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Winter tire test R15, R16: among hummocks and icebergs. The best non-studded tires for mild winters for SUVs

Tires are the most important attribute of any car. They provide the degree of reliability of the car's behavior on the road. Tires are the most important addition to any car. The seasonality of rubber is no less important factor. Highly advertised by all means, all-season tires can never perform equally well in all weather conditions. Indeed, in the summer, some properties are required from the tire, and others in the winter. Their indicators are always averaged and never shine with outstanding results.

Therefore, it is still necessary to change shoes depending on the season. In winter, strictly winter tires must be installed on the car, but in summer, summer tires must be installed. However, that's not all! Rubber-dependent road safety is not the only determinant of this. In the unpredictable weather conditions of the Russian winter at a particular second, different characteristics of the tires play a decisive role. If ice acts as a coating - the grip properties of wheels on ice are important, if the winter is warm and the road is wet asphalt - then you need a winter tire with outstanding performance on asphalt, but if the car is driving on packed snow, then the priority indicator is the behavior of the tire on the snow ...

But it often happens that the weather changes more than once during the season, and you have to drive a car everywhere. And then a universal tire is needed. The eternal question of any person when buying a set of winter tires - what to choose spikes or Velcro? It seems like there is no definite answer to this question, but in reality it is not. If you absolutely know and are one hundred percent sure that throughout the winter you will never go out of town, then you can safely buy non-studded winter tires, while you certainly need to choose a modern model of a trusted manufacturer and always remember that a non-studded tire is worse than spikes, behaves on ice, but is better controlled on asphalt. If you admit that during the winter you still have to leave the city on the highway or on the highway, then the thorns are vital. After all, quite often it happens in the countryside that they didn’t have a smoke here, they didn’t clean it up there, they didn’t clean it up here. Therefore, on a suburban road, there is snow, and ice, and asphalt, and mixed - in such circumstances, spikes play an important role. But in any case, when choosing a rubber, it is best to rely on specialized tests of car tires, which were prepared by professionals of automotive publications with the expectation of motorists.

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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 - winter studded tires

The spiky winter tire Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is no longer a novelty, but still one of the standards of all existing winter tires. This model is perfect for the Russian winter. It is equally great on ice and snow, as well as reasonably good on tarmac. The tire withstood the results of expert tests on a solid five! Braking, accelerating and handling on ice - everywhere top scores! The multifaceted design of the cleat ensures a confident behavior of the car in both longitudinal and transverse slides. On the snow, too, without comment - everything is great! But on the asphalt, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is no longer a standard. The car, shod with Finnish tires, responds precisely but sluggishly to turns, brakes not badly, but not ideally, and makes more noise than competitors, even despite the use of a special technology of air shock absorbers next to the spikes.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is an excellent choice for those who often travel on snow and ice in winter, and not the best choice for residents of large cities who spend the winter on asphalt. For urban winter ride on asphalt it is better to choose another model.

Continental ContiIceContact - winter spike tires

The German winter tire Continental ContiIceContact is very close to the Hakkapeliitta 7. On ice, the Nokian is still better, and the difference in performance on snow and asphalt between the two tire models is minimal. A driver without special equipment is unlikely to feel the difference in behavior. But the fact that the Continental is noticeably quieter than the Nokian is noticeable even without instruments.

Continental ContiIceContact are really good tires, capable of providing a safe driving behavior in winter. Moreover, the resource indicators of Continental tires promise to be better than those of competitors thanks to a special technology for increasing the strength of the studs. Continental is so far the only company that produces "civilian" tires with glue-on spikes.

Michelin X-Ice North 2 - winter spike tires

Second Generation Fizzed winter tires Michelin X-Ice North works well in winter conditions. Unlike the leaders in their design, there are no newfangled technologies like multifaceted studs or holes in the tread. Nevertheless, Michelin tires are just a little behind the leaders. One of the trump cards of the Michelin X-Ice North2 tires is road behavior common use... When driving on a normal winter road, they give excellent comfort: the tires remarkably ignore the longitudinal tracks and the "notch" left snow removal equipment... Also good for this model of rubber and acoustic comfort, and in terms of rolling resistance, these tires are the best in their class.

Pirelli Winter Carving Edge - winter spike tires

The Pirelli Winter Carving Edge tires are the leaders in terms of slush-planning resistance. (aquaplaning in winter) A car with these tires resists mix in the contact patch well.

In addition, a car shod with these tires acquires sharp reactions, both on asphalt and on ice and snow. This manifests itself very sharply! If you overdo it with speed when entering a turn, then the driver collides with a sharp and unexpected skid rear axle... Therefore, when driving cars with Pirelli tires you need to be alert and always in control of the situation.

Goodyear ultragrip Extreme - winter studded tires

Goodyear UltraGrip Extreme - good winter tires! They did not fail in any of the disciplines, showing decent results in each. At first glance, Goodyear's tread looks much lighter than that of the leaders. However, in the construction of UltraGrip Extreme, special invisible threads are used, with the help of which the tread becomes stiffer under load. This is the merit of the prismatic lamellas.

Goodyear UltraGrip Extreme tires perform equally well on snow, ice, asphalt, and mixed! A brilliant all-round winter tire that will suit drivers who spend most of their time in the city, but occasionally go on the track.

