Winter Is Coming. It's time to cook Sani. Sellers begin to import winter tires, and buyers - think about what to convert. In the conditions of our roads and climate, we need rubber, capable of copefully to cope with the glaciation, and with mud and water. But is it possible? In practice, there is an eternal dilemma - to choose an awaited "velcro" or spikes. We present you a tire rating for the winter season 2017-2018, which includes the most popular and proven models.
- Reviews of motorists
- Tests carried out with different models of cylinders
As a result, we have the following review.
Top 7 untapped winter tires
Having preferred the "Velcro", remember that the tires of this type perfectly behave in rainy weather and the blizzard. Manufacturers are fighting for clutch on ice and snow, constantly changing the composition of rubber.
Scandinavian cylinders are present on the market since 2013 and has more fifty modifications in different designs. In general, it is designed for a long service in winter weather conditions.
The advantages of specifically this sample:
- Good patency even in snow-covered off-road
- Impressive rates of course stability and manageability
- Good overclocking and braking on ice. The manufacturer has improved clutch with icing coated
From the disadvantages it is necessary to note the mediocre dynamics of braking on the asphalt.
Cost in 2017 - about 6 thousand rubles. Plus minus 100-400 rubles. Depending on the parameters.
Council. If you are looking for budget versions of untapped tires for winter, look at the models of Nokian Nordman RS, Cordiant Winter Drive.
American tires demonstrates confident movement on ice and not bad cross-stability on the rolled snow. Among the advantages are also patency on snowdrifts and a reliable deceleration on ice. These tires are popular on wet roads of megacities and icing tracks.
The main minus of this sample is noise. On any coverage, it is quite loud. Cost in the range of 6-10 thousand rubles. Depending on the store and wheel parameters.
# 3: Continental ContivikingContact 6
The protector with an asymmetric pattern and three independent zones is designed for frosty climate and abundant precipitation.
Advantages of this sample:
- Excellent acceleration across the rolled snow
- Excellent braking on ice, wet and dry substrate
- Cross-resistant ice
- Acoustic Comfort
It is not devoid of flaws:
- Insecure behavior on deep snow
- Instability on any asphalt - dry and freezlom
- High rigidity for Europe
Continental rubber can be bought in stores in 11.5 and higher thousand rubles.
Non-empty tires with good running characteristics on icing roads, snow-covered coverage, as well as in the caress. In all cases, they showed confident acceleration with acceptable braking.
Disadvantages:
- Modest driving quality on solid ice and snow substrate
- Bad maneuverability on a wet solid road
- Uphustic riding on dry asphalt
- Low fuel economy
The cost of these cylinders - 4750-7000 rubles.
# 5: Michelin X-Ice 3
This is one of the lightest among the nothesive tires. French auto shoes strong in many nominations. Among the advantages:
- Course stability
- Excellent deceleration on asphalt
- Confident Ice Behavior
- Good patency in the snow
It is difficult to find minuses in this model, however, you can specify limited permeability in the fresh snow and mediocre comfort indicators. Price - up to 5500 rubles.
# 6: Bridgestone Blizzak VRX
The Japanese tires will delight motorists who rarely leave the city feature provided well-working utilities. It is perfectly kept on any asphalt, shows confident braking in frosty weather.
Among the shortcomings:
- Complex control on gladunel and snow-covered coatings
- Low Patency
- Acoustic discomfort
Cost: from 7.5 thousand rubles.
The rating of the awaited tires of the season 2017-2018 concludes rubber from Hankook. The protector with a wedge-shaped pattern provides good controllability on a snow-covered road and predictable ice behavior. Other pros - fuel economy, good combination of price and quality.
The weakness of the sample is unreliable behavior on the asphalt due to frequent breakdowns of the axes into slip and modest deceleration.
Cost: 2700-4600 rub.
Top 7 studded tires for winter
These are tires adapted to ride on ice and snow-covered roads.
Please note: the cost of the same models may differ 2 times. This is at least depends on the seller, and more from the location of the manufacturer and production technology.
The list of the best studded winter tires 2017-2018 looks like this.
# 1: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
When creating this modification, the Finnish company was focused on the Russian market. They are distinguished by an increased amount of spikes and a tread design designed to drive through a winter snow-water caress. Tires push it out of themselves, providing confident movement. They are used for expeditions in the north. Rubber does not duby even at extremely low temperatures. All this puts them on the first ranking in this review.
Advantages:
- Increased service life. Skills enough for several seasons
- Perfect clutch with an expensive under any conditions, whether it snow or out
- Reliable braking even with a sharp press on the pedal
She has disadvantages:
- Feels instability when the wheel hit in a rings
- High cost: from 12,000 rubles.
# 2: Continental ContiCecontact
Their advantages:
- Increased wear resistance
- Dense deep planting of cylinders preventing falling
- Reliable clutch and sustainability on the road
At the same time, the tires are insecure themselves on a wet asphalt equally in the mode of motion and braking. Cost - from 9100 rubles.
This is a good option of winter hips for off-road and the conditions of the North. The production technology of the rubber of this brand ensures the preservation of operational qualities over the years.
Benefits:
- Confident acceleration and braking on any substrate, including ice-covered and snow
- Good resistance at speed
- The protector takes water from under the wheels, snow porridge
The disadvantage - when in a rings, the car begins to carry. These tires cost from 2250 rubles. Depending on the seller.
These tires can boast innovative technologies that were used in their production. Their spikes have a double core, which gives additional clutch on the ice. The tread pattern effectively pushes snow and water.
Pros of these cylinders:
- Reliability
- Acceptable combination of price and quality
- Effective braking in different conditions
# 5: GISLAVED NORDFROST 100
These tires are designed for driving on snow-covered and iced coatings. Her main advantages:
- Wear resistance - truly serve you for several years
- Excellent clutch
- It's a "quiet" rubber
- Fast braking even on a snowy coverage
Among the disadvantages are low rolling performance on ice coating. Price - from 4400 rubles.
Body with a wide contact surface. Add to this the lateral grooves, giving a strong clutch with an expensive in any weather, 22 rows of obesis and 170 anti-slip spikes, and get a safe movement on slippery surfaces.
Price - from 2450 rubles.
Market News 2017-2018
The most expected on the Russian market can be called Nokian HakkaPeliitta 9 for passenger cars and with the prefix suv-better winter tires for crossovers. This model differs from the previous protrusion technology and spikes of anti-skid of two types. Thanks to this, the tires are perfectly held by the road, adapting to any weather conditions.
Concern Bridgestone will also please the novelty - Velcro Blizzak VRX2. Tests of this model of winter rubber 2017-2018 have already shown improved internship in the snow compared to the previous, and increased comfort. The manufacturer also claims a longer service life.
Goodyear replenished its line with tires for SUVs in the middle price segment Fulda Kristall Control SUV. As a basis, the design of the passenger cars of Fulda Kristall CONTROL HP2 was taken, but the drawing was enlarged. Snow Catcher's branded technology gave these cylinders a reliable clutch on the snow.
Michelin also thoroughly prepared for the season "Winter 17-18". The company has updated the line of their subsidiaries, releasing a whole series of tires with one base pattern of the tread. Among the new products are not studded budget TIGAR SUV Winter, Taurus SUV Winter, Orium SUV Winter, studded Orium SUV ICE, TIGAR SUV ICE, Taurus SUV ICE.
