Fourteen tires in Russia are gaining increasing popularity, and novelties in this amount appear much more often than in 13-inch.
Today I know you with the results of tests of summer tires of dimension 185/60R14 with the "H" speed index (210 km / h). But before a few words about the snap-in, without which the full tests would be impossible.
On the peculiarities of alloy discs (more and more correctly - wheels, but the tradition!) The magazine wrote more than once. Now let's look at them from the point of view of tire tests. For ten years now we mount tires for tests from aluminum alloys. First, the production of K & K, then "Witch" (Vikom), and now in the field of our vision, the wheels of the RW brand came. But why do you prefer the alloy?
Try to mount the tire to the ordinary steel disk several times. Even on professional tire equipment, not avoid scratches on the edges of the rim. Over time, these places will decorate corrosion, and every year or two wheels will have to be cleaned, priming and painting.
The second reason: alloy wheels are made, as a rule, much more accurately, therefore, there are less measurement error when testing tires.
The third occasion: alloy wheels are better allocated heat from the brake mechanisms through the hub part - because of multiple braking on the verge of JUSA or using ABS results are more stable.
The following criterion - disks are more convenient for washing. It's one thing - wash four wheels and completely different - sixty.
Fifth Schitrinka - choose discs with a flat hub part or with the smallest wells for fastening bolts - otherwise it is inconvenient to be out. And although now on a carrier car, we replacing the stiletto bolts with nuts, deep wells are still avoided.
Over the years of intensive operation, we did not find flaws in the disks K & K and the Witch. We hope that RW will be at the height. In any case, on the first, there was no claims to them.
The test technique also has undergone small changes. First, to traditional braking with blocked wheels (domestic cars, unfortunately, do not equip ABS), we added braking on the verge of Uza: on dry asphalt - from a speed of 100 km / h, on a wet - from 80 km / h.
The second addition - at the request of readers introduced an assessment of the work of tires on the dirt road. This indicator is not included in the overall offset, it serves only additional information for those whose routes are not only on asphalt.
The tests were performed on "Kalina" -Hatchbeck (VAZ-11193), which this year should be on sale.
The general impressions of the transition from 13 inches on the 14 are as follows: manageability has improved - it is not by chance that its assessment is generally higher than in last year's tire test 175/75R13. However, there is a minus - the tires of increased dimension are tougher and no more - the low (less energy-intensive) sidewall and a wide contact spot affect. However, it is thanks to the last characteristics of braking on these tires more efficiently.
Those who only plan to put 14 instead of 13 inches on the summer should keep in mind that for improving coupling properties they will pay a decrease in comfort, first of all, smoothness. In addition, tires and disks "on 14" are essential.
In general, the results obtained and based on them will try to analyze the situation on the tire market. Interesting observation - Bridgestone begins to lag behind the famous brands - such as Mischlen, Continental and Pielli. Even "Yokohama" and "Toyo" gradually overtaken the eminent countryman. It is also obvious that the Finnish Nokian goes to the forefront. Russian producers slowly, but correctly improve their summer products. "Amtel" leads on the "home" market.
Import bus is mostly focused on cars with ABS, therefore, less willingly inhibit yuz. Nevertheless, there are also such that effectively inhibit in any way.
All shinniki, including Russian, are struggling for the stability of coupling properties and their proximity on the dry and wet coverage. But the achievements are not all the same. There is another tendency marked last year. Improving coupling properties on asphalt leads to their deterioration on dirt roads and grass. Mushroom pickers, berries and summer houses, living in the outback, should be closed to the "M + S" tires.
Nokian Nrhi EcoSport.
1st place
Manufacturer - Finland
922.1 points
The depth of the tread pattern - 7.4-8.7 mm
Tire mass - 6.8 kg
Price in Moscow - 2600 rubles.
Value for money - 2.82
Finnish manufacturers of very good winter tires achieved their own] - 2590 rubles.
Value for money - 2.81
Summer Michelin slightly does not reach the first place. It is surprisingly well balanced - neither bright bursts, no explicit failures. Efficiency is excellent, comfortable - the best (sharing this place with Bridge. Handling is good on the wet asphalt, and on dry even better! Course stability - without comments. The brakes are especially good on the wet, although on dry cool - but there and there on the verge of the block. Alas, focused on ABS tires on Russian standards - a weak link! Especially sharply fall into the block in the harmless situation - on dry asphalt. Primer, as well as for Pielli, is allowed in limited doses.
Excellent brakes on the verge of blocking, a complex of lateral coupling properties and inspected characteristics, high efficiency and comfort.
Weak braking by South.
We strongly recommend for asphalt roads to lovers of a comfortable and economical ride. Brakes are most effective with ABS.
Pirelli P6.
3rd place
Manufacturer - Spain
918.5 points
Tread Picture Depth - 8.5 mm
Tire mass - 7.5 kg
Price in Moscow - 2500 rubles.
Value for money - 2.72
Like "Yokohama", "Pirelli" with sports.
