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Winter tires for the car play an important role in traffic safety. Complex road conditions and negative temperatures require special challenges of rubber - it must be soft, do not dub on the cold, the protector is good to remove excess moisture and snow from the stainlessness, and spikes are needed for stability on icing roads.

The review presents the best tires for winter, which can be purchased in the domestic market. The rating is based on the reviews of owners, the stated product characteristics and opinions of car maintenance specialists who have extensive experience with tires from different manufacturers. For the convenience of the reader, the information was fragmented to several of the most sought-after groups. The average price was calculated on the basis of the cost of the tires with a diameter R 15, with the exception of the last category. For SUVs and crossovers, price proposals for rubber with the landing size R 16 were taken into account.

Best inexpensive winter studded tires

4 Nokian Tyres Nordman 7

High wear resistance
Country: Finland
Average price: 3330 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Tires of this brand are designed for the Russian winter and practically do not have negative feedback, with the exception of acoustic characteristics. Like all the studded tires, Nokian Tyres Nordman 7 is very noise, especially on asphalt. With the proper run, the sound irritation level decreases and becomes quite tolerable. In addition, the performance characteristics of this budget tire are at the height (this is a complete analogue of the legendary Xakka 7). Rubber is very soft, and on the winter road demonstrates excellent stability and handling.

The directional sweat-shaped protector ensures the high sensitivity of the steering wheel, and the spikes of anchor type are perfectly held by the car on the ice. Operation in the off-season at the plus temperature is fraught with the withdrawal of tubercles in front of steel rods (t. N. Bear paws) due to too soft rubber. For the same reason, the tire has a slightly weak sidewall, which is easy to damage, hitting at speeds into a larger pothole with sharp edges. In this case, the tread wear due to composite components occurs quite slowly - even with intensive operation, the tires can serve as 4 or more seasons, and the neat driving on the bare asphalt will allow you to preserve in the integrity and spike of this rubber.

3 GISLAVED NORDFROST 200

Select users
The country: Sweden (produced in Russia)
The average price: 3813 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

The manufacturer of tires of this brand has direct access to the development of the world leader Continental, which allowed the created products of the budget category on equal to compete with more expensive tires. Winter studded rubber is designed for operation in harsh weather conditions and is excellent for most regions of our country. Appearing at the end of 2016 on sale, these tires instantly became popular in many owners. In contrast to the previous model, NordFrost 200 has a directed asymmetric protector, resembling one of the first CONCIICECTACT tires.

The enhanced outer part stabilize the position of the tires in turns and improves the course stability on the winter road. The tread drawing also reduces the aquaplaning, successfully withdrawing a large amount of liquid or snow porridge from the contact spot. In the reviews of the high estimates, spikes having several faces are awarded (outwardly look like a truncated star). They literally "vague" into the ice, making management and braking in difficult areas much more efficiently than many competing analogues.

2 Sava Eskimo Stud

Low cost
Country: Slovenia
Average price: 3185 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The ideal tire model for those who are looking for acceptable quality for a favorable price. SAVA ESKIMO STUD cannot be called a top cover, but this is exactly the rare case when profiles reflect the true essence of the sample being checked. First, it is worth noting the external beauty - it can be seen that the drawing of the tread was designed not without a creative look and creative thought. Secondly, good coupling characteristics. Many motorists suggest that tires are equally good on dry, snow-covered and even icy coverage. Moreover, there is a low percentage of loss of spikes, even after several seasons of use. The deformation is, however, the losses are minimal.

In fact, on the bare Asphalt Sava Eskimo Stud behaves not so confidently, which is very different from driving on a winter road, covered with snow - when braking, they literally slide due to the studded tread. In addition, the noise level leaves much to be desired, and it is almost impossible to get used to constant hum. Nevertheless, most owners in their feedback positively evaluate the performance of this rubber, and the affordable price with interest compensates for the features of these tires.

The eternal question is what winter tires are better - studded or not studded (velcro). Each type of tire has its pros and cons who tell the following Table:

Type of winter tires
Studded	Possess increased patency Compared to velcro, a smaller brake path and fast overclocking on slippery tracks Best clutch with snow-covered and iced road surface Ligger probability of drifts on snowy roads	Increased noness High fuel consumption At high negative temperatures lose efficiency Clear threaded tracks contribute to accelerated rubber wear
Not studded (velcro)	Soft, at the expense of what the wheel contact area with the track increases Coupling with dry road surfaces better than in studded tires Elastic - not "freeze" at low negative temperatures Low noise compared to studded More economical in terms of fuel consumption	Clutch with iced road surface worse than those studded Manageability worsens and the braking path on wet tracks in the period of thaws increases

1 Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419

Better stability and permeability for affordable price
Country: South Korea
The average price: 3320 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Despite the initial skeptical opinion of domestic motorists regarding the consumer characteristics of Hankook Winter I * Pike RS, after the first experience of using the tire of this model, high estimates are almost always honored. Their elements are cleaned, iced and slippery snow-covered roads, the passage of which is ensured by the presence of spikes and a large area of \u200b\u200bthe wheel contact with the surface. On the other hand, a large number of sharp edges on the tread ensures good patency of loose deep snow characteristic of off-road. Thus, Hankook Winter I * Pike RS is a perfectly balanced and inexpensive tire, suitable for both urban trails and a ground rustic cloth.