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In the global market of automotive tires on winter tires, a humble 7-8% falls. And in Russia, tire production for the winter period is a profitable business, they account for up to 60% of the market. Scandinavian type winter tires are suitable for our country with a massive protector, well-melting snow and ice crust.
Top 10 best winter tires:
Tires number 1: Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Nokian HakkaPeliitta - spiked tires in the amount of 190 pieces and light weight (with the help of special additives) perfectly copble on the track with any type of canvas.
Snow, snow-covered or frozen coating - does not matter. After all, for Nokian Hakkapelitta, which becomes the leader of the rating of winter tires, there is no barrier. The car, "hoop" in this model, shows a short brake path on dry and wet asphalt.
Tires # 2: Continental Contilcecontact
ContilCecontact - Universal tires suitable for both cars and SUVs. The special composition of the rubber mixture is made taking into account the characteristics of the cold and unpredictable climate. The car, the "hoop" in Continental, perfectly slows down on ice and shows good handling, both on a snow-covered road and on dry asphalt. Withstand rapid acceleration and braking. Being ContilCecontact in the first place if its sliding resistance was perfect. But this is not the case, therefore silver winter tire rating of 2018.
Tires number 3: Pirelli Winter Ice Zero
Pirelli tire manufacturers experience their products in the most extreme conditions, because its operation occurs on an ice and snow surface. Therefore, it is expected that this model showed itself on covering with monstering snow, and land. There is no questions in these conditions in these conditions and manageability. So, if you are going outside the city, and the weather outside the window is terrible, Pirelli tires are the best choice. Sometimes the car loses the grip when turning. Strong tire noise also does not add the advantages of Winter Ice Zero. On dry asphalt, the brake path is not as small as I would like, so the bronze rating of winter tires 2018-2019.
Rubber number 4: Nokian Nordman
Nordman 5's good braking is carried out with the help of a "bearish claw" - protrusion on the tread, when braking the retaining vertically. The attractive price of this model, which occupies 4th place in the ranking of winter rubber 2018-2019, will delight every car enthusiast.
Thanks to Nokian Nordman 5, the car consumes fuel moderately, shows excellent stability on ice, snow and dry asphalt. The only drawback is not very comfortable car handling, with a large snowfall shows not the best permeability.
Tires number 5: Nokian Nordman 4
Nordman 4 is characterized by reduced noise and spikes with great durability. Special pads soften contact with expensive. On the wet asphalt and ice, the characteristics of this model that occupies the middle of the rating of winter tires 2018-2019, leaves much to be desired. But the rest of Nokian Nordman 4 is a strong middle journal sold at an affordable price.
Tires No. 6: Goodyear UltraGripice Arctic
With the help of special V-shaped slots, the tire guarantees the perfect grip on the snow-covered roads. Indicators of this rubber also give confidence to the motorist. On the wet asphalt "Obwy" car behaves confidently, the truth on a dry coverage turned out to be the slowest of all the presented models of the winter tire rating of this season.
Rubber number 7: GISLAVED NORD * FROST 100
Tires Gislaved Nord * Frost 100 with multifaceted spikes for perfect clutch with ice. The wide contact area of \u200b\u200bthe tire with the road surface becomes possible, thanks to numerous hooks. The car, "hoop" into the tires of this model, perfectly behaves on a wet snowy and ice road. On the dry surface, rubber indicators that took the 7th place in the ranking of winter tires, not such joyful: rolling resistance is high, and the braking path leaves much to be desired.
Tires №8: Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419
Winter Rubber Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419 from the Korean manufacturer has 180 spikes and a lamellar system to reduce the brake path. The car is perfectly in the snow on the slopes, tracks, forest trails. Dry or wet in front of you the road does not matter, with Hankook Winter tires your car can confidently drive even on a dirty road. True, in the snow control car uneven. This is the only minus model that occupies 8th place of our top of the best winter tires 2018-2019.
№9: Formula Ice
Thanks to the hexagon spikes of aluminum, the tires of this model are perfectly adapted for driving and braking in the snow and ice. The car, "hoisting" in this rubber, will feel great on a dry road. Formula Ice, holding a 9th place in the Winter Shin 2018 list, will provide a high smoothness of the stroke. This model will suit those who live in a big city, and rarely goes beyond its limits. The attractive price will be an additional advantage in choosing this model.
№10: Michelin X-ICENORTH 3
Thanks to the open tread pattern, the tires interact well with an expensive even with a bad clutch. With the X-ICENORTH, the vehicle will confidently pass and slc. The car, wagged in the tires of this model, showed the most striking brake path on the dry road. This rubber closing this rating is most suitable in conditions where snow and ice are not very much. Because accelerate and brake with X-ICENORTH 3 machine will be mediocre. The model of this winter rubber is sold at a reasonable price.
Video Top 10 most popular winter tires in Russia
Friction, or untouched winter tires (in common, known as "Velcro") from year to year increase their market share, becoming a choice of an increasing number of car enthusiasts. Therefore, the question of how efficiently such tires will cope with their direct responsibilities in full road conditions, is very relevant for domestic drivers. And only full-fledged running tests carried out in the "combat" conditions can give an exhaustive response to it.
In general, friction tires (on their sidewalls there is a mark "Studless", which translated from English means "without spikes") are divided into two groups:
- The first - tires for the harsh northern winters (they are "Scandinavians"), which are intended for operation in the snow and ice, which is why their protector is made of soft rubber (50-55 units on Shore).
- The second - "shoes" for warm Middle Eastern conditions ("European"), which, first of all, are focused on wet asphalt, which is not only more rigid compound, but also developed grooves, allowing them to more effectively resist the aquaplaning and sliding on the snow kashe .
In Russia, "Scandinavians" received more distribution - this is explained by frosty and snowy winters in our country. As for the Middle Eastern Tires, they choose only those car owners who do not leave urban limits in winter, and move predominantly on purified roads, which are constantly treated with chemistry.
That is why the tests were selected nine sets of Scandinavian type tires with a size of 225/45 R17, which is popular with Golf car owners -class. First of all, the production of shinniks included in the "big five" manufacturers of automotive "shoes" came to the tests - it is Bridgestone Blizzak VRX, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, Michelin X-Ice 3, Continental ContivikingContact 6 and Pirelli Ice Zero FR (New Season) . They accounted for expensive Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires, new Hankook Winter I * Cept Iz2 and Dunlop Winter Maxx WM01, as well as the most accessible from all participants of Toyo Observe GSI-5, which are familiar to Russian motorists.
To carry out tests, one of the polygons was chosen in the northern part of the earth hemisphere and allowing a wide range of all kinds of tests, during which the air temperature was held from -2 to -18 ºC. The carrier of the tire turned out to be one of the cars of the popular class "C", equipped with ABS, ASR, ESP and other auxiliary electronics.
In order for friction tires to show the most accurate results, the ice must be clean, as even a light snowball or bright sun can distort them significantly. That is why for consuming the accuracy of the final digits, all measurements were repeated six, or even more, once.