For such tires, economy is not the main thing, apparently because they go in middling.
The smoothness of the stroke and noise is also sacrificed by controllability and coursework stability. Recordsman in speed at the "Perestrovka". The difference from "Yokohama" is that coupling properties and behavior are more stable, regardless of the state of the coating.
The brakes are different on the verge of blocking, although having broken down to slip, stop the car is not bad. It is noteworthy that the line of blocking is felt very good on the dry and wet asphalt.
The deep protector will provide long-term stability of operational parameters.
By primer you can move, but neatly and in the absence of rain.
The best brakes on the edge of the breakdown to slip, excellent handling and course stability on any coating.
Low comfort.
We strongly recommend fans of sports style ride on asphalt to any weather.
Continental ContiousCocontact 3.
4th place
Manufacturer - Germany
911.3 points
Tire mass - 6.9 kg
Price in Moscow - 2300 rubles.
Value for money - 2.52
The special efficiency of Eco Conti does not differ, although in last year's test the same tires in the 13-inch version were leading here, and the general results were better.
By the comfort of "Conti" are very similar to "Toyo". Small comments only to smoothness.
There is no complaints about the manageability. "Kalina" clearly performs "Rearrangement". True, there is not enough informative on the wet asphalt - only for this reason could not develop higher speed.
Brakes are great! The best in sliding, but on the verge of Uza little to be inferior.
The primer is not for these tires, good asphalt is suitable for them.
The best in braking yuz on any asphalt, very good and on the verge, good handling and course stability.
Small comments on smoothness.
Especially we recommend for asphalt roads with different management styles.
Yokohama A539
5th place
Manufacturer - Japan
908.8 Ball
Tire mass - 7.4 kg
Price in Moscow - 2395 * rub.
Value for money - 2.64
Features - Asymmetrical tread pattern
A539 - Tires of sports orientation. This is what you get a maximum of pleasure from an active ride! Some more economical than Toyo, but the comfort is deprived of comfort - very hard, shake and noisy. But all this can be forgiven for excellent handling and canceled coursework stability. "Perestavka" on the dry asphalt "Kalina" performs just excellent! Even in slides, the car is very predictable. Behavior on the wet is not so hot, but without comments. Brakes on dry, perhaps the best. It is noteworthy that any method of braking gives an excellent result. True, on the wet - only the average level.
There is some deterioration in the clutch on the wet asphalt.
The best brakes on dry asphalt with any kind of braking, better handling on dry asphalt, very good term stability on a straight line.
Medium brakes on the wet, low level of comfort.
Especially recommend fans of fast driving on dry asphalt.
Toyo Proxes CF 1
6th place
Manufacturer - Japan
903.3 points
The depth of the tread pattern - 6.9-7.6 mm
Tire mass - 7.0 kg
Price in Moscow - 1920 rubles.
Value for money - 2,13
Features - Asymmetrical tread pattern
Unlike Bridgestone, these "Japanese" crossed the threshold 900 points - an excellent result for the brand "second line".
According to the fuel economy, "Toyo" - middling, and in comfort, it looks like "Cleber" ("Japanese" seemed more quiet).
Handling is good and stable on any coating. The brakes on the wet even a little better than on dry (on the "rearrangement" of the same alignment), and the spread with different ways of braking is less than that of Bridgestone.
In general, fairly smooth tires, without failures and bursts.
For the primer, as well as on "Cleber", we consult only where there are no steep climbs and humidity.
The best brakes on the wet with blocked wheels are very good on any coating when braking on the verge, controllability is good and stable on any coating.
Modest ejection.
We especially recommend as all-weather tires for good asphalt roads.
Bridgestone Turanza GR-80
7th place
Manufacturer - Japan
898.8 Ball
The depth of the tread pattern - 7.5 mm
Tire mass - 8.4 kg
Price in Moscow - 2490 * rub.
Value for money - 2.77
Features - directed tread pattern
With the tires of this brand, something incomprehensible is happening lately. And not only in Formula 1. The most voracious and the hardest. Perhaps, very durable and not afraid of the roads and grinding to borders. Nevertheless, in comfort, one of the best. Handling on dry asphalt is better than on a wet, where the raw power turn is fraught with a breakdown of the wheels. The brakes on the dry surface is significantly better than the wet. The same pattern and on "rearrangement".
The feature of the tires is a decrease in coupling properties on wet asphalt.
Riding on the primer is allowed, but undesirable.
Excellent brakes on dry (on the verge), excellent controllability on dry asphalt and good on wet, high level of comfort.
Large fuel consumption on small and medium rates.
We recommend fans of a comfortable driving for asphalt roads.
* Price recommended by the manufacturer.
Kleber Dynaxer HP 2
8th place
Manufacturer - France
882.2 points
The depth of the tread pattern - 7.6 mm
Tire mass - 6.8 kg
Price in Moscow - 2200 rubles.
