This time we chose one of the most running dimensions - 195/65 R15, which suits many small and inexpensive cars. Different markets, different understanding of the product, different design schools. What distinguishes the tires from the east and west apart from each other, what are their strengths and weaknesses and what to pay attention to the Russian buyer?
East
Fresh model BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SPIKE-02 - Maja expensive in the east team (the price of 3650 rubles), but the cheaper of the European Grande.
Other new Hankook Winter I * Pike RS 2- with an increased number of spikes and an updated tread pattern. It replaces the Winter I * Pike RS model. This year will appear in Russia in 57 dimensions - from 155/65r 13 to 255/40 R19.
The new tire came to the change of the OBSERVE G3-ICE model and will be available on the market in this fall, until 16 sizes - from 14 to 19 inches. The rubber mixture includes silicon dioxide, providing elasticity in the cold, and microparticles of walnut shell for additional clutch on ice.
Another model with Japanese roots, now produced in Russia, -. Previously, this tire wore an index 7000 and treated the BRIDGESTONE brand line.
The next player from Japan -, "relative" brand Toyo. These tires take part in our tests a second time and are characterized as inexpensive, with modest characteristics.
The new tire, which came to replace the GT Radial Champiro Icepro, was developed in its own research and development center in Hannover. A brand GT Radial belongs to the developing international Giti company based in Singapore. The novelty is available in 22 dimensions - from 175/65 R14 to 225/60 R17. Tires participating in the test are produced in China.
West
There are no new products in the Western team, but the players are incredibly strong, since most of these tire manufacturers are updated annually.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9., the most expensive tire in the domestic market is the only one in the world has the spikes of two different types.
Continental Icecontact 2. - Also the only and unique: His "Gwzdiki" is pasted into the protector, and therefore it is very firmly held in it.
From tires cheaper -, more than once occupied prizes in our tests, and.
The composition of the Western team of two direct competitor, representatives of the second echelon of companies Continental and Nokian - respectively, the model and is closed.
cat house
Roulette, annually determining the place of our tests of winter tires, this time pointed to the Continental polygon. It is located in Sweden, next to the small town with the purrious-rigorous name Arvidskore - directly some "Koshkin House".
Mondering with sudden February warming, they decided to start the tests early - in mid-January. And the weather did not fail: during testing stood frosts from -7 to -14 ° C.
In the tests, two hatchback Volkswagen Golf helped us. On the black we laid the main part of the routine work - it chopped on ice and snow, fixing the built-in VBox instrument time acceleration and the magnitude of the braking path. Red performed more creative tasks, participating in evaluating manageability and coursework stability, since it could completely disable the stabilization system using a special program.
Dirty work
The first to work is entering the black Golf, which is involved and. We begin with overclocking and braking on ice on a small frozen lake, repeating the races of eight or ten times for each tire set. Through two or three test sets - measurements on basic (reference, as shinniki say) tires: without them do not do.
Measures on different coatings differ in the "upper" high-speed limit, which serves as the maximum value of speed during acceleration and initial - when braking. On Ice, this value is 20 km / h, and in the snow - 40 km / h, as a modest ice area is much less snowy. Recalling the results, taking into account the amendments defined using reference tires, we obtain leaders and outsiders in these exercises.
A real surprise issued a Hankook that broke traditional leaders. Incredibly, but on these tires Golf accelerates and slows down on the ice even better than on continental and Nokian. For overclocking up to 20 km / h, the Hankook tires took only 4.1 seconds, and the braking path from 20 to 5 km / h was 6.6 meters. The most protracted acceleration turned out on the tires Gislaved: 5.9 seconds. Close result, 5.8 seconds, obtained on GT Radial and Firestone tires. Worst of all Golf slowed down on the GT Radial tires: the brake path was 8.7 meters.
The fastest acceleration in the snow is up to 40 km / h provided the Continental tires with an indicator of 5.9 seconds, and Hankook lost it only one tenth! Six all - GT Radial tires.
In braking on the snow cover, Hankook broke forward. To slow down the Golf from 40 to 5 km / h, this tires were enough 16.9 meters. Second place - Gislavda: 17.2 meters. The latter in braking was Firestone and GT Radial: 19,1 and 19.0 meters, respectively.
We complete the Ice Test Series after measuring the circle time, which characterizes the transverse clutch. Continental has retained leadership by running the circle for a record 15.6 seconds. Nearest rivals - and this Hankook, Nokian and Gislaved - it took half a second more. The slower only - for 18.0 seconds - the car passed the circle on Bridgestone tires.
Red in white
The tires released after measurements occupy their place on a red golf - we will evaluate the controllability on the snow cover and on the ice.
The test track is great: turns of different radius, from running to zacnyny, straight, allowing to reach the speedometer arrow up to 80 km / h, lifts and descents, then unloading wheels, then pressing them to "road".
The idea was born to estimate the tires in two different modes of movement. The first - you go fast, but limit the speed in the corners of the initial slip phase. The results of the ride in such a style will surely become interested in most drivers. The second mode is for lovers. Slip: Almost does not reduce the speed before turning, fueling the car in the turn of sideways. We used to evaluate the behavior of the tires and in that and in other modes, only the estimate was raised averaged.
Disable electronics to catch the features of the behavior of the car on different tires.
In the usual test mode, the golf control was pleased with Nokian and Pirelli tires. Experts, not finding reasons for comments and noting clear reactions, set them eight points. Continental, Hankook, Nordman, taking into account the small remarks, received 7.5 points. It is noteworthy that golf, waged in the Hankook and Nordman tires, minor delays in reactions and insufficient steering informativeness occurs when the steering wheel turns to 90 degrees turns, but with an increase in the reaction angles and influence the corners are improved, and with Continental tires, on the contrary.
"Shipovki" Firestone collected claims more than others: significant delays in reactions, unstable behavior. The driver can only ask the approximate direction of movement, but not an accurate trajectory. Six points - maximum.
