Tire replacement becomes relevant for almost every driver after using the car for 3 or more years. This means that motorists face a difficult choice of the product they are interested in among the huge range of competing products on the market. Drivers often look at various ratings, study the properties of rubber from different manufacturers, and also compare the pricing policy of a particular brand. One of the best tire companies in our country is recognized as a manufacturer called Contyre.
Contyre Tires is a Russian brand located in Yaroslavl and has been producing wheels for some domestic and foreign vehicle models over the past few years. Considering the youth of the enterprise, today only 10 models can be seen in their nomenclature.
Contyre plant in Yaroslavl
The company is developing rapidly, developing new modifications of rubber, taking into account the fact that the technical equipment of production lines allows to significantly increase the range in the coming year.
The main advantages of Contyre products are given in the following list:
- One of the best price / quality ratios in the country, thanks to the presence of advanced Western technologies in production and a special system of independent testing and certification. Low cost due to the absence of the need to include transportation and customs clearance of products in the cost price, as foreign enterprises do.
- The production of tires on the territory of the Russian Federation makes them as adapted as possible to the domestic market and to any road conditions of the country, even at extreme temperatures. This effect is achieved thanks to a skillful fusion of technologies from global tire suppliers, as well as the production features of such popular brands in the Russian Federation as K&K, SKAD and other reputable companies.
- The size range of tires is ideal for cars of many Russian concerns, such as VAZ, GAZ, UAZ and other enterprises.
- The chemical composition of rubber differs from products for the warm and cold seasons, which greatly improves the grip on the road surface and makes the operation of the car comfortable and safe.
Summer tires Contyre Megapolis The brand owner, who is focused on high quality, conducts various tests of his products in large tire companies in different regions of the country, depending on where he intends to develop his dealer network. Having received positive feedback, he begins to sell products on the territory of a particular area. Tires Contyre, manufacturer country - Russia, but all technologies, reliability and quality can compete with the best world brands.
Fundamental differences of rubber "Kontyre" from competitors
When a new Russian brand tries to win its market share, it must show itself from the best side, as well as develop certain advantages, unlike already established companies, so that the consumer can show his trust.
That is why the creators of Contyre take great care to ensure that their company is different from similar enterprises, in particular:
- First of all, it is the purchase of equipment under exclusive contracts only from leading European manufacturers. Among these enterprises, brands such as Pneuform, IGTT, D-Company can be distinguished, and they all provide the same services for many of the world's famous tire manufacturers.
- Absolutely every model produced at the enterprise has several international certificates at once based on actual tests carried out in the most severe conditions - for strength, wear, safety, durability, as well as for compliance with environmental requirements. According to all these indicators, the brand is on the same lines with many well-known global suppliers of similar products.
- The product range of the enterprise, in addition to standard sizes adapted to Russian standards, produces products for any climatic conditions - summer, winter tires (in 2 versions - Velcro and studded products), as well as all-weather tires, which is especially convenient when operating a car in the southern regions of the country .
- The limited range of Konture tire options produced on conveyors allows you not to overpay extra money, bypassing unpopular dimensions, which falls into the cost of many companies with a wider range of products. This and many other factors, including smart marketing, make the wheels one of the most popular brands in the country, thanks to their extremely low market value.
Tires "Contyre Expedition" 215/65/R16 All the main advantages of the brand described above are confirmed facts based on the positive feedback from thousands of motorists throughout our country.
Winter tires Contyre Expedition 215/65/R16
Winter tires are in the greatest demand in Russia, since in some regions of the country the cold period lasts up to 9 ... 10 months, and without high-quality grip and stability on the roads, drivers simply do not have the opportunity to drive their "iron horses". The most popular product of the company is the Contyre Expedition 215/65/R16 series of tires, and their main positive qualities are given below:
- This Contyre rubber is devoid of spikes, but at the same time it has many of the qualities of a friction tire, both in the chemical composition with inclusions of silicate particles in the rubber composition, and in the presence of high treads with notched slots. This makes it almost completely all-season, and drivers can enjoy riding it both in winter and in summer.
