- Avatyre Freeze - Domestic Development
- GISLAVED NORD FROST 100
- TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5
- Hankook Winter I * Pike RS +
On each set of 205/55 R16 tires in front of the tests of the pilot passed 500 km to run through. After that, the organizers checked the magnitude of the speakers of spikes and the hardness of rubber.
To estimate the longitudinal and transverse clutch on the ice, the organizers measured the acceleration time, the length of the braking path and the time of passing the circle along the highway. Each kit was tested at least 7-10 times to identify the error of the results. For a more accurate transverse clutch calculation, a twelve meter rearrangement was used. This maneuver is also called the "mesh test" - a quick detour of a sudden obstacle (moose on the road).
To avoid the subjectivity of the assessment of the pilot, the same tires were tested several people. They exhibited estimates for stability and handling. Course stability was tested at a speed of 90-110 km / h. The pilot rotated the steering wheel into small angles and watched the behavior of the car on tires tested.
In yet another test, the permeability in the snow was checked, the ability to overcome drifts, maneuvering, to touch and move with reverse. The test organizers considered that it was also important for winter tires, as well as all of the above. This test features goodyear ultragrip Ice Arctic. According to the organizers, with these tires, the front-wheel drive car turned into a real all-terrain vehicle!
The smoothness of the stroke and noise in the cabin was evaluated on different coatings and at different speeds. After tire tests on ice and snow, experts appreciated how spikes in tires were.
On the asphalt tires were tested on such an indicator as fuel consumption. On all tires, the track was passed on both sides to level the effect of the road or light breeze. Also estimated the length of the brake path on dry and wet asphalt and course stability.
And the most recent test was the inspection of the tires and counting crueling spikes. The most bridgestone tires lost all the busbars. In the second place was Toyo tires that have lost 7 spikes.
As a result, on the results of all tests, tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 became the winner of the test. In second place with a margin of just half a penal, CONTINENTAL CONTIICECONTACT 2 was tires.
The test results of winter studded tires 205/55 R16 are shown in the tables below.
The current crisis makes you save on all, including tires. After all, the set of even budget tires flies into a penny. Therefore, many motorists when choosing tires first look at the price, and only then study their characteristics and get acquainted with test results. We also decided to tell us about the ranking of the winter tires that we have tested by us, pushing out first of all from their price. The most expensive on our list is "Nokian-Hakkapelita 8" with an average price in online stores 3,700 rubles per piece. It is not suiced, of course, but in our ranking she ahead of the rest - 944 points. "Hakki" first places in almost every exercise. Moreover, as we have time to notice, the high characteristics remain such and after a rather long run.
Slightly cheaper - at a price of 3500 rubles per piece - you can buy Tires "Continental-Contiaiskontact". The manufacturer has been hinting for a couple of years to replace this model as follows, but in no hurry to move from words to business. And if necessary? The second place, scored 915 points and very good results say unambiguously: the potential of the "Contiaiskontact" is still great, this model is early to write off with accounts.
Significantly cheaper German "Gislaved-Nord Frost 100" and Japanese Bridgestone-Blizzard Spike-01 - 2700 rubles per tire. What kind of choose them? To answer, you have to learn the table with the results. According to the results of measurements, these tires are comparable, the difference is only in the subjective assessment of experts. However, "Gislaveda" received 884 points and fourth place, and Bridgestone - 859 points and only the sixth line of the rating.
For 2400 rubles you can buy the fifth "Nordman" (the younger brother "Nokian"). Characteristics are no worse than more expensive "Bridgestone" and "Gislavda". The proposal is tempting that in our table of ranks, this tire scored 886 points, which allowed her to take the honorable third place and climb the podium.
Japanese "Toyo-Owner G3-Ice" is cheaper than "Nordman" only 100 rubles. In the protocol at Toyo, 853 points and the eighth final place. If not so significant, if you are ready to put up with insufficient comfort and mediocre manageability, then the choice of "G3-Ice" is justified.