With the active style of driving, almost half of the subjects marked with a small slowdown in reactions and deterioration of the steering in the transition to slip, which reduced the grabral assessment. Eight points were received only by the Nokian tires, which preserved the clarity of the reactions even in deep slides. The acceptable stability of the reactions was demonstrated by Gislaved, Nordman and Toyo - they are not scary slightly slightly overdo the speed in slippery turn.
The easiest way to slip on the firestone tires. In the turn of Golf, it is literally literally to custody, performing a set of "witchcraft" steering and gas. Actively go Archis post, because it is necessary to constantly twist the ram in different directions, since in slides of the reaction to the steering action, it is practically disappeared.
It was also not actively liked to go on Bridgestone (reduced the rating by 1 point) and, oddly enough, on Pirelli (reduced by one and a half points). On both tires, Golf demonstrated the deterioration of informativeness and reactions, which forcing significantly actively work with the steering wheel, and on Pirelli - also torn, unstable behavior. It is strange, because the early models of the winter tires of this company have always served for us, and for many shinniks, a reference to manageability.
The ice trail liked no less snowy. It is not horizontal, but is located under the tilt, because they are filled on the slope. Therefore, on one half, moving with unloaded by the rear wheels, provoking the skid, and on the other, with unfavorable front, initiating demolition. It helps better understand the peculiarities of the behavior of certain tires.
The highest score on ice earned Nokian: the car rulits without problems in any modes. Small blots are marked on the tires Continental, Gislaved, Hankook and Nordman, therefore their estimates are reduced to 7.5 points.
Being shown in the tires GT Radial, Golf moves as in weightlessness - as if no horizontal forces do not work. It hills up very early, although it slides in the side smoothly (this is the only plus), and floats very long, without reacting to steering actions.
Firestone holds the driver in even more voltage: the maximum of adrenaline is produced even with the stabilization system included. Frams in slip occur unexpectedly, slides the car extremely long ... There is a feeling that the clutch disappeared at all.
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Caution - Yeti!
Snow Plateau is a huge rectangle, about four hundred per hundred meters, separated by the snow brushner into two independent narrow and long straight. They are enough to accelerate to 100 km / h and evaluate the course stability and behavior of the machine with soft rebuilding. And the widths are enough to check the handling when performing the rearrangement. From the first day, we buried the cones along the central barrier, the meter strip is three width, forbid it. A week later she accumulated a layer of snow with a depth of about 20 centimeters - what is needed to evaluate the passability.
A couple of hours after the red Golf with a disabled stabilization system drove into the test track, Frank Degonir suddenly approached us (the continental engineer responsible for performing measurement and measuring equipment) and asked with a completely serious face: "You know that Yeti here appeared? Right in front of red golf jumped out! But Anton managed to dodge him, only the snow on the hood remained. Go look! ".
It turns out that Golf during the estimation of the term stability on Firestone tires won so that he struck the snow brush and flew to the neighboring strip. And Continental Testers Any incident on tests ending with contact with snow, name "Yeti". In general, Firestone for the course stability in the snow has earned a lower score: when you try to smoothly rebuild or throw the obstacle, a sharp drift occurs and a long slip towards without the ability to correct the trajectory. Other tires "Yeti" could not be taken. And better than others directly in the snow at high speed Golf held on Nokian and Pirelli tires.
Rearrum, or a sharp change of strip, - maneuver, traditional for Russian drivers. When performing the rearrangement, we evaluate how Golf responds to sharp turns of the steering wheel and how predictably behaves. The maximum assessment in this exercise experts put Nokian tires: a small, well-clear, soft skid at the limiting speed, requiring minor adjustment to keep the car on the desired trajectory.
The worst and here were the tires Firestone: they are unsuitable for dangerous maneuvers. With sharp steering steering, the case ends with a demolition, straightening the trajectory. With more smooth operation, the front wheels have time to get clinging behind the snow, but the rear sharply break into a long lateral slide, spinning the car.
Patency
The test for the passability is relevant both for Russian depths and for large cities. We estimate not only the ability of tires to row in the snow, it is important how easily the driver without special skills of the off-road driving can overcome the snow barrier.
In the deep snow, Goodyear's tire is out of competition: row at least ahead, at least back, you just need to press the gas pedal. Nokian is lagging behind the Polballa: row is not tractor, but still good. Eight points earn Continental and Nordman. The most unsuccessful tires for deep snow - GT Radial. On them, Golf will be insecably touched, digs from side to side, reluctantly maneuver and reluctantly moves with reverse.
Hero Winter
Tire from the East - Hankook Winter I * Pike RS 2. It is not only ahead of all countrymen in winter disciplines, but also moved "Westerners" - even such Grande as Continental and Nokian, who took the "White" tests Only a second and third place, respectively.
Pirelli - in the fourth place, then go Nordman and Goodyear, and Gislaved - at the seventh position.
They are followed by other tires from the east: Bridgestone, Toyo, Nitto, as well as Firestone and GT Radial, which showed the weakest results.
Delay to spring
In mid-April, the snow completely descended from the asphalt of the high-speed road of the Vazovsky landfill near Togliatti. Choosing a glad weather, we continued tests - now on asphalt. The first thing was to evaluate the influence of tires on golf efficiency, aligning these measurements with an assessment of course stability and comfort.
Started from the warm-up ten-meter circle through the speed road at a speed of 130 km / h (maximum allowed on our roads). The measurements were performed on a two-kilometer horizontal direct section of the high-speed road.
In weakly weather, the results of measurements "fall" almost one to one - with a deviation of no more than 0.1%, which is twenty times less than those generally accepted in tire tests of two percent. But every three proven sets have to repeat races on the base bus. The temperature of the asphalt is noticeably affected by rolling resistance. The results obtained on the reference bus helps to define "reference points", and already specify the data obtained and, if necessary, recalculate.
The asphalt Golf is best holding a course on Gislaved and Pirelli tires: reactions are clear, almost like summer tires. Worse than the rest - "Eastern guests" Bridgestone, Nitto and Firestone. At Bridge, a golf handlebar was heavy, viscous and non-informative. The behavior of the car on Nitto and Firestone is similar: low informativeness is manifested in the okolonul zone, when adjusting the course, the ram has to rotate to significant corners. When leaving the incomplete reaction zone, it becomes unpleasant with sharp - with low informativeness, it is fraught with twisting the steering wheel, which can provoke a skid.
