The winter passenger tire Amtel NordMaster Evo is one of the first results of the practical implementation of a new development strategy of a well-known domestic manufacturer. This model is available in two dozen standard sizes, and its design contains the latest developments and technologies, while differing in more than competitive cost.
More efficient stud performance
One of the key innovations of this model is the new studding system. Its implementation required significant design changes. In particular, the use of a two-layer tread, the inner part of which is characterized by increased rigidity. It is here that the base of the stud is located, which gives it a tighter fit to the road surface.
Aggressive V-shaped tread pattern
The directional V-pattern used by the developers in this tire is distinguished not only by its spectacular appearance, but also by its high performance. Cross-shaped grooves in the shoulder areas allow the tread to grip snow, which significantly improves grip on snowy roads. Confident behavior on the ice is ensured by the effective work of both pimples and several thousand slats.
Main features of the Amtel NordMaster Evo tire
- excellent performance on icy surfaces due to the efficient operation of studs and sipes;
- continuous longitudinal rib in the center and wide blocks of the shoulder zones improve control accuracy and directional stability;
- high efficiency during acceleration and braking on snow is provided by very long coupling edges of the shoulder blocks.
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Choosing winter tires for drivers is sometimes an overwhelming task. And no wonder, because there are a lot of options, both inexpensive and at a high price. But at the same time, high cost may not always mean high quality, and vice versa. How not to be mistaken in this case? A detailed analysis of the information provided by the manufacturer and based on what drivers say when they write their reviews will help. Amtel Nordmaster will be our test subject today. Based on the available information, we will try to determine whether it is worth buying this rubber for your car and who will suit it best.
Purpose of the tire range
As the name itself suggests, the Amtel Nordmaster ST is a rubber that should be used during the winter season. According to the manufacturer, it has all the necessary characteristics that can ensure safe driving in the harsh Russian winter. The list of weather-related problems that this rubber can cope with include ice, icy asphalt or ground, wet pavement and slush. In principle, all weather conditions that occur on domestic roads are listed here. It remains only to find out how the rubber can cope with them and how this happens.
Special rubber compound
The main problem that manufacturers face when developing winter tires is the balance of the rubber compound. Silica Nordmaster 2 must be of such a consistency that, at relatively high temperatures, it is not too soft or damaged. However, at the same time, it should not tan at rather low temperatures, since this has a very negative effect on adhesion to slippery road surfaces.
These problems, according to the manufacturer, were eliminated thanks to the updated rubber compound formula, patented and developed when creating a new tire. Rubber has sufficient softness and does not creep in freezing temperatures. Silica Amtel Nordmaster R14 has received a strong molecular structure thanks to a silicon oxidizer, which is responsible for resisting premature wear. All this in a complex allows us to expect a quality product that can cope with domestic winter roads.
Driving safety
In order for the driver and passengers to feel confident, during the development, a variety of innovative solutions were thought out, including a special shape of the tread pattern. He received a large number of built-in Z-shaped slats, scattered, as it seems at first glance, in a chaotic manner over the surface. However, in fact, they are clearly ordered and, by their location, provide reliable rowing and grip properties, not only at the start, but also while driving at an acceptable speed limit, depending on the situation on the road.
The tread pattern of the Amtel Nordmaster tire is symmetrical. In its center there are two axial continuous lines with many small lamellas along the edges. Their task is to maintain directional stability and ensure confident and smooth maneuvering without the threat of skidding. In addition to all the listed elements, high-quality rubber studding adds confidence.
The presence of spikes that provide hitching on ice
If the tread is designed to create good grip on a snowy surface, or in a snowy mess, then on solid ice other elements come into battle - spikes. In this model, their location is thought out as much as possible, which made it possible, with a small number of them, to create a reliable grip with an almost mirror-like ice surface. Do not think that they are simply placed in places where it was most convenient to do it. In fact, the studs here form ten separate planes, each of which increases traction not only during acceleration and movement, but also during emergency braking, which increases your chances of reacting quickly in the event of an emergency. Amtel Nordmaster ST uses a standard stud, so if it falls out, it can be easily replaced at any tire fitting.
