads!
Winter tires of 12 manufacturers were checked in two stages. This was done by the Krasnoyarsk CSM and the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology SB RAS.
At the first stage, the laboratory technicians of the institute took the samples of the tires for the experiment and began to test them for quality. Checked for wear, frost resistance, elasticity and permissible minus temperature limit.
From each tire took samples three times and tested three ways. At first they cut off a piece of rubber, passed through the machine with the "coil" until it starts to be climbing - the samples were tested for strength. Then another piece was lowered into a container with nitrogen and alcohol. The third sample from above was pressed by the press - the level of frost resistance and elasticity was determined.
As experts explain, 12 samples are tires that enjoy the greatest popularity in Russia and in Krasnoyarsk in particular. Samples were selected in 3 sizes:
- 205/55R16. - Used on Kia Ceed cars, Ford Focus, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Huyndai Elantra, Mazda 5, Opel Zafira, Renault Laguna, SEAT Toledo, Skoda Superb, Subary Legacy, Toyota Auris, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso, VW Passat, Renault Megane et al.;
- 225/65R17 - Used on Toyota Rav4, Vanguard, Honda CR-V, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda CR-V, Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Journey, Mazda CX-5, etc.;
- the most popular size was taken in the legumenic segment. 185/75R16 ° С- used on Gas 3302 "Gazelle", "Sable" and their modifications.
"Given the fact that in the winter of 2017, in the territory of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the temperature was recorded below minus 55 ° C, it is of particular interest to the study of brands that initially position themselves as" tires for harsh winter conditions "are: Nokian and Cordiant," - The study says.
Also attention was paid to the price of the tires. The most informative about the quality indicators of frost resistance and the temperature limit of fragility. The third indicator, abrasion, largely depends on the test conditions - in the laboratory or in the fields.
The temperature of the tire operating temperature is essential - the working temperature of the winter tires is below 0 ° C, the composition of the rubber mixture is designed so that the performance characteristics give maximum indicators at a negative temperature (including "Way"). It is for this reason that the operation of winter tires in the summer leads to a sharp decrease in the bus resource, while the tire does not provide proper adhesion with the road web (the braking path increases) - explains the principles in the CSM.
The result of the monitoring showed, researchers believe that all tires in their characteristics are suitable for operation in the harsh red-wing conditions. At the same time, they have a small difference in temperature indicators, and prices differ significantly.
Among the size of 225/65 R17 (sample 5-8), the undisputed leader was sample No. 7 - Cordiant Snow Cross. He showed the best temperature results and at the same time was democratic in price, and "therefore there is a better value for money." Samples number 5, 6, 8 (Yokohama IceGuard IG55, Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02, Toyo Observe G-3 ICE) have good temperature indicators, but a higher price.
Among 185/75 R16 ° C (sample 9-12) The best temperature coefficients showed sample No. 11 of the brand Nokian Nordman C at the highest price. Samples No. 9 (KAMA-EURO-520), No. 12 (Codriant Business CW-2) also have good temperature characteristics at a lower price. Sample No. 10 of the Matador MPS 500 Sibir Ice Van, while in the same price segment, the temperature indicators are slightly inferior to samples No. 9, 12.
The latter was considered options in the amount of 205/55R16. Samples No. 1, 2, 3 have practically the same temperature indicators (minus 65-66 ° C), while sample No. 1 (Cordiant Snow Cross) has the lowest price and, accordingly, the most interesting on the basis of the ratio of price and quality. Sample No. 4 (Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419) the temperature limit of fragility was minus 54 ° C, with not the lowest cost, the sample showed the lowest result, "the experts summed up.