Gislaved nord Frost 5 - winter studded tires

Gislaved Nord Frost 5 tires are market veterans. But to this day, they remain a worthy option, satisfying their performance requirements from the behavior of the car on ice and snow.

However, for the city of Gislaved Nord Frost 5 are poorly suited. V emergency situation On a car with these tires, deep drifts occur, and on the Nord Frost 5 mixed double, which often happens in the city, it pops up unexpectedly early.

Yokohama Ice Guard 35 - winter spike tires

Yokohama Ice Guard 35 is last year's novelty in the tire market. Press releases from the Japanese company promised excellent performance in every situation. But in reality, alas, everything looks different. For example, on snow, and especially on ice, the IG35 tires are noticeably lagging behind the leaders. But on the asphalt, Yokohama tires are some of the best. They are great for winter operation in Moscow or in other large cities, where more often than snow and ice, there is porridge from the reagent on the road.

In addition to the above models on Russian market a number of other models are in demand. However, interest in them is caused only by their moderate value. Hankook tires Winter i'Pike, Sava Eskimo Ice, Cordiant Sno-Max and other similar options disappoint in their behavior in all respects, which, under certain circumstances, threatens an emergency.

Non-studded winter tires for passenger cars:

Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice + - winter non-studded tires

Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice + tires were made for the specifics of European use. The tire has a directional tread pattern, which makes it excellent slushplaning resistance.

And in other disciplines Goodyear tires has shown itself highly: it behaves well on ice and snow and perfectly rides on asphalt. One of the best non-studded winter tires!

Continental ContiVikingContact 5 - winter non-studded tires

Surprisingly, the non-studded Continental ContiVikingContact 5 tires do not shine on asphalt. On the contrary, its true element is snow and ice. On ice - noticeably shorter braking distances, on the handling track - pleasant neutral steering, which allows you to drive the car on bare ice without any stress. These are good non-studded tires for northern regions, but not for urban conditions.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R - winter non-studded tires

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R non-studded tire, made in Russia, shows good grip on ice. On the snow, the situation is the same. The slush-planning resistance of this rubber is also not bad, but still weaker than that of the Continental.

At the same time, Nokian, like Continental, demonstrate the same weaknesses: their behavior on the asphalt is not stable ... Not a standard for the city.

Michelin X-Ice 2 - winter non-studded tires

Michelin X-Ice 2 tires are equally well suited for driving on asphalt and for driving on ice. On the ice, however, you need to keep track of your speed. Overdid it - and flew off the trajectory. On snow, the car is more stable, but the grip properties are more modest. Michelin X-Ice 2 resists the snow-water porridge, too, does not matter.

But in the nomination for driving on asphalt, the Michelin X-Ice 2 is close to the leader among non-studded tires. A good all-round winter tire.

Yokohama Ice Guard 30 - winter non-studded tires

"Velcro" by the Japanese company Yokohama does not shine in any of the nominations. She behaves mediocrely on snow, ice and asphalt. The only strong point of this tire is slushplaning resistance. Not the best tires.

Dunlop Graspic DS-3 - winter non-studded tires

Dunlop Graspic DS-3 is a novelty of last year's season. Press releases claim that the tire, thanks to its special fibers, adheres perfectly to the ice. However, in reality, everything looks different. On ice - medium grip. Some kind of reserve is felt on the track, but after overcoming it, the car abruptly breaks into a slip. On snow, the situation is similar: mediocre grip and sharp, poorly predictable slides. On an asphalt surface - as well. In addition, these tires are noisier than other velcro.

Text: Roman Kharitonov

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It is not worth comparing the results of studded and non-studded tires, since they were tested on different days, in different weather conditions, and the ratio of grip properties of both tires depends on the weather very much. At one temperature, "thorns" appear in front, at another - soft "Velcro". We figured it out a few years ago: ZR, 2009, No. 1

Now let's introduce the participants.

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The most expensive tires- Nokian at 4150 rubles, but they are the best - Hakkapeliitta R ( Russian production) shared first place with Michelin X-Ice 2. The price / quality ratio is 4.5.

Slightly cheaper, for 4,100 rubles, you can buy ContiVikingContact 5. Our results suggest that these tires are in place. True, in terms of price / quality ratio (4.6), this purchase is slightly less profitable.

But Michelin X-Ice 2 is in the best position in the price competition: 3900 rubles. The price / quality ratio, equal to 4.2, is the most attractive in the top three. We believe that the price of this tire is deliberately understated, since there is already a new model on the market - the third generation Michelin X-Ice. It was officially presented last winter outside Russia, postponing the official presentation of the novelty with us for almost a year.

In fourth place is Goodyear UltraGrip Ice + 3560 rubles each. per piece (we assume the price is too high - payment for a high brand). The price / quality ratio is 4.1.

The fifth in the financial ranking is followed by Bridgestone Blizzak Revo GZ - 3520 rubles. The tire is just a little cheaper. With 892 points in our tests, it came in fourth place with an even more attractive price / performance ratio of 4.0.

