Fifteen tires for small cars are the most massive. Most of the class B and even from Europe are sold in our market mainly in the budget "fifteenth" size. And it's not only at lower prices of such shoes. On our roads, tires with a higher profile are more comfortable and more durable. Moreover, they protect the suspension consumables (ball supports, silent blocks, shock absorbers) from high shock loads, extending their lives.
What and how much?
Alas, new products in budget dimensions. New developments in this segment are economically unprofitable, therefore it is very rare. Shinniki, as a rule, longer hold inexpensive small-sized models on the conveyor, rather than larger. Some companies slightly reproduce the tires composition of the mixture and other materials, and often not so much for the sake of improving the characteristics, how much to reduce production costs.
The highest price bar hold top, but no longer new models (3600 rubles per piece) Czech production and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (3400 rubles), made in Germany. Slightly cheaper you can buy Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde tires (3150 rubles) manufactured in Turkey, and a completely fresh model of Nokian Hakka Green 2 (3200 rubles) of domestic production. The latter, by the way, can boast not only Russian citizenship, but also an increased load index: 95.
The average price segment opens more democratic tires (2,800 rubles) - the real Japanese and renovable tire coated Hankook Kinergy ECO of Korean development, but produced in Hungary. A little cheaper will cost a fresh model of Nordman SX 2 (2700 rubles) of Russian production and Kumho Ecowing ES01 (2600 rubles), made in China.
The price of not a new domestic tire Cordiant Sport 3 (2500 rubles) lies on the border between budget and medium-value proposals. Cheaper (2300 rubles) Sell a fairly fresh model of Matador Elite 3 (it is MP 44) produced in Russia.We could not refuse to our readers in the request to test Chinese products - they are the Tire Champiro FE1 of the company GT Radial, which can be bought for 2,200 rubles. And closes the test dozen Belarusian Belshina Artmotion, it is BEL-261. Its average price in online stores is 2100 rubles per piece.
The test machine was assigned a "Czech" named Skoda Octavia. Tests were performed at the AvtoVAZ test site, near Togliatti. The time is hot August and September 2016. Air during tests warmed up to 22-37 degrees.
Funshit on the polygon
The initial exercise is an assessment of fuel economy. Previously, it is necessary to warm up the tires, as well as the aggregates and knots of the car. On each set of tires we drive ten kilometers across the speed ring. In parallel, we estimate the course stability of the machine at high speed (up to 130 km / h), the smoothness of the stroke and inner noise.
The highest estimates on the Octavia coursework received on Nokian and Pirelli tires, conquering experts with clear reactions and a dense, informative steering wheel.Pale all in this test looked Belshina, Cordiant, GT Radial and Matador. Remarks are different: from a wide "zero" (the car walks out of side to the side with the constant position of the ram) and the lack of informativeness of the steering to delays in the reactions of the machine, the need to rotate the steering wheel to large angles when the course is adjusted and even dangerous rear axle is adjusted. . For coursework stability, this four earned only six points.
Measurement measurements are carried out in glacial weather on a horizontal two-kilometer road section, several times repeating races in both directions to neutralize the possible effect of even a light breeze.
GT Radial and Matador tires gave odds to everyone else, including those that were in our previous tests. The separation from the nearest competitors is 0.2 l / 100 km at a speed of 60 and 90 km / h. The most immodest Octavia showed Cordiant tires: the leaders' lag was 0.3 l / 100 km at 60 km / h and 0.5 l / 100 km at 90 km / h.
After measurements, we make a four-kilometer loop on the service roads of the landfill, continuing to evaluate the comfort on various irregularities - from seams and cracks on the asphalt to serious chosen. Each set of tires rolling strictly one by the same route and at the same speed.
Now about noise. The maximum eight points experts did not give anyone, eight participants earned seven. Belshina, Kumho and Toyo rustled louder, therefore they deserve no more six, and GT Radial tires for the aircraft root on the rough asphalt raised to five points.In the smoothness of the stroke, there was no equal Hankook tires - the desirable OCTAVIA in them is softerly passes road irregularities. Almost all the other tires earned seven and six, and the GT Radial tires and here were the most uncomfortable - they are transferred to the controls and seats of vibration from cracks and road seams, causing a trembling on rough asphalt, and also skip hard shoes from any irregularities.
Then we turn with the asphalt to the primer with a slope of 12%, where we appreciate the confidence of the troggy and movement in the rise. We repeat the passages with different degrees of bucks to evaluate the clutch drop at the time of breaking the wheels in the slip. This exercise is optional, its results are not included in the overall test. We hold it at the request of our readers - to understand how the tires behave on the primer.
Better than the rest on the ground rise "row" Cordiant and Matador. And more than others are dropped, losing cravings, GT Radial, Hankook, Kumho, Pirelli and Toyo. Such roads are clearly not their bitch.
Stop, car!
There is a turn to lose the wheels about the asphalt. Since on each set of tires will have to perform several exercises, begin with the test, during which the protector is erased to the minimum degree - from braking on wet asphalt. The trajectory before measurements thoroughly purify from dust and small pebbles with twenty-grade braking at non-verbal tires.
Our mobile irrigation system consists of a motor-pump, a set of rotary sprinklers, long hoses and a five-toll barrel for water in the trailer, which testes techial. The first spray is so that the car shakes the wheel at a distance of two or three housings to the initial point of braking. It is suitable for the machine at a speed of 83-85 km / h. The VBOX measuring complex fixes the magnitude of the brake path when the speed is reduced from 80 to 5 km / h, and not until a complete stop, as at low speeds (from 5 km / h to zero) ABS often triggered, wheels can be blocked and the braking path will increase . The driver strikes the pedal of Tόrmosis (after tapping a clutch) at the time of crossing the line designated by cones, and waits for the car to stop completely. Such a test tester repeats six to eight times. And I do not forget to cool the brakes on the way to the start of the start - moving at a speed of 40-50 km / h and slowing down only by the engine.On a wet road, Nokian tires were best shown: the Oktavia brake path was 26.2 meters. No more than half the meter on it rigged into the tires Continental, Goodyear and Pirelli. The longest brake path gave Belshina: 31 meters. The difference with the leader is more car housing!
The next day is braked on dry asphalt. Once again, clean the coating before measurements. On each set of tires, it is braked five to six times from a speed of 103-105 km / h, and measure the braking route with a drop of speed from 100 to 5 km / h (according to such a scheme, the brake properties of cars and tires are the entire car world). And one more important difference between the "dry" braking from "wet": cool the brakes longer - you need to lengthen the cooling loop by several hundred meters.
Here, Pirelli is broken here with a result of 37.5 meters. Nokian is inferior to almost meter, Continental and Goodyear - 0.4 and 0.3 meters, respectively. Belshina again in Outsiders: With a result of 42.9 meters, it loses the leader almost five and a half meters.
Playing checkers
The final exercises are the rearrangement on the wet coverage and dry - the most difficult for test drivers. In the final phase of tests, they are performed because the rubber here is erased as emery.Rearruding, or change of traffic, is an exercise that imitating extreme maneuvering. The most common cause of a sharp change of strip is an unexpected obstacle that comes from. Usually come across this in completely unexpected places when only one way out remains - dramatically rebuilt. In this exercise, a complex of transverse coupling properties and insistence of tire characteristics, clarity of the car reactions on tires data are estimated.
The dimensions of the test corridor dictated life: on our roads the standard lane width is three and a half meters. But in the weekend we find the corridor cones so that with every attempt the car went through the same trajectory. It is necessary to rebuilt on the next strip on the path of only 12 meters long (in the past this, which was determined by the Soviet GOST).
Tesser's task - to choose the maximum possible exercise rate. The car should not bring down a single cone, which are limited by the lanes. The speed in the input corridor in the same point measures the impartial VBOX. And the test driver during extreme maneuvering evaluates handling.
Usually, on each set of tires, the test takes 15-20 approaches, reaching the maximum speed and trying to repeat the limit result, in order to make sure that it is not accidental.
On the wet transposition Octavia was the fastest on the Goodyear tires (69 km / h). "Support Group" - Pirelli and Continental, on which the speed of execution of the maneuver fell only by 0.5 km / h. The most leopard - Belshina (61 km / h), and it was a tire of GT Radial (61.5 km / h).