Value for money - 2,49
On the smooth roads are unlikely to show small errors in the smoothness and noise, on the mediocre covering, it annivers the low tire ability to smooth out small irregularities.
Handling without comments and preferences to the coating is good and stable both dry and wet.
The brakes are effective only on the verge of UNUSA. On dry asphalt, his face is felt very well, but on the wet tires are broken sharply, in addition they are noticeably losing in the brake path to the nearest competitors.
With asphalt, it is better not to go out] - 2400 rubles.
Value for money - 2.72
Features - Asymmetrical tread pattern
These tires will not help establish a record in fuel savings, but also will not break in high consumption. Comfort is quite decent, especially smoothness. Several annoying fiction at the beginning of the tire slippage under the troggy and braking. However, someone may like it. On the flooded water asphalt "Kalina" is managed better than on a wet or dry. The brakes on the verge of JUSA on dry asphalt - the best, on the wet in the same mode are also good. By the way, the line of blocking the wheels on the wet asphalt is simply excellently. The movement on the primer is possible only in dry weather.
The best brakes on the verge of the block on dry asphalt, very good on the wet at any braking method, good smoothness, handling on wet.
A low complex of lateral coupling properties and inspected characteristics on dry asphalt, high rolling resistance at low speeds.
We recommend only for asphalt roads.
Amtel Planet 2p.
10th place
Manufacturer - Russia
855 points
The depth of the tread pattern - 7.7 mm
Tire mass - 7.0 kg
Price in Moscow - 1250 rubles.
Value for money - 1.46
"Amtel" leads among post-Soviet tires. What is noticeable in it?
In the fuel economy won from everyone, but on this, except for the good smoothness of the course, the benefits of the "amtel" end. Evaluation of noise - mediocre.
Handling in a modest level, the speed on the "rearrangement" is low, on any coating the car behaves "smeared".
It is safe to slow down, as well as on the "Kame", it is possible only on dry asphalt, and only by South. On the wet road, the distance is better to keep more, since it is necessary to calculate the brake path with a margin.
From the asphalt, you can only go to dry weather.
The best in economy, decent braking on dry asphalt (in block), good smoothness.
Bad brakes on the verge of slip on any coating, and the extent is on the wet asphalt. Loud noise.
We recommend fans of economical driving.
Kama Euro 224.
11th place
Manufacturer - Russia (NKSHZ)
842.4 points
The depth of the tread pattern - 7.0-8.2 mm
Tire weight - 7.5 kg
Price in Moscow - 1250 rubles.
Value for money - 1.48
Nizhnekamsky, too, stars from the sky, not enough, although in the overall standings slightly broke away from MSHZ and Rosava.
The economy of "euro" - at the average level, which you can not say about comfort - tire tough and noisy.
There is no serious claims to manage serious complaints, but no enthusiasm. The lack of informativeness on the steering wheel did not allow to achieve high speed at the "rearrangement".
The brakes are good only on dry asphalt, but only by Yuz. Emergency braking without blocking gives a very modest result.
But on the passability - the best. Of course, in the all-terrain vehicle "Kalina" do not turn, but they go along the crude primer, and in humid grass.
Good brakes on dry asphalt with blocked wheels, good permeability.
Bad brakes on the wet with any type of braking and dry when braking on the verge of blocking, high rolling resistance, rigid.
Recommended for any roads.
Rosava BC-49
12th place
Manufacturer - Ukraine
804.5 points
Tread Picture Depth - 6.4-6.9 mm
Tire mass - 7.4 kg
Price in Moscow - 950 rubles.
Value for money - 1.18
Summer "Rosava" for the first time participates in the tests of SR. The level of Ukrainian tires is very modest - a little better "leader", and in general both outsiders are on the same level. Save fuels on these tires will not be possible - consumption is large. The level of comfort is noticeably better than that of the Taganka, the smoothness of the same one, but the "Ukrainians" is much quieter.
Handling estimates are the lowest. Kalina, wing in Rosava, on the dry asphalt, a slowed down reaction to the steering wheel, and it has to turn it very smoothly on the wet, otherwise the clutch is risking.
The brakes are effective only when the wheels are blocked.
You can only ride in the dirt roads.
Low noise, good brake "on the block", decent permeability.
Poor handling in limit modes, bad brakes on the verge of wheel blocking, low course stability.
Recommended for any roads with neat riding.
Taganca M-238 Leader
13th place
Manufacturer - Russia (MSHZ)
793 points
The depth of the tread pattern - 7.5 mm
Tire mass - 7.0 kg
Price in Moscow - 900 rubles.
Value for money - 1.13
Features - Asymmetrical tread pattern
The only tire that did not scroll in the test 800 points. Showed only a good fuel efficiency. With comfort, the situation is controversial - the smoothness of the stroke is almost good, but the noise is the strongest, as from winter studded tires. The handling of the tolerance is only on dry asphalt, on the wet "Kalina" suddenly breaks into a deep skid, with which only a well-trained driver will cope with. Brakes are frankly weak.