Quite close in price (3500 rubles), but the next tire is already in sixth place - Pirelli Winter IceControl. In the final table he also takes the sixth place with 846 points. We believe that it should be sold a little cheaper: now the price / quality index is 4.1 - like that of the stronger Goodyear.

Yokohama iceGUARD iG35 for 3400 rubles. in seventh place, although in the test it showed the eighth result, gaining only 820 points. Once they buy, it means that there are those who are ready to pay for the Made in Japan inscription.

Nizhnekamsk Viatti Brina scored 816 points and took ninth place. A tire with a foreign name at a price of only 2600 rubles. apiece should sell well, say local marketers. Let's wish them good luck.

The cheapest tire is the Cordiant Polar SL for 2500 re. And in the test, it took seventh place, even ahead of the Japanese product. In our opinion, 826 points with a price / quality ratio equal to 3.0 is a result worthy of attention.

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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 for 6600 rub. ahead of the rest of the planet. Expensive, but deserved, as these are the best tires in our test: 929 points. The price / quality ratio is also "leading" - 7.1.

In second place is ContiIceContact. The difference with the winner is 200 rubles. ("Conti" costs 6400 rubles) and 4 points give a decrease in the price / quality index to 6.9.

The third place is taken by the new Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, which is fair, since the tire is clearly one of the leaders. You can buy it for 5500 rubles.

Michelin X-Ice North 2 is sold a little cheaper - for 5400 rubles. The cost is even slightly underestimated, because in our tests XIN 2 scored 923 points, the price / quality ratio is the most attractive in the leading three of the test: 5.9.

Another 100 rubles. cheaper than Gislaved NordFrost 5 (5300 rubles). As a result of the test, the tire scored 905 points, taking the sixth place. The price / quality ratio of 5.9 is equivalent to Michelin. Our people love "Gislaved", therefore they do not spare money.

In sixth place Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 for 5250 rubles. In our tests, this model was only able to take eighth place, gaining 855 points. The price / quality ratio is 6.1 - more than that of Michelin and Gislaved.

In seventh position is the Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, which can be bought for 5200 rubles. We recommend these tires as they came in fourth place in the tests with 918 points. And with such a cost, the price / quality ratio is the most attractive in the first six of the test: 5.7.

Followed by Yokohama iceGUARD iG35 - and, as usual, with a small gap in price with the "bridge": sold for 5100 rubles. The place in the price list is close to that occupied in our test, but the price / quality ratio is overpriced: 6.1.

Hankook's novelty i-Pike RS is sold in a completely different price category (4500 rubles). A worthy tire that takes a big step forward from the previous model and scored 886 points. Almost closely approached the milestone of 900 points, which is very good tires from others. The price / quality index is 5.1 - it's worth taking a closer look.

Nearby, no less worthy Russian-made Nordman 4 is offered for only 4400 rubles, that is, for two-thirds of the price of the leading older brother. Meanwhile, in our final list, "Nordman" occupies the fifth (!) Position. The price / quality ratio beckons - 4.8. Good offer.

For 4000 rubles. you will find Cordiant Polar 2. The place in the price rating corresponds to the situation we received, although the price / quality ratio (5.0) is less attractive than that of Nordman.

The parade of popular tires "Kama-Euro 519" closes up: only 3500 rubles, - the last place in our test. Buying a tire with a price / performance ratio equal to 4.3 will not be ruinous for the most modest budget.

FRICTION TIRE RATING 195 / 65R15

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They were born in 2010, they are participating in our test for the first time.

Weak on the ice in all directions - acceleration, cornering and braking. On the snow they are more agreeable: they hold turns worse than others, accelerate poorly, but brake well - on a par with Nokian! Directional stability on a snowy road leaves much to be desired: the car noticeably prowls, demanding steering. Low information content interferes with maintaining the desired direction - the steering wheel is almost empty by effort. In fast corners, the first reaction is good, although the steering angles are too large. The transition to sliding is soft, the set trajectory is kept, however, here, too, the driver will be grieved by an unnecessarily light, empty steering wheel.

They do not like snowdrifts - if necessary, it is better to overcome them on the move, without turning and stopping. They refuse to change direction, moving away is possible only vnatyag. When slipping, they strive to bury themselves, reluctantly get out back. On an asphalt straight line, the car goes exactly when accelerating. It floats at a constant speed, requiring relentless adjustments, to which it reacts with an unpleasant steering of the rear axle.

Braking on a dry road is weak, on a wet one - the worst. Uncomfortable: they make a loud noise, with increasing speed they get stronger. They transmit shocks from medium and large road irregularities, vibrate on small ones. Fuel consumption is average at any speed.

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It was created in 2008, appeared on our market in 2009, but the ZR takes part in the test for the first time.

On ice, lateral grip and acceleration are at their weakest. The braking is average, and it pleases. But on the snow, both braking and acceleration are worse than those of all other test participants, although in turns they hold on to the road average. On a snow-covered straight line, they prowl a little, take the car away from a given direction, pulling it into deeper snow. The handling is mediocre: the car does not obey the steering wheel well and strives to straighten the trajectory, sliding out of the bend. Skid occurs only if provoked, but it compensates well.

In deep snow it moves uncertainly, and only with a certain degree of slipping. Refuses to turn, slides into a rut or where there is less resistance. It goes smoothly on the asphalt, but strains when adjusting the direction. At low angles, the steering wheel is very sluggish, but as the steering angle increases, the car abruptly changes direction by a greater angle than required.