In the reviews of the owners, it is indicated for an overweight noise, which increases with increasing speed, but in the case of proper running, acoustic vibrations will not be very annoying. At the same time, almost all users are satisfied with the behavior of rubber in winter conditions, and believe that the tires are one of the most worthy in the budget segment. Along with the magnificent patency, the tires demonstrate the low rolling resistance (economical) and wear out not as fast as many of them are expected. With a neat ride manner, this equipment for cars will surely serve 3-4 seasons, or even more.

Top Winter Studded Tires: Quality Price

The category contains the best studded rubber more expensive segment. Excellent performance, which demonstrated these models to their owners, suggest that they all definitely stand declared amounts.

4 Michelin X-Ice North 4

The most high-speed winter tire. Low noise
Country: France
The average price: 4340 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Michelin X-Ice North 4 was not in the upper line of the rating, but it is deservedly among the best studded tires. The operating characteristics of the tire are rather balanced, and despite the protector with spikes, the rubber during movement is practically not noise, demonstrating predictable behavior on the winter road, the new year of last year is particularly distinguished by ice-resistant and when driving on Snow Shug. Immunity to low temperatures reached a new mark - rubber glasses occurs at -65 ° C, which allows you to safely exploit the tires in the conditions of the Far North.

The optimized protector and a record number of anti-slip spikes (250!) Provide the best grip with a winter road. Steel rods have a special design, duplicate tips for rally tires, due to which the complete confidence is achieved on the slippery coating. In addition, in his reviews, the owners pay attention to high resistance to external factors (chemical stability to road reagents and confrontation of impact loads). Deep lamellas demonstrate the properties of tire-lipochkuch and create the most reliable clutch with the spikes, which is crucial for the conditions of winter.

3 Pirelli Ice Zero

The most wear-resistant
Country: Italy
The average price: 3730 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The recognized leader among studded tires, Pirelli Ice Zero, has absorbed all the best from previous enchanting models. Wide longitudinal and transverse grooves are designed specifically for efficient snow removal and snow porridge, so the tires "do not arrive" when driving on the road with such a coating. Thanks to the massive side blocks, the tires have a good tense and are able to effectively get out of the gauge. All this is the ideal characteristics for driving along the ground roads and off-road, which is unequivocally hinting about the priority of the use of Ice Zero.

The only visible disadvantage is the rigidity of rubber - in many respects because of this component, a lot of noise appears, as well as a small instability at pure dry asphalt. Despite this, the drivers had to like immunity to possible external damage - hitting the speeds in potholes with sharp edges will not have for tires of fatal consequences. In addition, slow tread wear will allow the Pirelli Ice Zero tires for a long time, subject to the owner of the rules for storing rubber in the offseason.

2 Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic

Select users. Excellent stability
Country: USA
Average price: 3869 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

One of the best types of rubber for harsh winter. GoodYear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic was developed taking into account the realities of Arctic weather conditions, which fully affected its capabilities. The feeling of controlling the movement is close to the ideal, without unpleasant surprises in the form of unforeseen driving on either snow-covered, nor on icy, tracks. The braking speed is also not bad - from 40 kilometers per hour the brake path on his bare ice is about 27-30 meters. Alas, on the urban asphalt Ice Arctic behaves not so wonderful as in off-road conditions. Handling is still stable, but in turnings you have to gather to catch the balance and do not let the car into a small skid.

Despite this, there are quite a lot of positive estimates in the reviews of the owners, which makes it possible to consider this winter tires one of the best. The presence of composite impurities in the composition of the raw materials coming to the production of tires provides a long service life that does not affect the degree of softness of the tires. This feature repeatedly overlaps possible disadvantages, which, against the background of frankly dumping prices, do not even have the slightest value.

1 Nokian HakkaPeliitta 9

The best ratio of price and quality
Country: Finland
The average price: 5096 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0

The unconditional market leader of the studded winter tires amazes with its ability to hold the car on the road. Regardless of the fact that under the wheels - snow, ice, or slush, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 tires provide better handling and demonstrate the shortest brake path on the ice. The location of an additional row of spikes closer to the outer edge allows you to confidently enter turns - despite the fact that in the street Winter, the car on this rubber behaves the same as in the summer.

A guided two different types of steel tips directed protector received a new drawing and demonstrates better course stability. Until now, this technology was used exclusively on sports tires and was not available to the ordinary consumer. In feedback, the owners express sincere satisfaction with the new properties of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 rubber, which was able to demonstrate incredible efficiency on the winter coating. In addition, the modern design of the seeds of spikes provides a comfortable noise level. The use of the new raw material base Green Elastoproof ensures the preservation of the elasticity of rubber at low temperatures and demonstrates high resistance to break.

Best Cheap Winter Velcro Tires (Non-Shaped)

This type presents the best velcro tires for winter. A distinctive feature of these models is the budget value, which advantageously emphasizes the performance of the tires, making them the most popular and popular among urban car enthusiasts.

4 Sailun Ice Blazer WSL2

Best price
Country: China
The average price: 2750 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.4

It is surprising that the Chinese-unshakable velcro tire has the most affordable price, demonstrating the characteristics of more expensive European analogues. Moreover, with an increase in the landing size, the difference in the cost becomes just huge and can reach several times. At the same time, judging by the owners' reviews, Sailun Ice Blazer WSL2 demonstrates excellent handling on the winter road and efficient braking in the snow. Without thorns, the behavior on ice is predictable dangerous, so for the driver, correctly choosing a speed mode, it will not become an unpleasant discovery.