The peculiarity of these tires is a sharp drop in coupling properties on a wet coverage. From the asphalt, go with a loaf - "leader" can break into the slip even on dry primer.
Good fuel efficiency, decent smoothness.
Low coupling properties on wet coverage, bad brakes and course stability, strong noise.
We recommend for an economical slow ride - and carefully on the wet!
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Magazine "Driving", March 2006
author: Sergey Mishin. Along with the author of the test, Anton Ananyev, Yuri Kurochkin, Evgeny Larin, Anton Mishin, Andrei Forms and Valery Pavlov.
Preface
It so happened that our site had two articles similar subjects. Therefore, we decided to combine these two articles in one.
Article 1. Choose tires for the summer
The change of winter tires on the summer model is mandatory for each car. This is due to the elementary safety rules and correct
Machine operation. But how to choose how to choose summer tires for Russian roads and what parameters should be guided first? To solve these issues, it is necessary to deal in detail with the classification and consider the characteristics of popular tire models.
How to choose a tire for a car for the summer?
The determining parameters of the selection is the machine brand, its mass and operating conditions. For the summer season of 2016, manufacturers offer a number of new models and time-tested classic tire options.
The main differences between the winter and summer models are the types of protectors. They determine the quality of the tire clutch with the road surface and a decrease in the effect of external facts - moisture, dust, sand, rubble, etc. Therefore, before you decide which tires it is better to choose, the types of testers should be studied:
The next group of factors are the technical qualities of summer tires. They indicate the maximum burden on the design, as well as high-speed limitations:
In addition to these indicators, it is necessary to pay attention to additional designations on the tires and be able to read the complete labeling. Additionally, it is recommended to choose the models broader than that of winter options.
Top 2016 Summer Tires, their rating. We draw conclusions from the journal "Driving"
The official publication of the tire rating on the passenger car by the magazine "Driving" in professional circles caused a lot of varnish. This is due to the distortion of the test results of the famous brand "Nokian". The official winner on the results of the domestic publication was recognized by the model "Nokian Hakka Green 2". But is it really? 
To compare the results of the test, you can contact similar foreign editions - Autobild, ADAC, Autobild, VI Bilagare. Almost all of them preferred to other manufacturers. The difference between the choice is within allowable errors.
Nokian Hakka Green 2
These tires are designed to install on medium-sized And small cars. In addition to preventing an aquaplaning effect, it has a positive effect on reducing fuel consumption.
However, despite the positive feedback from domestic publications, Finnish experts from the VI Bilagare identified it only the penultimate place in their ranking. It is mainly due to the decrease in the operational and technical qualities of the model when testing on dry coverage.
Continental ContipremiUmcontAct 5.
This model is the flagship company. In the process of its development, the latest technological innovations were used. In particular, macroblocks, thanks to which the tire contact is significantly increased with the road.
As a result, the tire tests showed well on dry asphalt, forming a minimum brake path. At the speed trace, the results were no worse. Little passed positions during testing on wet coverage. As a result: VI Bilagare - 1st place; Adac - 2nd. In the ranking of the magazine "Driving" of this model of summer tires of the 2016 season, only the 6th position went.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
Tires have perfect clutch with a wet surface. This contributes to the unique form of the tread. The technology of active braking, first applied in the tires of this manufacturer, made it possible to achieve better results during tests.
Publication tests: VI Bilagare - 2nd line; Hungarian AUTONAVIGATOR gave the top 1st. The "driving" magazine defined them on the 2nd position of its rating.
As can be seen from the results of the tests of the top three leaders in world ratings differ from the published selection of summer tires 2016 g of the "driving" magazine. This year, companies that specialize in the development and production of racing tires took the last position in the tops. Among them are famous brands - Yokoham Toyo.
What tires are better to buy for the summer? Professional reviews 2016.
Despite the authority of the Summer Tires described editions for Russian roads, it is necessary to choose to choose another criterion - reviews of specialists. They will create an objective view of the quality and technical parameters of the model.
About Nokian Hakka Green 2 
"The model Nokian Hakka Green 2 appeared only this year. Last version, I drove about 5,000 km. The main problem was a weak grip with grass, which is a priority for Russian roads in the summer (more precisely - their absence). Apparently, the manufacturer decided to take into account this nuance.
In the new summer tires of 2016, soils appeared. They are located in the side and central regions. In the design, a significant drawback from the last model was removed - separation partitions in the center. They almost completely leveled the expected effect of primer. Now this problem is solved. But more truthful results should be expected at least by the middle of the summer. "
Evgeny, Moscow, 32 years old
"I decided to acquire Nokian Hakka Green 2 as summer tires. First, I got acquainted with the results of tests from "driving." After installation were tested under spring conditions. At first glance, tires behave well - the braking path has decreased, confidence of turns are felt. Side hooks allow you to overcome slush, do not allow you to get stuck in the mud.
