Hello fans of the projectionob and succeeding cars! Soon I am in and in your ranks of the happy motorists of these models of cars of Uraaaa! Well, in general, on the topic of tires, I will say from the point of view of the professional in this area. The trading itself B. tire center This good for 4 years! I go to seminars different manufacturers Imported tires stable 2 - 3 times a year and communicate with people about it 11 hours a day and 5 days a week!
I will start with the errors of everyone who believes in some "ratings")) tires - this is sorry for the expression of garbage because test tires in different weather conditions + on different cars + Different sizes + Purchase of this rating (for the hand no one was caught but not excluded), the tests are a lot of time. Believe me not our budget magazines type driving, autores and so on. The truthful estimates can give German independent TUV SUD companies, Adac, if anyone is interested, look at off sites, but there is one thing that is climate and again everyone has its climate. There is a fact that at temperature -20 the density of ice becomes such that the spike does not break it and scratches! At the expense of all-season, there is no such rubber mixture in nature that it would be under all temperature modes Summer, respectively - summer, winter - winter, all-season tire Of course, our grandfathers went on it and went, fathers. It was not particularly possible to choose and then try to find in soviet times Although something) All-season tire is summer, autumn, spring, but no winter! She dubes in frost and loses its properties. At the expense of the opinion that I looked at Nokia, she was just all all, and I traveled on Michelin all the spikes for the season lost trouble and not rubber, I can benefit so - take you at least the most slag domestic and roll the spike normal i. The first 100km without excessive accelerations and braking of sharp no more than 60 km per hour and even the Yaroslavka will delight you with his misfortune. At the expense of Nokia, I can say one attention! - If the climate you have harshs are not observed throughout the entire asphalt winter, then this is your choice. she has a large protrusion spike, but on the asphalt car on Nokia as a cow on ice, believe me) for ice yes, it is very different again to -20 and if all the same moderate in your winter and mostly asphalt Take Michelin Xin2 there with The protrusion spike is all ok. For ice roads, Guislaveda Nord Frost 5 and Continental Ice Contact Tried no complaints except noise, but without it, how cauldron! Of russian manufacturers I can advise Cordian Snow Max, unlike Kam, etc. More elastic and soft + keeps not bad, stimulating in comparison with imports this sky and earth in all respects even in the impact resistance will be more interesting! At the expense of friction tires (in common velcro) Rubber is better in the snow than spikes but on the asphalt spikes is inffective! BRIDGESTONE REVO GZ I think one of the best frictionally can do the Japanese to do it, half of my colleagues go to the city and on the track! I will tell you not much about expensive rubber, you do not need to think that they say I bought the most expensive import and I will not have problems, they will! It should be understood that it is necessary to comply with the sending regime in the first place. It is especially necessary for anyone who does not have extensive driving experience without depending on IPP or domestic tire!
About the summer I will not say a lot, some think that the hard side of the sidewall she is stronger again! There is such a property as an elasticity Take the example of Bridgestone and Michelin seemed bridzing very strong sidewall, harsh tires, but the recent repairs are less (I communicated with tires and I know about it) at the expense of Summer Nokia I will say short and clearly. They know how to do it. Winter yes Nokia is very not bad but summer is moreeeeeee) Very weak sidewall, slightly hammer tits in the wheel and expect the drive editing is not verified once!
Well, probably, all the expensive forum users if there are some clarifications or questions about tires or disks ask the experience in this and not silent, I will answer everyone. Good luck on the roads and keep you God!
If you have already thought about what to "shut" your car for the winter, we will tell you about the trends of this season, we will help you choose and orient in understanding the issue. So, winter tires - a way to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Winter tires: what? Where? when?
Tires are one of the main and permanent items of the car service, and if you still have not figured out that it is a winter tires, we will try to get to the bottom.
Winter tires are automotive tires that are specifically designed for operation during the cold season at a temperature not exceeding + 7 ° C. And how is winter tires differ from summer, and how important this is the difference?
Winter tires will help your car overreim without excesses
It is believed that the main difference between winter tires from summer is a tread drawing, but in fact it is not the most important difference. From childhood, you must remember what I got with an ordinary eraser in the cold - he literally broke and crumbled. In other words, rubber is a material that loses its properties (in this case Elasticity) in conditions low temperatures. That is why modern manufacturers of automotive tires use all their experience in order to invent such chemical compositions of rubber, which would be "sharpened" for one or another season, one or another temperature range.
When you need to change and buy winter tires
The legislative time of changing summer rubber on the winter in our country is not agreed. In principle, in Russia, no one prohibits riding in a tuny frost on summer tires, so if you do not care about your own life with a high bell tower, you can close this page, forget about the existence of winter tires and continue your suicidal race.
The bulk of the car owners knows that the car should be "renob" when the columns are sleepily attached to the mark + 5 ° C, and the temperature continues to fall out every day, as if the ruble rate against the backdrop of the news from the Persian Gulf countries. If we talk about it from the point of view of calendar standards, then this is October-November.
As for the purchase of winter tires, it is important to remember that the sleigh is needed in the summer. Summer prices will be pleasantly pleased. And then you will need no more than half an hour to change summer wheels on a prepared winter kit.