Saving an affordable price, rubber manufacturers used the experience of leading European brands. Aggressive directed pattern of a tread with a clear separation of shoulder zones provides sustainable behavior and an informative steering wheel, and the block architecture gives excellent overclocking dynamics. At the same time, they do not disturb the rubber and retains its elasticity with severe frosts.

3 Maxxis SP02 Arctic Trekker

Good resistance on the dry track. Low noise
Country: Taiwan
The average price: 2795 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.4

Budget friction tires from the Chinese manufacturer, used as fans of motor racing, and ordinary warriors. Not to say that in terms of quality, they are comparable to more well-known brand samples, but the performance characteristics are quite good. First of all, it is worth noting durability. Tires calmly roll back two or three winter seasons, after which they safely go to a well-deserved rest.

They are harsh, which is not very well affected during strong frosts - rubber literally "Dubet" and the clutch with an expensive worsen. But before -25 ° C, it feels good - you will not get into ice on the ice, however, on the snow-covered and clean tracks, the handling is good. As a result: Maxxis SP02 Arctic Trekker is a good and affordable model of tires that can replace most branded samples without prejudice to the operational quality of the car. In addition, they are quite quiet and for urban conditions are considered one of the most attractive options among budget proposals.

2 Yokohama Ice Guard Ig30

Popular inexpensive Velcro
Country: Japan
The average price: 3550 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

A very popular tire set, the production of which spread out on a huge territory. It is this fact that constitutes the main problem specifically of this model. Russian motorists complain about the similarity of the game in the "Russian roulette" - if you get the original, Japanese set, you are a specialist. In other cases, you just should be hoped for the best. If you judge by the original, then Ice Guard IG30 combines excellent indicators of manageability and passability in the snowy sections of the tracks, as well as a comfortable ride in the city's conditions. On the ice confidence in driving does not arise, but to scold for it "Velcro" is the last thing.

Despite such an unstable behavior in the reviews of the owners of the tire is primarily estimated at the positive side. Not the last role in the popularity of rubber on the domestic market is played by an attractive price and a low noise level that during operation in the conditions of the city has no last value. In addition, Yokohama Ice Guard IG30 keeps the winter road at high speed and slowly wear out - with a neat manner of ride, it is enough for more than 5-6 seasons (with proper storage).

1 TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5 HP

Best clutch with winter road
Country: Japan
The average price: 3400 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Among the budget unwanted Toyo OBSERVE GSI-5 HP rubber is highlighted with high wear resistance and low noise. Calculated for harsh operating conditions, the tire behaves perfectly on an icy or snow-covered road, and in the ice-eyed cache or wet asphalt retains reliable clutch with the surface. Confident maneuvering provides directed protector with a plurality of stiffness, which give excellent dynamics of overclocking and braking in winter conditions.

The effectiveness of these tire-lipochki on ice accounted for most owners. In his reviews, many also allocate excellent course stability, and a short braking path on a slippery road thanks to deep lamellas, made by different technologies. The alternation of soft and hard blocks in the tread pattern also distinguishes the Toyo Observe GSI-5 HP tires, increasing the area of \u200b\u200brubber contact with the road when maneuvering.

Top Winter Velcro Tires (Nothes): Price - Quality

For trips along the winter city, rubber from this category is perfect for the owners for which the cost of the tire is of a secondary meaning. Velcro tires with the best quality ratio and prices are represented in this part of our rating.

4 Continental Contiviking Contact 6

The most reliable clutch
Country: Germany
The average price: 4975 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Inspected rubber from the well-known manufacturer did not at the top of the rating only because of its price, which does not take a little democratic. Tires are ideal for winter road, and despite this velcro, they are effective both in the city and on the highway. Reliable grip in the turns provides a pronounced shoulder zone, made on a block diagram, which with increasing loads involves all new tread checkers, increasing the area of \u200b\u200bcontact with the road.

The inner part of the working surface is responsible not only for the course stability, but also for the effective passage of the loose snow. Here the lamellae is much tougher, and the evacuation channels are equipped with jumpers that prevent adhesion at excessive loads. In the reviews, the owners note the excellent braking parameters for bare ice - a huge number of lamellas makes its business, a little, of course, yielding studded analogues.

3 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2

Excellent Patency
Country: Finland
The average price: 3800 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

A unique friction tire, whose feature is a tread configuration and a special composition of rubber. Indeed, the Finnish company used a new tire material manufacturing technology - Nokian Cryo Crystall, - the main innovation of which is the introduction of diamond-like solid crystals that improve the grip with the road surface. This is especially well felt in Hollyeditsa - the car confidently picks up the speed and slows down, while not experiencing instability and without losing control. Nevertheless, there is one factor restraining consumers from buying these tires in sizes R 18 and more - the high cost, which, however, is fully justified by production costs.

For owners of middle-class cars, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is not allocated among the nearest competitors, except for their performance. In numerous reviews of drivers who experienced this rubber on ice, there is one note - quickly used to reliable clutch in winter, many users forget that the tires are awakened. As a result, the overestimated requirements for the braking path on the icing areas of roads appear, but this does not apply to disadvantages of rubber.

2 Bridgestone Blizzak Revo Gz

Best behavior on "bad" road (snow, ice, dirt)
Country: Japan
The average price: 4310 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Cheap tires from the Japanese brand, ideally suitable for driving under adverse weather conditions. Bridgestone BLIZZAK REVO GZ shows excellent leaders when driving on ice, snow-covered and dirty trails. The high efficiency of movement largely depends on the number and size of the grooves that take place and the water from under the tires, as well as its microporescence.