And the first exercise was the acceleration on the ice straight from 5 to 30 km / h, where the car, "obhtable" in Dunlop Tires, best manifested itself, - it took him only six seconds. Only one tenth seconds they were given by Nokian, while in the tail of Hankook and Bridgestone (they met at 7.3 and 7.4 seconds, respectively).
As for the braking from 30 to 5 km / h, the Nokian tires were demonstrated more efficiently - they only slightly exceeded 15 meters. Few worse covers Continental. In the outsiders, Bridgestone and Pirelli were recorded, which needed 17.5 meters for a slowdown.
In order to evaluate transverse properties, the tests continued on the ice circle, and in cloudy weather - under such conditions, the results are noticeably more stable (but in any case, eight-ten circles were wound on each tire kit). And it's better to "brazen" the rest in the coverage of the Continental bus, where the circle of cars will be submitted for 26 seconds, and a little more than half a second to Nokian lost them. The most slow taring Toyo tires, issued on the measurers of 28.8 seconds.
Exercises on the snow are less demanding of nature whims, with the exception of rich snowfall: most often fresh flakes are slippery. To estimate the longitudinal clutch, a long platform was involved, which allowed the car from space to 40 km / h, after which it was slowed down to 5 km / h.
The faster of others on the snow was allowed to accelerate Hankook and Pirelli tires, while at the opposite end of the rating was located Bridgestone and Dunlop. In braking, the alignment of the strength changed a little: the leaders were Continental and Pirelli, and the outsiders - Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin. But even the last "Troika" cannot be fully called the losers, since it was separated from the first results only a difference of 4%.
Unfortunately, the lack of compacted snow at the polygon did not allow to perform a "rearrangement", but this gap managed to be more than compensated by estimating manageability on specially trained tracks with ice and snow coatings.
Not all exercises are amenable to measurements - for example, handling and permeability can only be estimated subjectively. And the first test for all tires was the rate of stability - bridgestone, goodyear, Continental, Nokian and Hankook, which distinguished themselves to the leaders, which distinguished themselves in the leaders, which distinguished themselves with a stable retention on high speed and fast reactions to the steering wheel with soft rebels. As for the rest, they all without exception received only minor comments.
To assess the manageability, the track was used with a set of turns of various steepness. In this discipline, they accelerate faster and more often wipers "helm" than when evaluating coursework stability. And the most understandable behavior in this case was demonstrated by the Hankook, Toyo and Nokian tires, and at Bridgestone and Dunlop, the car turned out to be the most "nervous" due to the low informativeness of the steering wheel and delays in reactions.
The best permeability was shown by Nokian and Pirelli tires - "obhtable" in them the car confidently starts and maneuvering in deep snow, and if necessary, it is easily chosen by reverse (this is when advancement is no longer possible). But Bridgestone, Michelin, Toyo and Goodyear pumped up - in the snowdrifts they allow you to touch only the latitude, in the case of slipping it is often "buried", and maneuverability is not quite sure.
When evaluating manageability on ice with its depotable reactions and high reliability, Michelin tires were conquered, and only a little bit contamicated by Continental, Nokian and Pirelli. But the remaining subjects have proven themselves from the good side, therefore there were no obvious outsiders in this discipline.
After completing the cycle of "Winter tests", carried out at negative temperatures, came a series of asphalt exercises, during which the air warmed up to the indicators from +4 to +7 ºC, and the first thing was evaluated. The smallest "voraciousness" distinguished the Hankook and Nokian, while the Dunlop and Toyo tires "eat" more than others. But even between leaders and outsiders, the discrepancy in the results was insignificant - only 200 ml per 100 km of mileage.
During the warm circle at a speed of 110 to 130 km / h, the packed stability on the asphalt was evaluated. And here is a clear holding of a specified course, as well as an informative force on the steering wheel, showed Michelin tires (almost like on flight tires in the warm season). From the good side, Dunlop, Goodyear and Pirelli have proven, while Hankook and Toyo have a lot of questions: they disappeared with a little-informative "steering wheel" and certain "braking" when adjusting the direction of movement.
To check the noise and smoothness of the stroke, several tracks were used: initially the car on each set of tires was tested on a good coating, after which "moved" on the roads with potholes, cracks and shcherbins. The palm of the championship in this discipline got Continental - on the smoothness of the course and acoustic comfort, they found themselves "ahead of the planet all." Low noise also demonstrated and goodyear. The others turned out to be tougher and "twirl" Dunlop, Toyo and Michelin, and Pirelli distinguished themselves as the best smoothness of the course. Remarks they were awarded similar - vibrations on small irregularities, sharp shocks on medium and large cords, the feeling of pumping tires.
The final chord in testing was braking on dry and wet asphalt. So that the results are turned out to be the most accurate, the exercise was carried out in one row on a narrow strip, and after each measurement of the brakes became cold. On a dry coating (braking is carried out from 80 to 5 km / h) less than the other "ran" Goodyear tires - on them A car for stop required 28.8 meters. The meter loss leader has shown the Continental and Michelin tires, and Toyo (33.1 meters) was played in the angroup.
On the wet asphalt (the slowdown occurs from 60 to 5 km / h) the alignment of the strength was a little different: in the first place with a result of 19.7 meters, CONTINENTAL tires are located, and Goodyear was content with the second position with a half-meter. As for the outsider, he remained the same: the Toyo braking path exceeded the leadership of six meters at once.
ContivikingContact 6.
This unwanted tire is designed specifically for the Scandinavian and Russian winter. When changing the model, the developers have made a special focus on high grip on any kind of coating. This versatility is achieved due to the asymmetric tread separated into three parts made from an innovative rubber mixture optimized according to the degree of softness. The outer part of the tread provides grip on dry asphalt, medium on ice, and internal ones on the snow. The combination of the tread design contributes to good work in the constantly changing road conditions of the city. The design of the lamellas makes the bus-resistant bus on the wet asphalt, and the tread blocks connected by jumpers, work on the snow, like chains of anti-skid. This season, ContivikingContact 6 includes 97 names for passenger cars and for SUV cars.
Continental Icecontact 2.
A seized tire with a new generation spike with an increased amount of faces and a smaller weight. From the current season in the IceContAct 2 bus, antiprocol technology Contisional technology is available, the sealant of which tightens the punctures with a diameter to 5 mm without subsequent repairs, as well as the technology of Contisilent, which, thanks to the special foam layer, significantly reduces the noise and vibration level. Also in the tire, compared with the ContiiceContact predecessor, it was 9% improved controllability on a dry road, 2% on ice, and 8% increased the indicators of the transmission of brake and traction on ice increased by 8%. Another feature of the tire is an asymmetric tread pattern. Increased bus life and threshing safety provides double firing technology, due to which the tire and spike are almost one. IceContact 2 tire line This season will include 112 names for cars and for SUV class cars.
Cordiant Snow Cross.