Types of winter rubber and its characteristics
The device of winter tires is quite complicated. The main element is a protector that is performed from wear-resistant rubber. The base connects the protector with the inner layers of the tire and is responsible for reducing rolling resistance and reduce the impetus from irregularities.
Cord from steel works on an increase in the stability of the tire shape, increase stability when driving and increasing the mileage kilometer.
Under the steel cord is a gasket made from textile Cord, which has resistance to internal excess pressure.
Tire boards protect the frame made of special bands, which, in turn, are made of rubber.
The smoothness of the depreciation, as well as the stability of the controllability, is provided with the help of a wing ribbon, which is falling to the edge of the tires, closer to the wheel.
However, all this is only general characteristicswho are inherent in all winter tires. We need to understand the main types of their kinds to understand what our car will wish this winter.
Studded winter tires
This type of tires is designed to ride in the icing road. If you try to conquer on spikes asphalt, know - your attempt in absentia is doomed to a complete failure. On the asphalt road surface, the grip of studded tire leaves much to be desired.
Studded rubber is designed for iced roads
The studded tires extremely negatively affects the road surface, increasing the degree of its worn out only in one winter is 5-8 times. Despite this, about 70% of Russian car owners prefer this species of tires.
By this coating, you can ride only in studded tires.
For those who decided to purchase "spikes", it will be useful to know that such tires must be rolled in front of serious loads, which will allow the spikes to pass and consolidate them in the protective. The first 500 or 1 thousand kilometers try not to develop speed more than 80 km / h and exclude an emergency braking from the "diet" of your car.
Advantages and disadvantages of studded tires
pros | Minuses |
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Spikes work perfectly on snowy and iced roads |
Wet road crosses all positive qualities of studded rubber. On the wet and dry asphalt, the spikes essentially lengthen the braking path and reduce durability. In the loose snow, as well as on the swampy primer, the studded tires are "saved" the car and can even put it "on the belly". |
The brake path on the ice in the studded tire is much shorter than that of the "smooth" |
The comfort of the ride is reduced due to the noise of tires equipped with spikes |
The spikes destroy the asphalt roadbed (in some countries for this reason, the studded rubber is outlawed) |
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Such tires, albeit slightly, but still increase fuel consumption |
Inspected winter tires
Rubber without spikes is divided into European and Scandinavian classes. The first was developed in order to ensure the best grip with a wet or covered with wet snow dear. The main feature of such tires is a network of drainage channels on the tread and powerful primatela on it.
Wet snow perfectly coped with awkward winter tires
The Scandinavian class of winter tires was designed for roads, which winter hides under the snow. They are ideal for Russia. The discharged tread pattern consisting of rectangles and diamonds provides perfect clutch with an icy or snow-covered track.
Colored tire marks
Each tire manufacturer affects its product tags that are designed to navigate when installing tires. After installing the label must be located next to the nipple. By the way, this is a great way to check the qualifications of tire workers in which you are serviced. Nuance about colored labels should know every professional.
Tire and ABS communication: there is no problem
The bulk modern cars Equipped with an anti-lock system, which is often called an "electronic collar". That is why it is not to be surprised that many foreign manufacturers of tires orient their products on cars with electronic systems. For example, if the vehicle is equipped with a course stability system, then when turning turns, the best result will be achieved if the tire protector is cut by longitudinal slats. The same situation and with ABS. If the tire slip factor is less than 10%, the tires with longitudinal grooves will have a significantly larger coefficient with a road surface than tires with a transverse "cutting", which can be called classic. In the event that there is no anti-lock system, the situation is directly opposite - it is best to lock the wheels that exactly the transverse lamellas.
Thus, constructors of modern tires are wondering - how to find a compromise between the properties of the tires in the presence or absence of electronic systems. The trend of the last decade is such that preference is most often given to the qualities that are manifested only if there is an ABS and course stability systems.
And what about those who drive a car without ABS? Constantly use the method of intermittent braking? It is hardly an effective solution, because the tires designed for cars equipped with ABS is better to slow down from it. The thing is that ensuring the constancy of the slip coefficient within 10-15 percent for a person is simply impossible. It is still, if a person was able to provide the frequency of impact on the brake pedal, which is capable of anti-lock system - up to 15 shots on the brake per second. Therefore, the only way out remains - to pick up "shoes" for your car, which would be perfect for cars without electronic systems.
At first glance, all this may seem insignificant and petty, but the difference in the brake path between the tires, which are intended for cars with ABS, and tires that are able to demonstrate good results with a high slipping ratio, can reach 10, or even 15 percent. If you translate these numbers into more familiar values \u200b\u200bfor us, it turns out that when braking in the floor at a speed of 50 km / h, if there is an ABS, the difference can be almost 10 meters. Are you still thinking that these are little things?
We will try to sort some tire models that are very popular among drivers. And we will do it by a non-obvious feature - on the brake path that the car passes without an anti-lock system.