Braking is stable both on dry and on wet asphalt, the braking distance is average. Quite comfortable: quiet on any road, only slightly itchy on the comb. They transmit jerks and small shocks from small irregularities. They do not consume excess fuel, but they also do not allow saving.

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Production and sales started in 2009.

On the ice, the behavior is unbalanced - average acceleration, weak cornering grip and the weakest braking. But on the snow, everything is smooth, the grip is average in all directions. On a snow-covered road, they seem to carry the car smoothly, and the steering wheel at "zero" is tight, understandable, but the tailgate walks from side to side, and this does not give confidence. The behavior is unstable when cornering. In the initial phase, an unpleasant drift often occurs, which can be compensated for by adding gas. When you turn the steering wheel, its information content sharply decreases, literally falls. How it will end, no one knows - you have to deal with either drift or skid.

The same uncertainty is in deep snow. They move well only on the verge of slipping. Slipping is especially dangerous at the moment of starting: it leads to burial. On the other hand, maneuvers are given without stress, the car is selected confidently in reverse. On the asphalt they run smoothly, the reactions when adjusting the direction are clear. But here, too, the rear axle does not allow the driver to relax, steering after the steering action. This imparts lagging oversteer to the vehicle.

Braking on dry and wet roads is weak. Tires cannot be called quiet - they emit an increased rumble. They transmit shocks to the body from medium and large irregularities, vibrate on small ones. Fuel consumption is above average at any speed.

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It was created in 2009, then it began to be sold in Russia, in 2011 it was modernized.

On ice, braking and lateral traction are average and acceleration is weak. On the snow, on the contrary, the acceleration is average, the braking is weak, and the transverse grip properties are the lowest, on a par with the Viatti. On the snow-covered road they walk smoothly, not reacting to the different thickness of the snow blanket - the directional stability of the Pirelli is traditionally good. The handling is also without remarks: the steering wheel is tight, understandable, the reactions are clear. The transition to sliding is soft, the trajectory can be set and adjusted both with the steering wheel and with the gas. There is practically no skid, in the limit the whole car begins to slide outward.

They do not want to overcome deep snow. They move forward reluctantly, even trying to bury themselves in motion. Well, at least they get out in reverse. On the pavement remind summer tires- tight steering wheel in the near-zero zone, excellent information content and strict adherence to a given direction.

Braking is surprisingly weak on wet and weakest on dry asphalt. The noise is high, the vibration load is high - the company pays little attention to comfort. They roll not very willingly - the fuel consumption is increased at any speed.

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They were born in 2009 and have been on the market since 2010.

They are deservedly included in the top five. They differ from those who were left behind in a good balance: all characteristics, if not leadership, but even on any of the surfaces that you meet in winter time on our roads. For example, on ice both in the longitudinal and transverse directions showed average results. Not so good on snow: acceleration and lateral grip are average, but weak braking is a little let down. At high speed, they run smoothly in the snow, but there is not enough information on the steering wheel. Confidence is also lacking when cornering. Upon entering, a noticeable delay in reactions forces the steering wheel to be turned unnecessarily. For this reason, in the initial phase of the turn, the car goes into demolition, demanding to release the gas. And on the turning arc it strives to slip into a skid, which, fortunately, is easily parried.

They overcome snowdrifts without stress, go forward confidently, do not bury themselves when starting off, but they do not like to skid much. They scour the asphalt slightly on lateral irregularities, they respond to steering with a slight delay. As for the noise, there are no complaints, even on rough asphalt they roll quietly. But on convex irregularities they shake the car decently and transmit vibrations from seams, cracks and microroughnesses of the road.

The brakes are medium, showing no preference for dry or wet surfaces. At a speed of 60 km / h they help to save fuel, at 90 km / h they look average from this point of view.

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The model is the same age as "Goodyear", created in 2009, has been sold in our market since 2010.

Good on ice in acceleration, braking and lateral grip are only average. On snow, acceleration and lateral traction are average, and braking is weak. Only Yokohama stops worse. They walk smoothly along the snowy road. The experts noted not only a confident retention of direction, but also an informative rudder, as well as immediate reactions to course corrections. In fast corners, speed is limited by gentle front axle drift, which is eliminated by turning the steering wheel or slowing down slightly. The information content of the steering wheel is high.

Drifts are reluctant to overcome, move forward uncertainly, turn badly. They move in reverse more confidently, allowing them to get out of the snow trap. On the asphalt they go almost evenly, they scour a little on transverse irregularities, and when adjusting the direction they are a little late.

They brake well on wet surfaces, but they stop best on dry ones. They are quite comfortable - they walk on any surface softly and quietly, except perhaps a little hiss on a snowy road. Fuel consumption is average at 60 km / h, and increased at 90 km / h.

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Produced since 2008, at the same time they began to be sold on the Russian market.