You can save even more if preferring the "Ice Formula" tire (this is a new Pirelli brand). About 2000 rubles per piece, 863 points and fifth place in the ranking - a good combination. The price of savings is slightly "unlable" characteristics in the snow and insufficient training stability on the asphalt. From Pielli Formula Ice competes "Cordiant-Snow Cross" - 1950 rubles behind the tire. The result is 856 points and seventh place. Translated from the number of numbers, this means that on the asphalt at a speed of 60-80 km / h will have to keep the distance enlarged on the body, due to the lowest standards of the brake properties. "Snow Cross" does not have better performance indicators, stability and comfort. But the car on these tires is quite confident on the ice and in the snow.
Finally, for 1700 rely sell "Amtel-Nordmaster ST." Two more times cheaper than leaders! And - modest 829 points and ninth place in our list. If you are a hot pilot, then in front of the choice of "amtel" we advise you to carefully examine the test results and then go to the store. Errors in the control of the machine on tires can be fraught. Nordmaster is suitable for unhurried and experienced drivers.
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Expert opinions about each tire are presented below
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Place of manufacture:Russia Tread pattern:directed 8,7-8,9 Number of spikes, pcs:174 1,3-1,6/1,6-1,9 Tire weight, kg: 7.2 3700 Price / Quality: 3.92
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Sergey Mishin: Reliable and most secure on any winter roads and off-road. |
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Place of manufacture:Germany Tread pattern:asymmetric The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,9-9,1 Shore rubber hardness, units:56 Number of spikes, pcs:110 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,8-2,0/1,8-2,0 Tire mass, kg: 7,4 Average price in online stores, rub.:3500 Price / Quality: 3.83
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Sergey Mishin: Reliable and secure in any winter conditions. |
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Place of manufacture:Russia Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,8-8,9 Shore rubber hardness, units:53 Number of spikes, pcs:110 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,3-1,6/1,5-1,8 Tire mass, kg: 7.3 Average price in online stores, rub.:2400 Price / Quality: 2.71
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Place of manufacture:Germany Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,9-9,1 Shore rubber hardness, units:53 Number of spikes, pcs:90 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,5-1,7/1,7-2,0 Tire mass, kg: 7.0 Average price in online stores, rub.:2700 Price / Quality: 3.05
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Sergey Mishin: Suitable for any winter roads. |
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Place of manufacture:Russia Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:9,0-9,3 Shore rubber hardness, units:52 Number of spikes, pcs:110 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,3-1,7/1,3-1,7 Tire mass, kg: 7.0 Average price in online stores, rub.:2000 Price / Quality: 2.32
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Sergey Mishin: reveal your best properties on icing roads and in urban modes on peeled streets. |
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Place of manufacture:Japan Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:9,0-9,4 Shore rubber hardness, units:49 Number of spikes, pcs:110 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,6-2,0/1,6-2,1 Tire mass, kg: 7.7 Average price in online stores, rub.:2700 Price / Quality: 3.14
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Place of manufacture:Russia Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:9,7-10,0 Shore rubber hardness, units:54 Number of spikes, pcs:110 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,6-1,9/1,2-2,2 Tire mass, kg: 7.3 Average price in online stores, rub.:1950 Price / Quality: 2.28
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Sergey Mishin: Better Others are suitable for a depth of icing, snow-covered roads and snowdrifts. |
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Place of manufacture:Japan Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,7-9,0 Shore rubber hardness, units:55 Number of spikes, pcs:90 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,6-1,9/1,8-2,3 Tire mass, kg: 7.8 Average price in online stores, rub.:2300 Price / Quality: 2.70
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Sergey Mishin: Suitable for any winter roads, but will not help in deep snow. |
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Place of manufacture:Russia Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:9,1-9,3 Shore rubber hardness, units:53 Number of spikes, pcs:112 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,3-1,8/1,3-1,8 Tire mass, kg: 6.8 Average price in online stores, rub.:1700 Price / Quality: 2.05
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Sergey Mishin: It will be revealed on their best qualities on peeled asphalt roads. |
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Place of manufacture:Russia Tread pattern:directed The depth of the tread pattern by width, mm:8,3-8,9 Shore rubber hardness, units:59 Number of spikes, pcs:112 Speaking of spikes before / after tests, mm:1,1-1,5/1,2-1,5 Tire mass, kg: 7.9 Average price in online stores, rub.:1800 Price / Quality: 2.20
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Sergey Mishin: For unhurried ride over purified asphalt and slightly snow-covered roads. |
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Gislaveda is the world-famous Swedish brand, for many years plenty of car enthusiasts with high-quality products. We all waited a long time ago and finally waited - meet a new year of 2013, a decent successor of the superpopular "fifth" Nord Frost - an updated model Gislaved Nordfrost 100. Photo:
Wrinkling differences and innovation is a smaller number of spikes, as a result - a tire is more "quiet", but it did not affect the coupling properties. So in the new model, "less so better."