The latter, along with a special, soft, rubber composition plays a very important role in the durability of the use of the kit, since the abrasion of the layer leads to the formation of new open pores. High quality performance is also supported and attractive for users price. This is one of the best "lipukes" presented on the wide domestic market. Such quality and reliability were appreciated by many owners. Practically unanimously in the referenced tire reviews Bridgestone Blizzak Revo Gz are considered the best choice. The effectiveness of behavior on the winter road and the long service life is a good reason that determines such popularity to select.

1 Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice 2

The most quiet
Country: USA
The average price: 3950 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0

The Ultra GRIP tire line from the American Goodyear Concern is famous not only for excellent studders. ICE 2 is a phenomenal "velcro", suitable for all weather conditions of the Russian winter. The strongest side of these tires is the city road fabric. It does not matter, snow-covered, iced or perfectly dry - "Ice 2" feels fine everywhere. Acceleration from the snowy "porridge" (worse from ice) does not require much effort, as well as braking.

Tires perfectly keep the road, do not contribute to the maintenance of the car from side to the side and the emergence of unexpected drifts. Yes, and in terms of noise, everything is also perfect - soft tires gives a large contact area with asphalt coating, and therefore noise is leveled to very small values. This feature and amazing obedience in management, judging by the reviews, pleases the owners of Rubber Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice 2 Most. In the course of operation in completely different conditions, including climatic, any obvious disadvantages of these tires did not have identified.

Top Winter Tires for SUV (Crossover)

Winter tires for crossovers should take into account the weight and power of these cars, so a distinctive feature of all SUV tires can be considered a reinforced side part. The category contains the best models for winter operation.

4 Pirelli Scorpion Winter

Optimal choice for urban crossovers
Country: Italy
The average price: 10090 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Italian velcro tires for crossovers are one of the quietest tires for crossovers, and are designed for warm winter or conditions of a major megalopolis. The directional pattern of the tread, densely dodged with multidirectional grooves, provides a really good clutch along loose snow, in the snowy caress, and even trying to stay on the ice. The latter is quite feasible with the optimal selection of the speed mode. The unwanted protector on the bare asphalt (the usual case for urban conditions in winter) behaves perfectly - not noise and provides effective braking.

Owners, leaving reviews, generally satisfied with the behavior of Pirelli Scorpion Winter - rubber durable and with neat operation will be long served without damage. As for running quality, it is an excellent choice for the city or southern regions, with relatively warm European winter. For operation in conditions with "snowdrifts on the belt", it is not intended initially.

3 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV

Low noise tires. Some of the best selling in the "Nokian" line
Country: Finland
The average price: 11740 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Despite the output of the updated model (Hakka 9), it is too early to write this rubber with invoices. It is hardly possible to find more suitable "shoes" for a crossover, which is used exclusively for its intended purpose. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV tires tightly took place on some of the best models for SUVs, and it is unlikely to be in charge of a good few years. Noteworthy in them a lot. First, the Masters from Nokian reinforced the concept of hips, carefully reworked the flange and placing under it, the so-called, "pillow", due to which the base of the spike is completely immersed in the rubber profile, leaving only the central composite rod on the surface.

Secondly, they changed the composition of rubber, made it more coarse to ensure better clutch with ice and snow. All this magnificence has a decent price, but it is worth gaining it. Resistance to wear and low noise (for spikes tires is an amazing characteristic) provided additional advantages to which the owners of SUVs pay attention not to the latter. Despite the high cost, users who have experienced rubber in business, with confidence, declare that these tires cost their money.

2 Dunlop Grandtrek ICE02

The optimum ratio of price and quality
Country: Japan
Average price: 7220 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Inexpensive Dunlop Grandtrek ICE02 tires earned extremely high estimates from users. This attribute of SUVs is ideally adapted to fulfill the role assigned to them, for which it is worth paying tribute to the Japanese manufacturer. Wide grooves and massive rhombid blocks provide excellent snow removal from under the wheels, and the strengthened spikes are perfectly crashed into the ice, due to which the chain and handling of the car in direct areas of roads increases.

The central part of the tread, made in the form of alternately changing wedges, is responsible for smooth occurrence. The only significant disadvantage of the model is noise, inherent, nevertheless, all studded tires. Owners impresses an effective adhesion with any winter coating. In the reviews, many deservedly consider Dunlop Grandtrek ICE02 one of the best studded tires for crossovers, allowing you to enjoy high-speed driving on the winter road.

1 bridgestone blizzak DM-V2

Best Braking Indicator
Country: Japan
The average price: 8455 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Amazing fact: friction tire (velcro) from Bridgestone BLIZZAK DM-V2 has one of the best braking indicators on the shine of a snow-covered. Moreover, she confidently holds the trajectory on the ice track, does not seek and very poorly deviate from the given direction even with rapid acceleration. This contributes to the original "two-section" pattern of the tread, conditionally dividing on the central and side parts separated by wide radial grooves from each other. The chevron running out of the side blocks ensures the already good removal of snow and moisture from the contact zone, and the disorderly position of those in the center has a positive effect on the stability of the SUVs when entering turns.

Low cost and good performance characteristics make this tire model with profitable acquisition. In addition, the peculiarity of the tread demonstrates good permeability in complex areas of the road. Many owners attract the high strength of the sidewalls and slow wear - Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 for a long time serve the owners of SUVs. The above qualities, judging by the reviews, are considered the most outstanding characteristics of these tires that have practically no weaknesses.