Wear resistance of rubber
The developers also did not ignore the issue of durability. It was possible to increase the resource of tires due to the use of several methods of increasing the resistance to abrasion.
The first is special carbon additives in the rubber compound. They allow you to increase its strength, as a result of which it is less susceptible to various punctures and cuts, which means it can last much longer. These additives increase the density of the rubber and prevent it from intensive wear, even at relatively high temperatures and driving on clean, dry asphalt.
The second aspect that increases wear resistance is the use of a two-layer tread. The working surface is made of tougher, but at the same time pliable rubber, which does not allow it to wear off prematurely. However, despite this rigidity, due to the mobility of the second layer, the tire does not lose its excellent stability characteristics on slippery surfaces or in the snow, and this is confirmed by the reviews. The Amtel Nordmaster, as we will see later, turned out to be a pretty successful model.
Carbon and Acids as Adhesion Enhancing Components
The components listed above, which provide high resistance to rubber wear, also have a pleasant side effect. Although, in this case, it is even difficult to say which property is a side effect, because both of them have a very positive effect on the characteristics of the tire as a whole. The point is that the silicon oxidizer used in the composition of Amtel Nordmaster ST rubber and a silicon oxidizer can not only increase the strength of the silica itself, but also provide enhanced contact with the road surface, as a result of which the grip, and with it, the driving confidence, increases.
Positive feedback from drivers
In order to assess whether the test results and claims of the manufacturers are true, you can examine the reviews of Amtel Nordmaster from real drivers who have been using this rubber for some time. To begin with, consider the positive aspects noted by them in their reviews:
- The main advantage, perhaps, which is especially relevant, is the low cost compared to competitors. There is often a trick to be expected at a low price, but it won't be here, because, as you can see further, the rubber is surprisingly good.
- Strength of the working surface and sidewalls. Winter is such a time of the year when many dangers can be hidden under the snow cover, and breakaway growths and pieces of ice can be almost sharper than glass or nails. However, at the same time, many drivers note the high strength and durability of the Amtel Nordmaster CL tire, as well as its ability to deal with various problems that arise on the road and avoid damage at the same time.
- Durable spikes. The problem with a large number of studded models is the rapid release of studs. If you carry out the break-in correctly on these tires, then you will not have to face this problem, even with a relatively aggressive driving style.
- High cross-country ability. It was not in vain that the developers worked on the design of the tread and the placement of the studs, since all this gave positive results, thanks to which the tires run confidently even on deep loose snow or flat mirror ice.
These are the main advantages, and you can already see from them that the rubber turned out to be of quite high quality, and the manufacturer kept its promises. However, this model received some negative aspects.
Cons noted by users
Perhaps this section will be quite small. The first drawback is high noise, especially when driving on clean asphalt. However, this moment is typical for all tires on which spikes are present, since they are the source of the noise, and this is confirmed by other reviews. Amtel Nordmaster is simply no exception in this case.
The second disadvantage is performance degradation at high speeds. But here we can emphasize. That in most cases, in winter, you should be prudent and not drive at the maximum permissible speed, or even exceed it, but orient yourself depending on the real road situation.
Otherwise, no more unambiguous minuses were noticed. Several drivers noted the rapid loss of thorns, but there are few of them compared to those who, on the contrary, notice their reliable fastening. Therefore, this situation can be the result of either one low-quality batch, or, more likely, the consequences of improper running.
Output
This rubber, of Russian origin, is distinguished for harsh winter conditions and is able to cope with most of the difficulties that arise when driving on winter roads. Amtel Nordmaster 2 tires are practically devoid of disadvantages and can suit most drivers. You can only avoid noise either by soundproofing your car, or by purchasing a so-called Velcro that is not equipped with spikes.