The characteristic feature of this tire is the new patented spice-Cor spike, produced by the famous SCASON company. The spike housing is made of aluminum, and carbide insert - from tungsten carbide. The optimal shape of the thound hole provides both reliable retention of spikes in the bus, and the transfer of high tractive effort on the ice. The changed design of the slotted layer contributes to strengthening the effects of spikes on the ice. In addition, the original design of the spike housing prevents its rotation in the protector layer and increases the reliability of the retention of the spike in the tire. The new chemical composition of the tread rubber mixture is expanding the temperature range of the bus to -53 ° C. According to test results, new technologies allowed to reduce the brake path on the ice, compared with the previous generation of tires, by 12%. In 2016, the Cordiant Snow Cross tire line is expanded on 25 sizes, and now the range is 35 sizes with the landing diameters from 14 to 18 inches. The assortment also appears reinforced tires for SUV segment cars (13 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 18 inches).
Dunlop SP Winter ICE02
Woven tire with a spike having a rectangular core. A similar form, as well as a large base of spike, provides an increased penetrating ability and stability of performance when driving on ice. Specially for sizes and shape of the spike was designed by the landing place, which increased the reliability of the attachment. For optimal clutch on Ice spits are located in 16 rows. The drawing of the central part of the tread, made in the form of triangles, contributes to the stability of the control. For the same purpose, the shoulder zone blocks are interconnected - a similar design provides the rigidity of tread checkers. Intersective grooves effectively dismissed water and snow mass from the contact stain. In the Russian market, the tire is represented in 46 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 20 inches.
Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02
In the design of these studded tires used a unique technology - 3D lamella "Miura-Ori" with special faces that prevent the beaming of the tread blocks, stabilizing the characteristics and contributing to uniform wear. Extrallen zigzag lamellas improve tire clutch on a snowy and ice coating. The top layer of the tread, consisting of a soft rubber mixture, provides an improved clutch on a snow-covered and icing road, and a more rigid base layer is responsible for fixing spikes and additionally increases the performance characteristics. The tire is represented in 42 sizes with landing diameters from 15 to 21 inches.
Dunlop Winter Maxx WM01
A notched tire, created using a material with optimal elasticity and durability. Its features: Increased lamella length with more acute edges, durable material blocks, eliminating their laying, tread rigidity with asymmetric design, providing stability in turns and during rebuilding, increased rigidity of the breaker. The tire is represented in 50 sizes with the planting diameters from 13 to 19 inches.
DUNLOP WINTER MAXX SJ8
The material from which the tire is made is stronger, but at the same time not lost elasticity, which contributes to a reliable clutch with irregularity of the road, and the strength of the rubber prevents the treads of the tread blocks. And here, as in the GrandTrek ICE 02 model, 3D lamellas "Muiurai" are applied. The combination of transverse and longitudinal grooves provides not only confident adhesion on the snow, but also self-cleaning of the tread. Increased rigidity in the shoulder area has improved the behavior of the tires in turns and during rebuilding, and the central edge provides stable coursework stability. The tire is represented in 50 sizes with the planting diameters from 15 to 21 inches.
GISLAVED NORD FROST 200
A new studded bus is designed specifically for harsh winter conditions, with an emphasis on the optimal combination of price and quality and focusing on safety and durability. The tire produced at the Continental factory in Kaluga, instead of the usual symmetric shooting of the tread, has a directional asymmetric pattern. Such a scheme worked on several generations of winter tires Continental has proven its effectiveness. The new model received a ultralight spike with a special triangular shape of a carbide tip, which made it possible to improve the dynamic characteristics on the ice in comparison with the previous model. In addition, an innovative rubber mixture was used in the tire, retaining elasticity and high clutch levels with severe frosts. The bus line this season will include 64 names for passenger cars and for SUV class cars.
GISLAVED SOFT FROST 200
The new friction tire is designed specifically for operation in urban conditions, where the wet asphalt and a snow porridge predominate. But German engineers took care of the fact that this tire reliably behaved on ice and in deep snow. The main difference of novelties from the predecessor lies in the asymmetric pattern of the tread, in which the external part is responsible for controllability, and internal - for the grip on different types of winter roads and for the rapid removal of water and snow porridge from the contact spot. The new pattern of the tread and the soft rubber mixture made it possible to significantly improve the traction coupling characteristics, the transverse clutch and handling of ice, snow and wet asphalt in comparison with the previous model. The Gislaved Softfrost 200 line this season will include 31 name for passenger cars and for SUV cars.
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS (W419)
A seized tire with improved features on ice and snow. The bus profile is modified in order to the most uniform pressure distribution in the spack of the tire contact with the road. This improves grip, rotation control and coursework stability. The narrow edge of the rigidity of a special form in the center of the treadmill effectively squeezes the snow and snow porridge into the wide grooves, reducing them out through the arcuate grooves in the shoulder zones. Such a solution improves grip and thrust on snow-covered roads. The renewed rubber mixture of the tread has a higher clutch coefficient, which also improves clutch and braking indicators.
Hankook Winter I * CEPT EVO2 (W320)
Winter I * CEPT EVO2 is a high-speed tire in which the number of rows of the tread poles located around the circle increased from 64 to 80. A similar solution directly in the spot of the contact provides a more efficient embedding of the tread elements into a snow coating and improved traction. The technology of three-dimensional lamellae provides them with blocking, which, in turn, limits the deformation of the checkers and allows the use of softer rubber mixtures as part of the tread. Located at the optimal corner of the grooves contribute to the self-cleaning of the tread, and the edges of the tread sibs are effectively vague into the rolled snow. To remove the water from the contact spot, only two longitudinal grooves are used, but their width is increased by 30%, and the inclination angle is optimized in such a way that such a design does not only increase the volume of water being passed, but also helps to reduce the noise level. The tire is represented in 46 sizes.
Hankook Winter I * CEPT IZ2 (W616)
Non-free novelty Hankook Winter I * CEPT IZ2 (W616) Thanks to the directional figure, it guarantees comfortable movement over snow-covered, iced road and talom snow. The model is designed specifically for winter conditions of Northern and Eastern Europe. Figure of the tread, created by the likeness of the NAP Siberian Light, and the patented Hankook technology 3D lamellae provide efficient traction, fast braking and high handling. Compared to the previous model, new tires are characterized by a 20% large amount of lamellae and guarantee the best clutch on the ice. A specially designed mixture with a silicon content allows preserving the elasticity of the tread even at the lowest temperatures and provides a high level of thrust and braking.
Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2
In the design of a new studded tire produced at the Continental plant in Kaluga, the features of the "older" models of the Continental concern are clearly traced. Its specifications are improved in all major indicators of tire behavior on ice and snow. Symmetric directed tread pattern with two longitudinal ribs provides improved handling and course stability. Large blocks with an increased number of coupling edges provide increased clutch on the snow, and their location allows you to quickly remove water and snow porridge from the contact stain. Three flange spikes has an increased wear resistance, and a higher degree of spike interaction with the tread unit contributes to a high level of safety. Tires Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 Tires This season will include 31 name for passenger cars and for SUV class cars.