If briefly, "that Russian is good, then the German death" :)

"We pass"?

Tire manufacturers spend huge funds for numerous studies, conducting versatile tests, introduction of new technologies, etc. Consumers are only on hand, since this trend contributes to the fact that competition is intensified and more and more efficient and efficient "shoes" appear on the market. Still, because manufacturers need to somehow allocate their products against the rest of the rest. On alone, the "loud name" is now not to leave, so you have to constantly update and improve your tires.

Especially it is especially necessary to try to manufacturers of studded auto stones due to the introduction of new Scandinavian rules for misinterpretation (no more than 50 spikes per 1 meter circumference).

However, the friction tires remained aside. Tire companies are improving their technology, endowing the "Velcro" increasingly tensile and stability on iced roads. The moment occurred when the best non-checked tires demonstrate higher ice results than mediocre "spikes".

In general, manufacturers have their own concerns, and our main task as buyers is to find the most suitable rubber for both our car and for our wallet.

Classification of winter rubber

The focus of today's article selection of winter tires. It is worth noting that in addition to the standard classification of rubber for winter on studded and nothes, the second is divided into tires of the European and Scandinavian species. Simply put, there are three main types of winter "shoes".

Winter "non-checkers" of a Scandinavian type

The client needs to be remembered that the types of studded type are most often inconclusive on the asphalt (low dynamic indicators) not due to the presence of spikes, but due to the soft tread rubber. Also for asphalt coating, the unsuccessful rubber of the Scandinavian species is considered not the best option.

It is distinguished by a very modest high-speed index. Most often it is Q (160 km / h) and R (170 km / h). An exception is michelin X-ICE XI3 (index may be H).

Tires of this type feel well at very low temperatures due to soft rubber. They behave perfectly on snow and ice and provide good acoustic comfort. However, for these benefits will have to "pay". In particular, the driver will need to forget its summer habits of Likhach like passing turns at high speed and sharp braking and rebuilding.

This type of rubber is strictly contraindicated by drivers who are confessing an aggressive driving manner, but it is perfect for leisurely and calm chasters. When choosing a tire of this type, pay attention to the following models:

Winter "nonsense" of European type

Winter rubber of the European species has four speed index - W (270 km / h), V (240 km / h), H (210 km / h) and T (190 km / h). The model with a higher indicator will demonstrate the best results on the asphalt road when braking absolutely from any speed.

Another curious and useful fact. Products from one manufacturer may have various high-speed indices, but do not be surprised if the tread patterns are identical. The protector pattern does not affect this parameter at all. He is responsible for movement in slush and loose snow. The speed index is set by the models based on its chemical composition and rubber hardness.

"Europeans" are antipode of Scandinavian species rubber. They are designed to ride at higher speeds. Tires are well coped with dry and wet asphalt at low temperatures, but at the same time frankly grain on ice and the rolled snow. On such coatings, it is necessary to ride very carefully and understand that in the emergency situation on a really slippery coverage, this type of tire does not justify your hopes.

It should also be carefully driven on the asphalt. High speed index should not deceive you. As with the "Velcroe", on the winter tires of European type, it is not recommended to quickly ride the asphalt road to warm weather, since the high temperature negatively affects their brake qualities.

In the family of unwanted European-type rubber, you can note:

Winter "Shipovki"

Winter tires of this species always distinguished the characteristics balance and the average degree of rigidity. It demonstrates good results in almost every form of the coating, except for ice, where is rightfully considered an undisputed leader. Most often, this class products have an index T (190 km / h).

Among their shortcomings, only a high level of noise published can be considered pronounced. These tires are well suited for those drivers who have to often ride in winter outside the city. Consue inhabitants of megacities such "shoes" for nothing.

True, the exception can be the case, if they have a cool rise on the road or to the garage. Those who leave the city for a couple of times in winter, the spikes will not be especially useful. It is better to purchase special anti-slip chains. They will significantly increase the passability of the vehicle both on the snow mash with chemical reagents and ice.

The Sipovok family is represented by the following models of good quality:

Do not do unnecessary illusions!

Unfortunately, you will not be able to find universal tires on the market, which perfectly feel like on ice and on asphalt. Still with the laws of physics do not argue. That is why the question of what type of rubber is the best, you will never get the only right answer. The truth will constantly be somewhere nearby, but still for each coating, a certain driving manner and operating conditions are better suitable for these or other tires.

However, regardless of the type of "shoes", the winter tires, sorry for the tautology, suggest the winter driving manner. Do not neglect the rules of the road, slow down the speed in complex areas, do not hurry on, it would seem, ideal for overclocking direct, and brake in advance.

Let's summarize ...

Studded winter tires

• If there is little experience - it is better to ride in the studded winter tires, they are superior to embarrassed in almost all winter disciplines.
• The studded tires behave much better on ice.
• Spikes and velcro are comparable to behavior in the snow.
• Spikes are mocked by asphalt - more noise from the wheels.
• The spikes strongly wear the road fabric (some European countries have banned the hips for this reason).
• The spikes have a property to fly with sharp braking and accelerations on the asphalt.

Inspected winter tires

Choose velcro if ...

• If you have a fairly extensive experience driving in winter conditions.
• If you have been driving on an awkward winter tires.
• If you rarely go on ice. For example, in Moscow ice is rare, because Almost all the roads sprinkle with reagents all winter. In the regions and on country tracks, reagents are rare, so there are preferable tires there.
• If your size simply does not make studded winter tires :)
• Extremely desirable presence of ABS and preferably ESP - these systems are slightly compensated for smaller coupling properties of friction tires.