Eight points for handling on a wet road during rearrangement experts gave Nokian, Nordman, Pirelli and Toyo tires: Skoda on these tires showed clear reactions and understandable behavior. Worse than others tolerate extreme maneuvering GT Radial. On them, Octavia somehow unexpectedly sailed into a deep skid, slid long and restored the trajectory reluctantly. If the machine is shod in these tires, we do not advise you to turn the steering wheel sharply - you can lose it.Nokian tires won on dry asphalt - 69.7 km / h. The smallest is behind Continental - 69.1 km / h. And at the opposite end - again Belshina with a result of 65.9 km / h.
After checking the "extreme" manageability on a dry road, the alignment has changed a bit. The eights were awarded the same tires as on a wet road, - Nokian, Nordman, Pirelli and Toyo. And the Hankook joined them. It is noteworthy that the behavior of the Tires GT Radial on the dry road experts were assessed significantly higher (seven points) than on wet. Loom-speakers in such conditions were Belshina and Matador, which earned only six points: delays in reactions, large steering angles, excess turning (tendency to drift) in the second corridor.
Rules Ball
This season, we slightly upgraded the system of counting the final points.
Previously, the minimum brake path "weighed" 180 and 160 points for wet and dry coatings, respectively, and maximum speed at the rearrangement was 160 and 140 points. Now the "waving" is as follows: the maximum for assessing the brake properties is 260 and 240 points (for wet and dry coatings), and for the limiting speed on the rearrangement - 80 and 60 points. As a result, the ratio of brake properties and manageability turned out to be more balanced and logical in terms of safety. The total "weight" of the brake path on the wet asphalt and dry now is 500 points, and the "weight" of the car behavior during maneuvering - 330 points: this is the sum of the "scales" of the speed at the rearrangement (80 + 60 \u003d 140 points), control rate estimates (80 + 60 \u003d 140 points) and evaluating course stability (50 points).
Due to such changes in the system of final counting, we decided to reduce the border for the title of "good tires" - now it is 840 points.
What is mine in the ranking?
The first and second place shared tires and Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde, who scored 932 points. These tires are practically devoid of flaws.
Podium This time we have forced to expanded to four places - the third and fourth steps on it were taken by CONTINENTAL CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 and GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance, earned 912 points. They are also nothing to reproach, if you do not pay attention to small quirks of experts.Two more tires have made their way to the category of excellent students (900 points and more) - Hankook Kinergy ECO (910 points) and Nordman SX 2 (904 points). The first one deserves the epithet "The Soft Test Bus", and the second will argue with leaders in handling during extreme maneuvers. The modest price with an excellent outcome result - advantageous purchases!
In the seventh and eighth places there are very good Toyo Proxes CF2 and Kumho Ecowing ES01 tires, scored 892 and 882 points, respectively. Their main drawback is a low level of comfort. If this indicator is not fundamentally important, then ... why not?
The ninth and tenth places are divided by Cordiant Sport 3 and Matador Elite 3, the gooders of our test. They have a lot in common: both tires - the third generation, Russian production and both scored 859 points. And the disadvantages are similar: modest coupling properties and complex handling with extreme maneuvers. But if without fanaticism, you can quite ride. Moreover, Matador is more seductive, since it is cheaper and contributes to saving fuel.
Another good one who scored 848 final points is the GT Radial Champiro FE1 tire. Noisy and tough, does not like extreme maneuvers on a wet road, but saves fuel in any modes no worse than Matador. Yes, and sold inexpensively.
Our rank tabel completes - both in the price and technical sense - frankly budgetable Belshina Artmotion (811 points). However, at the same time it turned out to be better in terms of price and quality ratio. In other words, not so much this tire is worse than competitors as cheaper.
Load limits and speedFor passenger tires dimension 195/65 R15, manufacturers consider the load index 91 (615 kg per wheel). Some produce bush lifting tires - with an index 95 (690 kg); To attract attention to their marking, add XL letters, which means "Increased loading capacity" (Extra Load). With speed indexes, everything is also not easy. If five or ten years ago, the tires of such a dimension had the index N (up to 210 km / h), now they become more rapid, as evidenced by the frequent appearance of the V (up to 240 / km / h).Recall that the constructive distinction of tires with unequal high-speed indices lies in different tensile strength under the action of the maximum for each speed limit of centrifugal forces. And the tires with different load indexes differ in the ability to carry different loads. In our company, eleven participants from the twelve have a "standard" load index - 91. Only Nokian Hakka Green 2 is enhanced by Nokian Hakka Green 2 - if any vehicle is required with the load index 95, Hakki rivals will remain with the nose. High-speed indicators were distributed as follows: seven tires have an "old" for this size of the high-speed limit H (210 km / h), and five are more modern V (240 km / h). For our high-speed restrictions and for the technical capabilities of many inexpensive cars, even the index N grabs with a margin. |
Test results
| 12th place | 11th place | 9-10 place |
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| brand, model | |||
| Country of manufacture | Belorussia | ||
| Load and speed index | |||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | |||
| Scor rubber hardness, units. | |||
| Tire mass, kg | |||
| Price quality* | |||
| The amount of accrued points | 811 | 848 | 859 |
| pros | Moderate fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h; Low price | high fuel efficiency; Stable handling with extreme maneuvering on dry asphalt | high fuel efficiency; Stable handling with extreme maneuvering on wet asphalt |
| Minuses | worst coupling properties; Complex handling with extreme maneuvering; Remarks about courseworthy and comfort | low coupling properties and problem handling with extreme maneuvering on wet asphalt; Remarks about the course stability; the most tough and noisy | mediocre braking properties; Complex handling with extreme maneuvering on a dry road; Remarks about the course stability |
| 9-10 place | 8th place | 7 place |
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| brand, model | |||
| Country of manufacture | |||
| Load and speed index | |||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | |||
| Scor rubber hardness, units. | |||
| Tire mass, kg | |||
| The average price in online stores at the time of preparation of the material, rub. | |||
| Price quality* | |||
| The amount of accrued points | 859 | 882 | 892 |
| pros | stable handling with extreme maneuvering on dry asphalt | not bad brake properties on wet asphalt | clear handling with extreme maneuvering both dry and wet asphalt |
| Minuses | worst economy; Complex handling with extreme maneuvering on wet asphalt; Remarks about the course stability and smoothness | remarks about the smoothness of the stroke and noise | low speed of rearrangement on dry drone; Comments on comfort |
| 6th place | 5th place | 3-4 place |
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| brand, model | |||
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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| Load and speed index | |||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | |||
| Scor rubber hardness, units. | |||
| Tire mass, kg | |||
| The average price in online stores at the time of preparation of the material, rub. | |||
| Price quality* | |||
| The amount of accrued points | 904 | 910 | 912 |
| pros | clear handling with extreme maneuvering both dry and wet asphalt | high speed and understandable controllability with extreme maneuvering on dry asphalt; Best smoothness | the highest speed of rearrangement on wet asphalt, high - on dry; High coupling properties on a dry road |
Fifteen tires for small cars are the most massive. Most of the class B and even with the "sixteenth" and larger wheels on our market are mainly in the budget "fifteenth" size. And it's not only at lower prices of such shoes. On our roads, tires with a higher profile are more comfortable and more durable. Moreover, they protect the suspension consumables (ball supports, silent blocks, shock absorbers) from high shock loads, extending their lives.
Alas, new products in budget dimensions. New developments in this segment are economically unprofitable, therefore it is very rare. Shinniki, as a rule, longer hold inexpensive small-sized models on the conveyor, rather than larger. Some companies slightly reproduce the tires composition of the mixture and other materials, and often not so much for the sake of improving the characteristics, how much to reduce production costs.
List of tested tires:
The highest price bar is kept top, but not new models of Continental ContipremiUmcontAct 5 (3600 rubles aged) of Czech production and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (3400 rubles), made in Germany. Slightly cheaper you can buy Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde tires (3150 rubles) manufactured in Turkey, and a completely fresh model of Nokian Hakka Green 2 (3200 rubles) of domestic production. The latter, by the way, can boast not only Russian citizenship, but also an increased load index: 95.