Rubber is slightly higher than the average price range, but it is positioned as a premium class.
Specifications
- Sizes from 13 to 19 inches (suitable for both sedans and SUVs)
- Also a huge selection of width - from 155 to 265 mm
- Profile height - also have from what to choose from 40 to 80
- Tire studded with a maximum speed up to 190 km / h
The choice of sizes is just a huge, the Swedes immediately try to argue the entire purchasing segment, especially, knowing the quality of their tires, it is easily possible. I will point here the several most popular sizes and their prices so that you can estimate on average:
175/65R14 86T - a popular size for VAZ-14,15 and many others - the price of 2700 rubles
215/65R16 102T - For many SUVs (the load index is more complicated) - the tire costs 4,400 rubles (it is expensive, but not so expensive).
In principle, for his Niva Chevrolet, I pretend to buy studded tires to 5,000 rubles for the wheel for the Wheel. And the hundredth of Gislaved enters the list of applicants on a par with - also a super tire.
225 / 65R17 102t-large covers and the price corresponding to 6,700 rubles.
Tread pattern and appearance
Cuddy, it will clearly stand out among others, so the appearance of your car will be "cooler" with these tires. Although, of course, the case is not at all in "beauty", but in the coupling and driving challenges. Which, by the way, at the height.
Here is a drawing of the tread Gislaved Nord Frost 100:
But for comparison, the previous version - NORD FROST V:
As you can see, spikes at the self item less, but they became cooler so to speak. The shape of the spike is triangular, so the ice nibbles brutally.
The tread pattern is such that it will be great to divert water and snow, both loose and "porridge". Well, the spikes will cling to ice.
Video - Steep rise Gislaved 100 against Nokian Nordman 4
Machines are the same - Renault Duster
Test results
She took a very worthy third place after the eighth Hakki and Continental. Excellent results, if we consider that the price of it will be at least 2-3 times cheaper. Excellent indicators for loose snow, ice, snowy caress and asphalt.
Ownership reviews
It is worth adding that specifically for SUVs (SUV) you can find models XL (increased load index, jeeps heavy still), they initially go with a reinforced sidewall (in the photo):
So, the rubber is mild, exactly the same as the fifth Gislaved. This, on the one hand, is good, for the ice will go perfectly. But it may affect the wear resistance, although the developers assure us that the "reinforcement" elements and rubber will include "stronger" analogues of 2 percent.
Also encouraged the manufacturer - it's not a lot of germany. Many of my signs go to gislaved, and their fifth Nord Frost - so can be called a legend. So a hundred-made model should be at least no worse. But, I think, the Swedes did not in vain introduced many innovations. So the rubber must be "just a bomb." Model soft, in good, with a special shape of spikes and is quite normal. Take a note. Well, at the price just fine, you need to take))
And more often, when choosing this model is compared with and p. According to these tires there are already reviews, so if it is still "in the choice", you can read reviews and these good tires.
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 |
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| (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: 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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 with the X-Ice North 3 bus continues to bend the line for compliance with the European rules of misappropriate: no more than 50 spikes on the protector merette. 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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 |
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| (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 for ice tires 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 ...
After significant tightening requirements for the operation of winter studded tires, as well as the adoption of new marking in European countries, almost all tire manufacturers have released a number of new models. Gislaved, now belonging to the German concern Continental AG, did not exception, submitting a number of new products. One of them became Gislzved Nord Frost 100. This winter studded tire came to replace the most popular Nord Frost 5 models for many years.