Top Winter Tires 2011 - 2012
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In the first place tires Michelin X-Ice North, the soft composition of the rubber mixture of which and the presence of a large number of transverse lamellas make braking as efficient as possible. Even if the wheels are completely blocked, these tires provide an acceptable braking path. | |
Second place was given to tires Goodyear Ultra Grip.which demonstrate good braking qualities in both full blocking of the wheels and on the verge of blocking. Among other things, the feature of the Winter Tires Goodyear is also that the driver can quite easily feel the moment when the wheels begin to be blocked and apply intermittent braking. These tires are the best option For those drivers who own intermittent braking on vehicles without ABS. | |
Third place got domestic tires Amtel Nordmaster.. Apparently, these tire designers took into account the fact that the bulk of cars in Russia is not equipped with an anti-lock system. That is why these tires allow you to feel good to feel the moment of blocking the wheels. | |
Fourth place are tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta.who are not bad inhibit the "yuz", but the moment of starting the blocking is felt on them, to be honest, it does not matter. This greatly complicates the use of the method of intermittent braking. However, by car, equipped with ABS, these tires behave just great. | |
Top 5 closure tires Continental Contiwintervikingwhich are perfectly focused on "electronic assistants." |
Specific brands of tires were not specifically indicated, because the problem of behavior of one or another rubber on vehicles without ABS can be called more ideological than technological. That is why all manufacturers choose their own strategy: Continental takes a landmark for cars with "electronic assistants", Michelin prefers the balance of characteristics, Nokian bets on ... unpredictability.
Ways to save on winter tires
Illiterate savings
Using winter tires in winter.
Here and speak, by and large, nothing about. Riding in ice on summer tires is an unjustified and taking fatal risk.
Using winter rubber used.
Worn by 50% winter tires, despite the fact that it looks like new, does not have the qualities that are characteristic high-quality tires For ride in winter. If you consider that you can use such a "Baewit" no longer than one season, then savings in this case are a phantom that gave rise to your desire to save.
The service life of winter tires, as a rule, is no more than 2-4 seasons. It all depends on those thousand kilometers who had to measure the odometer of your car.
Using "Alsezonka".
Immediately it is worth saying blindly believers that all-season rubber In nature does not happen. It should also be aware of the fact that there is only summer and winter tires, and "All-season" is just a way of compromise. In the West, this compromise is fully justified because soft winter Europe is far from the harsh climate of Russia, in which the annual temperature variation is something about 60 degrees. Do you really walk in the snow in the las, if skiing in the corner?
Choose tires with the same tread to avoid driving
Using an incomplete kit.
If you do not have enough money for four tires, and winter is already breathing in the back of the head, then buy ... four tires. In this case, the difference between the two and four winter tires can cost you life. And this is without exaggerations and unnecessary intimidations.
In the article number 12.5 of the Admistant Offencing Code, it is said that the car owner may be imposed a fine in the event that a seeded and non-seized tires are simultaneously installed on the car or on one axis of the car there are different tires.
Competent savings
You can save on the purchase of tires if "play" with dimensions. No one tells you to radically retreat from the recommendations that the car manufacturer gives the tires used. But it is also not worth perceive everything literally. The cost of the tires depends on parameters such as the planting diameter and profile.
In addition, pay attention to the tire speed index - the higher its value, the greater the "green American presidents" move from your wallet in the seller's pocket. If you never go faster 150 km / h, there is no point in buying tires with a speed index higher than R.
Maximum Tire Speed \u200b\u200bIndices
index | mAX speed km / h |
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F. | 80 |
G. | 90 |
J. | 100 |
K. | 110 |
L. | 120 |
M. | 130 |
N. | 140 |
P. | 150 |
Q. | 160 |
R. | 170 |
S. | 180 |
T. | 190 |
H. | 210 |
V. | 240 |
W. | 270 |
Y. | 300 |
How to choose the right winter tires
Manufacturer.
If you keep the quality in the target, then immediately give up domestic tireswhose quality, to put it mildly, unstable. Attention should be paid to the products of such famous brands like Nokian, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Gislaved or Michelin. If you are important in the first budget, then be prepared for the fact that these tires have a degree of wear will be rapidly. Domestic tires cost in the range of 2-2.5 thousand rubles, while the overseas production product will cost about 3.5-4.5 thousand rubles per wheel.
Figure tread.
Selecting this parameter depends entirely on the conditions in which the car is operated. If you are lucky enough to ride in the winter along a good road, which is regularly removed, make a choice in favor of small checkers. But in the event that you constantly have to conquer jomolungms of snowdrifts, choose more aggressive pattern.
Age of the model.
New models are definitely more expensive than old, but it is not necessary to abandon what was relevant a year ago. The only drawback of obsolete models is that if necessary, it may be difficult for you to find one bus to replace the failed.
Planned mileage.
In the event that you know for sure that the car mileage will be impressive during the season, do not suck on good tiresBecause cheap wear fast enough, and your savings will play in the box earlier than you understand it.
Best manufacturers and marks of winter rubber
Many publications conduct independent tests of winter tires, and if they compile their results, it will be a good guidelines for the choice of rubber.