The average price segment opens more democratic tires (2,800 rubles) - the real Japanese Toyo Proxes CF2 and the renovated Tire Tire Hankook Kinergy Eco Korean Development, but produced in Hungary. A little cheaper will cost a fresh model of Nordman SX 2 (2700 rubles) of Russian production and Kumho Ecowing ES01 (2600 rubles), made in China.
The price of not a new domestic tire Cordiant Sport 3 (2500 rubles) lies on the border between budget and medium-value proposals. Cheaper (2300 rubles) Sell a fairly fresh model of Matador Elite 3 (it is MP 44) produced in Russia.
CHAMPIRO FE1 from the GT Radial brand, which you can buy for 2,200 rubles, also took part in the test. And closes the test dozen Belarusian Belshina Artmotion, it is BEL-261. Its average price in online stores is 2100 rubles per piece.
The test machine was assigned a "Czech" named Skoda Octavia. Tests were performed at the AvtoVAZ test site, near Togliatti. The time is hot August and September 2016. Air during tests warmed up to 22-37 degrees.
For passenger tires dimension 195/65 R15, manufacturers consider the standard load index 91 (615 kg per wheel). Some produce bush lifting tires - with an index 95 (690 kg); To attract attention to their marking, add XL letters, which means "Increased loading capacity" (Extra Load).
With speed indexes, everything is also not easy. If five or ten years ago, the tires of such a dimension had the index N (up to 210 km / h), now they become more rapid, as evidenced by the frequent appearance of the V (up to 240 / km / h).
Recall that the constructive distinction of tires with unequal high-speed indices lies in different tensile strength under the action of the maximum for each speed limit of centrifugal forces. And the tires with different load indexes differ in the ability to carry different loads.
In our company, eleven participants from the twelve have a "standard" load index - 91. Only Nokian Hakka Green 2 is enhanced by Nokian Hakka Green 2 - if any vehicle is required with the load index 95, Hakki rivals will remain with the nose. High-speed indicators were distributed as follows: seven tires have an "old" for this size of the high-speed limit H (210 km / h), and five are more modern V (240 km / h). For our high-speed restrictions and for the technical capabilities of many inexpensive cars, even the index N grabs with a margin.
Funshit on the polygon
Our approach to testing has not changed since last year. Recall briefly the test method.
The initial exercise is an assessment of fuel economy. Previously, it is necessary to warm up the tires, as well as the aggregates and knots of the car. On each set of tires we drive ten kilometers across the speed ring. In parallel, we estimate the course stability of the machine at high speed (up to 130 km / h), the smoothness of the stroke and inner noise.
The highest estimates on the Octavia coursework received on Nokian and Pirelli tires, conquering experts with clear reactions and a dense, informative steering wheel.
Pale all in this test looked Belshina, Cordiant, GT Radial and Matador. Remarks are different: from a wide "zero" (the car walks out of side to the side with the constant position of the ram) and the lack of informativeness of the steering to delays in the reactions of the machine, the need to rotate the steering wheel to large angles when the course is adjusted and even dangerous rear axle is adjusted. . For coursework stability, this four earned only six points.
Measurement measurements are carried out in glacial weather on a horizontal two-kilometer road section, several times repeating races in both directions to neutralize the possible effect of even a light breeze.
GT Radial and Matador tires gave odds to everyone else, including those that were the most economical in our previous tests. The separation from the nearest competitors is 0.2 l / 100 km at a speed of 60 and 90 km / h. The most immodest consumption of Octavia has shown on Cordiant tires: the leaders' backlog was 0.3 l / 100 km at 60 km / h and 0.5 l / 100 km at 90 km / h.
After measurements, we make a four-kilometer loop on the service roads of the landfill, continuing to evaluate the comfort on various irregularities - from seams and cracks on the asphalt to serious chosen. Each set of tires rolling strictly one by the same route and at the same speed.
Now about noise. The maximum eight points experts did not give anyone, eight participants earned seven. Belshina, Kumho and Toyo rustled louder, therefore they deserve no more six, and GT Radial tires for the aircraft root on the rough asphalt raised to five points.
In the smoothness of the stroke, there was no equal Hankook tires - the desirable OCTAVIA in them is softerly passes road irregularities. Almost all the other tires earned seven and six, and the GT Radial tires and here were the most uncomfortable - they are transferred to the controls and seats of vibration from cracks and road seams, causing a trembling on rough asphalt, and also skip hard shoes from any irregularities.
Then we turn with the asphalt to the primer with a slope of 12%, where we appreciate the confidence of the troggy and movement in the rise. We repeat the passages with different degrees of bucks to evaluate the clutch drop at the time of breaking the wheels in the slip. This exercise is optional, its results are not included in the overall test. We hold it at the request of our readers - to understand how the tires behave on the primer.
Better than the rest on the ground rise "row" Cordiant and Matador. And more than others are dropped, losing cravings, GT Radial, Hankook, Kumho, Pirelli and Toyo. Such roads are clearly not their bitch.
Stop, car!
There is a turn to lose the wheels about the asphalt. Since on each set of tires will have to perform several exercises, begin with the test, during which the protector is erased to the minimum degree - from braking on wet asphalt. The trajectory before measurements thoroughly purify from dust and small pebbles with twenty-grade braking at non-verbal tires.
Our mobile irrigation system consists of a motor-pump, a set of rotary sprinklers, long hoses and a five-toll water barrel in a trailer, which drags Chevrolet Niva technique. The first spray is so that the car shakes the wheel at a distance of two or three housings to the initial point of braking. It is suitable for the machine at a speed of 83-85 km / h. The VBOX measuring complex fixes the magnitude of the brake path when the speed is reduced from 80 to 5 km / h, and not until a complete stop, as at low speeds (from 5 km / h to zero) ABS often triggered, wheels can be blocked and the braking path will increase . The driver strikes the brake pedal (after tapping a clutch) at the time of crossing the line designated cones, and waits for the car to stop completely. Such a test tester repeats six to eight times. And I do not forget to cool the brakes on the way to the start of the start - moving at a speed of 40-50 km / h and slowing down only by the engine.
On a wet road, Nokian tires were best shown: the Oktavia brake path was 26.2 meters. No more than half the meter on it rigged into the tires Continental, Goodyear and Pirelli. The longest brake path gave Belshina: 31 meters. The difference with the leader is more car housing!
The next day is braked on dry asphalt. Once again, clean the coating before measurements. On each set of tires, it is braked five to six times from a speed of 103-105 km / h, and measure the braking route with a drop of speed from 100 to 5 km / h (according to such a scheme, the brake properties of cars and tires are the entire car world). And one more important difference between the "dry" braking from "wet": cool the brakes longer - you need to lengthen the cooling loop by several hundred meters.
Here, Pirelli is broken here with a result of 37.5 meters. Nokian is inferior to almost meter, Continental and Goodyear - 0.4 and 0.3 meters, respectively. Belshina again in Outsiders: With a result of 42.9 meters, it loses the leader almost five and a half meters.
Playing checkers
The final exercises are the rearrangement on the wet coverage and dry - the most difficult for test drivers. In the final phase of tests, they are performed because the rubber here is erased as emery.
Rearruding, or change of traffic, is an exercise that imitating extreme maneuvering. The most common cause is a sharp change of strip - an obstacle that occurs on the road, which you have to travel at speeds. Usually come across this in completely unexpected places when only one way out remains - dramatically rebuilt. In this exercise, a complex of transverse coupling properties and insistence of tire characteristics, clarity of the car reactions on tires data are estimated.
The dimensions of the test corridor dictated life: on our roads the standard lane width is three and a half meters. But in the weekend we find the corridor cones so that with every attempt the car went through the same trajectory. It is necessary to rebuilt on the next strip on a path of only 12 meters long (in the past it is a standard exercise that Soviet GOST) was determined.
Tesser's task - to choose the maximum possible exercise rate. The car should not bring down a single cone, which are limited by the lanes. The speed in the input corridor in the same point measures the impartial VBOX. And the test driver during extreme maneuvering evaluates handling.
Usually, on each set of tires, the test takes 15-20 approaches, reaching the maximum speed and trying to repeat the limit result, in order to make sure that it is not accidental.