Tri-Star CD spike
Despite the tough limitations of the maximum number of spikes, the Swedish tires managed to find a solution to bypass it. They became a new spike TRISTAR CD, created and released in Finland. Its height is rather impressive 11 mM with a diameter of 8 mm. To ensure the stability of the final, the Finns were equipped with a spike carbide insert in the form of a three-pointed star, which was reflected in his name. The combination of large sizes and such an insert form allows the spike to be fully held in the protective all over the entire operation of the tire. At the same time, its weight managed to reduce due to the use of aluminum spikes as the main material. In turn, weight loss has favorably affected the mass of unsophisticated masses, as well as on rolling resistance. As a result, the car will be easier to be managed and less consuming fuel.
Optimized Protectory Blocks
NORD Frost 100 is characterized by excellent coupling properties on slippery surfaces, both in the longitudinal and transverse direction. This was achieved due to the cardinal processing of the V-shaped symmetric directional pattern.
Protectory blocks have become much larger. But despite the decrease in their number, the number of coupling edges available at the disposal of the contact spot has increased significantly. Swedish tires attached a tread blocks a complex polygonal form containing many corners and faces. At the same time, they are located in different directions, which gave the coupling properties reliability and stability, regardless of the characteristics of the roadway.
Straight lamellas in the central part of the tread
In the central part of the protector drawing there is a longitudinal edge consisting of a variety of polygonal blocks. Due to the fact that they are interconnected with a rigid jumper, the tire is characterized by excellent course stability and an instantaneous response to the steering wheel turns. In addition, a plurality of corners and long faces provide contact stain with additional edges, due to which the clutch with the road becomes even more reliable.
Approximately the same goals of Swedish shinniki equipped this protector element with a large number of straight lamellae. They perform several functions at once. First of all, this is the formation of additional clutch edges. In addition, when moving along a wet road, straight lamellas work, as if wipers in the windshield, "Looking" the excess moisture into drainage channels, thus reinforcing the tire resistance to aquaplaning.
S-shaped lamellas in protector shoulder zones
Another feature of the protector drawing GISLAVED NORD FROST 100 It is a huge amount of wave-like lamellae covering each of the blocks of the shoulder zones. Like straight lamellae, these protector elements perform several functions at once. First of all, this is the formation of a set of additional edges of the clutch, which the most favorable effect affects the movement not only in the snow, but also on the ice.
In addition, the presence of these elements significantly improves controllability on the asphalt. At the time of contact with the surface of the road leaf, the S-shaped walls of the lamellae are very tightly fixed, which significantly increases the rigidity of the tread unit. Due to this effective solution, the tire reaction has become more accurate and projected.
Multifunctional drainage system
Unlike the previous model, Nord Frost 100 received a more "advanced" drainage system, characterized by the possibility of performing a number of other functions. Thanks to the original arrangement of the protector blocks in the shoulder zones, cruciform canals appeared, which perfectly hold the snow mass. Due to this constructive feature, the new Swedish tire has become significantly better to hold onto the snow-covered surface. In this case, the shape of the channels contributes to the rapid removal of snow.
In addition, NORD Frost 100 demonstrates excellent resistance to aquaplaning and slashplanting. In many respects, this is the merit of the V-shaped tread pattern, the drainage channels of which are located at a significant angle relative to the direction of movement. When the wheel rotates, the snow and water under the influence of centrifugal forces quickly leave the protector drawing, providing a spack of contact with purity and dryness.
Main features of the tires GISLAVED NORD FROST 100
- excellent grip on any winter coating, even in the most adverse weather conditions, thanks to an optimized V-shaped tread pattern;
- increased permeability in deep snow due to the large size of the tread blocks, as well as the considerable distance between them;
- high stability and reliability of control when driving on ice is provided by an aluminum spike with a solid insert of a triangular shape;
- excellent resistance to aquaplaning and slashplanenguening, thanks to the set multidirectional drinned channels;
- Special cruciform grooves in the shoulder zones, at the expense of which the protector more reliably keeps the snow, thereby providing an excellent grip on snow coatings;
- high level of comfort is ensured by low levels of resonant noise and vibrations;
- Many straight and wave lamellae allowed the limit to saturate the contact stain with coupling edges.
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