Among studded tires, for several years now the podium has been shared by Continental, Nokian and Michelin, not allowing outsiders into the circle of the chosen few. And this year was no exception.

The named trio of “spikes” are again the best in Russian roads: Each has more than 900 points. First place Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, most suitable for active drivers. But, alas, it is the most expensive and the most unprofitable: the price/quality ratio is 6.24. Very close, with a difference of less than half a percent, is the Russian version of Michelin X-Ice North 2: calm, confident and inexpensive, price/quality - 5.51. Continental, being a little late with the presentation of the new ContiIceContact product, threw its vassal into the breakthrough Gislaved Nord Frost 5 (price/quality - 5.15), slightly increasing its spikes. He did not disappoint and won the senior third place, and was less than 2% behind the leader.

Pirelli and Goodyear tried their best to compete with the top three, but they once again successfully fought off the attack. So, in fourth place is “lighter” Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, in fifth place is the intelligent Goodyear Ultra Grip Extreme. In terms of price/quality ratio, both tires are almost equal: 5.06 and 5.09, respectively.

The sixth and seventh places were taken by strong good players - the Dutch Vredestein Arctrac (862 points, price/quality - 4.29) and the domestic

Cordiant Sno-Max (856 points and 3.62).

Slightly behind, next to the bar of 840 points, are Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 5000 (price/quality - 5.43) and the Korean “winter pike” Hankook Winter i-Pike, which clearly competes with Vredestein, since they have the same price/quality ratio. The Nizhnekamsk new Kama Euro 519 closes the top ten with a modest result of 828 points (price/quality - 3.62, like Cordiant), which turned out to be not as strong as expected. Let's hope for a quick modernization.

10th place: Kama Euro 519

• Despite the fact that the Kama has the most studs, its grip on ice is very low: the car starts and accelerates uncertainly, and brakes jerkily. The lateral grip is the weakest among all the studs. When the speed is too high, the car is blown off the intended trajectory and slides for a long time. Unexpected slippage and sudden loss of traction are especially unpleasant. The beginning of a breakdown cannot be predicted; you understand this only when the car has already “floated”.
• On snow, acceleration and braking are weak, lateral grip is the worst, and the edge of slipping, just like on ice, is not felt.
• On a snowy road the car goes smoothly, however, if you leave the steering wheel, it strives to go into deeper snow. When adjusting the course, the steering angles are large. It is better to overcome snowdrifts with intense slipping. An undoubted advantage is a confident exit back if it was not possible to get forward.
• Directional stability on asphalt is not bad, but there is not enough information on the steering wheel and delays when steering are hampered. Dry braking wet asphalt worse than average.
• Fuel consumption is average at any speed. The studs are too deep, which largely explains the low grip properties on ice.
• They make a lot of noise, transmitting the entire microprofile of the road to the car, as if they were over-pumped.

9th place: Hankook Winter i-Pike

• “Pike” or “tip” is the translation of the last word in the name of the tire with a tread pattern similar to the often copied Gislaved NF 3.
• On ice, the grip properties are weak, forcing you to move slowly. With a slight increase in speed, the car “does not hear” the steering wheel when turning, loses the intended trajectory and slides for a long time. It’s good that breakdowns and recovery occur quite smoothly.
• On snow, tires brake and accelerate more confidently, but lateral grip is much worse than longitudinal grip.
• At small turning angles, the driver is hampered by an “empty” steering wheel; at large turning angles, the driver slips into a skid. It is impossible to feel the start of sliding.
• The car is driven along the snowy road without notice. In deep snow they are reluctant to push, and you have to skid carefully, otherwise you can get buried.
• On asphalt there is a little delay when steering. They brake worse than others in dry and wet conditions.
• They make an unpleasant noise at any speed; two rumbling peaks stand out from the general hum - at city (40–60 km/h) and suburban (90–110 km/h) speeds.
• Shake the car sensitively on uneven surfaces.
• Fuel consumption is average at any speed.
• Studded neatly, but rather shallowly, an additional two to three tenths of a millimeter of protrusion of the studs would improve grip on ice.