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1 | Nokian.(The minimum price is 2.5 thousand rubles): excellent braking characteristics on icing road, as well as unsurpassed car control in any conditions. | |
2 | Michelin.(Minimum price of 3.2 thousand rubles): High quality products, the company built a factory in the territory of the Russian Federation, which made it possible to significantly reduce prices. | |
3 | Gislaved(The minimum price is 2.8 thousand rubles.): Winter tires of the Nord Frost series of this Swedish manufacturer are particularly popular. | |
4 | Pirelli.(The minimum price is 2.55 thousand rubles): a huge selection of sizes, low noise and high speed characteristics. | |
5 | Goodyear.(The minimum price is 2.65 thousand rubles): the diversity of technical characteristics and a wide range that allows you to choose a tire for any car. | |
6 | Dunlop.(Minimum price of 2.65 thousand rubles): The British Dunlop company is the oldest in the world for the production of tires. | |
7 | Vredestein.(The minimum price is 1.5 thousand rubles): the most reliable clutch with the roadpapers and comfort while driving. | |
8 | Cordiant(minimum price of 2.1 thousand rubles): Gorgeous tires designed specifically for operation in conditions russian roads. | |
9 | Bridgestone.(The minimum price is 2.8 thousand rubles.): Strong side cords make it possible to use tires on poor-quality road surfaces, and modern technologies are a guarantee of confident control over the car. | |
10 | Hankook.(The minimum price is 1.4 thousand rubles.): Tires from the Korean manufacturer provide fairly high quality at a relatively low price. | |
11 | Kama.(The minimum price is 1.5 thousand rubles): the most adapted to the harsh conditions of the Russian winter and domestic roads. |
- Nokian.
- Bridgestone.
- Michelin.
- Continental
- Goodyear.
- Vredestein.
In the following material dedicated to winter rubberWe will present an overview of the best models of tires of this season. Do not switch!
Everyone knows than dangerous summer tires (regardless - bald or new) rubber on a trip along the winter road. Driving car S. summer rubber in winter It is extremely undesirable and dangerous due to the hardness of the tire and insufficient tread depth. And what about driving in the summer?
Among the winners of winter tires with Velcro is a misconception, which is not necessary to change if the tire is not bald. Velcro will not adhere to road surface. Even a cautious trip to the close distance has a number of negative consequences: a great risk of danger in emergency situation, strong wear, difficulties with car control.
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Universal tires, also called "all-season", are designed for operation in the conditions of the Middle Eastern climate. Despite the fact that they are not needed to change, the cost of such sets is higher, but they wear out faster.
The studded tires for the summer exploitation are not suitable at all, there is neither the benefits nor advantages - such a single opinion of the specialists of the auto industry.
Consequences of using winter tires in summer
The main differences between winter tires - in the properties of rubber, the tread pattern and the depth of the grooves. All this provides a reliable coating clutch with minimal rolling resistance.
More detailed consideration than dangerous riding in winter tires in the summer will make conclusions and, if necessary, change the seasonal service activities. In the conditions of operation in the summer there is a number of negative points due to the fact that the winter tire is not designed for travel along asphalt in hot weather.
Main negative consequences:
Studded rubber complements the list of unpleasant consequences:
- If ride on studded rubber can fly dangerous spikes.
- Noise on dry asphalt will deprive the trip of all comfort.
- Damage to the road surface. In the summer, the spikes from the tires are almost cut as part of the asphalt, and a rut is formed on the road.
In addition, rubber wear occurs unevenly. Peeling in place of wear leads to the formation of a cross-stress cross. Wear is intensifying so much that a hundred kilometers of mileage can make a "square" tire, damaging the suspension and chassis.
And the question of why in summer it is impossible to ride in winter tires with spikes or "velcro", becomes irrelevant. When the car enthusiast with the receipt changes the winter tires on the summer, a list of defects that have gained a car on time improper operation, will be impressive.
In terms of legislation
Single with the car riding on the winter tires will not end. Steps are constantly being taken to introduce specific standards and fines for the use of winter tires in summer. In 2014, the technical regulations of the Customs Union was signed, according to which since 2015, the driver who uses the car with winter tires in the summer will be fined.
TP TC 018/2011 "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" in addition to restricting the operation of bald tires, imposes bans relating to the rules of operation of tires on the roads:
The technical regulations of the Customs Union contains the norms of international law, equivalent to domestic legislation. It has no provisions relating to the rules and terms of operation of other types of winter tires. Therefore, owners of cars equipped with tires with "Velcroe", this prohibition will not affect.
The size of the fine is set according to part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation - 500 rubles.
Is it worth riding in the winter tire in the summer?
The operation of winter rubber is not on purpose leads to a number of perncient for the car and the driver of consequences: high risk of accidents on the roads, difficulty management, rapid wear and failure of a number of car systems, increased fuel consumption and, finally, fine.
The question is why it is necessary to change the winter tires for the summer kit, has a unambiguous answer - such travelings on asphalt on the hot season will not bring anything good. However, much depends on where the car is operated and in what climatic conditions. On the roads in northern latitudes, in the "Eternal Merzlotus" zone should adhere to common sense and established for a specific region of the rules.
Similarly, the question is solved: when changing tires on the summer. There is a common opinion on the timing of the replacement seasonal tire: March 15 - the transition to the summer tire, November 15 - on the winter. However, there is no accurately installed single date in the law, and it is necessary to change the rubber, taking into account the characteristics of the climate of a particular region and concrete weather conditions.