During this time, the mixture has been modernized more than once. On ice, they show average results in braking and lateral traction, and accelerate well. But they cling to the snow best of all: they were in the lead in the corresponding exercises. But directional stability let us down a little: slight difficulties appear when trying to correct the direction of movement. With each small turn of the steering wheel, the driver is a little annoying with a slow reaction and a shallow but prolonged skid. In fast corners, delays in reactions and low information content of the steering wheel interfere, which leads to an increasing drift with prolonged stabilization.

In deep snow they turn a car into a tractor. They move very confidently, move and maneuver in any modes, without fear of slipping. They float slightly on the asphalt, are susceptible to the influence of a crosswind, noticeably lag behind the steering wheel for corrective actions. They transmit vibrations from small irregularities, road joints pass rigidly, making the car shudder. They make noise, crunch and buzz unpleasantly in slippery corners when they find something to catch on to.

They are the best brakes on wet asphalt. And on dry grounds they show good results. At a speed of 60 km / h, the most economical ones (along with Goodyear, Michelin and Nokian), at 90 km / h, do not require too much.

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Created in 2008, since then they have been sold.

Good balance of grip on all surfaces found on winter roads. On ice, the grip properties are even, regardless of actions and modes - in a corner, during acceleration, during braking. On snow, lateral grip and acceleration are good, but braking is average. They walk in a straight line, without a hint of a desire to evade a given direction, they accurately respond to the steering wheel when adjusting the course. In the corners, they behave clearly, without problems or surprises. Bends are clearly prescribed, allow you to adjust the radius by steering or changing the fuel supply.

They feel at home in the snowdrifts. The sensations are similar to those that you get from Continental. They row confidently, get under way in any modes, maneuver without difficulty. On the asphalt they run smoothly, they win over with clear reactions comparable to the behavior of summer tires.

They brake well, regardless of whether the asphalt is dry or wet. Comfortable: the tractor track and rough ice are only slightly sounded. There are also no comments about the smoothness of the course. They are economical at city speeds, do not abuse fuel even at 90 km / h.

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Created in 2008, since then they have been modernized almost every year.

On the ice - adhesion properties unattainable for competitors in the test in all disciplines: in braking, during acceleration and on a circle. On the snow, the grip is very good: during acceleration and when cornering, the best, on a par with the Continental, is slightly inferior in braking efficiency - the second result. On a straight "white" road, they walk smoothly, without requiring adjustment. In terms of handling, they are similar to the "Bridgestone" and "Pirelli": just as clear reactions, the car obediently changes its trajectory when manipulating the steering wheel or gas. Equally good stabilization after rider-induced slips.

It is better to overcome deep snow by drowning the gas pedal to the floor. True, in this mode you run the risk of getting into such a snowdrift, from where you cannot get out without a shovel or outside help. Although during the tests it was not needed - the car always went in reverse. They walk smoothly on the asphalt, but experts noted slight delays in course correction.

They brake well on wet surfaces and medium on dry surfaces. As for comfort, there are some minor remarks - the noise level on an uneven road is slightly increased, vibrations from small irregularities are transmitted. At any speed, fuel consumption is the lowest in the test.

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STUDED TIRE RATING 205 / 55R16

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Created in 2008, since then it has been sold. In 2010, the composition of the rubber compound was modernized.

Nevertheless, against the background of other winter tires "Kama-Euro 519" looks weak. On the ice, the adhesion properties are very low, worse only in the "Kordiant". On snow, grip is also more than modest. The only consolation is that the balance of grip properties is quite even in all directions: it slows down, accelerates and holds the road in corners weakly. It is better to drive slowly on a snow-covered road: the car prowls from side to side. In a slippery corner, the behavior is ragged: the car breaks down first into demolition, then into a skid. More or less obeys the steering wheel only on the packed snow. On ice, even at low speed, it breaks into a skid. Glides on any surface for a long time. Very large steering angles and significant delays in reactions interfere with keeping the car under control.

Moves not quite confidently in deep snow. At the moment of starting, it is better not to slip. With the wheels turned to the side, it gets under way better than straight. Reverse is selected without problems. On the asphalt it prowls heavily along the road. Very large steering angles, significant lag and low information content, as well as unpleasant steering of the rear axle interfere with the direction correction.

Braking on wet pavement is weak, on dry - the weakest. On the ice and asphalt, the tread is howling loudly. Very hard - they transmit shocks from medium irregularities and vibrations from small ones.

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Excessively recessed spikes make the tire practically helpless on the ice - neither accelerate, nor turn, nor stop. It holds a little better in the snow. Lateral traction is closer to average, although acceleration is weak and braking is weak. The course on the snow is fairly flat, with only slight yawing with depth changes. On ice, the grip properties are subjectively assessed as very poor. Do not turn the steering wheel sharply, otherwise the car refuses to turn. If, nevertheless, it was possible to turn, a skid awaits on the arc. On snow, the speed is limited by a sharp break into a skid. Insufficient information content of the steering wheel and small delays in reactions prevent it from being countered.

In deep snow, they move not quite confidently. There are no pronounced preferences in driving modes, they pull the car well with a slight slip. They are confidently reversing. They walk smoothly on the asphalt, but when adjusting the direction, light steering of the rear axle and insufficient steering information interfere.

Braking is average on dry and wet roads. They do not indulge in comfort: they buzz annoyingly loudly, shake the body on convex irregularities, push on medium ones, transmit vibrations to small ones. Fuel consumption is higher at 60 km / h, above average at 90 km / h. The spikes are not held very reliably: during the tests, the protrusion value has changed by three tens.