The title of the most economical won the Nokian tires: the Golf wagged in them showed the best results on urban and country speeds.
Brake and comfort on asphalt
Evaluation of comfort We continue on the secondary roads of the landfill, practically not different from many Russian trails: pits, stripped cracks, seams.
Gt Radial, Hankook and Nokian tires were quieter, and the most noisy - Firestone, which buzzes, how rolling across the asphalt gear. By smoothness ahead - the same GT Radial and Hankook, and the company was NITTO. The toughest - again Firestone, in detail transmitting vibrations from road irregularities to the floor of the body and even on the driver's seat.
Finishing exercises - on dry asphalt and wet. Tracks preliminarily cleaned up to dozen braking at non-verbal tires. Bremening on each set of test tires four to six times: on dry asphalt - from 80 km / h, on wet - from 60 km / h to save the protector from damage. Accounting speed, up to which the VBOX measuring complex produces a braking distance, is 5 km / h - at a smaller ABS admits a short-term blocking of the wheels, which adversely affects the accuracy of the results.
On dry asphalt, the shortest braking path, 30.3 meters, turned out on the gislaved tires, the longest on Bridge: 33.5 meters. The difference is 10.5%. On the wet in front of all again gislaved with an indicator of 17.8 meters, and the closing - nitto with a result of 21.7 meters, which is almost 20% weaker.
"Black" tests
On the asphalt confidently defeated the Gislaved Nord * Frost 200. The European tires Pirelli, Nokian and Goodyear are located behind him. Easterns made their way only to the fifth position, and took it GT Radial Icepro 3. The last couple from the European team: Continental took the sixth place in the "asphalt" list, immediately before the Nordman midcier. The leader of the "White" HANKOOK list on the asphalt, alas, could not rise above the tenth place. Close "Black" Rating Bridgestone and Nitto.
Total points
So, the victory with the result of 915 points won tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.. They are the most balanced - in any conditions will enjoy all drivers, regardless of the preparation and style of the ride.
The second and third place shared Hankook Winter I * Pike RS 2 and Continental Icecontact 2.who scored 905 points. What to say about Korean tires? The best result and in the snow, and ice, the most comfortable, economical, but - passing positions on the asphalt. We recommend them to those who use mainly "white" roads. Continental showed the second result in the "white" tests, but in the rest of the nominations he made a middle snone. His best qualities will be shown on snowy and iced roads.
The fourth line of our rating takes - 888 total points mean that these are very good tires. Strong on the asphalt, will not let go on the snow and ice, they will help save fuel. Is that the comfort of driving leaves much to be desired.
(877 points) on the asphalt performed more successfully than in ice and snow disciplines. These tires still have the right to be called very good, but slowly pass positions - they dropped into fifth, and for several years they occupied the third. But if you need all-terrain tires - this is the best choice.
For the brand of the second echelon, the sixth place (874 points) tires and the title of very good can be considered an excellent result. Universal tires of the middle hand for any conditions, and in the snow can even please drifters.
Lit only four points to your direct competitor Nordman. Indicators on the "white" roads are medium, but on the asphalt Gislaved - in the leaders. This is the best choice for urban roads peeled from snow and ice. True, they do not shine efficiency and comfort.
From the eighth place, the eastern territory begins. BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SPIKE-02 I scored 847 points in the test - in our classification it is good tires. In the snow and ice look with middling, but they will not allow boring. For comfort and fuel economy are comparable to the "younger brother" Firestone Ice Cruiser 7, and on the asphalt even weaker.
At the ninth position - new tires with 840 points. The unconditional advantages are the stability of the results on different coatings and a decent level of comfort.
Closes the top ten with a final rating of 821 points. The same modest place is in the "white" ranking. These tires are economical, provide an average level of comfort ... and last place on the asphalt.
Tires GT Radial They scored 811 points. And found themselves on the last line of the ranking drawn up on the "white" roads. In the snow and ice on them permissible to move without a rush, and only on vehicles equipped with electronic assistants. But on asphalt roads, these tires will allow driving confidently and ensure a high level of comfort.
The twelfth place and only 788 points - at the tires. According to modern standards, these are very weak tires for winter roads, not recommended for cars without ABS and stabilization system. It should be riding on them very carefully, without attempts to at least slip. But on dry asphalt, they brake better than the related Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02, and can compete with it in comfort and economy.
With a wallet
Good tires are a lot of money. How to find an optimal balance between the most important properties and price? You can focus on the "cost" of each score from a type of one or another. According to this parameter, GT Radial Icepro 3 is leading: each thousand rubles spent on this bus will result in 312 final scores. A little less profitable purchase - Nitto Therma Spike and Toyo Observe Ice-Freezer.
In the middle of the list - Tires Nordman 7 and Gislaved Nord * Frost 200. And the rating of "Prices / Quality" rating of Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02, Continental IceContAct 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 are closed. It does not happen well.