We list the advantages of the model that allowed it to take a worthy third place in our ranking of winter studded tires.
Let's start with the tread pattern. Compared to NH 7, it received deeper drainage and open shoulder areas, which made it possible to increase the tire resistance to the aqua and splashplating. The blocks located in the central area of \u200b\u200bthe tire are firmly interconnected - this is done to increase the ribbons of rubber and the ability to confidently overcome dry sections of winter roads.
A large number of self-locking three-dimensional lamellas located on the brachial zones of the tread, contribute to improving controllability to turns and increase off-road characteristics tires
The toothed form of the back of the tread picker provides excellent adhesion with the roadpapers with active braking, reducing the length of the braking path. In addition, such a form of braking amplifiers contributes to a more efficient removal of snow and slush from under the wheel of the car.
We also note the use branded technology ECO Stud 8 concerning Hakkapeliitta 8, as well as Cryo-Silane technologies used in the preparation of a rubber mixture (increasing the share of rapeseed oil and silicon dioxide). Tires are produced since 2013, but still considered one of the best in their category, equal to competing with younger competitors.
In the ranking of the best studded winter tires of 2019, there is another long-awaited novelty, which has replaced the first generation of winter rubber Ice Zero. Compared to the predecessor, the tire of the second generation is characterized by:
- improved controllability characteristics, accuracy of the driver's actions;
- more efficient winter braking;
- reducing noise (by 20%), despite the presence of a large number of spikes.
A unique protector drawing has V-shaped drainage grooves that become wider closer to the edges - such a design provides the most operational removal from the spot tire contact stain and snow porridge. To reduce the brake path and gain traction characteristics of the tire perpendicular to the main slats, Italian engineers have placed extra.
The central zone of the tread received a number of dual blocks to improve the course stability of the car. To ensure safety when driving on dry roads, the edge of the tire effect was reinforced by using zigzag edges of the blocks. Finally, 3D lamellae, which appeared in the shoulder areas of the tire, provide the necessary ribbons of rubber, facilitating the passage of high-speed turns.
It is worth noting the improved tires in relation to deep snow - this is facilitated by snowdoes located in the shoulder blocks of blocks, special containers correspond to the rapid removal of ice crumb and snow mass.
In tires Pirelli Ice. Zero 2 uses double spike technology, consisting in their pairs of posting on multidirectional blocks. This helps to reduce the noise level when driving on all types of roads. The spike core is made of carbide-tungsten alloy that increases its resource, and highly resilience of spikes is ensured by the increased size of its surface.
The coupling properties of the tire are improved and due to the addition of such components into a rubber mixture as some types of resins, and in the fastening of spikes, rubber is made of a more hard composition. Avoid hitting spikes in the same grooves helps an increase in the number of ranks of obitudes up to 24.
If you are an off-road car owner, you have to solve a problem with a certain periodicity, which winter studded tires for crossovers / SUVs is the best. In 2019, such car owners we advise you to pay attention to the second-generation tires Grandtrek ICE02 from Dunlop.
The unique design of the tread pattern ensures excellent consumer properties of this rubber. Miura Ori's branded technology, which consists in using three-dimensional zigzag lamellas of high lengths with hard edges, prevent bending the tread blocks, increasing the clutch area of \u200b\u200bthe tire with the road cannon.
Due to this pattern, the rubber wear occurs as evenly as possible, and the controllability of the tires at all stages of its operation is stable, ensuring high tire sensitivity to the steering turns.
But the main feature of the GrandTrek ICE02 should be considered an improved stubborn design. They are made of steel and have a corrugated core of a rectangular profile from tungsten carbide. This provides an increased penetrating ability for an icy surface and drowning snow. The core has a length of 2.8 mm. With a width of 2.0 mm., the base of the spike is thickened up to 8 millimeters. Innovative formation technology has been applied seatingwhich reduces the likelihood of loss of spikes. In total, there are 16 rows of spikes with a density of 60 pieces on p. M., Which corresponds to the CU-TR 018 process adopted in 2011.
Rubber herself has a two-layer structure: the upper layer consists of a soft mixture that provides the highest possible contact with a winter road, an internal more harsh, contributing to better retention of thorns and extend their life life. The rounded symmetric profile of tires helps to reduce the deformation ability of rubber between the sidewall and shoulder area, improving controllability and reducing fuel consumption.
Another representative of Finnish shinniks in the top 10 of the best winter studded tires, model Nordman 7, is produced since 2017. This rubber can be found to the best representatives of universal tires of the average price category intended for operation on passenger transport in the winter season.
By and large, the "Nordic" model is a slightly advanced copy of the famous "seven" Hakkapeliitta, providing an optimal ratio of wear resistance and excellent grip with a slippery surface.
A feature of the model can be called Air Claw technology, which consists in using spikes with anchor fastening and the presence of decks of a drop-shaped shape on the tread checkers. It is this that gives the tires that the softness needed for confident movement in winter roads. The effect of such recesses is akin to the effect demonstrated by the heel shock absorbers in modern sneakers models: they reduce the level of vibrations and make the anti-skid effect characteristic of spikes, softer. Of course, decreases with asphalt wear, as well as the noise effect characteristic of the metal contact with the solid road surface. Thanks to the wide flange, such "claws" are reliably held in the protector like an anchor - from here and the name of the attachment.