Such a purpose of the wheels fully justifies the money spent on them, since the motorist will have to call in for tire fitting not 2 times a year for a complete change of wheels, but only for preventive purposes and for urgent repairs due to accidental emergency breakdown.
- The central sharp lamellas, as well as the multidirectional pattern of large treads, allow the wheels to cope even with severe off-road conditions. Tires "Kontyre" are perfect for use on such models of domestic cars as "Niva" - VAZ 2121 and 21214, UAZ or "Chevrolet Niva", emphasizing their off-road qualities.
- For the same reasons, the car perfectly keeps the track on the road, it does not lead to the side. And sharp acceleration from a standstill does not cause slipping either on an all-wheel drive or on a front-wheel drive car.
- During the maneuver, the car, although too late with the steering wheel, always remains under the control of the driver, without skidding the rear wheels, even during ice.
Tire Contyre Arctic Ice - The 215 mm tire width of Contyre Expedition fits perfectly on all the SUVs listed above, but at the same time they are also suitable for use on AvtoVAZ sedans, provided that the disk offset is at least ET45.
- The profile of the “Kontur” rubber of 65 mm at a given pressure inside the wheel gives motorists a sufficient buffer from the air in the sprung part, so that the driver himself and his passengers in the cabin practically do not feel small bumps and bumps in the roadway. The impact on the hubs, brakes and suspension is minimal, which fully increases their service life.
- The radiality, or the diameter of the landing part of the tire, is 16 inches, making the wheel as passable as possible in the deepest snowdrifts. In combination with the profile, grip on soft ground or loose snow occurs not only on the contact surface of the tire with snow, but also on the side of the Contyre rubber, especially given the rigid profile of the wheel, which also prevents deformability during fast driving and during sharp maneuvers .
- Numerous customer reviews confirm the high quality of the wheels, since when it is installed on a balancing stand, the uneven distribution of masses does not exceed 15 ... 25 grams, which is easily compensated for by just 1 ... 2 weights on the outer or inner sides of the disk.
European Contyre Rubber Technology Among the disadvantages of this model, motorists highlight increased noise during fast driving - from 80 km / h and above, since hard treads hit the asphalt hard. At the same time, they do not bend under the weight of the vehicle, which means that, compared to other products of the same class, there is no increased wheel resistance during acceleration and movement. This causes fuel savings of 5…10% compared to winter counterparts.
Also, some drivers are not very happy with the smell of rubber while driving. But after a few weeks of getting new tires, the unpleasant odors disappear and people forget about the discomfort.
It must be said that the manufacturer of these products also produces other effective products adapted for use in winter and for installation on small-sized domestic cars - these are Contyre Arctic Ice I, II and III winter tires. All of these models are equipped with a patented multidirectional metal stud technology and increase the stability of the vehicle on the road in the most extreme conditions. Moreover, all these tires must be replaced with summer tires immediately after the end of the cold period of the year.
Brand shop Contyre tires are one of the smartest choices for owners of Russian car brands. Such an ideal combination of high quality, reliability, operational safety and long life can not be found in almost any other manufacturer in our country. And in combination with a really attractive price, these products year by year get into the ratings of the most popular Russian tire companies.
Review statistics for tires Contyre Expedition
On the right is a summary of the characteristics of the tire, based on reviews and ratings from car owners around the world.When taking into account the overall rating of a summer tire, its performance on snow and ice is not taken into account.