On the wet transposition Octavia was the fastest on the Goodyear tires (69 km / h). "Support Group" - Pirelli and Continental, on which the speed of execution of the maneuver fell only by 0.5 km / h. The most leopard - Belshina (61 km / h), and it was a tire of GT Radial (61.5 km / h).
Eight points for handling on a wet road during rearrangement experts gave Nokian, Nordman, Pirelli and Toyo tires: Skoda on these tires showed clear reactions and understandable behavior. Worse than others tolerate extreme maneuvering GT Radial. On them, Octavia somehow unexpectedly sailed into a deep skid, slid long and restored the trajectory reluctantly. If the machine is shod in these tires, we do not advise you to turn the steering wheel sharply - you can lose it.
Nokian tires won on dry asphalt - 69.7 km / h. The smallest is behind Continental - 69.1 km / h. And at the opposite end - again Belshina with a result of 65.9 km / h.
After checking the "extreme" manageability on a dry road, the alignment has changed a bit. The eights were awarded the same tires as on a wet road, - Nokian, Nordman, Pirelli and Toyo. And the Hankook joined them. It is noteworthy that the behavior of the Tires GT Radial on the dry road experts were assessed significantly higher (seven points) than on wet. Loom-speakers in such conditions were Belshina and Matador, which earned only six points: delays in reactions, large steering angles, excess turning (tendency to drift) in the second corridor.
Rules Ball
This season, we slightly upgraded the system of counting the final points.
Previously, the minimum brake path "weighed" 180 and 160 points for wet and dry coatings, respectively, and maximum speed at the rearrangement was 160 and 140 points. Now the "waving" is as follows: the maximum for assessing the brake properties is 260 and 240 points (for wet and dry coatings), and for the limiting speed on the rearrangement - 80 and 60 points. As a result, the ratio of brake properties and manageability turned out to be more balanced and logical in terms of safety. The total "weight" of the brake path on the wet asphalt and dry now is 500 points, and the "weight" of the car behavior during maneuvering - 330 points: this is the sum of the "scales" of the speed at the rearrangement (80 + 60 \u003d 140 points), control rate estimates (80 + 60 \u003d 140 points) and evaluating course stability (50 points).
Due to such changes in the system of final counting, we decided to reduce the border for the title of "good tires" - now it is 840 points.
The first and second places were divided by the tires of Nokian Hakka Green 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde, who scored 932 points. These tires are practically devoid of flaws.
Podium This time we have forced to expanded to four places - the third and fourth steps on it were taken by CONTINENTAL CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 and GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance, earned 912 points. They are also nothing to reproach, if you do not pay attention to small quirks of experts.
Two more tires have made their way to the category of excellent students (900 points and more) - Hankook Kinergy ECO (910 points) and Nordman SX 2 (904 points). The first one deserves the epithet "The Soft Test Bus", and the second will argue with leaders in handling during extreme maneuvers. The modest price with an excellent outcome result - advantageous purchases!
In the seventh and eighth places there are very good Toyo Proxes CF2 and Kumho Ecowing ES01 tires, scored 892 and 882 points, respectively. Their main drawback is a low level of comfort. If this indicator is not fundamentally important, then ... why not?
The ninth and tenth places are divided by Cordiant Sport 3 and Matador Elite 3, the gooders of our test. They have a lot in common: both tires - the third generation, Russian production and both scored 859 points. And the disadvantages are similar: modest coupling properties and complex handling with extreme maneuvers. But if without fanaticism, you can quite ride. Moreover, Matador is more seductive, since it is cheaper and contributes to saving fuel.
Another good one who scored 848 final points is the GT Radial Champiro FE1 tire. Noisy and tough, does not like extreme maneuvers on a wet road, but saves fuel in any modes no worse than Matador. Yes, and sold inexpensively.
Our rank tabel completes - both in the price and technical sense - frankly budgetable Belshina Artmotion (811 points). However, at the same time it turned out to be better in terms of price and quality ratio. In other words, not so much this tire is worse than competitors as cheaper.
TEST RESULTS
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Expert opinions about each tire are presented below
(The rating "price / quality" is obtained by dividing the retail price of the amount of points. The lower the estimate, the better)
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Place of manufacture:Russia
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Place of manufacture:Turkey
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Place of manufacture:Czech Republic
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Place of manufacture:Germany
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Place of manufacture:Hungary
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Place of manufacture:Russia
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Place of manufacture:Japan
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Place of manufacture:China
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Now even small and inexpensive cars roll off the conveyor on 15-inch wheels. Many Russians and on fairly expensive cars put "spots" with - on our roads they are preferable. Shinniki, for which income more depends on the sizes of tires sold than on their quantity, the budget dimensions are indifferent. New offers at least in the seventeen inches segment, and the Momericks are sluggish, usually slightly reducing the rolling resistance.
Nevertheless, there are companies for which the Russian market is very important, and they are literally fighting for leading positions, every year "shlifuya" their products, trying to get out of competitors in the coupling properties on dry and wet coatings. Therefore, intrigue in our tests is always.
We select the company
It was for this reason that we took for a test (3350 rubles a piece) of Russian production and (4000 rubles) of the Czech "assembly". Not new, but their characteristics are improved annually. Purebred "Japanese" at a price of 4200 rubles, as it should be in status, set the highest price bar. Another representative "TOP-5" is not a new model (3400 rubles) issued in Poland.
The average price segment opens (3250 rubles) - the tire of Russian origin (cooked in Lipetsk), not so long ago, the model C.Drive2 is successful in our market. For the same money offered Japanese tires.
On warm-up
The first set of exercises is something like a warm-up. Tires are not experiencing significant loads, their protectors are almost not wear out.
To warm up each tire set, there is a sufficiently ten-tone-trap check-in in the high-speed ring of a car landfill with a constant speed of 130 km / h. This run experts are enough with interest to assess the behavior of the car both on the direct and during soft rebuildings imitating the trail of obstacles and overtaking.
After running, you can proceed to the measurement of economy. The windows are tightly closed to optimize aerodynamics, and moving strictly in a straight line, since any maneuvering causes additional resistance. On each tire kit, we perform three or four test arrival, each consists of two measurements in opposite sides. Thus, we level the influence of the slightest breeze, although such tests are carried out only in weak weather.
In parallel, "write on the crust" the first sensations: we estimate the smoothness, noise level and other nuances. And after on service roads with cracks and potholes, under conditions, as close as possible to real domestic, check the pre-issued assessments for comfort.
The final chord of a complex race is an assessment of the ability of the subjects to move along the road without coating. Testing is carried out on a dry ground lift with a slope of 12%. Touch with the slip and without, appreciating the confidence of the start and movement, as well as how sharply the wheels are broken into the stopping and does the grip fall at the same time. Such an exercise is performed solely at the request of our readers; These results do not take into account these results, since the road tires and are mainly developed for solid coatings.
After completing the series of combined races and recalculating the final results through the referent bus, which set after three to four sets of credit, sum up a brief summary.
First impressions
Formula, Nokian and Nordman are broken into leaders in the course stability. At all these tires, Skoda is clearly held a given direction and reacts without tangible delays to the turns of the steering wheel. It is filled with a reactive force increasing with an increase in the angle of rotation, and provides an understandable feedback.
The rest of the rest looks Bridgestone, Dunlop, Nitto and Toyo. They have noted an incomprehensible wide "zero" when moving in a straight line. At the same time, a delays in reactions and pronounced insufficient turning appear in Dunlopa. The rest of the Trinity sins excessive turns capable of disrupting the car into a skid when the circumstances is unsuccessful.
In races on economy at urban speed (60 km / h), Toyo broke out. Most of all "consumes" Formula. However, the difference with the leader was only 0.3 l / 100 km.
At a speed of 90 km / h, Toyo holds leadership, but Dunlop, Goodyear, Nitto and Yokohama are joined to it. Nokian distinguished the highest appetite, but the difference with the most economical rivals is rather conditional - a two-gram glass of gasoline per 100 km.
Our measurements show that the shortest brake path is Nokian: 24.4 meters tires. Very near - Continental with a result of 24.8 meters. The longest braking distance, 28 meters, turned out to Nitto. A little better showed itself Bridgestone - 27.8 meters. In on the same coverage, the best brake path on the tires of the same dimension was 28.3 meters, and the worst - more than 34 meters. Progress!