It is also worth mentioning the proprietary technologies called Eco Stud System - it is actively used in all newest models Winter tires Nokian.
Its essence lies in the innovative technology of manufacturing holes for booking Schips: They are made at the stage of the volcanization of rubber and are equipped with shock-absorbing pillows that do not affect the reliability of their holding. For these purposes, another technology is applied, Bear Claw, which means "bear cloisk", contributing to the holding of spikes in the plane perpendicular to the protector even with sharp accelerations / braking.
From the name of the model you can already understand that it is intended for operation in the harshest conditions. In the ranking of 2018/2019, the best studded winter rubber with a tire radius from R16 to R21 This model is the only triangular spikes.
The use of Multicontrol ICE technology has made it possible to significantly increase the area of \u200b\u200btouch of tires with a roadbed. Although the hardwear spike itself has a semicircular contour, it is enclosed in a triangular shell. Such a design in the context resembles the famous tri-degree cap. The principle of operation of such a technological solution is as follows: the outer insert, also made of the hardwly material, has sharp edges, largely improving the acceleration and brake properties of the tire. In the presence of pronounced side accelerations, smooth transitions of the hull itself begin to work, when braking - a rear surface of a spike having an enlarged width. When installing the "barns" in the factory conditions, the glue does not apply - the reliability of the attachment is so high that it does not even allow scrollings of the spike around its axis.
Second feature UltraGrip. Ice Arctic Requests the patented drawing of the protector (3D-BIS). The traditional V-shaped design for the Winter Series is supplemented with a large amount of wave-like lamellae, on which wafer recesses are present, accelerating the removal of snow porridge and excess water from the spot spots through wide drainage channels.
To ensure a better clutch indicator with all kinds of winter road surfaces, an innovative silicon polymer filler is included in the compound. It is impossible not to note the low weight of the UltraGrip Ice Arctic tires, which is achieved by using the shoulder zones of a small radius, the contour of the special type tread and two-component composition of the rubber mixture with a soft outer and more rigid inner layers.
A characteristic feature of the Nord * Frost 200 model with an asymmetrical protector pattern is its excellent traction-hook properties and magnificent transverse stability when driving along slippery surfaces - rammed snow and ice.
Although in the 2019 rating of the best winter studded tires, this model is considered a "veteran" (the start of sales came for 2015), this does not detract from its merits. One of them is the use of a unique tread pattern, which has proven its effectiveness on winter roads according to the results of numerous tests conducted on the highways of Russia and Scandinavia.
The central tread area includes three rows of blocks in the form of incorrect polygons, which is done for the sake of increasing the number of sharp cutting edges. They provide reliable adhesion with snow-covered / icing highways. The multidirectionality of these sharp edges contributes to an increase in the stability of the tires in the transverse / longitudinal directions. The number of three-dimensional wavy lamellae corresponds to the number of blocks, providing reliable contact of tires with an expensive when braking and a sharp start, as well as when maneuvering at high speeds.
The width of the drainage grooves is sufficient for the operational output of any amount of excess water, snow mass and ice crumb, so that the effect of the effect of aquaplamination and splashplanting here can be forgotten.
The special composition of the compound provides the optimal balance between the tire elasticity and its rigidity, regardless of the thermometer readings.
From the predecessor with the RS W419 index, it is characterized by improved clutch and braking indicators on ice and snow surfaces, loose and rammed. When modeling the tread pattern, the means of computer optimization was used, so that with an old pattern, the new one does not have almost nothing in common, with the exception of symmetry and the pattern of relief. Instead of a narrow monorabra of rigidness, enlarged blocks appeared, which made it possible to optimize the load on the tire surface in the area of \u200b\u200bthe contact stain area, improve the course stability on the dry road and provide comfortable handling on slippery roadbed. But the blocks in the shoulder tire zone have become less, but their number has increased, improving the lateral resistance of rubber and alleviating the departure from the deep snow-covered gauge.
Most winter tires have a developed network of three-dimensional lamellae. I * Pike RS2W429 was exception, and some of them are located at a low angle regarding the direction of movement so that when maneuvering on a snowy or icy track, the tires behave more predictably, following the steering turns. The second purpose of such lamellas is to improve the coupling properties of rubber in the longitudinal direction, as well as the redirection of excess water into wider drainage channels.
Compared to the first generation Winter I * Pike The number of rows of spikes has grown from 10 to 12, and those that are responsible for anti-skid, dispersed over the surface of the tread is more evenly, mixing to the tire center.
Completes the top 10 best winter studded rubber New 2018, replacing the IceCruiser 7000 model, manufactured from 2010. What is interesting - the tread drawing has not changed almost unchanged, but the use of innovative technologies in OshIpovka and the compound made it possible to significantly improve the hitch characteristics of the tires on slippery coatings. Users celebrate traditionally high quality japanese tiresShe is reliable and durability, as well as the ability to keep spikes from falling out throughout the life.