Dimon about the Amtel NordMaster bus
I got the NordMarster with a second car, back then in 2108 (1988 onwards). Operated in places with very bad roads (we have few casting in the summer, because the pit in the pit). Rubber is not really killable. On the snow, porridge paddles great (always slightly lower the wheels to swallow bumps, pits, irregularities and so that the contact patch is larger). She pulled the car out of porridge and slurry when she hid the thresholds. It buries easily, but you don't have to press directly into the floor, then everything is super. The rear axle did not blow at me at all, even by 140, and then on Audi and on other cars on the same road on the Continental, Cordiante, Aurora, etc., the demolition periodically occurred even at 110. The rubber was actually hollowed on the killed roads, the springs often broke ... After three years of use, most of the spikes remained, the rubber is really indestructible, I have not seen a single hernia or behavior. So with her and sold to another owner. I consider this rubber one of the best in those places where there are no roads, but there are only directions, where they are not periodically cleaned, through mud and porridge. Rubber works from 0 to -25 exactly. Doesn't get too rough. Noisy, but these are trifles with its merits. I can recommend it to many. In terms of water resistance, it slows down and holds the coating worse. I did not remember the minuses of the others. Now I have Cordiant with an ideal appearance and with all the thorns and from such roads he is all in small hernias (the result is a vikin in a month, or I will make flower beds). I will buy a set of NordMaster and I will shamelessly hammer it and rejoice at its advantages over others. For ideal tracks and roads, of course, he will lose to other "smoother" brothers.Car: Audi 80
ICO Score: 4.38
Dmitry about the Amtel NordMaster bus
I took studded ones. I liked the tires in everything (although I didn’t like Amtel before - the lateral hernias were getting out). I drove the 2014-2015 season on them: I did not notice wear and tear, not one spikes were lost. I drove from the Black Sea almost to the White Sea. Dry asphalt, wet snow, ice, frost, and even deep snow - I tried everything on this rubber. Satisfied. The only and most significant drawback - after 60, the hum begins. Lasts up to about a hundred. Very uncomfortable. I go for the second season. In the spring I will see how the tires left. Buzz became less like or just got used to.Car: Volkswagen Sharan
ICO Score: 4.38
Alexey about Amtel NordMaster tire honest review
For my money, quite normal wheels, although it is better not to jump over bumps in a loaded car over bumps, radial hernias can easily appear, noisy. And so, with a quiet ride, normal wheels, the spikes do not fly out.Car: Toyota Ipsum
Size: 195/65 R15 91Q
Buy again? Definitely yes
ICO score: 3.62
Cthutq about the Amtel NordMaster tire
Car mileage - 40000 km. Of these, Amtel NordMaster (thorns) - 10,000 km. Rubber like new. Not a single thorn fell out. Very good "rowing" in the snow, if a little lower - then like an all-terrain vehicle. On bare (frozen) asphalt and on ice they slip a little when accelerating from a standstill, but they keep the road well in motion. They are especially good at temperatures below -10-15, cars on the asphalt are easy to "roll", quietly go 120, do not quench the course and the noise is reduced. At near-zero temperatures, they are noisy, a slight rolling braking is felt ... They brake well (with ABS, in particular). As a recommendation, use at temperatures below -5 degrees.Car: VAZ Priora (2170) 1.5L 2007-2009
Score: 4.08
Max about the Amtel NordMaster tire
I read the reviews ... I just got hooked ... Why aren't you winter tires with spikes on the asphalt ... and you want summer tires?! ... (so that it doesn't make noise, but sneaks quietly ?!) ...In short, I travel 2 seasons, the flight is normal. The noise is like everyone else's ((I have no thorns) we can't ride with thorns ...) The rubber is "Evil", so it paddles very well in the snow, it's also not bad on ice if you make an amendment to the fact that you are driving on ice. and on dry asphalt, too, everything is in openwork. So for my money, just a class is cheap and very angry. Who with brains will appreciate.
Car: Honda Civic 1,5L 1991-1996
Score: 4.85
Kazakhstan, Aktyubinsk about the Amtel NordMaster tire
I went to them for one season, left over from my father. And he also drove them alone, but only in a different car (Nissan Maxima 1998) What can I say, good cross-country ability on snow, so-so on ice. In the cold, the rubber just dubs ...The most interesting thing is that the tires are almost new, the tread is good and the spikes are somewhere around 70 percent, and on the sides the cord is climbing and from the places where the spikes have come out started to poison the air ... They wanted to put a camera, but it was not there, on the balancing and with the naked eye they saw that the tire was all behaved. And this is not with one wheel, but with the whole set .... We stored the tires in a rather damp place, in the garage. The impressions from her are just awful ...