In races "On the dry" champion, the champion changed - this is Continental: 37.6 meters, followed by Nokian (38.5 m), Formula (38.7 m) and Hankook (38.8 m), yielding about a meter. Close the list of Nitto with a result of 42 meters and Bridgestone - 41 meters. Ten years ago, the "dry" braking record was 43.8 meters, the outsiders for the stop required more than 50 meters!
And on the wet coverage, and on the dry for ten years the clutch "on average" is improved by 15% - win almost a car body! It is clear that cars made their contributing during this time, but the lion's share of progress is provided by the tires.
Wait!
Consistent car rebuildings in the stream - a phenomenon rather common on our roads. Therefore, we have long included a rearrangement that imitating such a maneuver. This exercise makes it possible to evaluate the hook properties of tires in the transverse direction and how they affect the behavior of the car.
The test starts races with a deliberately passing speed, each time lifting it by 1-2 km / h, while the car starts to "chop up" cones, falling outside the designated corridor. Vbox fixes the speed at the time of the beginning of the maneuver, and the behavior of the car and how simply it to manage it is evaluating the test, exposing points based on the formulated comments. Limit speed is necessarily confirmed in subsequent races to exclude a random result.
On the wet coverage, the record puts Nokian - 67.8 km / h, it fours Formula - 67.7 km / h. In the tail of the group - Nitto and Bridgestone, their results are 63.5 and 63.6 km / h, respectively. On Nitto, even with a minor increase in Skoda speed, refuse to perform a hard maneuver, - straightens the trajectory. Bridgestone introduces instability in the reaction: first it is not in a hurry to take the first turn of the steering wheel, gliding almost right through the first strip, and if the car succeeds, it is necessary to minimize in the next row, while stabilization, it shoots the tail, knocking all the cones on both sides. Therefore, this pair has the lowest marks on handling.
Also, low (6.5 points) was estimated and dunlop - due to delays in reactions, increased rotation angles of the steering wheel and sharp disruptions in slip. The highest score earns Goodyear - the tests noted the clear reactions and the clear behavior of the machine, which does not require leading steering action.
A similar test on dry asphalt spawned a bunch of emotions. First, the maximum rate of execution of this maneuver in recent years has grown noticeably. Continental test leaders (70.5 km / h) and Nordman (70.4 km / h) incredibly fast in this extremist exercise: the speeds exceeded 70 km / h.
But a dozen years ago, 67-68 km / h in such conditions seemed to be an ultimate achievement.
Secondly, they upset the low estimates for manageability in limit modes. Severe comments received six participants from eleven. Claims are similar: delays and large corners of the steering wheel or low informativeness. And these comments do not depend on the balance sheet balance - whether there is an insufficient turnover with the demolition demolition (Yokohama), an unstable, wide balance with a demolition in the initial phase and a drift in the final (Bridgestone, Formula, Nitto) or excess turning, leading to a sharp drift in the second Corridor (Continental, Nokian).
And the best estimates received Goodyear, Hankook and Nordman - 7.5 points, which means "light claims". Nobody awarded eight points. We believe that create an elastic frame that can withstand significant peak side loads, for high-profile (65%) and at the same time quite narrow tires - a difficult task. And it is especially difficult when developing tires with super-fast coupling properties.
CoupBeing impressed by the brake properties of tires on the wet asphalt on summer conditions and having remembered our last year's dry asphalt, we decided to repeat the "wet" braking on the cold coating. The temperature for this was picked up the boundary: +6 ° C. Her shinniki is considered critical for the transition to the fall on winter tires, and in the spring - on summer. We did not include the results obtained in the final table, since the manufacturers are "drained" tires under high positive temperatures. The results plunged us into a state of shock. With an extremely low temperature, the braking path of all subjects increased compared to greenhouse conditions on average three meters, or by almost 12%. It is more than a carpid car! In addition, the order of summer braking results was completely collapsed. On the cold asphalt, the shortest brake path issued a modest Dunlop SP Touring R1 in the summer conditions. After him, all the brands of Japanese and Korean brands were lined up, with the exception of Nitto NT860, which, at any temperature, demonstrates the weakest result. But the most amazing - all three braking leaders in the "room" conditions (Nokian Hakka Green 2, Continental ContiPremiUmcontAct 5 and Formula Energy) collapsed into the second half of the list. You can make another rating - clutch stability (brake path) at different temperatures. The title of the very "Temperature Independent" tires in the wet braking are conquered by BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T001 tires: they have a braking path with a decrease in temperature to the maximum permissible compared to the "summer" increased by only 4%! In second place - Toyo Proxes CF2 tires, "surrendered" a little more than 5%. It is noteworthy that this couple in the summer conditions "holder" did not shine. The traditional leaders of our summer tests of Nokian Hakka Green 2 and Continental ContipRemiumContact 5 in cold conditions have increased the brake path almost 20% - five meters! It turns out that the tires on the wet coverage in summer conditions are slow down, the worse they are in the cold. Outsiders are less dependent on temperature changes. You can explain this in one word - "Balance". Achieving ultra-high clutch in summer conditions is possible only due to its deterioration on the cold coating - there is a shift towards the preferred temperature. A relatively average indicators in the entire temperature range are talking about a more even balance. But this is only a particular case relating to the clutch on the wet coverage. Tires are characterized by other indicators - adhesion on dry coating, rolling resistance, noise, smoothness, strength, knowledge - which often do not get along with each other. So it accounts for manufacturers to select the optimal balance between all the performance, experimenting with materials, a tread pattern and manufacturing technology. What to do to the consumer? Of course, use the results obtained with the maximum benefit! Pick the summer tires with a loaf at. And if the tires are already bought, consider their features that you have learned from our test. Turn over the car in time, while traveling a safe distance taking into account temperature changes. |
Excellent and good man
Tires with a result of 919 points have reached the first place. The shoe in them Skoda amazes with an outstanding clutch on wet asphalt, and on long journeys will delight good course stability and decent smoothness.
The rescue of the leader is only 3 points, the second step of the podium occupies. Features - impressive grip on a dry road and bribefully quietly.
The honorable third place was captured by tires (sub-brand Pirelli), scored 912 points. Coupling properties are not the best, but high enough. Like Nokian, these tires are suitable for long journeys, in which a clear follow-up of the course and the decent smoothness of the course are important. But the most pleasant bonus is a modest price.
It is forced to state that there are spots in the sun. Experts found in the leading three similar flaw in behavior with extreme maneuvering on dry asphalt upon reaching limit speeds. In addition, a significant decrease in adhesion on a cold wet asphalt is alarming.
In the fourth and fifth positions, while holding in the category of "Excellents", they also have scores from 906 and 904 points, respectively. Quiet, well balanced, without pronounced splashes and failures. Nordman has a little better term resistance and smoothness, and Hankook boasts a little greater tenacity when braking on dry coating. In general, the coupling properties are close to the average level.
At the same time, both participants are indifferent to the cold wet asphalt - in the spring and autumn this is an unconditional plus.
On the sixth line of our rating - (895 points), opening a group of very good tires. In the asset - the best handling on the wet asphalt with extreme maneuvers, in passive - excessive rigidity, and the grip on the wet is below average and significantly deteriorates in the cold.
The seventh and eighth lines of the table of ranks took and with a minimum break - 890 and 889 points, respectively. Similar to the level of clutch and comfort - both quiet. Dunlop is unless softer, the difference can be addled only with extreme maneuvering. There are claims to Iokohama about the controllability with sharp rebuildings on a dry coating, and to Dunlopou - on the wet, and even their term stability has pumped up. However, Dalopa has the best braking indicators on a cold wet asphalt, and the price is more modest.
The ninth place at 879 points took tires. They have decent brake properties, but is upsetting a weak transverse grip on the wet asphalt and complex course stability at high speed. Toyo compensates these shortcomings with the ability of at least a bit (these tires "roll" are better than all) and very good brake properties on wet asphalt.
We are completed by our list that fit into the category of gooders (more than 840 final points) famous with 850 points and a little-known, which was able to scrape 844 points. This pair relates the weakest brake properties on the wet and on dry asphalt and claims from experts to manageability and courseworthy. The difference can be revealed only in comfort: Bridgestone slightly softer, Nitto is a bit quieter. And also "Bridge" demonstrates the most stable clutch on a wet road, which is almost independent of temperature.