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Quite fresh tires, created in 2010, have been sold in Russia since that time.

But in our test they lit up for the first time. On ice, grip in all directions is average. On the snow, they behave less confidently: braking and lateral grip are weak, acceleration is the most sluggish, on a par with the "Bridgestone". They prowl a little on a snowy road. In cornering, insufficiently high grip properties are affected - the car completely slides outward.

Snowdrifts are not for these tires: they get stuck in deep snow, as they say, out of the blue. When starting off, they fall through, strive to bury themselves. They move uncertainly in reverse. They drive smoothly on ideal asphalt, but this is not often found on our roads. Therefore, constant directional corrections are required, which are complicated by delays in reactions and unpleasant steering of the rear axle.

On a dry road, the car stops reluctantly, and braking on a wet one is the weakest. Very hard: Impact from unevenness is transmitted to the floor and seat, vibrations occur on the steering wheel. They make a loud noise and hum with thorns. Average fuel consumption at any speed. The thorns hold securely, there are no losses, but the size of the protrusion is more than modest: such thorns cannot reliably catch on ice and dense snow.

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They were created in 2009, but appeared on the Russian market with a delay, in 2010.

On ice, the grip properties are average in braking, cornering and acceleration. They ride on snow less confidently than on ice. Braking is weak, acceleration is the most sluggish, like that of Yokohama, lateral grip is also the lowest. They prowl a little on a snowy road, but they don't leave the trajectory. Slow reactions to driving. In fast corners, speed is limited by long drifts. When sliding by the front axle, the car does not respond to steering turns.

In deep snow, he confidently starts and moves, but only vnatyag. As soon as the wheels turn a little, traction is lost and the car immediately stops. They walk on the asphalt exactly, keep the given course. But when it is necessary to correct the direction of movement, the driver is strained by the steering of the rear axle and the insufficiently informative steering wheel.

When measuring the stopping distance, "Yokohama" smelled again. Like hers, braking is weak on both dry and wet surfaces. They are not comfortable enough: they transmit shocks from irregularities to the body, they make a loud noise with the tread and spikes, even at high speed. Fuel consumption is higher at 60 km / h, above average at 90 km / h. The protrusion of the spines and the rate of increase in the protrusion are normal. There are no losses during the test.

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A novelty on the Russian market. As they say, in the heat of the heat.

On ice, the grip is high, the balance is reasonable. Braking and lateral grip are good, acceleration is average. The snow is also quite strong. Longitudinal adhesion properties are good, transverse ones are of medium level. On a snow-covered road, they prowl slightly, but they do not leave the trajectory. Insufficient information content of the steering wheel and a slight delay in adjusting the direction of travel were noted. Slip stalls in corners are a bit harsh, the car glides longer than we would like, but the traction recovery is soft and smooth.

In deep snow, they move not quite confidently; when slipping at the start, they show a tendency to self-digging. They are confidently reversing. On the asphalt, the car is forced to float in the lane. A wide "zero", delays in reactions, steering of the rear axle and insufficient information content interfere.

The brakes are weak, both on dry asphalt and on wet ones. Comfort Notes: Minor vibrations from minor bumps and increased overall noise from studded tires. At a speed of 60 km / h, fuel consumption is below average, at 90 km / h - the most economical. The amount of protrusion of the spines and the rate of increase in the protrusion are normal. During the test, there was no loss of thorns.

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The oldest tires in our test.

They have been produced since 2006, since the same time they have been sold in Russia. On the ice, they can boast of a good balance: they brake and turn well, accelerate moderately. On snow, grip in any direction is average - also good. On a snow-covered straight line, they walk smoothly, without requiring steering. In turns on ice and rolled snow, they delight with clear reactions and a very soft transition to sliding. However, on loose snow, a sharp skid occurs on the arc, requiring clear parrying actions from the driver.

They do not like deep snow, they move confidently only on freshly fallen powder. If the snow is a little denser, packed, you can only drive vnatyag, without slipping. On an asphalt straight line, the car goes smoothly, reactions to a change in course are immediate, except that the information content on the steering wheel is almost lacking.

Braking is brilliant: both on wet and dry asphalt the tires stop perfectly. The background noise is heightened, as in most "studs", and there are no complaints about the smoothness of the ride - all road irregularities are well smoothed out. Most voracious at any speed. The amount of stud protrusion and the rate of its growth during the tests are optimal. Lost a couple of spikes from the front wheels.

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Produced since 2009, sold since the same time.

The tread pattern is the heritage of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4 tire. They differ from it in the compound composition and in the studs with a round core. They are participating in our tests for the first time. On ice, braking and lateral grip are average, acceleration is good. On snow, the behavior is more confident: longitudinal grip properties are good, and lateral grip is the most reliable. Both the front axle and the rear axle prowl along a snow-covered straight line, responding to the density of the snow. At small angles of rotation of the steering wheel, its insufficient information content was noted. You can drive quickly in corners - the reactions are clear, the behavior is understandable. Speed is limited by slight skidding, which is easily compensated for by steering or adding throttle.