Read more - see winter tire tests and read reviews on the site.

Note 1.: Velcro, untapped tires, friction tires are the same.

Note 2.: Sometimes you ask the question "Are there tires that combine the properties of spikes and friction rubber?". There is. These are studded tires. They are very similar on the inner device for frictional. The studded are fundamentally distinguished by the presence of spikes and solid dies themselves without small lamellas for installing spikes. In this case, the rest of the surface of the tire is almost the same as on frictional.

To pick up the most wonderful winter tires - we recommend using extended search. Specify your size, seasonality and then carefully examine the wheels.

Have a good clutch with your expensive car!

In the offseason, drivers appear another headache associated with what "rebuild" your favorite car. And here most of them are facing the dilemma: buy Russian tires that are not so widely advertised, or foreign. After all, it was believed that everything is always better and better. And if until recently, the last statement corresponded to reality, then today you can argue with him. Tire production in Russia does not stand still and today. The best Russian tires are practically inferior, and in some aspects even exceed them.

Russian-made tires: myths and reality

In our country develops rapidly. It is represented by the products of the Factory Amtel, Uralshina, Omskshina, Moscow, Yaroslavl SC, Voronezhshina, Matadan-Omskshina, Krasnoyarsk SC, etc. Today there are already more than a dozen plants producing tires for machines.

However, since past times, there are many doubts about the quality of domestic production in many industries. This is the echo of the past. At the same time, today a significant amount of consumers are strongly doubted when choosing between the cheapest Russian products or expensive imported goods. Many car enthusiasts today prefer import, ignoring the tires of Russian production. This is motivated by the fact that the Russian tire manufacturers do not know how to develop, low-grade material uses during production, do not follow quality and use outdated technologies. However, today it is mostly only myths. The old equipment has long been replaced with new, foreign production (Krupp, Vi-Mi-ah), which was introduced and tuned by their own experts. On the same machines produce tires all over the world.

Speaking about the quality composition of tires, the ratio of artificial and natural rubber, it should be noted that, as in imported rubber, the share of the latter is 10-20%, the rest is synthetic. Regarding the quality of Russian artificial rubber, there is no doubt. A considerable share is exported, on the production of all the same tires, only abroad.

Do not forget about modern technologies and quality control system. We use the latest technology. The well-known 2-layer protectors in Russia appeared at the same time as in Japan, and maybe earlier. And Voronezh Amtel has been producing 4-layer protectors for several years.

The quality control system at the manufacturer plants also exists. Tire manufacturers in Russia rejected low-quality material, put on it the appropriate labeling. The only negative is that such tires all the same fall on the counters. They are transmitted for implementation at a reduced price for use as decor, and not for trips to them. However, in order to produce profit, some sellers are trying to implement them at a regular price. And if you did not pay attention to the label in a timely time, you will receive a third-stranded tire for the usual cost or a little at a reduced price. From here and complaints about quality from users. And as well as complaints about the quality in the percentage ratio, exactly as much as foreign products.

What tires are produced in Russia?

The assortment and model range of tires are wide enough. Today in the market of domestic production almost any car. Here you can find tires for cargo, passenger cars, agricultural machinery, motorcycles, and even special equipment, aircraft tires. The most recognizable today are the brands of Russian tires: Contyre, Amtel, Cordiant, Voltaire, Uralshina, Omskshina, Nizhnekamskshina, KSHZ, Yashz.

Tires for passenger cars

Choosing rubber for passenger cars, consumers pay attention to many parameters. The most valuable characteristics of summer rubber for the ordinary Russian car owner is its wear resistance, efficiency, price and quality ratio. At the same time, fans of high-speed driving, races or extreme driving types pay more attention to parameters such as clutch with road web, speed indicators, braking. An importantness is considered to be the characteristics of resistance to aquaplaning, popularity, maneuverability on dry and wet road, comfort, wear resistance and many others.

The fourth in general ranking and first place among Russian occupied the Summer Tire Nordman SX. The main positive parameters is the handling, clutch with an expensive. In addition, it is quiet enough. But there are disadvantages. Among them are relatively low course stability and smoothness.

The ninth and, accordingly, the second place belongs to Cordiant Road Runner. It is enough coupling, manageable and has a smooth move. However, at a small speed of non-economic.

The top ten in the overall rating is closed by Matador Stella 2. They are suitable for both trips on the highway and easy off-road. Acoustic quiet, soft and fairly economical at any speed. But there is a low clutch with a road web and bad handling.

The Test of Russian Summer Tires Maloya Futura Primato from Amtel also showed excellent results. Despite the fact that they are produced at the factories in Russia, it is almost impossible to find such tires on our shelves. They are mainly produced on exports to European countries. These tires have very high values \u200b\u200bfor wear resistance and manageability on any road surface. In addition, the price of them is very democratic.

Tires for SUVs

Very large in the choice of tires plays the type of machine. What is suitable for ordinary passenger cars is very often not the best solution. That is why, in the production of such tires, accents are made perfectly on other technical parameters. Here the level of clutch with coating, braking, handling and behavior on different types of road plays.

Among the Russian manufacturers are popular tires Cordiant, Amtel, Yaroslavl and Nizhnekamsky factories.

Picking out which Russian tires are better, the Cordiant All Terrain should be highlighted. They are perfect for any type of coverage in any weather. Can be used at any temperatures. Have good acoustic parameters. The geometry of the picture allows you to successfully remove from the contact spot with expensive water, dirt, which contributes to a good clutch with expensive and coordination.