Test results
| 12th place | 11th place | 10th place |
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| 788 | 811 | 821 |
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| brand, model | |||
| 2830 | 2600 | 2770 |
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| Quality / Price * | 0,28 | 0,31 | 0,30 |
| Country of manufacture | Russia | China | Japan |
| Load and speed index | |||
| 8,9–9,4 | 8,5–9,0 | 8,8–9,1 |
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| Number of spikes, pcs. | |||
| 1,5–1,9 | 1,2–1,5 | 1,4–1,7 |
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| Tire mass, kg | 10,10 | 9,02 | 8,95 |
| pros | Brake properties level on dry asphalt medium | Stable following the course on the snow; no noisy; Satisfactory smoothness | Satisfactory handling; good permeability; Acceptable smoothness |
| Minuses | Modest clutch on ice and snow; low economy; unsatisfactory handling; Problem stability in the snow, complex - on asphalt; the most tough and noisy | Meager coupling properties on ice and snow; complex handling; Limited permeability | Low brake properties on wet asphalt and ice; Complex handling when performing an extreme maneuver on the snow and cocoic stability on asphalt; noisy |
| 9th place | 8th place | 7 place |
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| The amount of points scored in the test | 840 | 847 | 870 |
| brand, model | |||
| Average price in online stores | 3000 | 3650 | 3340 |
| Quality / Price * | 0,28 | 0,23 | 0,26 |
| Country of manufacture | Malaysia | Japan | Germany |
| Load and speed index | |||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | 8,9–9,2 | 9,0–9,4 | 8,9–9,4 |
| Scor rubber hardness, units. | |||
| Number of spikes, pcs. | |||
| Speaking of spikes after tests, mm | 1,2–1,6 | 1,7–2,1 | 1,3–1,5 |
| Tire mass, kg | 8,97 | 9,12 | 8,67 |
| pros | Good coupling stability in the snow; Stable handling on ice | Confident Patency and Satisfactory Handling in Conventional Driving in Snow | The best brake properties and excellent packed resistance on the asphalt; Confident lateral clutch and understandable handling |
| Minuses | Weak brake properties on ice and dry asphalt; High fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h | Weak braking on dry asphalt and lateral clutch on ice; low economy; complex handling in active driving in the snow; Comments to the course stability on asphalt and comfort | Weak longitudinal coupling properties on ice; high fuel consumption at any speed; complex handling when performing an extreme maneuver on the snow; Small claims to the smoothness of the course |
* It turns out the division of the amount of points on the retail price. The higher the assessment, the more profitable purchase.
| 6th place | 5th place | 4th place |
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| The amount of points scored in the test | 874 | 877 | 888 |
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| brand, model | ||||
| Average price in online stores | 3230 | 3590 | 3570 |
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| Quality / Price * | 0,27 | 0,24 | 0,25 |
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| Country of manufacture | Russia | Poland | Russia |
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| Load and speed index | ||||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | 9,2–9,4 | 9,5–9,7 | 9,0–9,4 |
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| Scor rubber hardness, units. | ||||
| Number of spikes, pcs. | ||||
| Speaking of spikes after tests, mm | 1,4–1,7 | 1,2–1,7 | 1,3–1,6 |
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| Tire mass, kg | 8,25 | 8,62 | 8,34 |
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| pros | Confident overclocking on ice; understandable handling on ice and in the snow; Good permeability, course stability in the snow and on the asphalt | Phenomenal permeability in deep snow; High brake properties both on wet and dry asphalt | Excellent course stability; Reliable acceleration on ice and snow; understandable handling in the snow under normal driving; Confident Patency |
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| Minuses | Light notes on noise and smoothness | Small claims to the rate of resistance on asphalt and manageability on ice, as well as in active driving and extreme maneuvering in the snow; Not the best comfortHankook Winter I * Pike RS 2 0.28 | 0,20 | 0,17 |
| Country of manufacture | Korea | Germany | Russia |
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| Load and speed index | ||||
| Depth of drawing in width, mm | 8,9–9,3 | 8,0–8,5 | 8,6–8,9 |
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| Scor rubber hardness, units. | ||||
| Number of spikes, pcs. | ||||
| Speaking of spikes after tests, mm | 1,5–1,7 | 1,4–1,6 | 1,2–1,5 |
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| Tire mass, kg | 8,65 | 8,36 | 7,99 |
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| pros | The best longitudinal and high transverse clutch on ice; Better braking and confident acceleration on snow; understandable handling of ice and under normal driving in the snow; Good permeability | Best transverse and high longitudinal grip on ice; Best overclocking and confident braking in the snow; understandable handling on ice and in the snow; Good permeability and following the course on the snow | Outstanding fuel efficiency; Excellent handling on ice and snow; High coupling properties on ice; Excellent permeability in deep snow; Clear follower |
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| Minuses | Weak braking on the asphalt; Claims for manageability in the snow in active driving and with extreme maneuvering, as well as to the course stability on asphalt and comfort | Minor claims to manageability in the snow in active driving, as well as to the rate resistance on the asphalt; Remarks | Light noise comments |
* It turns out the division of the amount of points on the retail price. The higher the assessment, the more profitable purchase.
West invinciate?
In our test, European tires turned out to be stronger than the eastern. In addition to Hankuk, none of the eastern tires fell into the first half of the "white" results. Why? In the countries of the East, the use of studded tires is prohibited - manufacturers create them for other people's markets. There is no rich eigenvery experience of such tires. Hankook began to be unconventional - attracted new products of experienced specialists from successful Western tire companies. After all, winter tires are an archent product balanced under completely different coatings (ice, snow, dry and wet asphalt) that require conflicting technical solutions.
Test of winter studded tires 185/65R15 (autores)
- Test date:February 01, 2016.
- Date end date:February 29, 2016.
- Road quality: good
- Car: Lada Vesta
Comparative tests of studded and friction rubber 185/65R15
Specialists from the autores this year conducted tests of winter studded and unsuccessful tires in order to compare characteristics and presenting final results to help car owners in the preparation of the car to the winter season. Below we present you the results of test tire tests.
Ice tests
The shortest brake path in the tests on ice at Hakkapeliitta 8 - 12.1 m. Very slightly slightly behind GoodYear with a result of 12.4 m. Japanese nitto on a third line with a braking length of 13.1 m.
At the end of the list, the budget Asian tires GT and Marshal were expected, but NEXEN was especially terribly spoke. Their result is 21.7 meters is worse even indicators of friction tires, which generally puts doubt on the possibility of winter operation of these tires.
Ice controllability was measured on the highway, which was laid on the surface of the frozen lake. Hakkapeliitta 8 has passed the distance faster for 79.7 seconds. Literally in the fractions of seconds, German Continental was located. Pirelli tires showed the third result. In Outsiders, the same troika cheap tires.
results
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 (SUV) 185 / 65R15 XL 92T tires
Coupling properties on ice, controllability in the snow and ice, permeability.