Car: Toyota Camry 2,2L 1991-1998
ICO score: 2.15
Alexander about the Amtel NordMaster tire
I have been using this rubber for three seasons, now it will be the fourth. No complaints. I bet only for the winter, when a stable snow cover has already fallen. During the operation, the rubber showed itself only from the best side, rowing in the snow like crazy! The sides are intact, no bullshit, cracks, all the thorns are in place, although our winters are capricious, sometimes there is a thaw and there is no snow. Very much helped out last winter, in St. Petersburg there was a complete collapse, almost snowy virgin soil and ice. If only henna went! I pulled cars with more prestigious tires out of the parking lot. Yes, it is a little noisy in the range of 70-80 km on clean asphalt, on snow and ice everything is worthy. I chose tires according to the results of the Autoreview test and the operating experience of summer tires of the same manufacturer, but of a different dimension .. I consider it a very worthy option, the price / quality ratio is excellent. I am very glad that we started to produce good rubber. The only pity is that Amtel holding is going through hard times.Every year car owners of vehicles are forced to change tires from winter to summer and vice versa. The seasonality of rubber change is associated with different chemical compositions, the presence of chemical components to soften the consistency.
The softer the tread in winter, the better the grip and the higher the stability of the vehicle. Due to the wide range of rubber tires, it is sometimes difficult for the driver to choose the right balance between price and quality.
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The joint Dutch-Russian company Amtel offers Nordmaster tires for various classes of vehicles: cars, trucks, construction, special and quarry equipment. Nordmaster is a good combination of quality at an affordable price.
Description of tires Nordmaster, Nordmaster 2, CL, Evo, ST, ST-310
Winter tires of a domestic manufacturer are well known not only within the Russian Federation, but also in the CIS countries and Asia. Nordmaster is a worthy competitor to many European analogues.
- tires Amtel Nordmaster (Amtel Nordmaster): tires are made strictly in accordance with European quality standards, requirements, certifications. Stability on the road, deep tread, wide drainage channels for the outflow of water, snow, ice. The rubber has a symmetrical tread for confident overcoming of snowdrifts, snow, icy asphalt. Z-shaped side sipes for increased profile support. Aluminum spikes are set deep in the tread, the density is 8-10 trajectories, thanks to which the car stays confidently on the track. The composition of the mixture for preparation includes synthetic rubber, impurities of silicon, carbon.
- ST-310: Modified version of NordMaster. Thanks to numerous modifications, the technical characteristics of the tires have increased, the steering coefficient has increased on slippery surfaces, snow-covered areas. Asymmetric tread pattern, use on passenger cars, drainage channels in the form of a zigzag.
Features and differences of Amtel Nordmaster tires
The large assortment of automotive rubber manufacturers on the market is misleading vehicle owners. Often, drivers do not know the basic principles of choosing tires, as a result of which the car is unstable on the road, excessive vibration and noise in the cabin.
Professionally selected tires allow you to save fuel consumption up to 5%, improve the quality of control, reduce the risk of skidding and an emergency.
Thanks to the systematic quality control by the management of the Amtel Nordmaster concern, the products are in demand among the consumer. Over the past five years, the minimum number of fakes of car tires has been recorded in the CIS and Asian countries.
Car tires are specially designed for a comfortable ride. Winter tires have below average noise levels, minimal aquaplaning coefficient, deep drainage channel for water outflow.
Amtel Nordmaster tires have an increased service life in comparison with other analogues from competitors. The comfort in the cabin, safety when driving, the level of noise and vibration depends on how well and professionally the tires for the vehicle are selected.
When choosing and buying car tires, be careful, check the availability of quality certificates for products, the presence of manufacturer's barcodes, markings.
Specialists of a number of service centers, workshops do not recommend using universal-type car tires, since they are significantly inferior to seasonal tires in their technical characteristics.
In the process of manufacturing tires for automotive and construction equipment, the most modern and advanced technologies are used to improve technical characteristics and increase the service life.