The only negative point is a relatively high noise level. But it is felt only when leaving for the primer. Most likely, it is associated with a tread pattern. But this is my subjective opinion. "
Roman, Kaluga, 28 years
About Continental ContipRemiumContact 5
"Put on his Lancer 6 Continental ContipRemiumContact 5. The first impressions are the summer tires are very quiet. Perfectly respond to turns. When driving on puddles at 80 km / h, the effect of aquaplaning was not observed. I tried to accelerate up to 100 km / h - the tire helps ABS. Regarding wear, I can not say anything yet - too small mileage.
Confidently feel in a rut. When you enter the speed at a rotation of 90 degrees, the drift was not observed at all, did not even be powered. "
Sergey, St. Petersburg, 38 years
"Summer tires are simply" flying ": yes, they are expensive, but the quality of the manufacture and reliability of the hook with an expensive at the highest level. I noticed that they were practically silent, perfectly behave on the wet track.
However, after checking emergency braking from 140 km / h to 0, there was a small wrettle on the central part. I hope that this will not greatly affect further operation. "
Vladimir, Stavropol, 30 years
About Goodyear EfficientGrip. Performance. 
"Our company purchased Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tires for service cars - Opel" Vivaro ". Despite the soft coating, the clutch with the road is good, noise at the minimum level. Positively affect the savings of gasoline. On one of the cars after 2000, two small snaps appeared on the side of the tread. While they did nothing with them.
Especially pleased the braking path. I had to make an emergency stop, so the tires in the complex with ABS showed a good result "
Vitaly, Vladivostok, 27 years
"In general, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance model, I can estimate 4.5 out of 5. well ride on wet and dry asphalt, wear-resistant. I tried to ride the grass and the soil - the result was satisfied. For the season, there was no "sensible" not a single "bump", although I often went and not quite on the roads.
Disadvantage - over time the noise level increases. And this noted not only me. "
Boris, Astrakhan. 42 years
Article 2. What is the summer tires better?
When to overweight the car on summer tires in 2016?
This question is relevant annually. But disassemble the details of the answer to this question will not be superfluous, and for someone may be open new facts that are sole
Light on the problem. Go! When to change tires on the summer in 2016?
So, first, it is necessary to take into account the geographical location of the region. On the territory of the Russian Federation, winter comes unevenly, and, it means that you need to follow the forecasts of weather conditions.
Secondly, it is important to take into account your geography of trips. If you go in the total flow of traffic jams and through the central highways - there are all the chances that the asphalt in those places dry and summer tires will have to be placed here as a velcro. If your trips are impossible to predict and plan - do not hurry to rebuild your vehicle. In the courtyards, the puddles are often covered with an icy crust, separate sections of the roads outside the city can also sin the same.
In addition, you should not forget the main thing - the change of rubber is better to spend after the moment when the temperature of +5 degrees will be kept steadily for several nights. It is with her that it remains puddles, and the properties of the clutch of summer rubber with the road are maximally revealed.
Is it possible to ride on summer tires in winter?
After the past 2015, the answer to this question became unequivocal. Ride on rubber not appropriate season season is prohibited. It is important to note that, given the peculiarities of the weather conditions of individual regions of Russia, the traffic police can increase the use of winter rubber. It is clearly clear that it is not worth puzzled after the end of the calendar winter.
But, on the other hand, there is no direct punishment for this offense. After all, it is definitely stratum only for tires with a low residual tread height or the presence of different tires on one axis. And for the use of a car with summer tires in winter, a fine may be charged with a size of 500 rubles. And the inspector has the right to endure a warning. It all depends on the human factor.
As a result, we get a controversial situation - if in the winter to go on summer tires from the tread depth, which is settled in the norm for this type of car, then the inspector will confirm this fact, but it will not write a fine for summer tires in the winter of 2016.
However, the situation at the legislative level may change at any time.
Considering the control of the car on the summer tires in the winter, it is worth remembering that it is dangerous. This is especially true of drivers with small experience in driving a vehicle. Also in an emergency, except for itself and its vehicle, you can harm the other participant in the movement. Therefore, press the car on the tires on the tires, and do not save on security.
When questions related to the exploitation of summer rubber, became authorized, it is necessary to move to the selection of the tires themselves.
Summer Rubber Rating 2015 - 2016 publishes the journal "Driving"
This publication presents the models of tires from the most popular manufacturers - Kama Euro and Cordiant, to top models from global firms - Michelin and Pirelli. Also, models from Goodyear, Nokian, Hankook, Continental, Goodyear, Toyo and Bridgestone were presented.
So, let's start considering the main indicators. Let's start considering from the end, namely from the model KAMA EURO 129..
Rubber is really created with regard to roads in Russia - durable and increased wear resistance. From here there are positive results when passing a gauge and confident departure from there. But only the transition to a good asphalt coating impairs the results. There is an excessive noise, with sharp maneuvers in emergency situations does not behave in the best way. Hence the low assessment and last place of the rating.