Noise and high price
Buy 1.
Continental ContiCecontact 2 tires (+ SUV) 185/65R15 XL 92T
Couplic properties on ice, handling on ice and in the snow.
Patency, high price.
Buy 2.
Tires Nokian Nordman 5 185/65R15 XL 92T
Couplic properties on ice, handling on ice and in the snow, permeability.
Medium coupling properties on asphalt. Loss of spikes.
Buy 2.
Pirelli Formula ICE 185 / 65R15 88T tires
Coupling properties and handling on ice. Impact strength.
Coupling properties and controllability in the snow. Low smoothness.
Buy 3.
Tires GISLAVED NORDFROST 200 185/65R15 XL 92T
Low noise among studded tires. Smooth stroke. Patency.
Coupling properties on ice.
Buy 4.
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic 185 / 65R15 88T tires
Longitudinal coupling properties on ice. Handling in the snow. High resistance to aquaplaning.
Handling on ice. Noise.
Buy 4.
Michelin X-Ice North 3 185 / 65R15 XL 92T tires
Longitudinal coupling properties in the snow. Acoustic comfort in the class of studded tires. Coupling properties on wet asphalt.
Credit combat properties and ice handling. Patency.
Buy 4.
NITTO THERMA SPIKE 185 / 65R15 88T tires
Longitudinal coupling properties on ice. Ease of control in the snow.
Coupling properties on asphalt. Low aquaplaning resistance. Loss of spikes.
Buy 4.
Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 185 / 65R15 XL 92T tires
High impact strength. Coupling properties on ice.
Noise. Low smoothness.
Buy 5.
Tires GT Radial Champiro Ice Pro 185/65R15 XL 92T
Price. Impact strength. High resistance to aquaplaning.
Coupling properties on ice and snow. Noise. Low smoothness.
Buy 6.
Tires Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 185/65R15 88T
Price. Coupling properties on asphalt. Acoustic comfort in the class of studded tires.
NITTO car tire manufacturer is more famous in North America. The fact is that this concern is focused on cars with a powerful engine. First of all, the tires are intended for installation on vehicles with full drive or high-speed sedans. Such a class of cars in Europe is less popular. On the market of the CIS countries about the brand is known little, but some models use just phenomenal demand. This statement is supported by the company's statistics. For example, NITTO THERMA SPIKE Winter Tires often acquire. Reviews of motorists about the presented model in the main mass of positive. On the peculiarities of this rubber and should be reached more detailed.
Purpose
Tires were designed for vehicles equipped with a full drive. They are sold in several dozen sizes with landing diameters from 16 inches to 21. This allows the manufacturer to almost completely cover the corresponding market segment. Rubber winter. The use of special technologies made it possible to achieve a stable clutch with the roadpapers in the most severe temperature conditions of operation. There are disadvantages. The fact is that the compound is not intended to drive to the thaw. The increase in temperature leads to the fact that the rubber becomes a roll, the wear of the tread increases several times. The nature of the tires declare their velocity and load indices. For example, some sizes are able to withstand a mass of up to 925 kg per wheel. Tires for high-speed ride are not intended (most models are not recommended to accelerate more than 190 km / h).
Design
The final owner of the NITTO brand is a large Japanese corporation. Therefore, during design, engineers used the most advanced technologies of this Asian country. First, the constructors created the tire prototype in the form of a digital model. After that, they released several prototypes and conducted their tests at the company's polygon. Such an integrated approach significantly reduced the design cost, allowed us to fully optimize the final technical characteristics. Naturally, it has positively reflected at the speed of work.
Protector features
Many running tires depend directly from the tread pattern. When developing these tires, designers went on a completely unique path. Now winter tires are mostly empowered with a symmetrical directional pattern. Japanese engineers have released Nitto Therma Spike tires with an asymmetrical location of the elements. Such a design method is more characteristic for the summer exploitation, but in this case he still managed to prove his right to exist.
It is also unusual that the brand has departed from the classical construction scheme using several rigid ribs. Winter tires Nitto Therma Spike protector is divided into two zones. External very wide. It consists of massive blocks of complex geometric shape. The dimensions of these elements allow them to maintain their rigidity under various operating conditions. According to Nitto Therma Spike, it is clear that the tires behave perfectly during straight movement, during maneuvering and braking. The car does not lead to the side, riding safe, stable and predictable.
The internal functional area is significantly less. She received a fully open design, as a result of which the water from the contact spot is removed as a short period of time.
Fighting hydroplating
Ride on the puddles is a rather dangerous venture. A micropoline of water is formed between the asphalt cloth and the tread. She prevents them from direct contact with each other. As a result, the car loses the road, begins to slide and vil. Naturally, an accident rises. To minimize the risks, the brand endowed these tires with a special compound and developed drainage system. Reviews of Nitto Therma Spike drivers noted that the tires practically perfect themselves while driving on a wet road.
Under the influence of centrifugal forces, excess water is rapidly delayed deep into the tread. Then its redistribution on the surface and the discoverty to the parties occurs. An increase in the speed of this process contributes to the fully open design of the tread.
The concern was introduced into the rubber mixture of the concern's chemist, the increased share of silicon dioxide was introduced. This compound increases the quality of the clutch with a wet roadpapers. The car perfectly feels the road, promptly responds to any changes in the steering commands.
On ice
Of course, one of the main characteristics of winter tires is their quality clutch with an icy surface. For this indicator, Nitto Therma Spike reviews are only positive. Rubber demonstrates phenomenal reliability, noticeably ahead of more eminent concerns.
First, the distinctive feature is in spikes. NITTO THERMA SPIKE, they have a five-walled shape with a variable cross section. This allows you to ensure the desired clutch quality with the surface at any vectors. The core of elements is made of carbide material. As a result, the reliability of fixation in the protective is increasing, but it should not forget about the need. The driver after installing new rubber should be about 1 thousand km to drive in the most gentle mode. This will allow spikes better to fix in places of attachment and prevent their premature departure.
Secondly, each tread unit is equipped with lamellas. Elements increase the number of cutting faces in the contact stain. This positively affects the final clutch quality.