The number of reviews on Contyre Expedition tires - 74 pcs; The average rating of Contyre Expedition tires by site users is 3.98 out of 5;
Shnivod about Contyre Expedition tire
On Shniva with a small lift of 3cm at the front and 5cm at the rear in 235/75 R15 size, they fit perfectly. Control on asphalt is wonderful, less tenacious brakes compared to road brakes are forgivable for this size, when driving at the speed of puddles, only drops fall on the windshield. the humming background is like from a swarm of bees and the slightly increased consumption compensates for confidence, the “finish” will only be in the SUV with highway tires, and with this one, even on a tractor track, it will be far from the asphalt.
Rating: 3.69
I don't regret buying this tire. Moderately noisy, soft and stable rubber on asphalt. The manufacturer is Russian, the price tag is the smallest (I took it for 3000r). The quality is very good (I did not expect this from a Russian manufacturer). On the highway - up to 120 km / h the road keeps excellent.
The cons that I noticed are the lack of additional side protection of the tire and not a very toothy tread (or so it seems to me). Apparently, therefore, a weak noise when driving. In sticky clay, of course, it was washed out (but the clay was such that you could tear the hell off), it behaved well in the sand and in the mud.
The result is an excellent combination of price-quality-characteristics. If you strengthen the sidewalls, then there will be no price for tires.
Vehicle:Chevrolet Niva 1.8L 2000-2008
Rating: 4.23
Alexander about the Contyre Expedition tire
Normal tires do not roam the car on the road, outside the roads it rows with dignity, there is no more noise than from a winter thorn. summer. And those who drive only on asphalt, buy a small car. And on bare ice and on vaunted spikes, you’ll wake up. I have a UAZ patriot
Vehicle: UAZ Hunter
Rating: 4.38
Ruslan about Contyre Expedition tire
Great tire for off road use. It bites into snow and mud wonderfully, you can easily drive where you don’t even think to poke your head on ordinary rubber. In the price-quality ratio, a solid 5-ka.
Vehicle: VAZ 21214 1.7L 1994-2007
Rating: 3.69
Anton about the Contyre Expedition tire
Not bad mud tires for the money. On the ice, of course, they are not very good, but in the mud they are not even bad! Noisy after 80, but for mud this is not a minus, but it should be so because of the large tread
Car: VAZ 2123
Rating: 3.62
Sergey Gerasimenko about Contyre Expedition tire
Excellent tire, for "Buhlobus" it's the best!!! Snow, mud is his element ... on asphalt softly and confidently, on ice better than spikes and caterpillars, they haven’t come up with anything yet, the “air cushion” doesn’t count!
Vehicle: UAZ Hunter
Size: 225/75 R16 104Q
Buy again? Definitely yes
Rating: 4.31
Sergey Khripanov about the Contyre Expedition tire
Good tires. Less noisy than Coordinators. Rides just fine, not much noise on the pavement. Would definitely buy again
Vehicle: VAZ 2121 Niva
Buy again? More likely
Rating: 4.31
Vasily about the Contyre Expedition tire
For such money, excellent rubber. It fully justifies itself on impassability, I haven’t tried it on snow and ice yet, so I can’t say anything. It behaves perfectly on asphalt up to 100, but I don’t need it faster on the field.
Vehicle: Lada 4X4
Size: 215/65 R16 98Q
Buy again? More likely
Rating: 3.69
Plakidyuk Egor about the tire Contyre Expedition
Excellent off-road tire. A bit noisy, but still it's mud rubber, not a / t. The sidewall is hard, not easy to cut on rocks. In the mud, rowing is better than Kordov, and they are cheaper. 235/75R15 very satisfied. The service is excellent. I will order more. Thank you.
Car: VAZ 4X4
Buy again? Definitely yes
Rating: 4.54
Sergey about Contyre Expedition tire
Tires are good value for money. Mileage over 10,000, 2 years, normal flight :) I bought it for a jeep, a set.
Vehicle: Ford Maverick
Size: 235/75 R15 105Q
Buy again? Definitely yes
Rating: 4.15
Contyre Expedition reviews and tests Today, the Mosavtotires online store offers the widest range of car tires. Often, such a variety does not facilitate, but makes it difficult to choose, because. in most cases, the buyer has to choose among tires that differ from each other only in nuances. Feedback from customers allows you to learn more about them. Often this is enough to reduce the number of applicants to a minimum.