The only indisputable advantage that manages Kama Euro is a price policy. A set of 4 tires is the most affordable of all presented on the test.
CORDIANT SPORT 3. - Next instance in this rating. The pricing policy of this manufacturer is close to the most accessible. Depending on the place of sale, prices are on a par with Kama. This model is aimed at movement on asphalt coating, which applied to us is the Sport Prefix and the appearance of the tread. From here, there are already two negative points - pebbles often remain in the protective and add unpleasant sounds in motion, and in motion off-road it is easy to sit even in the sand. At the conclusion of experts "driving", this is an example of an affordable model that does not surprise with its characteristics and is suitable for a measured movement of the average car owner.
BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA EP200. - One of the common models in the variety of the Great Tire Manufacturer. By the way, they are produced in Thailand. With their tests on test vehicles, increased fuel consumption was noticed, as well as low coupling properties with sharp maneuvers in an emergency situation both dry and on wet asphalt. Otherwise, during the operation of these tires in an urban feature without extreme loads, this is the most optimal value for the price and balanced operational characteristics.
Toyo Proxes CF2.. Test drivers This model has noted a reduced fuel consumption. In addition, this is the most affordable instance with the inscription "Made in Japan". Otherwise, it shows excellent results on the asphalt coating, but absolutely useless in off-road conditions and even sand.
Nokian Nordman SX. became a sensation in the category "price-quality". The model shows cool handling and no noise, and also the lack of increased fuel consumption. There are practically no clear flaws.
Hankook Ventus Prime 2. It was this copy that opened a re-driver properties of the car and the first was pleased with all the parameters of controllability and comfort. Only the price may truly upset, as well as their operation on off-road, judging by the reviews of the owners, often led to damage.
Michelin Primacy 3. Opens the four winners. The model will delight with clear handling regardless of whether the wet or dry asphalt on the road, as well as for all other items, among which there is no noise, reduced fuel consumption and comfort in motion.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance. - Model of the German bus manufacturer, which is better than all (and even the test leader) showed handling on wet asphalt. And if you move the car on these tires on dry asphalt - there is something to worry about. Coupling properties here is clearly not in order. But all this can manifest itself only in extreme situations. With peaceful driving in the city stream, you will get comfort for a fully accessible amount.
Nokian Hakka Blue - The mild rubber, which showed balanced indicators for controllability and comfort on all coatings. Surprisingly combines excellent handling on all variants of asphalt coating.
And finally, the model of the Italian leader of the tire industry was the unconditional leader - Pirelli Cinturato P7.. The model stands out in all indicators of tests, as well as individual sellers can delight the price tag.
What summer tires are better according to reviews?
By asking this question, a little different rating is drawn, in contrast to what is obtained by the testes of the journal "driving".
Almost unanimously all owners of tires Nordman SX. They mark their excellent characteristics when combined with an affordable price. Perhaps the last factor is achieved by carrying its production in Russia.
"Enjoyed 195/65 / R15. Due to the presence of longitudinal grooves, no problems are opposed to the aquaplaning. Not a single hernia for 30,000 km, where on Barum 3 things caught. And also quieter the Cordian and Barum Diamondis - they were that this model. With even driving, first of all, on the highway, if evaluating the wear indicator, erased half. I am glad." Andrew
"Departure two seasons, satisfied with tires! By rating in the journal "Over the Rule", it is they who occupy 1st place in the price-quality group, so they took them. Simply put, I advise! Cheaper and with the best features do not find anything! " Serega
"Unmatched rubber! Chose between her and the Chinese brand. As already understood, she preferred it, because psychologically not ready to trust Chinese brands. Rubber for the year demonstrated themselves be healthy - cuts water at times, turns on the wet asphalt 100-120 km / h - easily (faster I am afraid), in a straight line 160 - the road holds. " Vicer
"Holds the road well! In the rain never felt Avcaplaning, even when on the highway from a slide went into a huge kalyuve for 120 km / h! Durable, I thought a couple of times that I would like to see herriation - but no, survived. At the start clings perfectly. We must try to get the sound of squeal! And the turns are inseparable confidently, even when loading cars in 4 people + baggage. " Arthur
Also model OT. Michelin. I liked the car owners. Unfortunately, the price tag is not democratic, but the tires will pay the operational characteristics.
Here are the words of the real owners of Michelin Primacy 3:
"This rubber is quieter and softer any bridgestone and even softer pilot. From here and the main, and braking. But this will all manifest on the track. In the city and on the track - a premium business! All with it - handling, acoustic and other comfort! At first, there was not enough on the braking, but then I pulled this habit. I recently put the wheels with this rubber on the third season. " San
"Rubber justifies the cost of all items. For the sake of the experiment, I wanted to put the wheels on the smaller diameter in order to achieve comfort and put rubber with a large profile. As a result, the R16 disks bought this Michelin. Rad like an elephant! In all the conditions of the tires have proven themselves brilliantly! And in the city, and outside the city, that in places where the asphalt saw no one, the car rides very softly! The suspension calmly transfers the bumpiness, and I only hear the breeze on the track, because noise from her at least! From the first days, like Primacy 3, Namig drew attention to the fact that the car began to slow down much more confident. If you compare with Continental Sport, then this Michelin is better in all respects! " Toh.