A feature of the tread pattern is a unique organization of large blocks located in the central region aimed at an increase in the deformation stability of the product. Shoulder area blocks are characterized by increased rigidity, which made it possible to improve stability when maneuvering on ice, snow and wet track. The presence of sharp gear faces led to an improvement in the lateral stability of the rubber, alleviating movement along the loose snow.
Note the high efficiency of the IceCruiser 7000S drainage system. It consists of two wide ring channels and a network of inclined grooves targeted towards the center - it is they who provide high resistance to the aquaplaning and a reliable removal of water and snow shugs from the contact area with the road.
Although the spikes themselves are manufactured by traditional technology from aluminum, their ability to tightly bite into ice is due to their advanced design. Reliable retaining in the tire is provided by the presence of a central insert with an adapted level of solidness and using a two-component compound.
Short outcome
Each of the presented tires deserves its high location in the ranking. In some there are certain disadvantages that are substantial difficult. It is objectively hard to say which studded tires is the best. Although experts and simple consumers made it clear that the main accent in the winter in Russia makes the products of the Finnish company Nokian, this does not reduce the advantages of the products of the remaining producers in the top 10.
Soon winter, which means it's time to think about "shoes" for your car. The modern market is ready to offer car enthusiasts of various new products. Sometimes it is very difficult to choose something suitable. Let's try to figure out a little in the nuances and consider the rating of the best winter saving for almost all types of cars.
Why do you need good tires?
We give a simple example. In order to stop the car on the ice mirror at a speed of 50 km / h with studded tires you need about 30 meters, for Chinese rubber will be 20 meters more.
Here even the accuracy of driving will not save - you need to either move at a lesser speed, or have the gift of foresight to know exactly when pedestrians begin to move the street or the traffic light will light up with a red light. Naturally, the first way, and the second - are not real. Therefore, the acquisition good tires - It's just a need.
One more example. This time with which this hypothetical route on ice will be passed. Many will say that they are not riders. And so, when testing winter tires on a good rubber, the driver drives the track for 48 seconds, and on a bad - for 71 seconds. It says that in the second case, you need to go slower to prevent drift or something else. It is nerves, tension, uncertainty. Winter is so huge stress for people, and then the road will make it take.
Another remark
Industry automotive rubber Developed with fantastic speed. Those options that were the best a couple of years ago today are very lagging behind. So, the ranking of winter tires can show that there are no time good and technological tires today in the last place. Prices that each year are higher than in the previous one - this is a fee for technology.
All these findings are made on the basis of tests conducted. Thus, the experts from Finland experienced many tires on the landfill located behind the polar circle. These are real authorities in the issue of rubber selection. Their tests are published in the best and most famous automotive magazines. This season they also experienced winter tires. The rating is very interesting. He will show the state of affairs and the best of the best.
Friction tires
1st place - Goodyear Ultragrip Ice
These tires are manufactured in Poland. Rubber has an index of loading in 94t. In the test, this product scored 8.2 points.
The product is characterized by good balanced characteristics. They showed generally good results at almost all stages of verification. This model has excellent indicators When driving through the snow and ice. Also tires work perfectly on wet asphalt. Engineers did a great job, but they still managed to do an excellent solution. In addition, this model is distinguished by low noise. Therefore, this rubber is not in vain fell into the ranking of winter tires without spikes and ranked first in it.
2nd place - Nokian Hakapelitta R2
This products are manufactured in Finland. It has a load index and a speed of 94r.
Manufacturers managed to make the most efficient tires, which work perfectly on how many surfaces and managed to bypass even some studded models. However, with all the advantages there are flaws, because without them it is impossible. These tires from Finnish engineers weakly behave on the wet track. You can make a simple conclusion that it is difficult to be the best everywhere. During the test, 8.2 points scored the tires.
3rd place - Continental Contiviking Contact 6
This product of the German company has and loads in 94t. The novelty almost immediately hit the test by giving way to two other applicants only a little. Here we have good indicators when driving through the snow, but if suddenly wet asphalt, then in a critical situation, these tires do not have rapid reactions. But experts allocated excellent behavior on a dry road. This model is not noise.
4th place - Michelin X-Ice XI3
These tires are produced in Spain. This is one of the best among those awakened both on the snow cover and ice. On the asphalt, the product of French specialists is not too strong. However, it all depends road situation. When testing, a low noise was revealed, as well as high rolling resistance.
5th place - Maxxis SP025 Arctic Trekker
Products of brothers from Middle Kingdom are known to many. For the first time in many years, this rubber was able to refute the Chinese quality. Despite the origin, they could not become the best, but all the tests worked very exactly. There were no surprises here. This option was able to bypass most of the nothesive tires and on the snowy road, and on wet. Noise and rolling resistance - average. it decent choice at decent prices.
6th place - Bidgestone BLIZZAK WS70
In the sixth place - Japan. Indices are 94t. More recently, the products of this company were considered the leader in its class, but this time - the average level. Here, experts revealed effective braking, but the level of transverse clutch is very medium.
Most experts did not like the wet roads. They are practically no noise, but the level of rolling resistance is high.
7th place - Pirelli Winter Ice Control
This is China with indexes in 94t. In the snow, they show an excellent level. It would be in the ranking of the winter they are able to quickly accelerate and slow down perfectly. But on the ice - on the troechka. Also marked a weak course stability. Another advantage - they are almost no noisy.