Michelin Latitude X-Ice North 2+
This tire is designed for operation in harsh winter conditions and is designed for various types of SUVs. According to the results of internal tests, the Latitude X-Ice North 2+, compared with the previous Latitude X-Ice North 2 model, has the following performance improvements: 10% reduced brake path on ice and 5% in the snow, by 15% improved overclocking The speaker on ice and 10% in the snow. In the tire used a number of innovative technologies. For example, in the two-layer tread, the inner, basic, layer is made of thermoactive mixture, which increases the level of fastening of spikes and is able to change its characteristics depending on the temperature. In the composition of the outer layer of the tread, there is an increased content of silicon dioxide, which allows to maintain sufficient elasticity at low temperatures and the necessary rigidity at high temperatures. The double frame allows you to achieve high resistance to the damage to the sidewalls and the tread, as well as improved controllability for large and heavy cars. In the 2016-2017 season, the tire is represented in 45 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 21 inches. The Latitude X-Ice North 2+ model is also available in the sizes made using Zero Pressure technology, which are suitable for cars such as BMW X5 and X6.
Michelin X-Ice 3
Friction tire intended for passenger cars and small crossovers. Thanks to the integration of the whole spectrum of tire technologies is focused on providing several characteristics: Safety in any winter conditions, the ability to move at high speed, a large resource for running. According to the results of internal tests, compared with the previous generation of tires, the characteristics of the X-ICE 3 have improved by 7% for such an indicator as braking on ice, and by 17% on overclocking on ice. Implemented innovations that promote safety under winter driving conditions include a new configuration of the tread blocks, Z-shaped lamellas, micropompa, and sawdow edges. Along with new design tread solutions, attention was paid to both the rubber mixture with a significant content of silicon dioxide. In addition, the tire has a stronger sidewall. In the current winter season, the tire is offered in 63 sizes. With the landing diameters from 13 to 19 inches. In a number of sizes, the X-ICE 3 model is available with Zero Pressure technology.
Michelin X-Ice North 3
A studded bus for passenger cars and small crossovers. Compared to the previous generation, this model provides a 10% brake path on ice, has improved fixation of spikes and a stronger sidewall. This result was achieved through the use of michelin engineers a number of original solutions. For example, the technologies "Smart Schip", which includes three innovations, patented by the company: a thermoactive rubber mixture of the underly the tread layer, a special technology of removal of ice crumb and, actually, the conical spike itself. This season, the X-Ice North 3 model is offered in 67 sizes with the planting diameters from 14 to 20 inches.
Michelin Alpin 5.
Inspected tire for operation in a mild winter. It has improved characteristics not only on wet and dry surface, but also on the snowy road. Its constructions combined two advanced technologies: one of them concerns the tread blocks that provide contact with the road, the second - composition of the rubber tread mixture using sunflower oil for more efficient tire operation at low temperatures. The tire is distinguished by the directional pattern of the tread with deep grooves and numerous curved blocks. Displaced longitudinal channels effectively disassemble water and reduce the likelihood of aquaplaning. The new Michelin Alpin 5 protector received 12% more segments. The number of lamellaes increased by 16%, thanks to which the clutch and permeability on the snowy road are improved. This season, the Alpin 5 bus is offered in 29 sizes with landing diameters from 15 to 17 inches.
NEXEN WINGUARD WINSPIKE WH62
The tire tread pattern was created taking into account the results of modeling work on the winter road and analyzing the placement density of the lamellae, which achieves high charts of controllability in the snow and ice. The "rectangular" form of the profile, unlike the traditional "rounded", provides improved handling and stability in the snow. To increase the stiffness of the blocks, the lamellas of two different shapes are used. Thanks to the optimal longitudinal 20-row of spikes, the noise level is reduced. In the range of tires with a landing diameter of 13 to 17 inches.
NEXEN WINGUARD WINSPIKE SUV WS62
The V-shaped tire tread pattern provides an effective removal of water from the contact stain and self-cleaning from the snow porridge. Improved clutch on ice is achieved due to the maximum allowable number of spikes per square meter located in a special sequence along the entire longitudinal plane of the contact spot, including on central tread blocks. A new optimized frame circuit system provides a decrease in tire deformation when driving at high speeds. The stronger sidewall design is achieved by using high-strength steel braces, which also improves braking and optimizes the distribution of emerging stresses. The tire is available with 16-18 inches plant diameters and with a profile width up to 265 mm.
Nexen Winguard Ice SUV
The recycled oil used in the rubber mixture used in the rubber mixture with the addition of palm oil increases the compatibility of the polymer and silicon dioxide. As a result, rolling resistance decreases, and also improves the characteristics on the snow and ice at low temperatures. The V-shaped pattern with four grooves and two semi-windows provides efficient cleaning from the snow porridge and removal of water from the spack of the contact. V-shaped lamellas increase the rigidity of the shoulder blocks and improve the wear resistance of the tire. The range of tires includes seating diameters from 16 to 18 inches and profile width up to 285 mm.
Nexen Winguard Snow'g WH2
In the construction of the tire to increase the stiffness of the lateral protector blocks, 3D lamellas are used, which contributes to more sensitive handling and braking. To improve the adhesion of the tread on a wet and snowy road in the mixture, nanodissession of functionalized polymers and silicon dioxide was applied. Compared to the previous model, to improve the clutch on the snow, the number of blocks increased by 20% (up to 70). The V-shaped shape of the grooves coming on the shoulder zone effectively removes water from the contact stain, preventing aquaplaning. The tire is represented with the landing diameters from 14 to 17 inches.
Nitto Winter SN2.
Inspected tire for passenger cars. Stability and grip when braking and acceleration provides a central edge, and the transverse grooves are responsible for the effective removal of water and snow porridge from the contact stain. The controllability on the snowy road contributes the original 3D lamellas that support the stability of the tread blocks. As part of the rubber mixture, a walnut shell was used, which plays the role of microsses and improving the clutch on the ice. The rubber mixture of the tread remains elastic even at low temperatures, which contributes to a better contact with an expensive in winter conditions. The tire is represented in 38 sizes with planting diameters from 14 to 20 inches.
Nitto NT90W.
Modern unwanted tires for SUV class cars and SUVs. Improved clutch on a wet road, water and snow porridge discharge from the contact spot provide wide transverse and longitudinal tread grooves. Original and improved 3D lamellas provide a better clutch on the ice and greater rigidity of the tread blocks when braking and maneuvering, and also allow to extend the life of the tire due to the uniform pressure distribution in the contact spot. Due to the addition of a special composition of the silica, the rubber mixture remains elastic even with an extremely low temperature. The chopped walnut shell in the rubber mixture plays the role of microchips, improving the grip on the ice. The tire is represented in 21 samples with landing diameters from 16 to 21 inches.
Nitto Therma Spike
The newest development for Russian winter conditions, studded tire with an asymmetrical pattern of tread for passenger cars, SUV class cars and SUVs. The tire has an optimized location of spikes in the protective (form 20 lines), which helps it to demonstrate high braking features on ice and in deep snow. Original wide grooves effectively remove a snow porridge from the contact spot. The special design of the tread blocks provides course stability when driving on ice, snow and dry road and predicts uneven wear of the tire. Additional adhesion in the snow rings provide sawn elements on the sidewall of the tread blocks. The tire is represented in 46 sizes with planting diameters from 14 to 21 inches.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.