Russian off-road tires Cordiant Off Road are perfectly suitable for off-road, they are economical, resistant to damage, have a good clutch with expensive and resistant to aquaplaning.

The mud tires of the Russian production Amtel K-151 are very manewed, thanks to a special pattern that consists of a variety of grooves, they are well removed by dirt and water from the contact spot, which provide better grip with the road surface and resistance to aquaplating. They are perfectly suitable for trips around the swampy terrain, off-road, viscous soils.

Yaroslavl SCs from the 70s produces Tires I-192. At one time, they were widely used on military equipment. Of course, they have not the best indicators when traveling on wet asphalt, but for the conditions of real off-road - one of the best. They put them when it comes to traveling along the rocky track, trips to a snow-covered territory or dirt.

I-471 - more modern tires for all-wheel drive SUVs from the same manufacturer. They are characterized by good quality at a sufficiently low price. They have good indicators when traveling both on sand or swampy terrain and asphalt.

The assortment of the Nizhnekamsky plant also has several excellent models for SUVs.

I-502, and-520 - All-season tires for trips around the city and easy off-road. Have a good clutch and continuous contact stain, excellent brake parameters.

Kama Euro 228 - radial tires, which are included in the basic package of Chevrolet Niva. They have a combined design and improved composition of rubber, which significantly improve operational performance, contribute to wear resistance. At the same time, they have a good clutch with the track and cross-resistance when traveling along asphalt and in the dirt road.

And finally!

Choosing a new "shoes" for the car, you should not pay attention to only the country of the manufacturer. It is important here. All: operational parameters, the applicability of the tire on a thorny road surface, the type of machine and even personal preferences of each. And yet, you should not forget about additional labels that may indicate a lower grade of a tire or marriage.

The automotive tire market in Russia is oversaturated with foreign production tire models. If you wish, you can find rubber for every taste and wallet.

Against the background of all this, the diversity is not easy to highlight the truly Russian tires, those that are developed and manufactured in Russia.

From this article you will learn:

However, there are such tires, and it must be said that these tires are not very poor quality and they find their buyer with enviable stability.

Russian tire brands

First you need to highlight the tires of Russian production, the brands of which are well known in our country.

It is worth saying that all Russian tire businesses have been consisting of partnerships with foreign tire concerns, the result of which are joint ventures that produce tires under Russian well-known brands.

If you do not take into account the production of tires for the cargo and other special equipment, then among brands that produce tires for passenger cars in Russia are widely known such tire brands like:

• Amtel
• Cordiant

The "Amtel" brand founded the Entrepreneur of Indian origin of the Juciir Gupta, who was educated in Russia and decided not to return to his homeland, but to associate his life with Russia. Since 2005, the Russian company is included in the Alliance with the Dutch tire manufacturer Vredestein.

The Cordiant brand appeared in 2005 and before 2011 he belonged to the most successful Russian bus holding of Sibur-Russian Tires OJSC, which is included in the Alliance with Matador, "daughter" of the German Continental. After 2011, Cordiant became an independent enterprise whose shares belong to the leading top management, and since 2012, the share of Matador was completely redeemed. In 2016, the tires under the Cordiant brand became the most sold among Russian tires.

The Kama brand belongs to Nizhnekamskshin OJSC, which appeared in 1967 as an enterprise supplying tires to VAZ and gas tires. The company works closely with the Italian tire giant Pirelli, releasing some models for its license.

Top Russian Winter Tires

Among the winter tires of Russian production, several models can be distinguished, which are very popular with buyers.

Inspected winter tires:

WineDrive and Polar SL velcro under the Cordiant brand is already quite well known to Russian buyers, have a number of strengths, including their value that does not compete with the cost of similar models from foreign manufacturers.

As for the model of Kama Flame, it appeared relatively recently, and may have some disadvantages inherent in fresh models. But in general, the tire also uses good demand among Russian car owners.

Studdered models:

• Kama-Euro-519

The studded Snow Max and Snow Cross tires from Cordiant enjoy a consistently in great demand among Russian car owners largely due to the price and their excellent ride qualities on iced surfaces.

Model Kama-Euro-519 just as much like Russian buyers, mainly due to the low cost. But its driving characteristics fully comply with Russian realities, which necessitates good demand over the years.

Best Russian Summer Tires

Among the Russian summer tires are quite popular models. Many tires have a number of advantages that are important in one or another car owners.

However, among summer models, tires are greatly popular:

• Matador MP21
• Nizhnekamskshina Breeze

All these models have a relatively low cost, as well as sufficient to Russian realities to wear resistance.

Top Russian tires for SUVs and crossovers

Among the universal Russian tire models intended for any roads, as well as for serious off-road there are several tires that enjoy the enviable demand for buyers.

These are the models like:

• Nizhnekamskshina I-520

Both models under the Cordiant brand are unconditional leaders from owners of budget SUVs, both Russian "Niva" and "UAZ" and all sorts of Chinese. The model from the Nizhnekamsky Plant is considered universal and is popular with owners of inexpensive crossovers.

We have prepared an overview of the top 10 winter tires on the basis of user feedback, their experience and suggest you familiarize yourself with this material to choose the best options for yourself. The ranking participates both expensive and budget options, while taken into account primarily the quality and describes the advantages and minuses for a more complete presentation. The first places are the leaders of the list. Of course, Rating 10 Top Winter Rubber useful to each ownerBut most importantly on the road is the reliability in winter at low temperatures and all sorts of precipitation of coatings.