"Tikhonya. Soft. Cool keeps the road under any weather conditions. Flaws never found. " Alexander
And if the reviews about the question "What summer tires is better?" Add the wheel diameter by 16 inches?
The picture is drawn similar, because "driving" tested on a golf class car. And if there is a rubber in the dimension R15, all sizes and R16 are necessarily available. Such a law for a tire company.
Here are examples of reviews about Michelin Primacy 3 in dimension R16:
"Driving style calm. I drive Focus 2 on the 205th rubber R16. Hornly glad, I like everything! For 2 seasons, there were 10-15 thousand km, and rubber in a good state. If you save driving style - another pair of seasons is provided. " Zheka
"The too soft and quiet, on dry asphalt super keeps the road! Of course, an important price is important, and it has a full order with it. And the tire recorder noted that it is well balanced. " Oleg
Completing this article, we note that any tires are good with a relaxed driving style and movement along smooth coatings. If you have deviations on one of these items - make a choice from the variety presented on the market.
Summer tires are divided into models intended for driving on asphalt road surface and off-road. Tires for off-road They have their own characteristics depending on the type of rough terrain. It may be:
the dirt road (any dry earth coating, after the rain becomes mud);
gravel road;
soil with grass and small shrubs;
mud coating;
sand coating.
Soil coating ("primer", soil and so on)
Such a coating can be described as any earth coating with a minimum presence of stones. After the heavy rains, the dirt road rises and becomes already a mud coating.
Features of tires suitable for ground coating:
the presence of marking "M + S",
significant negative profile (i.e. there is a large number of drainage channels with a significant depth),
sharp edges of tread blocks.
Is it possible to use simple road tires? It is possible, but exclusively on dry.
Suitable for use of the Michelin bus :.
Suitable for using bfgoodrich bus: ,.
Gravel coat
("Gravine", stony coating, mountain roads without asphalt coating and so on)
This coating, the basis of which constitutes the stones of various sizes and forms attached by sand or ground. Even after heavy rains, "Gravik" remains a solid coating.
Features of tires suitable for gravel coating:
the presence of marking "M + S",
high resistance to abrasive wear,
increased protector protection and sidewall bus from cuts.
Is it possible to use simple road tires? It is limited, while it is worth being ready for increased wear, as well as to partial destruction of the tread.
Suitable for using the Michelin Tire: Latitude Tour HP, Latitude Cross.
Soil with grass and / or small shrub
This surface is less stable than the gravel coating, its density is low, and fresh vegetation prevents the normal coated clutch. The smallest rain will significantly complicate the passage of such a section of off-road.
Features of tires suitable for soil:
the presence of marking "M + S",
significant tread depth.
Is it possible to use simple road tires? Very limited, with extreme necessity.
Suitable for use of the BFGoodrich tire: Urban Terrain, All Terrain KO2, MUD terrain KM2.
Mud coating
The most difficult coating for passing is characterized by the low stability of the upper layer and will change its qualities depending on the amount of water. The dirt is capable of "clutch" a tread pattern (i.e., to score drainage channels), reducing its characteristics of passability.
Features of tires suitable for mud coating:
the presence of marking "M + S",
small tread blocks must be massive and strong,
the maximum negative profile and the significant depth of the tread pattern,
increased protector protection and sidewalls from any damage.
Is it possible to use simple road tires? Not recommended due to low technical equipment.
Suitable for use of the Michelin Tire: Latitude CROSS.
Suitable for use of the BFGoodrich tire: Urban Terrain, All Terrain KO2, MUD terrain KM2.
Sand coat
This coating is the most unstable of all of all of the above, especially covered in dry form. Requires not only special tires, but also certain driving skills!
Features of tires suitable for sandy coating:
the presence of marking "M + S",
significant negative profile
a large number of independent tread blocks,
the ability of the tire design is used with a highly low pressure (about 0.5 bar), which allows the protector to facilitate an unstable coating at the maximum area with a minimum pressure in the contact spot, which allows you to work in the sand.
Is it possible to use simple road tires? It is not recommended because the tire frame is not able to withstand deformation at low pressure.
Suitable for use of the BFGoodrich bus: All Terrain KO2, MUD Terrain KM2.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that in addition to special tires, the active driving on the above covers requires a specially prepared and equipped car, and sometimes special driving skills.