The tire has the original concept of a mischief, including an innovative anchor spike and a softening "pad" under it. This technology not only provides confident clutch on ice, but also reduces the impact on the road surface. The two-layer structure of the tread reliably blocks spikes in the tread shab, stabilizes the movement of the tire on a dry road and provides its uniform wear. A large amount of checkers improves adhesion, and thanks to a large number of grooves in the tread edge, the lamellas are better cling to snow and ice. For a tread model oriented with complex climatic conditions, an original rubber mixture was created, in which the river oil enhances the interaction of silica (silicon dioxide) and natural rubber, which allows the mixture to maintain elasticity under any conditions and ensure the tensile strength. The tire includes 81 sizes with the planting diameters from 13 to 21 inches.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
Friction tire, in the design of which used many innovations. The composition of the rubber mixture added crystals that improve the clutch on the ice. Moreover, the clutch level is preserved, even if the depth of the tread groove approaches the minimum limit of 4 mm. The same rubber mixture in combination with a multi-layer tread structure works effectively in a large temperature range. The aggressive design of the tread is covered with a grid of frequent lamellas, wider of which located in the central part of the tread, increase the tire clutch area with the road, which is especially important when moving on ice. In the checkers of the shoulder zone, lamella-pumps, pumping water from the contact stain and improving the clutch. The grip on the icing and snow-covered road is improved by the teeth located between the blocks of checkers. The directional pattern of the tread with a rigid central edge improves course stability. The tire is represented in 72 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 21 inches.
Nokian Nordman 5.
The pattern of the tread and the design solutions of this studded bus are similar to the fact that they were used in the Nokian Hakkapeliitta model 5. In the shoulder tires, special grooves are located, which improve the transverse clutch. The combined tread checkers in the central zone provide a more accurate reaction to the operation of the steering wheel. When braking the protector on the tread shab holds a spike in a vertical position, preventing it in touch when the roadbed is touched and improving the clutch. Purified lowaromatic oils are used in the treadmill formulation of the treadmill. Model Nordman 5 for passenger cars is available in 31 sizes from 13 to 17 inches.
Nokian Nordman RS2.
Friction tire, whose lamellas contribute to the best adhesion with the road. Brake amplifiers in tread checkers improve the grip when braking, especially in the snow. The emphasis was made on the balance of characteristics and comfort. The tire is represented in 26 sizes from 13 to 17 inches.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie III
High-speed tire for premium cars with medium and high power engines. It is worth noting three-dimensional lamellas that are able to hold a greater amount of snow, which contributes to an increased grip on a snow-covered road, an enlarged contact stain that allows you to improve the adhesion on any road surface, an innovative rubber mixture, which, due to optimized polymer components, improves mechanical, thermal and dynamic properties. Rubber, which has a positive effect on improving manageability and courseworthy. Due to the special pattern of the tread, the uniform distribution of pressure in the spack of the tire contact with the road allows you to increase the life of the tire. The original shape of the shoulder zone and the wide grooves in the tread pattern contribute to the efficient removal of water from the contact spot when the wet coating movement. The tire is represented in 57 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 21 inches.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie I
High-speed tire, created using the special innovative tread technology. In its characteristics, accents were made on controllability in corners, high coursework resistance when driving at high speed, high coupling properties when braking and high level of acoustic comfort. The developers also paid attention to the sport design of the tread pattern. The range of the tires includes 5 sizes with landing diameters from 18 to 20 inches.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II
The tire is focused on sports cars and premium cars. Among its features, reliable fixation of contact spots with a road surface, and the original pattern of the tread allows you to effectively remove water and a snowy mass from the contact stain. Winter Sottozero Serie II is a winter tire with a speed index to 270 km / h. The bus is available in 62 samples with landing diameters from 16 to 20 inches.
Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie III
This model is a modified version of the previous generation tire Snowcontrol Serie II. Thanks to the modified composition of the rubber mixture, the tire design and the updated tread pattern, the Winter SnowControl Serie III model provides improved clutch in the conditions of harsh winter both on the snow-covered and dry road. When developing this version of the tire, Pirelli engineers paid special attention to ecology: the rubber mixture does not contain aromatic oils, which allows you to minimize CO2 emission, the optimized location of the tread blocks has improved acoustic comfort, the reduced rolling resistance level reduced the fuel consumption, a special tread pattern increases the tire life. The range of the tires includes 21 samples with planting diameters from 14 to 17 inches.
Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
A tire with an asymmetrical pattern of the tread is designed specifically for SUVs. Accents during its development were made on high characteristics with high-speed driving, manageability in off-road and high acoustic effect. The tire is represented in 9 sizes with landing diameters from 18 to 21 inches.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
The tire for powerful SUVs and crossovers is focused on ensuring safety in braking and movement in the corners on complex road surfaces. This latest novelty in the Scorpion tire family has a shorter braking path in all weather conditions, and also provides increased adhesion on snow-covered wet and dry road surfaces in extremely low temperatures. The bus demonstrates reduced rolling resistance and low noise. The tire includes 50 sizes with planting diameters from 16 to 22 inches.
Pirelli Winter Chrono.
A studded tire for light trucks focused on long-distance travel under extreme winter conditions. It is characterized by high characteristics on the snow, stability when maneuvering, even with limit loads and reduced noise level. The tire is represented in 4 sizes with the landing diameters of 15 and 16 inches.
Pirelli Ice Zero.
This tire is the first studded Mo Del in the P Zero line, in the development of which Pirelli engineers used 40 years of experience in the company's participation in the rally. One of the collaborations of high performance is the technology of "double" spike, and the high hour of the lamella arrangement is provided by a reliable grip on the snow surface. The stability of the operating characteristics of the tire is achieved due to the use of an innovative rubber mixture that maintains a constant structure in various temperature conditions. The optimized bus profile improves the adhesion with the road and contributes to a more uniform heating of the tire during operation. The range of tires includes 79 sizes with planting diameters from 14 to 21 inches.
Pirelli Formula Ice.
This studded tire is included in the product line Formula - the new brand of Pirelli - and developed in Northern Europe for use in the difficult winter conditions of Russia and Scandinavia. High running and brake characteristics on ice provides an aluminum hexagon spike, and the clutch level on the snow-covered road is determined by the high frequency of the lamellae. The use of singular aromatic oils in the composition of the rubber mixture of the tread made it possible to improve the indicators of the braking path on the roads treated with reagents. A solid central edge provides stability on a dry road. The tire is represented in 33 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 18 inches.
Pirelli Ice Zero Friction
This friction tire with an improved rubber mixture composition, new tread pattern and frame is suitable for installation on most passenger cars and car SUV cars. The directional pattern of the tread improves the mechanical clutch: the central part blocks are captured by snow, and the directional grooves provide effective water removal. The tread-shaped tread blocks located near the shoulder zones, and the longitudinal channels separating them also serve to hold the snow and increase the level of clutch. The structure of tires with softer and narrow shoulder zones contributes to an increase in the tire contact spots with an expensive and provides improved traction and coupling characteristics in different conditions. Despite the enlarged point of contact, the tire demonstrates a low rolling resistance. A rubber mixture with silicon dioxide contributes to the stability of the tire characteristics not only at very low temperatures, but also in a wide range of temperatures (from -50 ° C to + 7 ° C). The bus is represented in 30 sizes (including version of Run-Flat) with the plant diameters from 14 to 19 inches.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
This newest development has replenished the Cinturato family. The protector effectively captures the snow while holding it in the lamella, which improves the traction characteristics on the snow-covered roads, and the new form of four-dimensional lamellae in the tread blocks improves braking. Protector Cinturato Winter is characterized by both the original distribution of blocks and their layout. Such a decision contributes to the best water removal. The construction of the bus allowed to make the contact stain more flexible, so that the tire adapts to the movement along snow-covered or icing roads, and also extends its service life. In addition to the high performance characteristics of Cinturato Winter has a low noise level. The novelty will be offered in 13 sizes from 14 to 16 inches.