8th place: Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 5000

• The model is fading into history, giving way to the new IC 7000, but is still selling successfully.
• These tires have never been great on ice: reluctant acceleration, below-average braking, frankly weak lateral grip and sluggish responses. Nevertheless, at moderate speeds they behave quite adequately. There is only one problem: guessing this speed.
• I drove a little faster - the steering angles and reaction time of the car increase significantly, it begins to blur the trajectory and gets out of control.
• On snow, the steering angles are smaller, but the behavior is unstable, the front end drifts in the initial phase of the turn and skids on an arc of constant radius. In both cases, a little too much speed leads to long slides. They brake worse than others, rearrangements are performed at the lowest speed, on par with the Kama.
• On a snowy road, you hold a straight line confidently. They are not afraid of deep snow on the road, overcoming them without stress.
• On clean asphalt, I like the informative steering wheel and precise execution of steering commands.
• Braking on asphalt of any condition is average.
• Not comfortable enough: the tread makes an almost helicopter rumble, and the tires transmit shocks from any road irregularities to the body, as well as vibrations to the floors and steering wheel.
• The studs are of very high quality in terms of spread (no more than 0.2 mm), but somewhat small and there are a dozen fewer studs than other brands of tires.

7th place: Cordiant Sno-Max

• Domestic tires; Unlike the Kama, the number of spikes corresponds to European standards.
• Acceleration and braking on ice are average, but when turning they force you to be careful: the grip across is noticeably worse than in the longitudinal direction. They require a wide amplitude of steering, and on the arc of a bend you can’t shake the feeling that the car is turning not due to the rotation of the front wheels, but due to the slip of the rear ones.
• On snow, the side-to-side balance changes. The weakest acceleration and braking are combined with an average level of lateral grip. When taxiing, the steering wheel's turning angles are large, and the sliding is a little longer than that of the grandees, although they remain within reason.
• They maintain a clear course in the snow, but large steering angles make it difficult to correct. They are not afraid of snow drifts and snowdrifts: they confidently start, move and turn, and get out reliably in reverse.
• They float on the asphalt, the steering wheel is “empty”, and you have to turn it at significant angles.
• On dry asphalt the braking is average, on wet asphalt it is better than average.
• They make a lot of noise on the asphalt due to the tread and spikes and howl on dense snow. They transmit vibrations from small road irregularities and shocks from road joints.
• As for fuel consumption, the most insatiable in the test.
• The quality of the studs: the spread of protrusion is small (0.4 mm), but the studs still stick out high, and there is a risk of losing or breaking the cores from them.

6th place: Vredestein Arctrac

• A special feature of the tire is its low weight, which combines with increased load capacity.
• On ice, longitudinal grip properties are weak, and transverse grip properties are average. They slip at startup, delaying the acceleration process; They stop the car the worst. At the same time, they show average results on the lap, although in turns they do not inspire confidence: they either cling or break away. They recover abruptly, jerking the car unpleasantly. They don't like slipping.
• On snow they accelerate modestly, brake and turn averagely.
• The car is clearly controlled on them, but only before the start of sliding, which turns into unexpected for the driver. The case ends in a sweeping skid.
• They move smoothly along the snow-covered straight line, without any comments.
• They overcome deep snow with uncertainty, turn reluctantly, but get back out well.
• On the asphalt we liked the clear course and clear “zero”.
• They brake well, and on dry surfaces they brake very well, almost on par with the Goodyear. On wet they show average results.
• They make noise and shake the car, voicing asphalt irregularities, and rustle loudly in dense snow.
• At a speed of 90 km/h, fuel consumption is average, at 60 km/h - increased.
• The studding is of high quality both in terms of the protrusion of the spikes and the spread.