Attention! The inscription "M + S" is decrypted as "MUD + SNOW" and translated from English denotes "dirt + snow". Tires with such marking are designed to provide in conditions of slurry and freshly fallen or melting snow, the best coupling properties than ordinary road tires. Its presence on the sidewall suggests that the protector has more than the summer tire, the number of tread blocks and lamellae, as well as a greater width and depth of drainage channels. This feature helps the tire more effectively overcome snow or mud. However, this marking does not indicate a reliable level of clutch in harsh winter conditions, for example, on ice or snow, at low temperatures. The marking is voluntarily put by the tire manufacturer and should not be confirmed by tests. Therefore, the marking "M + S" is just an additional sign of "SUV" tires.
Change of tires - a mandatory procedure that motorists pass twice a year.
Find on the network a lot of tips on how to choose winter or summer tires is easy. You can ask the seller to ask which rubber is best for cold or hot weather. However, there is one feature, which is very often missing: The fact is that in the summer season, many go to the cottage. Accordingly, the asphalt is replaced by a dirt road. And this imposes a certain imprint to choose from the right tires.
Important rules for choosing tires for travel around the city and to the country
When planning riding the ground and asphalt roads, it is very important to choose a "fresh" rubber, which will last long and will not crack from temperature drops. The manufacturer necessarily indicates the dates of stamping. If the seller is hiding it for some reason, then it is possible to determine a more fresh product in color - it will be rich black. The old rubber shade becomes recognizable gray. For summer active trips, no more than one-year tires are needed.
Selection of tread pattern for summer
Sellers offer today three versions of summer treads:
- asymmetric;
- symmetrical directional;
- symmetrical non-directional.
Asymmetrical pattern with deeply across the grooves allows you to keep a good grip with asphalt road. Moreover, if it suddenly lies rain, it is better to reduce the speed to a minimum, water from under the wheels does not displays. Avoids are good symmetric tires with non-directional drawings. However, it is they who behave badly on the ground tracks, as the dirt is stuffed in the grooves, small pebbles fall there, which are stuck in the lumens and reduce the adhesion with the road. A slightly more comfortable tires with directed symmetric patterns will be. On those
Russian motorists when buying rubber are increasingly and more often ask the question: "How long will these tires be able to withstand domestic roads?" This material will answer the topic, "What kind of rubber to get for the summer for bad roads?" And in general, "what critical damage to the tire makes a poor-quality pavement and how to avoid them?".
The main reasons for this situation are that Russian roads are far from ideal, especially when it comes to not megacities and large tracks. Most regional roads gently say "not the best quality". " Each car owner wishes to protect the tires of his car from external damage, especially when it comes to new expensive rubber.
Types of damage
All tire damage can be divided into two categories:
- "Cryer" (she is "shawl", "hernia");
- side cut.
Cone
The cone is the bundle of the side of the tire with the rupture of the carcass itself or without it. It occurs from the fact that the side part of the tire is overheated as a result of a high deformation rate of a particular section of the tread at the moment of impact. How to avoid such trouble?
What does a bump look like on rubber
First of all, it is necessary to keep the pressure recommended by the manufacturer in wheels. This information is specified either in the instruction manual for your vehicle, or in the opening of the driver's door, or on the inside of the benzobacing hatch. It is there that the pressure will be indicated for a certain degree of loading machine.
The ambient temperature can change the tire pressure. Thus, the pressure in the wheel decreases with its decrease. This occurs as a result of an increase in air density inside the tire. Accordingly, the pressure increases with an increase in air temperature. It is recommended to initially overstate a 10-15% pressure in the tire, which will increase its endurance.
Theoretically, it will slow down the deformation rate of the sidewall when hit. In practice, of course, there is no one hundred percent guarantee, but the chances of the wheel to survive on a bad road will increase significantly. True, the comfort will suffer - the suspension will become more rigid, and a slightly faster will begin to wear the central part of the tread. Everyone chooses for himself, whether it is ready for such a compromise.
It is not necessary to think that the tires with the labeling of Extra Load (XL) help not only withstand a large mass, but also protected from the formation of cones. This is not true! In addition to the increased load index, this wheel does not differ from the usual anything.
So what to buy? Tires with a high profile! The ratio of the width to the height should be greater than 55. For example, 195/65 / R15 - a tire with a high profile, but if it will be written in 55 instead of the number 65 and less is a low-profile bus. Chances of obtaining the above damage from a high-profile tire below. This is due to the fact that when the lateral blow, its energy is dissipated at a larger area than the low-profile tire, while the deformation rate of the sidewall is reduced. It is worth considering this when choosing tires.
About low and high-profile tires were told in detail.
There are negative consequences of this choice - the handling will suffer. The car on high wheels becomes softer, as if it blossoms on asphalt, it "leads."
The third recommendation will be the choice of tires with a rigid sidewall. The parameter is subjective, but is indisputable to the fact that in a more rigid sidewall, there are more layers of rubber or more than the most resinness, which is well opposed to damage.
In contrast to this, there is an increase in the weight of the wheel, which means that the comfort will deteriorate, and the fuel consumption will grow. Tire manufacturers have long been trying to solve this problem - reduce tire weight with hard sidelines or enhance the strength of soft tires. There are even certain successes.