They are not afraid of snowdrifts: it is enough to add gas, and the car will go wherever the steering wheel is turned. Reverse is selected without problems. They walk smoothly on the asphalt, but when adjusting the course, a delay in reactions and an empty steering wheel are noticeable.

The brakes are average on dry asphalt, and good on wet ones. They make a loud noise with the tread and spikes, especially from 40 to 60 km / h. Smoothness can be called good, do not be small vibrations from small irregularities. Average fuel consumption at any speed. The amount of stud protrusion and its growth during the tests are close to the optimum. There are no lost thorns.

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They were born in 2007. Sold in Russia since 2008.

From time to time they renew the design, the spikes and the composition of the mixture, leaving the "face" unchanged. Recent innovations have allowed Carving to join the leading group. On ice, longitudinal grip is average and lateral grip is highest. On snow, grip is good in all directions. On a snowy road, they hold a course perfectly. The car moves like an arrow and reacts sensitively even to small turns of a dense, highly informative steering wheel. Turns are prescribed with a twinkle. Clear, understandable control, sensitive reactions to the slightest turn of the steering wheel. In the limit, the speed is limited by a soft and smooth skid, which can be extinguished with a small addition of gas or by turning the steering wheel. The glide is fast but stabilizes gently.

Drifts are easily overcome, they do not bury themselves at the start, they drive and slip, and with skidding, they easily maneuver. They walk smoothly on the asphalt, a clear "zero" helps to correct the direction.

Braking on wet surfaces is medium, on dry surfaces well. Traditionally, they do not indulge in comfort: they make noise, as if the plane is flying by, shake it on any irregularities, as if pumped over. Most likely, the low level of comfort is a kind of payment for the pleasure of driving on a winter road. Fuel consumption is average at any speed. The size of the protrusion of the spikes and the rate of their growth during the tests are optimal. There are no losses.

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They have been offered on the Russian market since 2009.

Today's leaders are the only ones using round core spikes. On ice, longitudinal grip is average, lateral grip is good. On snow, the layout is slightly different: the longitudinal grip is good, and the lateral grip is of the middle hand. On a snow-covered road, the car is carried evenly and stably. Reactions during course correction - no comments. When cornering, the behavior is clear and understandable. Speed is most often limited by soft drift, but the car responds well to steering and tries to maintain the set trajectory.

Even in sliding, it does not get out of control of the driver. You can not only pierce through the snowdrifts, but also easily maneuver in them, stop and get under way again. If he stopped the car, he backed up a little and drove on. It is always possible to get out in reverse. On the pavement, directional stability is good, "zero" is clear, the steering wheel is tight - the tires are almost like summer tires.

They brake well on dry asphalt, and average on wet ones. The noise level is increased, on hard surfaces the rumble of spikes is clearly audible, especially in the range of 60–90 km / h. Smooth running without remarks - they well dampen any irregularities. Fuel is saved in all speed modes - at both 60 and 90 km / h. The protrusion of the spines and the rate of change in the size of the protrusion are normal. During the running-in and testing, not a single spike was lost.

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A relatively fresh model that appeared in 2010.

Since the same year, it has been sold in Russia. It differs from other tires in the "diamond" shape of the spikes. On ice, traction is good in all directions. On snow, it's the same - both longitudinal and lateral grip are high. On a snowy road, they allow you to go quickly, they carry the car smoothly. But the information content on the steering wheel is not enough. When cornering, front axle drift prevails. A drift, if any, appears softly and smoothly and is eliminated without much difficulty.

In deep snow they go well only with intensive slipping, but this mode is not very informative. If you bury yourself, reverse gear will not help. They walk smoothly on the asphalt, the steering wheel is tight, the "zero" is clear, the reactions when adjusting the direction are immediate.

The brakes on wet asphalt are better than others, on dry they show average results, on a par with "Gislaved". They make a loud noise with spikes on hard surfaces - both on ice and on asphalt, especially loudly from 70 to 90 km / h. Quite hard: they transmit vibrations from road irregularities to the floor of the body, seat and steering wheel. Average fuel consumption at any speed. The protrusion of the studs is within the optimum value. The studs are very secure in the rubber.

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Introduced at the end of 2008, sold since 2009.

Constantly undergoing renewal, which allows them to stay in the lead. On ice they showed the best longitudinal grip, lateral - average. On snow - the best acceleration, good braking and grip when cornering. On a snow-covered road, they walk smoothly, without remarks. The steering wheel is tight, the reactions are clear. When cornering, speed is limited by gentle, assisting skidding, which is most easily eliminated with a little throttle. Even in sliding, the car obeys the driver's commands, restoring the trajectory gently and smoothly.

They move confidently in deep snow, maneuver well, and get under way without the desire to bury themselves. Any mode: from professional vnatyag movement, without turning the wheels, to "blonde" "gas to the floor". Reverse very well. On the asphalt, the movement is smooth, but when corrected, the rear axle steers unpleasantly.

Braking on dry asphalt is weak, on wet - average. Comfort is not ideal: clear noise of spikes on asphalt and smooth ice, shocks from road irregularities, primarily convex ones. Economical at all speeds. The amount of protrusion of the spines is close to the reasonable limit. Nevertheless, the average protrusion during testing has changed by only 0.1 mm, which means that the spikes in the rubber are held securely.