The main criteria for assessing the quality of a tire:
- behavior of the tire on the road with dry, wet, slippery surfaces;
- stability when entering corners at small, medium, high speed modes;
- the level of noise, vibration in the cabin while driving.
Winter tires have a rigid support with side sipes, which increases handling and holding the car when entering corners. Drainage is designed for high-quality and fast outflow of water. The less moisture remains at the point of contact, the more confidently the chassis holds the track.
Many car owners report a decrease in fuel consumption at the level. The winter tire class is adapted to critical temperature conditions, including those with a "-" mark. Regardless of the degree of asphalt, the tread confidently holds the road.
Tire characteristics:
- systematic use of high-quality components, impurities, oils in the manufacture of mixtures;
- "DSI" wear indicator is installed on all Amtel Nordmaster tires.
Tire sizes Nordmaster, Nordmaster 2, CL, Evo, ST, ST-310
The dimensions are presented in the table below:
Tire tests Amtel Nordmaster
Winter: parameters 175 70 R13, 175 65 R14 - 195 / 60R16, 205 55 R16, 185 65 R15, 195 65 15, recommended travel speed 176 km / h, price from 4650 rubles.
Among other competitors, the tires took an honorable third place in the overall standings. The best performance was in emergency braking, aquaplaning, cornering. The coefficients are slightly worse when driving on a slippery surface.
Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 3% lower, and 2% in urban mode. The average resource of tire use is over 65 - 80 thousand km. mileage depending on the frequency and intensity of operation.
Pros and cons of Amtel Nordmaster tires
Benefits:
- side slats;
- deep drainage (studded);
- low aquaplaning;
- the ability to choose for any class of vehicles, as well as special and construction equipment.
Disadvantages:
- price that varies depending on the region of sale;
- all-season and winter tires are not adapted for use on dirt roads;
- high level of noise and vibration in the cabin when driving on unpaved surfaces.
Storage and care advice for Amtel Nordmaster winter tires
- Strictly observe the seasonality;
- In winter, the pressure can be 0.25 atm higher than usual, and 0.15 atm lower in summer.
- Exceeding the indicated range is negatively reflected on the driving qualities of the car, increases fuel consumption, the central part of the tread wears unevenly;
- On pumped slopes, it is more difficult to enter turns, the risk of skidding, going to the side of the road increases;
- Drift on pumped rubber deforms the side sipes;
- Do not operate the vehicle if the tread is worn out by 65 - 70% or more;
- Measure the camber - convergence angle of the vehicle on a quarterly basis. Excessive inclination, as well as camber, contribute to uneven wear of the central part of the tread, increasing fuel consumption;
- Try to buy less frequent all-season tires, as they are least adapted for high positive, negative temperatures;
- If you are not sure that you can choose the appropriate tire, then ask for help from the masters of service centers, service stations, managers of auto shops. Do not forget that there is the Internet, where you can always get a free consultation on car forums, talk to owners, craftsmen;
- It is not advisable to purchase tires larger or smaller than indicated in the owner's manual. Too small, as well as high, negatively affect the dynamics of acceleration, fuel consumption, duration of braking, aquaplaning coefficient, and cornering.
The Amtel brand is known all over the world today. The company produces fairly high quality rubber for various types of vehicles. Among the studded rubber the Amtel NordMaster ST 310 model is in demand. We will consider the reviews of car owners and experts, as well as the characteristics of this "shoe" in more detail in the article.
Manufacturer details
The company "Amtel" was founded in 1987. At that time, its main activity was associated with the supply of natural rubber to domestic tire factories. Within 10 years the company became a diversified holding, which took over several tire factories (in Voronezh and Kirov) in order to expand production. In 2005, after the acquisition of Vredestein (Netherlands), the holding was renamed Amtel-Vredestein.
Currently, the company is considered one of the leaders in the production of tires in Europe and the best manufacturer of similar products in Russia. The main sales markets are the CIS countries, Asia, North America and Europe. The company has a rich resource base and a scientific center, where research is constantly carried out.
The lineup
Today the brand offers a wide range of summer, winter and all-season tires for cars of various categories. Various standard sizes allow the driver to choose the most suitable option.