So, the top 10 winter tires:

Thanks to this model of tires, the car has excellent handling, as well as overclocking and braking on the winter road. Although, if on the road a casual coating from snow, then the brakes work worse. Note that when maneuvers per car at a speed of 130 km / h can lose the clutch with the road. But this is the option for winter conditions, so this lady can "close your eyes". Tires are more expensive than other analogs, but create safe driving conditions, which is an important advantage.
In terms of noise on the road, the reviews were divided - for someone it is acceptable, and for someone loud, but everything is in moderation.

Here are a list of advantages:
- Durable clutch on winter roads without a casheathered coating
- No slipping
- Does not get stuck in the snow
- good car handling
- Good overclocking and braking
- no lateral demolition
- Easy leaves the rut

Minuses:
- with small temperatures of temperature about 1-5 degrees, the machine crawls on asphalt, trying to clutch with asphalt spikes
- From speed more than 80 km / h, a small noise begins.

This model is famous for its beautiful coupling properties on ice. It is good for the price and quality, and if compared with the above-described Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, then the cost of them is almost the same. Based on the characteristics, it is the best winter tires with spikes.

Let's start with the advantages:
- From asphalt to the ice winter, the car moves confident
- Good braking - ABS Although it is necessary, but it did not require it
- Easy to cope with drifts
- The car follows its trajectory
- On the asphalt with snow, the rumble of tires is practically not heard

Minuses:
- noise on pure asphalt, especially heard when open windows
- price

Almost all users focused on the price of this tire model - it is low, while buying is worth it.
Pros:
- Do not dub in frost
- spikes tightly hold
- soft tires perfectly behaves on all coatings, even wet asphalt and porridge are well overcome
- Easy balanced
- noise barely heard
- good permeability on loose snow

Minuses:
- Soft sidewall can be easily cut
- In the rates at speeds above the average car takes a little towards
- Be careful when rut

Data tires have good control properties.

Read more about Pros:
- Comfortable level of hardness
- Rubber does not dub in frost
- Protector is well drawn
- Strength
- side "hooks" confidently cope with snowdrifts and allow you to easily get out of the rut
- good braking even on highly snowy roads

Minuses:
- you need to be attentive on ice, as the car can take
- at a speed of more than 100 km / h, you can lose spikes

If you want to buy tires taking into account low noise level, then this model will suit you.

Pros:
- Excellent grip with wet and dry road
- low cost
- as they said earlier - excellent acoustic comfort, almost all users noted the low noise level
- gently copes with the irregularities of the road, confident movement in a straight line
- acceleration and braking occur at height, the ABS system does not even "hurt"
- It's easy to pass, no aquaplaning
- not terrible ruts
- wear resistance

Minuses:
- weak control in extreme driving

Users note high quality at a low price.

Pros:
- Rubber does not have overwhelming winter, and the tire is perfectly connected with the surface, beautiful driving on ice (of course, within reasonable)
- at low temperatures, the car does not join and braking good due to the optimized lamella system
- Qualitative entry in turns
- good resistance to lateral input
- Thanks to the special geometry of the tread, the performance is improved, fuel economy.
Minuses:
- Noise
- At more than 100 km / h, be careful on the roads, as it may have to "catch" the car.

In most reviews, users have allocated precisely reliability in managing the machine due to this tire model. The driver feels calmly under any conditions, and this is very important in winter.
Pros:
- keeps the road well, magnificent handling, confident movement with any weather
- Gorgeous tires
- moderately soft
- It was noted that even with friction about the border, the sidewall is not erased to holes, which speaks of her "strength".
Minuses:
- at speeds above average, noise discomfort is noticed, but with normal noise insulation you can quickly get used to

According to the reviews of the owners is an excellent combination of quality and prices.
Pros:
- spikes though erased, but almost everything is in place, the velcro is excellent
- Good protector
- Tires perfectly hold the road
- In the slush of the car does not swim on the puddles
- No driving on turns on slippery roads
- Well slows down when ice, a small brake path

Minuses:
- Hard tires
- Increased noness
- not elastic rubber, with a strong impact there may be a gap of Cord

It has been a good handling on the roads.
Pros:
- first-class tires at a low price
- Reliable grip with slippery and snow-covered road
- low noise, spikes almost do not knock - it is not even noise, but a low, unnecessary hum
- no jams in the snowdrifts
- one of the best transverse clutches on ice
- Course stability at height on any road
- Comfort
Minuses:
- Sometimes there is an excessive slip in the porridge or on ice, be careful when driving on the roads with melting snow or ice.
- On any coating, the average level of acceleration
- fuel consumption above average, and this refers to any speed

Next, in the 10 top of the best winter tires, we present you Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419. Users noted good handling and low noise.
Pros:
- Magnificent charture with ice expensive, dry and wet asphalt
- confidently copes with winter porridge
- Low noise even when trips on dry asphalt
- Stunning braking in case of emergency
- The rise and the descent goes on confidently even under a rather good angle
- Tires allow you to keep well in a rut
- Soft tires even at very low temperatures

Minuses:
- Long brake path
- It is recommended to be attentive when traveling on the roads with Kashai

Total Top 10 Winter Tires

Here we have the top of the best winter tires. Of course, you may have a different opinion, because each person prefers certain quality of winter rubber. We wish you a choice of high-quality tires and good manageability on any roads!