TOYO OBSERVE GARIT GIZ
The main characteristics of this novelty for passenger cars are improved braking and turning indicators for icing roads, the ability to adapt to the changeable conditions of winter roads, the improved composition of the rubber mixture. For a confident clutch on an ice surface in the rubber mixture, particles of walnuts (Toyo Microbit technology) are used as microcups, and carbon micropores play the role of absorbent, absorbing the resulting water film in the spack of the tire contact with the ice surface. Combined tread blocks support a stable tire shape, which positively affects the controllability in turning and braking efficiency. New three-dimensional lamella (3D Multi-Wave technology) not only remove water formed between the bus and the surface of the road, but also cling to their edges for the icing surface of the road. The tire is represented in 21 samples with the landing diameters from 13 to 18 inches.
TOYO OBSERVE G3-ICE
A studded tire for passenger cars, car class SUV and SUVs. Advanced distribution of spikes (along the entire width of the tread, they form 20 lines) in combination with the unique Toyo Microbit technology (natural microbos - particles of walnut shell particles in the rubber mixture of the tread) ensures high adhesion and braking characteristics on ice and snow, and also reduces the noise level . The tire remains elastic even with severe frosts, while the properties of the retention of spikes do not deteriorate. In addition to the high performance, the model provides a high level of comfort. The tire is proposed in 122 sizes with a wheel diameter from 13 to 22 inches.
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5
A notched tire combining tire capabilities equipped with spikes and comfort inherent friction tires. In the original composition of the rubber mixture, the microparticles of the walnut shell are included, which increases the level of clutch on the snow and ice, and the absorbent of moisture based on the powder obtained from bamboo coal, which absorbs moisture resulting from moving in the contact spot. The tire is focused on operation in any winter conditions and is distinguished by high wear resistance. The Toyo Observe GSI-5 model is represented in 120 sizes with the planting diameters from 13 to 22 inches.
Toyo H09.
Inspected tire for vans and minibuses. Wide longitudinal and transverse tread grooves provide high coupling characteristics on a snow-covered and wet road. In the drawing of the tread, four longitudinal grooves provide optimal characteristics on a snow-covered and wet road. The improved composition of the rubber mixture of the tread ensures the elasticity of the tread at low temperatures, while the tire has an increased service life. The tire is represented in 23 sizes with planting diameters from 14 to 17 inches.
VIATTI BRINA NORDICO.
Studded tires combining both European and the Scandinavian School of Designing Winter Tires. The technology of variable stiffness of the sidewall contributes to mitigating the shock when moving the irregularities of the road surface. A high level of clutch with an expensive in any winter conditions is achieved due to friction blocks in the middle part with additional rows of spikes along the edges of the tread. The bevelled shoulder blocks of the tread checkers area cut the snow porridge, pushing it from a tire contact spot with an expensive. This season, the model is represented in 24 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 18 inches.
VIATTI BOSCO NORDICO.
Woven tires for crossover and SUVs are designed for operation on Russian roads. Their design and features take into account the specific climate of our winter. The frequent location of the lamellas across the entire width of the tread ensures adhesion both with the ice and snow coating of country roads and in the conditions of urban slush. The unique pattern of the tread allows you to maintain speed and control when maneuvers. Improved permeability of deep snow gives special recesses in the checkers of the shoulder zones. This season, the tire is represented in 15 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 18 inches.
Viatti Vettore Brina.
Winter friction tires for exploitation of light commercial vehicles in a harsh winter. When developing the construction of a tire and rubber mixture, the emphasis was made on high coupling properties and handling on winter roads, including during long-term movements through different climatic zones. Special attention in the development was paid to the reduction in the noise level published by the tire when driving. This season, the tire is represented in 10 sizes with landing diameters from 14 to 16 inches.
Yokohama W * DRIVE V905
The tire (with an ambistry index of up to 270 km / h) is designed for premium cars, crossovers and small family cars. Wide curved grooves and side groove with a variable angle, a combination of triple lamellas and longitudinal grooves provide the maximum edge effect on the snow and ice. The innovative composition of the rubber mixture with a new compound technology, combining silicon dioxide and orange oil, contributes to stable characteristics in a wide range of temperatures, improving controllability and decrease in rolling resistance. Also, the new composition of the rubber mixture contributes to the improvement of the characteristics on the wet coating in winter conditions. The design of the tire with a new profile is focused on improving controllability and reduced fuel consumption. The tire is available in 20 sizes with planting diameters from 15 to 22 inches.
Yokohama Iceguard Stud Ig55
Tire, in the development of which new technologies used is designed for both cars and SUVs. The original pattern of a tread, including a central edge, bulk lamellae and diagonal microchangnas, allows you to optimize the contact stain and the clutch with the road. The design of the shoulder blocks also improves the adhesion, and wide inclined grooves improve water and slice. The spike has the shape of the flange and core, which enhances the edge effect, which improves the clutch on the ice and contributes to the hold of spikes in the tire. The contact strength of the spike with the tire promotes the optimized tread hardness. Scheme distribution scheme not only enhances the clutch on the ice, but also reduces the noise level. Particular attention was paid to the composition of the rubber mixture. The water-absorbing composition, also used for IceGuard friction models, effectively absorbs water film, and the elastic polymer and the high density of the microparticles allowed to optimize the hardness of the tread and stabilize the behavior of the tire on a dry road. Also, the composition of the rubber mixture includes silica and orange oil.
Yokohama Iceguard Studless G075
This is the first in the history of the IceGuard brand is an unwitting tire for SUV class cars. Particular attention in the development of the rubber mixture was facing the possibility of a composition absorbing the water film formed when driving on ice. In addition, the IceGuard Studless G075 rubber mixture has softer properties at low temperatures, which improves grip. A new tread pattern increases the contact stain and focuses on the high rates of the edge effect on the ice surface. Diagonal microlamelines provide confident clutch on the ice from the first kilometers of the tire operation. Compared to the G073 model, the brake path on ice was reduced by 23%, 5% lower resistance to rolling and more than 2 DB reduced noise level. The tire is available in 20 sizes with planting diameters from 16 to 18 inches.
The preparation of the car to the winter season is the responsible business, and it is necessary to approach it as serious as possible, especially if there is a question about buying tires for operation in conditions with the predominance of snow and ice coatings. In this case, only studded tires will help, and so that buyers are not mistaken with their choice, road tests are needed, organized in the "combat" setting.
To the cold season 2016-2017, we spent the test of winter studded tires on one of the polygons in the northern part of the earth hemisphere, where the real winter reigned. For testing, a typical medium-sized car was chosen (D-segment for European classification), for which twelve relatively available tire sets with dimension of 195/65 R15 were selected (it is most often found at low-cost foreign cars and domestic production cars).