On snow
During independent tests, Nitto Therma Spike it turned out that the model was effectively moved and on loose snow. Drainage grooves have an increased width. This allows them to quickly remove snow from the contact area.
On asphalt
In this case, the situation is ambiguous. According to Nitto Therma Spike, it is clear that the tires are confidently moving along the asphalt canvase, but sometimes the car loses controllability. Such a tendency is characteristic of all tires equipped with spikes. Access to large speed indicators in this class of rubber is extremely recommended.
Durability
The resource of this NITTO tire model is huge. The manufacturers themselves argue that the tires are capable of overcome more than 85 thousand km of mileage. Such indicators are exceptional. Achievement of the presented characteristics was made possible by the use of a number of innovative solutions.
First, the brand engineers have achieved the perfect distribution of the external load on the contact stain. This makes it possible to eliminate the uneven wear of the tread. Both functional zones (external and internal) are erased at the same speed.
Secondly, the model was given a reinforced frame. Metal wire is reinforced with elastic polymer compounds. The energy occurs when driving around the bumps does not lead to the deformation of the metal, but is distributed and quenched by nylon. As a result, there is no risk of rupture of the frame and the occurrence of hernia. In reviews of Nitto Therma Spike, motorists note that the tires behave perfectly even when they hit in a pothole on the asphalt coating. For many other models, such operation is destructive.
Third, these Nitto tires in the compound obtained an increased fraction of carbon black. The use of this material reduces the speed of the abrasive abrasion of the tread. The depth remains stable even after several tens of thousands of mileage kilometers.
Comfort
In matters of comfort, some complaints are presented to this model. Manufacturer Nitto Therma Spike equipped the presented tires with spikes. Therefore, riding noisy. To reduce the resonance does not even help the variable location of the tread pile.
Soft moves high. This is implemented through the use of polymer materials in the framework. Shaking in the cabin is missing as such.
Owners of crossovers, especially all-wheel drive, often refer to the seasonal change of standard summer tires for winter without enthusiasm. After all, almost all native tires are marked with the M + S index that the de jure allows them to ride them in winter. The main thing is that the residual tread depth was at least 4 mm (otherwise - 500 rubles fine). But it is necessary to understand that the marking M + s is a smooth account for nothing obliges the manufacturer! For applying marking, no tests or certificates are required confirming the adaptation of the tires to the winter, and therefore it can be seen more often on frankly summer, and "asphalt" tires, which simultaneously talks about devaluation not only the letters s (Snow, Snow), But M (MUD, "Dirt"). So we do not look at the letters, but on the protector, and if we do not see the many small slots-lamellaes, we conclude: it is dangerous to ride in winter. And even better, when there is a stamp "SnowFlake" on the sidewall in the form of three mountain peaks with snowflake, - these models really passed the exam on the snow track. Participants of our test are all with such marking: these are 14 sets with spikes and nine - without.
The test program is standard, all the routes of the White Hell polygon near the Finnish town of Ivalo are familiar to us - and most importantly, to be lucky with the weather. It was almost lucky: snowfall was not, although the temperature danced from 5 to 23 degrees of frost, so that its influence had to be taken into account by conducting additional races on the "reference" tires. But measurements of the longitudinal dynamics took place in a closed hangar with a more stable temperature.
Here, there was a confusion with Nokian tires, and with a model that is not produced by the first year. And in acceleration, and in braking, Nokian HakkaPeliitta R2 SUV lost not only to fundamental competitors, but even the tires of their own "second line" - Tires Nordman RS2 SUV! Working in the neighboring testes of the company Nokian broke up, they themselves repeated measurements ... A service investigation has shown that the failed tires were released at the factory near St. Petersburg at the end of 2016, more precisely on the 48th week. Then there was a failure in the technological cycle. For details with us, we did not become (apparently, there were deviations either in duration, or in the vulcanization temperature), but they assured that the defective party did not go on sale. Although the external features are all in order, and even the tread rubber hardness is the same as on tires released at the 41st week of 2016 (their results and went to the credit), but the difference in coupling properties on ice reaches eight percent.
After measurements in the hangar, we are chosen on the fastening frost - and once again let's notify that as the temperature drops, the friction tires begin to catch up and even overtake "rose". For minus twenty ice becomes hard so much that the spikes cannot scratch it, and the tread riser has the most studded tires harder, - friction tires are more elastic on the frost, they have more general length of slotheliemels.
We, we repeat, take into account the change in conditions and correct the results, but if all the tests were carried out on a light frost, friction tires would roll back on the lower line of protocols.
Tests for controllability were carried out on the ice of the Polar Lake Tammianvi
And on the snow frost on the hand of friction models: keeping the elasticity of the tread, they are better cling to the snowcracker.
The estimates of the passability this time managed to reinforce the instrumental measurements - the overclocking time in deep snow with a disabled anti-test system. It is curious that Russian tires headed and closed the rating: the best - Cordiant, and the most helpless in virgin - Tires Viatti produced by the Nizhnekami bus factory.
Asphalt part of the tests are particularly relevant for residents of large cities, in which most of the streets are purified by snow and ice.
The final part of the tests is already in April, on the "summer" coatings. And simultaneously note that this time there were no tires that are spiked.
At the top of the final rating - Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV. The expected result: if the model of the previous generation regularly won in our tests, then new, and even two types of spikes, easily ahead of competitors.
Expensive? Then look at the points carefully, on the main advantages and disadvantages of other tires - and choose the optimal version of the pocket. And yet avoid buying outsider tires - such savings threatens incompatible with large expenditures.
Crying tire rating
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (55 sizes are available from 215/65 R16 to 315/40 R21) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,9 |
| 9,8 | |
| 49 | |
| Number of spikes | 172 |
| 1,05/1,54 | |
| Producing country | Finland |
Hakkapeliitta with index 9 - New season: Here for the first time the spikes of two types are applied. Those in the middle of the tread, have carbide inserts oriented transversely: they are responsible for longitudinal coupling properties, and such trilisters are tested over the tread over the tread, which effectively work in turns. And this is not a marketing trick: unambiguous superiority over competitors and on the run of controllability, and in braking on ice. Yes, and in the rest of the winter tire tests at the height. On the asphalt coupling properties moderate, and the main problem is noise at speeds from 70 to 90 km / h.