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New, preparing for sale this year.

We could not calculate the final scores, because in braking on the snow Ice Arctic beat the best serial tire, which we took as a "base" in the calculations. On ice, longitudinal grip is good, and lateral grip is average. On the snow - super braking, very good overclocking and medium lateral grip. On a snowy road, they prowl slightly, reacting with a delay to the direction correction. In fast corners, the behavior is ambiguous. In the initial phase, at the stage of entering the bend, there is a noticeable delay in the reactions, leading to the drift of the front axle. After the adhesion is restored, already on the arc, there is a high likelihood of a skid, which has to be compensated for both by the steering wheel and by adding gas at the same time. After sliding, the restoration of adhesion occurs quite abruptly, provoking a skid that shoots off in the other direction.

There is no concept of "deep snow" for these tires. Helping the car to get out of the snow captivity was never needed. On the asphalt they float noticeably from side to side, requiring constant adjustments. Very wide "zero", steering delays.

The brakes on wet asphalt are good, on dry - medium. They push on medium irregularities, buzz hard with a tread and spikes. The amount of protrusion of the spikes is at the limit. However, the change in the protrusion during the tests in only one "ten" indicates that the spikes are firmly fixed.

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Details on the designation and classification of tires can be found

Vadim KORABLEV, Yuri KUROCHKIN, Evgeny LARIN,

Anton MISHIN, Andrey OBRAZUMOV,

Valery PAVLOV and Dmitry TESTOV.

Thank you for the technical support of the employees of the AvtoVAZ auto test site,

Togliatti company "Volgashintorg",

as well as tire manufacturers,

who submitted their products for testing.

The car market offers a huge assortment of tires, it is very difficult to choose the best ones. Therefore, to simplify the choice of motorists, independent experts draw up ratings of winter tires, they indicate the advantages and disadvantages of tires of various brands.

In the winter season, drivers have a question: "to stud or not to stud tires?" Studded products are designed for a harsh winter, provide normal vehicle stability when driving on ice or deep snow. Non-studded tires are not only suitable for driving on icy or snow-covered roads, they can be used on dry or wet road surfaces. There is Alternative option- these are the so-called "Velcro", they have a large lamellation of the tread blocks, this design, in the absence of studs, ensures the stability of the car on snow or ice. Which of these tires is better depends on the preferences of the driver and the operating conditions of the vehicle.

When choosing tires for the winter on your own, use the ratings of winter tires, when they are compiled by independent experts, the following characteristics of tires of various brands are taken into account:

braking distance of the car on a dry, snow-covered, slushy, ice-covered road;
maximum vehicle acceleration;
fuel consumption;
noise of rubber;
driving comfort.

Comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of rubber of different brands allows us to determine the leaders in the production of quality tires.

Leaders and outsiders of budget classes of studded tires

First place

Sava Eskimo Stud Bus

The tires are designed for extreme winter conditions, occupying a leading position among models of budget tire classes. It contains a silicon-containing polymer that provides elastic properties of products at a sufficiently low temperature. environment.

Advantages:

low noise;
stability of the car on ice, snow, dry and wet asphalt;
average course stability.

Disadvantages: average indicators of handling, course stability when testing on a wet road surface.

Second place

Tire Matador MP30 Sibir Ice 2

The tires are designed in compliance with international standards and taking into account the peculiarities of the Russian climate. The composition of rubber provides elasticity, resistance of products to low-temperature operating conditions.

Advantages:

wear resistance;
low weight thanks to the use of aluminum spikes;
good acceleration on winter roads;
small braking distance on wet and dry road surfaces;
average grip on ice and snow.

Disadvantages:

average course stability and handling on ice-covered roads;
noisy.

Third place

Tire Cordiant Snow Cross

These tires are designed for the harsh Russian winters. The wear resistance of products is ensured by the presence of silicon in the rubber composition. These tires proved to be excellent when driving on rolled snow, even surpassed the middle class tires in some parameters.

Advantages:

average braking on the road covered with ice;
good acceleration on rolled snow and icy road surfaces;
average exchange rate stability among the test participants.

Disadvantages:

not the shortest braking on dry and wet asphalt surfaces;
the spikes protrude strongly, creating additional noise while driving;
an increase in fuel consumption when moving the car at high speeds;
there is a chance of getting stuck when driving on loose snow.

Fourth place

Rubber Kama Euro 519

Structurally, tires consist of two layers of rubber. One makes the studs resistant to falling out, the other makes the tires elastic at very low temperatures.

Advantages:

fast braking on snow and dry asphalt;
average cross-country ability on winter roads;

Disadvantages:

increased braking on icy roads and wet asphalt;
tires react slowly to steering commands;
low stability on snowy, icy roads.

Fifth place

Tire Viatti Brina Nordico V-522

Products have asymmetrical pattern a tread that provides traction on the road surface. The outer part of the tread provides stability during cornering.

Advantages:

good course stability of the car on a road covered with snow;
elasticity.

Disadvantages:

for all types of testing, tires have shown low results;
increased braking on any kind of road surface;
a small patch of rubber-to-surface contact when driving on ice.