Eight test participants fit into the pricing policy from two to three thousand rubles, but among them a very differently discovered company came up:
- The Chinese tires of the TRIANGLE ICELINK and the updated Cordiant Snow Cross, and the most expensive Cordiant Snow Cross, and the most expensive - Hankook Winter I * Pike RS +, "suspended" on themselves 170 spikes, and a novelty for winter 2016-2017 in the face of Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02.
- The "middle peasants" were Matador Sibir Ice 2, Toyo Observe G3-Ice, Pirelli Formula Ice and Nordman 5.
- In addition, four sets are not available to the test, but from that not less successful tires in Russia - Michelin X-Ice North 3, Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Continental ContiCecontact 2.
It is also worth noting that half of the "subjects" are produced in our country, thanks to which there are acceptable price tags.
At the polygon, the studded tires passed the entire complex of snow and ice exercises at -20 to -2 ºC. True, due to the lack of a dense, the rolled snow failed to perform the rearrangement, but it turned out to estimate the handling immediately on two tracks - both snowy and ice.
The tests started with the methodical measurements, and on each set of tires took place six to eight races, and in some cases all ten due to the "jumping" results. At the same time, checking the condition of the coating using basic tires was carried out after every two or three sets of "riding".
The first disciplines faced by all test participants were overclocked and braking on a snow coating with anti-duct and anti-lock systems included, which do not allow the wheels to slip when accelerated and blocked during deceleration.
When overclocking from 0 to 40 km / h, the championship captured Cordiant, Formula and Nokian, who were able to meet in 6 seconds, and the outsiders became Toyo, giving the Leaders at once half a second. It was such a high-speed interval that was used to measure time for the following reasons: from scratch - to exclude the "hanging" of tires when starting, and up to 40 km / h - because to this figure you can accelerate on the first gear.
When braking from 40 to 5 km / h (not until a complete stop in order to exclude interference in ABS), the situation has changed somewhat, and Michelin tires were made in the best way (with them the car was removed at 16.2 m), and the worst became Chinese Triangle (20.7 m).
The same procedures were carried out on ice, but only with another ending point of overclocking and initial braking (30 km / h). Yes, and the overclocking time began to be fixed not from scratch, but from 5 km / h due to the use of equipment with an optical sensor instead of the instrument with the GPS module. After each measurement accounted for a slightly removal of the car on clean ice, since the fine ice crumb, carved by spikes, reduced the friction, thereby not allowed to show the exact numbers.
The best time at acceleration on ice was shown by Nokian, whose time did not exceed 4.5 seconds, the second place was awarded Continental with a lag at 0.3 seconds, and "in the tail" was flew Matador (as many as 7 seconds). Braking did not make any changes to the list of leaders and outsiders.
The final exercise in measurements is determining the time to overcome the ice circle, where on each set of tires it was necessary to do a large number of repetitions. And here the upper positions on the "podium pedestal" were taken by Continental and Dunlop, who beat all the competitors.
The next test cycle started with an assessment of the behavior of a car moving along a snowy road at high speed, for which the playground of the width of about 15 meters and a length of about half a kilometer was involved. Such a route did not just allow to check the clarity of rectilinear movement at a speed of 90-100 km / h, but also to produce soft rebuildings from one band to another and imitate the separation of the barrier.
The most confident behavior of the test car demonstrated on the "chip" Goodyear, Cordiant and Nokian, while the Matador tires have been revealed wide and low-informative "zero", solid corners when turning the steering wheel when the course is edited and delays in reactions to the "Barank". Chinese Triangle, despite the low informativeness of the steering wheel, pleased with their clarity, for which they got a plus in the piggy bank.
Much more interesting was the following exercise - driving on a closed track with snow cover, turns of various steepness and small descent and lifts, perfectly imitating Russian roads.
But if the outsider remained the same compared to the previous discipline, the leaders changed - a car, carved in Cordiant Tires, Nokian, Hankook and Toyo, distinguished by clear reactions and predictable behavior even during driving.
It is equally important for winter tires and handling at a very long coating, so it was this test that turned out to be next to the queue, and for its incarnation, a track with high-speed and slow turns were used, as well as short and long straight segments.
With the "Half" on the ice, the Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian (they were the most successful and in controllability in the snow) and Nordman, who demonstrated a clear behavior and quick reactions, while in the angroup due to poor informativeness of the steering wheel And the unexpected breakdown in the skid was pleaded by Goodyear.
But to check the passability perfectly approached the snow with a depth of a little more of the road lumen, which allowed to install how much the machine, shocking in those or other tires, simply and clearly starts from the place, is controlled and selected in its own tracks if it is stuck.
And here for the previous fiasco, the Goodyear tires completely played, on which the car more than confidently moved along the deep snow, while the Chinese tires triangle did not determine the case at all.
After testing with snow and ice, it is time to find out - all the spikes remained in place. And the highest reliability was shown by Continental and Formula, who managed not to lose a single "carnation", but the outsiders were Cordiant, Dunlop and Hankook, who lost ten, thirteen and fifteen spikes, respectively. MICHELIN, NORDMAN and NOKIAN tires were honored with "good", without being consistent with two claws, and Goodyear, Triangle and Matador were forced to part with three-four spikes. As for Toyo, they losses amounted to seven "carnations" - not the best result.
One snow-ice exercises did not limit itself, because any car shoes (even studded) from time to time it is necessary to operate on the asphalt. Moreover, such tests were carried out at more favorable weather conditions, when the asphalt is already dropped, and the air temperature ran out from 4 to 7 ºC. And after all, it is about such conditions that reign at the turn for the seasonal shift "shoes".
The first thing all the subjects were measured by fuel consumption, and immediately before measurements on the warm circle, the term stability and level of comfort (noise and smooth stroke) were estimated on roads with different coating.
Nokian, Formula and Nordman became the least "voracious" on urban and country speeds, and the worst figures showed Cordiant, even with a very small difference (only 200 ml of gasoline on the "hundred"). With a course resistant at a speed of 110-130 km / h, the MICHELIN tires were best in them - the car washing in them distinguished himself with a clear holding a given trajectory and soft rebuilding. But in "catching up", the triangle was found: here and the informativeness on the steering wheel is missing, and "zero" is wide and smeared, and to maintain the direction it is necessary to work "Barank" to solid corners.
For noise, all the subjects are approximately at the same level - each of them rustles the asphalt by the screen. And if you take into account the smoothness of the stroke, then the continental, hankook and michelin have proven here better.
The final exercise for all tire sets was braking on wet and dry asphalt, which was produced from speeds 60 and 80 km / h to 5 km / h (in order to exclude ABS intervention).
The smallest distance for a slowdown on the wet coverage was needed to "rose" Continental (19.8 m), while Dunlop and Cordiant have returned further than all (22.4 and 22.5 m, respectively).
On a dry road, tires triangle (31.6 m) felt more confidently, and the worst results were demonstrated by Cordiant (35 m).
The first line of the test was obtained by Tires Nokian HakkaPeliitta 8, which distinguished themselves with good performance in all exercises, and followed by Continental ContiCecontact 2. By and other, the other tires have only one disadvantage - high cost. "Bronze" left Tires Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic.