8th place - Sailun Ice Blazer WSL 2
With speed indexes and loads in 91h. These are inexpensive Chinese winter tires, the rating has shown that they managed to stand in one level with more named brands. In the ice coating, they were mediocre, but in the snow - showed themselves among the best. Even wet asphalt for them is not a hindrance. Experts celebrate a small nervousness when the tires are on their clutch limit. Rolling the Chinese product resists weakly, and there are a lot of noise from them.
9th place - Dunlop SP Ice Sport
German quality. Indices - 91t. They were able to surprise with a frankly weak level of clutch on the ice coating.
However, the same model, but with spikes, practically headed the winter rating
The complaints were all - they are weakly accelerated, react poorly to control, and also badly slow down. On the snow - all is well. On wet asphalt - excellent. Good course stability, but noisy tires louder than everyone.
10th place - Vredstein NORD-TRAC 2
These tires are bought in the Netherdlands. They are much better than the previous ones, behave in ice coating. But when experts decided to disperse them, we replaced weak clutch indicators. Well work on a wet road, but the term stability is very sad.
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The worst of the Chinese Sunny Snowmaster SN3830. They may be suitable for the European winter, but for Russian roads are not suitable at all. Disgusting they showed themselves on ice, and in the snow. On wet roads - they are not so bad on them. But for our edges it is not enough.
Witched tires
We will not watch all the studded winter tires, the rating has allocated the best.
So, in the first place - "Nokian Happelitta" 8. Indices - 94t, and spikes - 180 pieces. It's a great choice. They are effective even in the most difficult road conditions. They showed a high level of security. These are the best winter tires (the rating of studded tires proved it).
In the last place again Chinese Sunny SN 3860. For many characteristics, they are suitable for Europe. They are characterized by a good clutch, handling under asphalt. Snow and ice are far from their element.
Winter Rubber New Generation for SUVs
It is known that they have a strong sidewall. And the drawing of the tread is different in them at all. In addition, such tires have larger lateral hooks. For crossovers, which are urban cars with increased clearance, you can use ordinary rubber for cars. Another aspect asset to the owners of parquet SUVs must be paid attention to the load index. After all, on crossovers, the load on the bus is significantly higher than that of an ordinary passenger car.
Winter tire rating for SUVs
In the first place - Finnish "Nokian Happelitta" 8 SUV. This is one of the most progressive options today. It is ideal for both light crossovers and big heavy jeeps. Modern technologies and innovations, a modern and improved protector, the composition of rubber - all this allows the tire to receive excellent results on any surfaces.
Among the advantages of the tires highlight a special technology of misapproving. The rubber is highlighted from the mass of other strong clutch with any surfaces, and the brake path is short. The tire is perfectly controlled and is distinguished by high resistance on all types of surfaces. Aramid fibers in the frame give the side part of a special strength. Spikes do not harm the coating of the road. Tire is very quiet. These are the best winter. The rating is proven.
Next, the products of the company "Michelin Iks Ice Nors" of the 3rd generation. The French offer our motorists the most optimal tires for light crossovers. There are many modern and unique technologies. So, allocate "smart spike", modern and technological pattern of the tread, a new mixture. It all gives a tire with many advantages over the products of other manufacturers.
After optimizing and refining spikes, engineers managed to achieve a significant reduction in the brake path on the slippery surface. Rubber is also highlighted by excellent characteristics of patency in the snow. The clutch with a snow-covered road also turned out to be very good level. Excellent winter tires, rating - deserved second place.
Another model from the Toyo manufacturer. This is OBServe G3-ICE. Tire created specifically for light crossovers. The Japanese manufacturer applied a new super-technological mixture, as well as natural microzymes from a walnut shell. According to the manufacturer, it is completely safe for any weather and road conditions. These are real winter tires for crossover. Rating - third place.
The Italians presented to this season the Pirelli Winter Ice Zero model. This rubber of the well-known manufacturer is applicable for heavy crossovers, and for off-road cars. Engineers have significantly improved the model compared to the past season.
This gave excellent result in the snow, as well as on ice. These are normal winter tires, the ranking is the fourth place and therefore it is better to use them in not too extreme conditions.
And finally, the fifth place among the studded tires. This is Bridgestone products, and the model is Blizzak Spike 01. This rubber is a descendant of popular Ice Cruiser. The Japanese invested in the development of this rubber. It is distinguished by predictability in any conditions, good comfort and high levels of security.
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Finland leads here. Nokian company has prepared a unique model for this season.
This is "Happelitt" R2 SUV. The tire is suitable not only for the "PARCATHER". It will also work perfectly on an off-road car. Thanks to special technologies, the manufacturer managed to improve the effect of movement on ice and snow surfaces. Tire rides even better than studded representatives.
Excellent prepared for winter manufacturers of winter tires. The rating allows you to evaluate models, their quality and characteristics. Perhaps it will be very useful to those who choose their own rubber for the winter.
So, we found out what the most best models Winter tires can be purchased for your car. We hope that the article helped you decide on the choice. Good luck on the roads!