The best tires for harsh winter conditions!
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (2 sizes 205/55 R16 and 215/65 R16 are available) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,2 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,5 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 56 |
| Number of spikes | 170 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,52/1,47 |
| Producing country | South Korea |
This year, Hankook officially opened its Polygon in Finnish Ivalo: the tracks and approaches to the tests are largely similar to those used in the company Nokian Tyres. This also applies to the features of the tires themselves: the number of spikes-stars was increased, which provided decent test results on ice. But in deep snow, the tires do not shine, as well as on the asphalt, and besides fairly noise. But it is easy for them to forgive: Tires Hankook Winter I * Pike RS + one and a half times cheaper than Finnish new items.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (Available 91 sizes from 175/70 R14 to 275/40 R22) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,4 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,5 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 54 |
| Number of spikes | 130 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,03/1,25 |
| Producing country | Russia |
The tires produced in Voronezh are designed with powerful spiked-brackets - and enclosed on ice during acceleration and in braking. But in turns - sharp breakdowns in sliding, so that without a stabilization system will have to be alert. But is a good balance of coupling properties on a slippery road and on asphalt, and therefore they can be safely recommended for winter operation in large cities. If you do not impose increased speakers for acoustic comfort.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (75 sizes are available from 155/70 R13 to 275/40 R20) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,6 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,2 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 54 |
| Number of spikes | 130 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,37/1,41 |
| Producing country | Russia |
Tires are available at the Continental Russian factory near Kaluga. The Gislaved brand belongs to the company Continental - and the NORD * Frost 200 model copies an asymmetrical drawing of the first-generation tire tread protector, but spikes are simpler form and without thermochemical fixation. However, they work well - especially in the transverse direction.
In general, these are well balanced tires for use in both major cities and outside.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (37 sizes are available from 155/70 R13 to 225/55 R18) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,9 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,6 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 54 |
| Number of spikes | 130 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,63/1,62 |
| Producing country | Russia |
The tires are made on the Yaroslavl tire plant and the tread pattern suspiciously resemble the Finnish tires of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, which even became a reason for judicial litigation. But Cordiant managed to justify - and increase production volumes, including by expanding the dimension line. Decent tires for their money, but they do not like asphalt roads: they are not very kept, but exchanging is accompanied by a loud and unpleasant roiler of the tread. Tires are not for the city.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (42 sizes are available from 205/70 R15 to 275/50 R22) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 12,2 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,2 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 57 |
| Number of spikes | 130 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,08/1,16 |
| Producing country | Finland |
Nordman tires are the "second line" of the company Nokian Tyres, and for production, press forms have been used by Nokian tire models. Novelty Nordman 7 SUV - Reincarnation of the Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV model, produced from 2010 to 2017. Not bad coupling properties on ice and in the snow, and on asphalt even better than the relevant "maternal" model. Including acoustic comfort: the thickens are less.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (38 sizes are available from 175/65 R15 to 245/45 R19) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 10,2 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 10,5 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 56 |
| Number of spikes | 130 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,26/1,39 |
| Producing country | Germany |
The model was presented in 2012 and has not yet received a replacement. On the ice of the tire work well in the longitudinal direction, but turns sharply in slip. In the snow, including the virgin, everything is much better. But on the asphalt aggressive drawing generates an intrusive low-frequency hum of 30 km / h.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (58 sizes are available from 175/65 R14 to 265/40 R20) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,3 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,3 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 56 |
| Number of spikes | 104 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,05/1,09 |
| Producing country | Russia |
MICHELIN company with tire X-Ice North 3 Continues to bend a line for compliance with the European rules of misappropriate: no more than 50 spikes on the trapon meter. Yes, and the spikes themselves are simple, round sections. This led to an unimportant hook on ice. On the scattered snow, the picture is better, but get out of the snowdrift - the problem: the protector is to blame.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (23 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 245/45 R17) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | Q (160 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,2 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 51 |
| Number of spikes | 100 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 0,87/1,06 |
| Producing country | Russia |
Bfgoodrich tires - the "second line" of Michelin company, they are produced at the same plant in Davydovo near Moscow, as well as MICHELIN X-Ice North 3. But the protector is its original. It is a pity, there are few spikes, they are round, overly recessed, and as a result, mediocre ice behavior.
In the snow, including at virulent, the situation is better. And even better - on asphalt, although it is necessary to remember that the permissible speed is 160 km / h, although the studded competitors - 190.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (35 samples are available from 175/70 R13 to 265/60 R18) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 10,9 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,6 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 56 |
| Number of spikes | 130 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 0,85/0,94 |
| Producing country | Russia |
Formula - the "second line" of Pirelli. In last year's tests in Lada West, the tires occupied the fifth place, but now the indicators are modest. Especially on ice. Even after running, the speech of spikes above the surface of the tread is less than a millimeter (last year we fixed 1.1 mm on new tires). On the scattered snow, the results are better, although we do not recommend climb into the drifts. On the asphalt hold canceled.
Not bad budget version of tires for urban exploitation.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (122 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 285/45 R22) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 12,2 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,5 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 55 |
| Number of spikes | 125 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 1,18/1,37 |
| Producing country | Japan |
For many stigma Made in Japan that a quality mark. But with the winter tires Toyo, something went wrong. It seems that the spikes are not simple - with cruciform inserts, and there is a high-quality bumping, but on the ice coupling properties moderate, as well as in the snow. However, the car reaction to management is not badly balanced.
On the asphalt - far from the best comfort and coupling properties.