But in the rating of a profitable purchase alone. The most seductive acquisition - Formula Energy, followed by Nitto NT860, Nordman SX2, Dunlop SP Touring R1 and Hankook Kinergy Eco 2. Exactly in the middle is the Yokohama BlueArth-A AE-50, and the List of the most expensive Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Bridgestone Turanza T001 are closed. Choose!
Test results
| 11th place | 10th place | 9th place | 8th place |
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| Country of manufacture | Malaysia | Japan | Japan | Thailand |
| Load and speed index | ||||
| 7,3–7,8 | 7,3–7,6 | 7,9–8,3 | 7,7–8,2 |
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| 66–67 | 65–66 |
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| Tire mass, kg | 9,46 | 8,51 | 8,44 | 8,18 |
| 2600 | 4200 | 3250 | 3000 |
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| Quality / Price * | 0,32 | 0,20 | 0,27 | 0,30 |
| The amount of accrued points | 844 | 850 | 879 | 889 |
| pros | Low fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h; satisfactory handling with extreme maneuvering; Comfortable | Satisfactory handling with extreme maneuvering; Not bad smoothness | The most economical; understandable handling with extreme maneuvering on a wet road; Silent | Excellent fuel efficiency at high speed; least noisy; Good smoothness |
| Minuses | Worst brake properties; The worst speed of rearrangement and wet, and on dry asphalt; Complex term stability | Medious coupling properties; Complex term stability; The lowest level of acoustic comfort | Low speed of rearrangement on wet coating; Difficulties with courseworthy | Claims for courseworthy; Easy remarks to manageability with extreme maneuvering on wet asphalt |
* It turns out the division of the amount of points on the retail price. The higher the assessment, the more profitable purchase.
| 7 place | 6th place | 5th place | 4th place |
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| Country of manufacture | Russia | Poland | Russia | Hungary |
| Load and speed index | ||||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | 7,1–7,6 | 7,8–8,0 | 7,2–7,3 | 7,1- 7,2 |
| Scor rubber hardness, units. | 68–69 | 66–67 | 67–68 |
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| Tire mass, kg | 8,42 | 7,68 | 7,66 | 8,25 |
| The average price in online stores at the time of preparation of the material, rub. | 3250 | 3400 | 2800 | 3100 |
| Quality / Price * | 0,27 | 0,26 | 0,32 | 0,29 |
| The amount of accrued points | 890 | 895 |
We are experiencing summer tires with dimension of 195/65 R15 for relatively inexpensive cars and observe how their characteristics have changed dramatically over the past ten years.
Now even small and inexpensive cars roll off the conveyor on 15-inch wheels. Many Russians and quite expensive cars put "spots" with a profile higher - they are preferable on our roads. Shinniki, for which income more depends on the sizes of tires sold than on their quantity, the budget dimensions are indifferent. New offers at least in the seventeen inches segment, and the Momericks are sluggish, usually slightly reducing the rolling resistance.
Nevertheless, there are companies for which the Russian market is very important, and they are literally fighting for leading positions, every year "shlifuya" their products, trying to get out of competitors in the coupling properties on dry and wet coatings. Therefore, intrigue in our tests is always. In April 2018, a new test of summer tires driving was released.
We select the company for the test
It was for this reason that we took on the Summer Tire Test Nokian Hakka Green 2 (3350 rubles agencies) of Russian production and Continental ContiPremiUmcontAct 5 (4000 rubles) of the Czech "assembly". Not new, but their characteristics are improved annually. Purebred "Japanese" Bridgestone Turanza T001 at a price of 4,200 rubles, as it should be in status, set the highest price bar. Another representative "Top-5" is not a new model Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (3400 rubles), released in Poland. 
Among the new products - the Korean Hankook Kinergy ECO of the second generation (3100 rubles) and Dunlop SP Touring R1 (3000 rubles). We have a popular brand Nordman Green 2 (3350 rubles aged) of Russian production and Continental ContiPremiUmContAct 5 (4000 rubles) of the Czech "assembly". Not new, but their characteristics are improved annually. Purebred "Japanese" Bridgestone Turanza T001 at a price of 4,200 rubles, as it should be in status, set the highest price bar. Another representative "Top-5" is not a new model Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (3400 rubles), released in Poland.
The average price segment opens Yokohama BlueArth-A AE-50 (3250 rubles) - a tire of Russian origin (welded in Lipetsk), not so long ago, I have changed the model C.Drive2 successful in our market. For the same money they offer Japanese Toyo Proxes CF2 tires. 
Among the new products - the Korean Hankook Kinergy ECO of the second emergence (3100 rubles) and Dunlop SP Touring R1 (3000 rubles). We have a popular Nordman brand inhibit on a cold wet asphalt.
On warm-up
The first set of exercises is something like a warm-up. Tires are not experiencing significant loads, their protectors are almost not wear out. 
To warm up each tire set, there is a sufficiently ten-tone-trap check-in in the high-speed ring of a car landfill with a constant speed of 130 km / h. This run, the experts are enough with interest to assess the behavior of the car at high speed both on the direct and during soft rebuildings imitating the trail of obstacles and overtaking.
After running, you can proceed to the measurement of economy. The windows are tightly closed to optimize aerodynamics, and moving strictly in a straight line, since any maneuvering causes additional resistance. On each tire kit, we perform three or four test arrival, each consists of two measurements in opposite sides. Thus, we level the influence of the slightest breeze, although such tests are carried out only in weak weather. 
In parallel, "write on the crust" the first sensations: we estimate the smoothness, noise level and other nuances. And after on service roads with cracks and potholes, under conditions, as close as possible to real domestic, check the pre-issued assessments for comfort.
The final chord of a complex race is an assessment of the ability of the subjects to move along the road without coating. Testing is carried out on a dry ground lift with a slope of 12%. Touch with the slip and without, appreciating the confidence of the start and movement, as well as how sharply the wheels are broken into the stopping and does the grip fall at the same time. Such an exercise is performed solely at the request of our readers; These results do not take into account these results, since the road tires and are mainly developed for solid coatings.
After completing the series of combined races and recalculating the final results through the referent bus, which set after three to four sets of credit, sum up a brief summary. 
First impressions
Formula, Nokian and Nordman are broken into leaders in the course stability. At all these tires, Skoda is clearly held a given direction and reacts without tangible delays to the turns of the steering wheel. It is filled with a reactive force increasing with an increase in the angle of rotation, and provides an understandable feedback.
The rest of the rest looks Bridgestone, Dunlop, Nitto and Thato.
They have noted an incomprehensible wide "zero" when moving in a straight line. At the same time, a delays in reactions and pronounced insufficient turning appear in Dunlopa. The rest of the Trinity sins excessive turns capable of disrupting the car into a skid when the circumstances is unsuccessful. 
In races on economy at urban speed (60 km / h), TOUO broke out. Most of all "consumes" Formula. However, the difference with the leader was only 0.3 l / 100 km.
At a speed of 90 km / h, Touo holds leadership, but Dunlop, Goodyear, Nitto and Yokohama are joined to it. Nokian distinguished the highest appetite, but the difference with the most economical rivals is rather conditional - a two-gram glass of gasoline per 100 km.
CONTINENTAL, DUNLOP, HANKOOK, NORDMAN, AND YOKOHAMA tesche all rolls all - in the car, they are practically not heard.
And the most speakerphone from the whole company turned out to be Bridgestone, distinguished against the background of other elevated common hum.
According to the "Road" comfort and smoothness of the stroke ahead of the rest go Dunlop, Formula, Nokian and Nordman. However, each of the leaders has minor comments, and therefore their assessment is not "norm" (8 points), but 7.5 points. The most rigid - goodyear: He "swallows" only large irregularities, and on the little one, for example, on the transverse seams and cracks, it seeks and shudders by passing vibrations on the body.
On the primer, the remaining Dunlop and Nordman, in the laggards - Goodyear, Nitto and Yokohama. They sharply break into slip, largely losing clutch. To overcome the ground lift on such tires from the driver, skill and jewelry work with gas and clutch will be required.