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Motorists have appreciated the impeccable quality of Contyre tires and the impressive performance of tires, as well as their long service life, allowing you to use one set for several seasons, even with regular intensive driving.
The fact that Contyre tires are made using molds from well-known manufacturers such as Pneuform, IGTT and D-Company has greatly contributed to the commercial success. These companies supply products to Pirelli, Nokian, Goodyear, Michelin, etc.
All Contyre products go through a multi-stage performance and quality control system. Part of the testing is carried out at the manufacturing plant and specialized test sites, after which additional testing is carried out by the brand owner.
The Contyre line includes tires not only for passenger cars, but also for SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Summer tire models resist hydroplaning well, are resistant to abrasion and other types of wear. Due to their structural strength, they easily withstand all types of mechanical aggression - impacts, tearing forces, deformations, etc.
Contyre winter tires feature deep, powerful tread and optimized stud placement for maximum traction on icy and hard packed snow.
Also in the Kontaer model range there are all-season mud tires for SUVs, which are distinguished by an aggressive tread with large checkers and powerful lugs. This configuration provides maneuverability on viscous and broken roads, when driving on loose sand and in other difficult conditions.
An important competitive advantage of Contyre tires is the optimal ratio of performance, cost and quality.
The entire range of Contyre tires
Contyre Megapolis is a budget summer tire for passenger cars with a directional tread pattern.
Country of manufacture: Ukraine.
Contyre Megapolis test by Za Rulem magazine in 2013
In 2013 experts of the Russian magazine "Za Rulem" have tested Kontur Megapolis at size 185/60 R14 and compared it with ten other budget, mid-range and premium tyres.
Test results
According to the results of the test, Contyre Megapolis took the last place in the overall standings. The tire performed worst of all on wet pavement and showed the longest braking distance, poor handling and hydroplaning resistance. On dry pavement, the results are slightly better, thanks to a shorter braking distance. In other disciplines, the bus is also in last place.
| Discipline | Place | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking on dry pavement | 8 | The braking distance is 2.5 meters longer than that of the test leader. | |
| Handling on dry pavement | 11 | The speed of the maneuver is 3.3 km/h less than that of the test leader. | |
| Handling when rearranging on dry pavement | 11 | ||
| Course stability on dry pavement | 9-11 | Subjective assessment of controllability - 6 points. | |
| Braking on wet pavement | 11 | The braking distance is 5.8 meters longer than that of the test leader. | |
| Handling on wet pavement | 11 | The speed of the maneuver is 3.9 km/h less than that of the test leader. | |
| Handling when rearranging on wet pavement | 11 | Worst result. Subjective assessment of controllability - 5 points. | |
| Noise level | 1-8 | Subjective assessment - 8 points. | |
 | Fuel consumption at 60km/h | 10-11 | |
| Fuel consumption at 90km/h | 8-11 | The worst result in terms of noise level. |
Feedback from experts who conducted the test:
On a dry road, they brake weakly, provide a low speed of maneuvering. On wet surfaces, they slow down the worst: the difference with the leader of the discipline in the length of the braking distance was 5.8 meters. When driving in a straight line, they “float” a little, the steering wheel is not informative enough. Steering response is slow. The maximum speed is limited, as the car quickly goes into a deep skid. There is no smoothness: on any, even the smallest road bumps, the car shakes. Weakly coasting and forced to spend excess fuel.
Contyre Megapolis test from the Russian "Behind the wheel", conducted in 2014
A year later, Za Rulem experts again tested the Contour Megapolis and compared it with fourteen tires in the same size - 185/60 R14. In it, the tire showed the worst result in all disciplines and, according to the test results, also took the last place in the overall standings.