Otrada is a low price that fully corresponds to the quality of tires.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (Available 19 sizes from 205/70 R15 to 265/60 R18) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,5 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,3 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 59 |
| Number of spikes | 120 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 0,93/1,03 |
| Producing country | Russia |
Under the Italian "name - tires released in Nizhnekamsk using OFF-TAKE technology. The design and technology of production is a product of an engineering firm running one of the former top managers of Continental. However, the coupling properties on ice and in the snow are mediocre, and most of all upset that winter tires, "developed by European experts specifically for Russian roads", were helpless in deep snow. And they are noisy and tough. Not an option - even with low price.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (96 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 275/50 R22) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 12,1 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 53 |
| Number of spikes | 128 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 0,57/0,73 |
| Producing country | Russia |
It was possible to immediately assume that the tests on the ice of the tire Yokohama Ice Guard 55 failure. Instead of 1.2 mm, the spikes perform an average of 0.57 mm - and do not work. And the buyer is counting on Japanese quality - for nothing that the tires are manufactured in Lipetsk.
There are complaints and to the protector: on the rolled snow - the maximum braking path, and in the virgin - the worst traction abilities. For Russian conditions, other tires are needed, and they already have: this season sells the new Yokohama IG65 model with an increased number of "figured" spikes begins. Details about new tires - in one of the nearest issues, autores.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (38 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 235/60 R18) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,7 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9,4 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 61 |
| Number of spikes | 128 |
| Speaking of spikes before / after testing, mm | 0,79/1,0 |
| Producing country | South Korea |
I wonder if Win is duplicated in the title - is it from the word "win" or from the word "winter"? Better fit, for example, WinTry ("Cold", "Unlucky") or Winch ("winch"). What kind of winter or victory can we talk about if the studded tires are inferior on the ice most friction tires, and on the NEXEN manageability track the most slow in the absolute standings? The tape rubber is clearly not intended for operation at low temperatures, as evidenced by its elevated hardness.
Of the positive emotions, it remains only relatively quiet (for tires with spikes).
Rating of untreated tires
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (61 standard sizes are available from 205/70 R15 to 295/40 R21) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | R (170 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,4 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 8,9 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 53 |
| Producing country | Russia |
In the bus "off-road" ruler, with the SUV index, the sidewalls are reinforced with aramid fiber, which resembles the armid sidewalls stamp. So with impact resistance, in contrast to the "passenger" tires, there should be no problem.
On a strong frost, the Nokian friction tires provide a wonderful hook on ice, behave well in the snow, and small claims appear only on asphalt.
Excellent winter tires for use in both the city and outside.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (97 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 275/45 R20) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,9 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 8 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 52 |
| Producing country | Germany |
Leapfrog. In the year, the CONTIVIKINGCONTACT 6 tires liked us on asphalt, but they didn't work on ice, last year the situation changed back, in this - again it is better on the asphalt ... dimension, of course, are different, but the reason must be sought in the rubber mixture : Last year, the tire tread tire tread tires was noticeably softer.
Now we take into account the latest version of these tires production of the end of 2016. Not perfect on ice and in the snow (especially deep), but canceled on asphalt.
Good winter tires for urban operation. And the most comfortable!
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (57 sizes are available from 175/70 R13 to 255/45 R19) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | S (180 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 10,7 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 8,6 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 46 |
| Producing country | Japan |
Since the spikes are prohibited in Japan, local producers focus on friction winter tires. So we will consider regularly that
Light tires with soft, silent rush. But at the same time - the imbalance of "winter" coupling properties in longitudinal and transverse directions, and sharp breakdowns in sliding, it seems that sidewalls are also susceptible and soft for heavy crossover. After all, in the range of Winter Tires Goodyear there is a model specifically for crossovers and SUVs - UltraGrip Ice SUV, but in the amount of 215/65 R16 these tires are not available. However, if the car is equipped with a stabilization system, both Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 tires - a good choice.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (Available 16 sizes from 215/65 R16 to 255/60 R18) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | R (170 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 11,2 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 8,9 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 56 |
| Producing country | Russia |
The tread pattern is exactly like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire, but the materials are simpler. Another option for renewing the life cycle of molds. And - taking into account the price - a very good option. And in separate disciplines of the Tire Nordman RS2 SUV, even preferably: the brake path on the ice is shorter!
Quality tires for reasonable money. It is almost not inferior to the leaders among the tires without spikes, and the best coupling properties in the longitudinal direction at all. Although the controllability track is rescued and in deep snow rowing mediocre.
Couplic properties on asphalt above average, with comfort, too, there are no problems, and therefore these tires are relevant for large cities.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (38 standard sizes from 155/65 R14 to 255/50 R19 are available) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | T (190 km / h) |
| Load index | 102 (850 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 10,6 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 9 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 51 |
| Producing country | Slovakia |
Brand Gislaved continues to lose authenticity. Here is the "novelty" Gislaved Soft * Frost 200 nothing like the ContivikingContact bus before last, the third generation. Fortunately, these are balanced tires - safe, comfortable, not very expensive - and therefore we boldly recommend them for urban exploitation, although a random race to a snowdrift can postpone the planned trip.
The Marshal brand belongs to Kumho Tire Korean company, however, in the tread pattern and even a rare speed index R, these tires copy Finnish tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta R - and some sellers play on this similarity. By the way, on the snow and on the asphalt, friction tires Marshal and Nokian are close, but on the ice loss the copies are already obvious. And it is one of the most noisy and hard friction tires.
| Dimension | 215/65 R16 |
|---|---|
| (37 sizes are available from 175/65 R14 to 245/60 R18) | |
| Speed \u200b\u200bindex | Q (160 km / h) |
| Load index | 98 (750 kg) |
| Mass, kg. | 12,4 |
| Depth of the tread pattern, mm | 8,9 |
| Tread rubber hardness along Shore, units. | 49 |
| Producing country | Japan |
NITTO winter tires (brand belongs to Toyo Tires) appeared in Russia recently. The Therma Spike model managed to please us with coupling properties on ice, but spikes on the asphalt lighted the most. And the friction tires Nitto Winter SN2 immediately signed in its helplessness on ice and in the snowdrifts. And that is the earliest failure of these tires even on asphalt.
Something with these nitto is not that ...