Winter tire models are designed to provide good grip on icy, snowy and wet road surfaces. For summer uses a special compound to maintain their density. "Vsesezonka" has increased resistance to mechanical damage.
Winter tires
When the cold season approaches, most car owners think about buying a “shoe” for their vehicle. It is far from always possible to buy rubber of famous world brands, but this is absolutely not a reason for frustration. Domestic manufacturers offer very good products in a fairly large assortment. Rubber from the Amtel company is in great demand.
"Winter" from Amtel is represented by studded and friction tires. Each model has maximum structural rigidity, which allows the wheels to respond instantly to steering commands. The unique composition of the rubber compound allows you to maintain softness even at very low temperatures and increases the tire's permeability on loose snow.
The most popular winter tires are:
- tires "Amtel Metelitsa";
- tires "Amtel NordMaster";
- tires "Amtel NordMaster Evo";
- tires "Amtel NordMaster 2";
- amtel NordMaster CL tires.
"NordMaster"
The “NordMaster” series has earned the greatest number of positive reviews from drivers and experts. During the development of models, a unique compound and the latest two-layer tread design are used. This allows her to cope with all winter "surprises" perfectly. Due to the high content of natural rubber, the elasticity of the tires is maintained throughout the entire service life.
The manufacturer claims that Amtel NordMaster winter tires have high performance characteristics and are able to provide the car owner with a comfortable and, most importantly, safe ride in winter. The model has acquired spikes from the developers, which help to overcome icy road sections and snowdrifts without any problems. The tires have transverse and wide longitudinal grooves, z-shaped sipes, which improve traction.
Specifications
"Shipovka" Amtel NordMaster is available in four standard sizes (R13-R16). The size of the tires is selected depending on the car brand. The width of the rubber can vary from 175 to 205 mm, as indicated by the first number in the marking. The height of the profile (in percent) relative to the width is determined by the second figure. Numbers 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 can be present on Amtel NordMaster tires. The maximum load per tire is from 476 to 711 kg. The speed index on tires can be indicated by the letters Q and T. This means that the maximum speed on these tires is 160 and 190 km / h, respectively.
The advantages of rubber
Specifications and reviews make it clear that the domestic manufacturer really offers high-quality rubber, ideal for use in winter conditions. The advantages of the "NordMaster" and "NordMaster 2" models include increased wear resistance, safety of studs even after several seasons of operation, maintaining control on slippery and wet roads, and high cross-country ability.
The price is also a significant advantage. Domestic rubber is much more affordable than imported products and is not inferior in quality. The cost of winter tires starts at 1800 rubles.
Amtel NordMaster ST 310
The reviews of car owners about Amtel NordMaster ST 310 tires are mostly positive. To create the model, its predecessor, "Amtel NordMaster", was taken as a basis. The upgraded tires belong to the studded category and are available in four sizes. Rubber is considered budgetary and is intended for light vehicles.
When creating the model, the developers used the latest developments in the field of tire production and modern equipment. Many domestic experts believe that this model can successfully compete with some of the world's leading brands of tires. Amtel NordMaster rubber has successfully proven itself in tests and has confirmed its high performance properties.
Tread
The tread pattern is directional and was created using computer simulations. This helped to get reliable grip of the tire with asphalt, covered with ice or snow, and a quick set of speed. The central zone has figured blocks that look like a spikelet. This design solution contributed to an increase in the area of \u200b\u200bthe contact patch of the wheel surface with the road, regardless of its condition.
The network of zigzag sipes has sharp-angled edges, which improve traction and controllability, and prevent side drift. In addition, they help to effectively brake and prevent the rubber from slipping. Ribbed lugs provide excellent flotation on loose snow.
The drainage system in the form of wide grooves directed outward will prevent aquaplaning. Water, porridge is quickly removed from the contact spot.
Rubber composition
The developers have made sure that the rubber remains soft at low temperatures. For this purpose, components such as highly dispersed three-carbon and silicic acid were added to the compound. The combination of synthetic and natural rubber has helped maintain the elasticity of the rubber.