Brake Way of Summer Tires At Ten Years
The most indicative exercise to assess the coupling properties of the tire is braking: the shorter the braking path, the better the clutch. On different coatings, the rubber when braking is not the same, because good grip and smooth, and on rough asphalt, it is not so easy to ensure. Many shinniks are focused mainly on the European coating - we check the tires on the more rough, how much is the most Russian roads. 
"INTERNATIONAL" Species of the start of braking on a wet coverage - 80 km / h, on dry - 100 km / h. But the rate of end of the measurement of the tire companies is different - 5 km / h, 7 km / h, sometimes even 10 km / h. The goal is to eliminate the short-term blocking of the wheels, which even modern ABS admits at low speed. We use the "point" 5 km / h. Before measurements, carefully cleaned the braking band, removing dust and small pebbles from the asphalt. "Cleaning" is carried out tenfold braking - naturally, on non-verbal tires.
One of our inventions is an autonomous irrigation system that we use for wet exercises. It consists of rotating garden sprinklers, connecting hoses, motor-pumps and a 500-liter water tank in the trailer, which testes Chevrolet Niva.
When measuring the brake path from the test, it is required to beat the pedals in the same place, to have the same speed at the start point of the braking and cool the brakes after each measurement. The magnitude of the brake path with an accuracy of a centimeter fixes the VBOX measuring complex operating on the basis of GPS. 
On average, six measurements for each set give a completely reliable result. In addition to improving the resistance to rolling, tires are trying annually at least to improve the grip on the wet coverage.
Our measurements show that the shortest brake path is Nokian: 24.4 meters tires. Very near - Continental with a result of 24.8 meters. The longest braking distance, 28 meters, turned out to Nitto. A little better showed itself Bridgestone - 27.8 meters. In our tests of a decade ago on the same coverage, the best brake path on the tires of the same dimension was 28.3 meters, and the worst - more than 34 meters. Progress!
In races "On the dry" champion, the champion changed - this is Continental: 37.6 meters, followed by Nokian (38.5 m), Formula (38.7 m) and Hankook (38.8 m), yielding about a meter. Close the list of Nitto with a result of 42 meters and Bridgestone - 41 meters. Ten years ago, the "dry" braking record was 43.8 meters, the outsiders for the stop required more than 50 meters!
And on the wet coverage, and on the dry for ten years the clutch "on average" is improved by 15% - win almost a car body! It is clear that cars made their contributing during this time, but the lion's share of progress is provided by the tires.
Analysis of the results of the brake path in the dough on a cold wet asphalt
Consistent car rebuildings in the stream - a phenomenon rather common on our roads. Therefore, we have long included a rearrangement that imitating such a maneuver. This exercise makes it possible to evaluate the hook properties of tires in the transverse direction and how they affect the behavior of the car.
The test starts races with a deliberately passing speed, each time lifting it by 1-2 km / h, while the car starts to "chop up" cones, falling outside the designated corridor. Vbox fixes the speed at the time of the beginning of the maneuver, and the behavior of the car and how simply it to manage it is evaluating the test, exposing points based on the formulated comments. Limit speed is necessarily confirmed in subsequent races to exclude a random result.
On the wet coverage, the record puts Nokian - 67.8 km / h, it fours Formula - 67.7 km / h. In the tail of the group - Nitto and Bridgestone, their results are 63.5 and 63.6 km / h, respectively. Skoda is stubborn on Nittto-speed, refusing to perform a hard maneuver, - straightens the trajectory. Bridgestone introduces instability in the reaction: first it is not in a hurry to take the first turn of the steering wheel, gliding almost right through the first strip, and if the car succeeds, it is necessary to minimize in the next row, while stabilization, it shoots the tail, knocking all the cones on both sides. Therefore, this pair has the lowest marks on handling.
Also, low (6.5 points) was estimated and dunlop - due to delays in reactions, increased rotation angles of the steering wheel and sharp disruptions in slip. The highest score earns Goodyear - the tests noted the clear reactions and the clear behavior of the machine, which does not require leading steering action. 
A similar test on dry asphalt spawned a bunch of emotions. First, the maximum rate of execution of this maneuver in recent years has grown noticeably. Continental test leaders (70.5 km / h) and Nordman (70.4 km / h) incredibly fast in this extremist exercise: the speeds exceeded 70 km / h.
But a dozen years ago, 67-68 km / h in such conditions seemed to be an ultimate achievement.
Secondly, they upset the low estimates for manageability in limit modes. Six participants received serious comments.
Excellent and Honors of 2018
Nokian Hakka Green 2 tires with a result of 919 points rolled out at first place. The shoe in them Skoda amazes with an outstanding clutch on wet asphalt, and on long journeys will delight good course stability and decent smoothness.
The rescue of the leader is only 3 points, the second step of the podium occupies Continental ContipremiUmcontact 5. Features - Impressive grip on a dry road and bribefully quiet combination.
The honorable third place was captured by the Formula Energy tires (sub-brand Pirelli), scored 912 points. Coupling properties are not the best, but high enough. Like Nokian, these tires are suitable for long journeys, in which a clear follow-up of the course and the decent smoothness of the course are important. But the most pleasant bonus is a modest price.
It is forced to state that there are spots from eleven in the sun. Claims are similar: delays and large corners of the steering wheel or low informativeness. And these comments do not depend on the balance sheet balance - whether there is an insufficient turnover with the demolition demolition (Yokohama), an unstable, wide balance with a demolition in the initial phase and a drift in the final (Bridgestone, Formula, Nitto) or excess turning, leading to a sharp drift in the second Corridor (Continental, Nokian). 
And the best estimates received Goodyear, Hankook and Nordman - 7.5 points, which means "light claims". Nobody awarded eight points. We believe that create an elastic frame that can withstand significant peak side loads, for high-profile (65%) and at the same time quite narrow tires - a difficult task. And it is especially difficult when developing tires with super-fast coupling properties. Experts found in the leading three similar flaw in behavior with extreme maneuvering on dry asphalt upon reaching limit speeds. In addition, a significant decrease in adhesion on a cold wet asphalt is alarming.
On the fourth and fifth positions, while holding in the category of "Excellents", there are Hankook Kinergy ECO 2 and Nordman SX2, scored 906 and 904 points, respectively. Quiet, well balanced, without pronounced splashes and failures. Nordman has a little better course stability and smoothness, and Hankook K can boast a little greater tenacity when braking on dry coating.
In general, the coupling properties are close to the average level.
At the same time, both participants are indifferent to the cold wet asphalt - in the spring and autumn this is an unconditional plus.
On the sixth line of our rating - Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (895 points), opening a group of very good tires. In the asset - the best handling on the wet asphalt with extreme maneuvers, in passive - excessive rigidity, and the grip on the wet is below average and significantly deteriorates in the cold.
The seventh and eighth lines of the rank table were taken by Yokohama BlueArth-A AE-50 and DUNLOP SP Touring R1 with a minimum gap - 890 and 889 points, respectively. Similar to the level of clutch and comfort - both quiet. Dunlop is unless softer, the difference can be addled only with extreme maneuvering. There are claims to Iokohama about the controllability with sharp rebuildings on a dry coating, and to Dunlopou - on the wet, and even their term stability has pumped up. However, Dalopa has the best braking indicators on a cold wet asphalt, and the price is more modest.
The ninth place at 879 points took Toyo Proxes CF2 tires. 
They have decent brake properties, but is upsetting a weak transverse grip on the wet asphalt and complex course stability at high speed. Tooo compensates for these disadvantages with the ability to significantly save fuel (these tires "roll" are better than all) and very good brake properties on a wet cold asphalt.
Our list that followed in the category of goodness (more than 840 total points) of the famous Bridgestone Turanza T001 with 850 points and a little-known Nitto NT860, which was able to scrape 844 points. This pair relates the weakest brake properties on the wet and on dry asphalt and claims from experts to manageability and courseworthy. The difference can be revealed only in comfort: Bridgestone slightly softer, Nitto is a bit quieter. And also "Bridge" demonstrates the most stable clutch on a wet road, which is almost independent of temperature.
But in the rating of a profitable purchase alone. The most seductive acquisition - Formula Energy, followed by Nitto NT860, Nordman SX2, Dunlop SP Touring R1 and Hankook Kinergy Eco 2. Exactly in the middle is the Yokohama BlueArth-A AE-50, and the List of the most expensive Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Bridgestone Turanza T001 are closed. Choose!
In addition to improving resistance to rolling, tires are trying annually at least to improve the grip on the wet coverage
Coup
Being under the impression of the brake properties of tires on the wet asphalt in summer conditions and having remembered our last year's "Tour of temperatures" on dry asphalt, we decided to repeat the "wet" braking on the cold coating. The temperature for this was picked up the border: +6 ° C. Her shinniki is considered critical for the transition to the fall on winter tires, and in the spring - on summer. We did not include the results obtained in the final table, since the manufacturers are "drained" tires under high positive temperatures.
The results plunged us into a state of shock. With an extremely low temperature, the braking path of all subjects increased compared to greenhouse conditions on average three meters, or by almost 12%. It is more than a carpid car!
In addition, the order of summer braking results was completely collapsed. On the cold asphalt, the shortest brake path issued a modest Dunlop SP Touring R1 in the summer conditions. After him, all the brands of Japanese and Korean brands were lined up, with the exception of Nitto NT860, which, at any temperature, demonstrates the weakest result. But the most amazing - all three braking leaders in the "room" conditions (Nokian Hakka Green 2, Continental ContiPremiUmcontAct 5 and Formula Energy) collapsed into the second half of the list.
You can make another clutch rating (brake path) at different temperatures. The title of the most "temperature independent" tires in the wet braking is conquered by Bridgestone Turanza T001 tires: they have a braking path with a decrease in temperature to the maximum permissible compared to the "summer" increased by only 4%! In second place - Toyo Praxes CF2 tires, "surrendered" a little more than 5%. It is noteworthy that this couple in the summer conditions "holder" did not shine. The traditional leaders of our summer tests of Nokian Hakka Green 2 and Continental ContipRemiumContact 5 in cold conditions have increased the brake path almost 20% - five meters! It turns out that the tires on the wet coverage in summer conditions are slow down, the worse they are in the cold. Outsiders are less dependent on temperature changes.
You can explain this in one word - "Balance". Achieving ultra-high clutch in summer conditions is possible only due to its deterioration on the cold coating - there is a shift towards the preferred temperature. A relatively average indicators in the entire temperature range are talking about a more even balance.
But this is only a particular case relating to the clutch on the wet coverage. Tires are characterized by other indicators - adhesion on dry coating, rolling resistance, noise, smoothness, strength, knowledge - which often do not get along with each other. So it accounts for manufacturers to select the optimal balance between all the performance, experimenting with materials, a tread pattern and manufacturing technology.
What to do to the consumer? Of course, use the results obtained with the maximum benefit! Pick summer tires with a loaf on the climatic conditions of your region.
And if the tires are already bought, consider their features that you have learned from our test. Turn over the car in time, while traveling a safe distance taking into account temperature changes.
Summer tires are one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase the safety of the car. Winter and summer tires are made from different rubber varieties (first - from soft, second - from solid), so in the heat winter tires "floats" along the road, losing performance characteristics, and this can lead to an accident. In addition, summer tires are different than the winter, the tread pattern to ensure good clutch of the wheels with the track.
Summer tire test 2016 "driving"
The journal "Driving" conducted a test of 14 and 16-inch summer tires at the AvtoVAZ test site in the middle of the last summer season. As a carrier "Autobuvi" performed "Lada Priora" with the anti-lock system and two golf class vehicles.
Summer tire rating 2016 R16 ("driving")
Initially, we present the top 10 tires of the most popular dimension - 205/55 R16. Standing "subjects" from 2600 to 4 thousand rubles per piece.
10. CORDIANT SPORT 3
Russian tires with good braking on wet coating and mediocre - on dry. With them, the test car was the highest fuel consumption.
Price - 3100 rubles.
9. Bridgestone Ecopia EP200
This tires helps save fuel, but failed the test on the wet asphalt. And on the winding road, the driver whose car is "tearing" in such tires, you will have to be alert.
Price - 3550 rubles.
8. Toyo Proxes CF2
These Japanese tires have low driving comfort, but excellent braking on dry and wet asphalt.
Price - 3500 rubles.
7. Nordman SX.
Best price and quality ratio. Drivers were satisfied with the "behavior" of these tires in the usual and extreme driving mode, dry and on a wet coating.
Price - 2800 rubles.
6. Continental Conti Premium Contact 5
The Germans perfectly showed themselves when braking on a dry highway and in terms of fuel efficiency. Otherwise - good, but not brilliantly.
Price - 4000 rubles.
5. Hankook Ventus Prime 2
With such tires, the car will be chained to "stay" behind the track in any weather. Cons - summed up fuel efficiency and driving comfort.
Price - 3400 rubles.
4. MICHELIN PRIMACY 3
Experts noted the high coupling properties of German tires. With them, cars are pleased to manage and exchange rate stability - without complaints.
Price - 4000 rubles.
3. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The leader in the nomination "Comfort". High grip on the wet and dry track. But on the dry coating, with extreme maneuvering, the rubber behaved not in the best way, for which she was reduced. However, the third place among decent competitors is quite good.
Price - 3700 rubles.
2. Nokian Hakka Blue
These Finnish tires have a record speed on dry permutation and excellent - on wet. Slightly worse (compared to the ranking leader) showed themselves when braking on dry coating.
Price - 3650 rubles.
1. Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Good rubber should ensure not only excellent handling and coursework stability, but also accessible by price. With all these qualities, the winner of the rating, who scored 944 points (choosing the best summer tires 2016, "driving" was guided by a bar in 900 points - an indicator of excellent tires). And tires Pirelli has the best brake properties on a wet coating.
Price - 3600 rubles.
Summer tire rating 2016 R14 ("driving")
It is time to evaluate other summer tires. Rating of 2016 continues Tires dimension 185/60 R14.
10. Matador Stella 2
With such tires, it is better to forget about quick driving, to slow down for a long time in the case of anything. But they save fuel well.
Price - 1800 rubles.
9. CORDIANT ROAD RUNNER
In the pros of Russian tires: good handling in extreme conditions. In the minuses - mediocre comfort and clarity of the course.
Price - 2135 rub.
8. Pirelli Formula Energy
In the dough on the course stability and direction of movement at high speed, they scored 40 points out of 50 possible. But with sharp turns, the Likhach driver will have to try to keep the car.
Price - 2150 rubles.
7. MICHELIN BFGOODRICH G? GRIP
For all indicators, experts "driving" rated these tires as "just below average."
Price - 2165 rub.
6. Hankook Kinergy Eco
Korean tires "led" are more worthily than the holder of 7 places. Strong middling and in the speed of braking on dry / wet asphalt, and in terms of noise, and controls.
Price - 2135 rub.
5. Yokohama BlueArth
Japanese tires have the lowest fuel consumption, if the vehicle rises at a speed of 90 km / h. They also demonstrated fast rearrangement and braking on a wet road.
Price - 2000 rubles.
4. Nokian Nordman SX
The case is when cheap - does not mean bad. Drivers praised the controllability of the machine with Nordman SX in extreme modes. There are no complaints and on the coupling properties on different coatings. Good anti-crisis solution for the summer.
Price - 1970 rub.
3. Toyo Proxes CF2.
According to confident behavior on the road and rapid braking on a dry and wet surface, 2 from this top-10 is not inferior. The lack of one is not the quietest and soft summer tires.
Price - 2180 rub.
2. Nokian Hakka Green
Tires of the Finnish brand and internationally produced in Russia with extreme maneuvering and demonstrate excellent course stability at high speeds.
Price - 2380 rub.
1. Continental ContipRemiumContact 5
The advantages of the winner: high-speed rearrangement and a small brake path on the wet and dry asphalt (27.5 meters at a speed of 80 km / h and 40 meters when overclocking up to 100 km / h, respectively).
Price - 2660 rubles.
conclusions
Want to make tires and inexpensive and high-quality - buy Nordman SX. Want to in the heat and in the rain the car perfectly listened to the steering wheel and did not touch on a steep turn, then the best choice is the tires from Continental (for R14) and Pirelli (for R16).
And finally, we will remind the winners (R16, R14). They were Michelin Primacy 3 and Pirelli Cinturato P1.