5th place: Goodyear Ultra Grip Extreme

• Acceleration and lateral grip on ice are average, braking is better. Each turn of the steering wheel at a speed above 30 km/h causes a slight steering drift. If you let off the gas, the skidding will intensify and require steering adjustments.
• On snow, all characteristics are also not below average. When cornering, the car is controlled clearly, the limit is limited by the demolition of the front end. However, in the second corridor the rearrangements are no longer high speed skidding begins. You can keep your car in check and achieve high results only with the help of electronic assistant or proactive actions by the driver.
• Directional stability on a snowy road is clear, without any comments.
• Snow tracks are not for these tires. It is better to move through the snowdrifts only under pressure, otherwise you will get up or even bury yourself.
• On asphalt they go smoothly in a straight line, but are delayed when steering... But they brake better than anyone else, both wet and dry (in this they are almost on par with the Vredestein).
• They make a hum from the tread, but the noise of the studs is a separate issue. They howl at high speeds and crunch distinctly at low speeds. Shake the car on small and medium-sized bumps.
• They roll well, so they consume average fuel.
• The quality of the studs is comparable to Cordiant: the spread is within reasonable limits, but the protrusion is on the verge of the maximum permissible.

4th place: Pirelli Winter Carving Edge

• Like Goodyear, they are not afraid of ice. They accelerate, brake and turn confidently. On an arc of constant radius, the maximum speed does not cause pronounced drift or skidding, the car's steering is close to neutral. On the ice ring, speed is limited by soft drifting. This allows you to change the curvature of the turn by releasing or adding gas.
• They also work quite conscientiously on snow: they show average results in braking, acceleration and shifting. The behavior is clear, understandable, without comments, with an element of “ignition” - they provoke active driving.
• They walk smoothly on a snowy road, clearly responding to steering inputs.
• It is better to overcome deep snow with slight slipping, but without excessive zeal, otherwise you can get buried.
• They hold the asphalt straight as tenaciously as in summer, braking on wet surfaces is average, and on dry surfaces it is above average.
• They annoy you with the wheezing-howling crunch of thorns. They shake noticeably on any irregularities, even small ones.
• The stitching is satisfactory in all respects.

3rd place: Gislaved Nord Frost 5

• They differ from last year's ones in a slightly increased size of the solid stud insert.
• The premium tire category is opening. Best braking and lateral grip, very good acceleration on ice. They behave very confidently in turns; at the limit, the speed is limited by a slight skid that requires minor adjustments.
• They also handle well on snow: very good braking, good acceleration and average lateral grip properties. There are no complaints about the car's handling, its behavior or the clarity of its reactions. It handles well even when sliding.
• They stubbornly keep their course on the snowy road. In deep snow, however, they do not behave very confidently.
• On the asphalt they are reminiscent of Goodyear: they are slightly delayed in reacting to course adjustments.
• They are the best in braking on wet asphalt (on par with Goodyear), and on dry asphalt they have quite a decent average result.
• They make noise and crunch their spines very clearly, especially at low speeds.
• Shocks from single irregularities are transmitted to the body.
• Increased fuel consumption at any speed.
• Studs: the spread of protrusion is within reasonable limits, but it would be nice to reduce the protrusion itself a little - for the sake of the durability of the studs.

2nd place: Michelin X-Ice North 2

• A nice feature of these tires, which instill confidence in safety on any road, is their well-balanced longitudinal and lateral grip. We note good braking on ice (despite the classic round studs), average acceleration and very good lateral grip. On the bend, when releasing the gas, slightly twist the car, helping to register the turn.
• Excellent traction properties on snow: the shortest braking distance, intense acceleration and record speed at the changeover. Stable behavior and clear reactions even when sliding. When overspeeding, they gently slide sideways, intensively slowing down.
• They handle snowy roads better than others and are sensitive to steering inputs. Deep snow is overcome confidently, allowing you to perform any maneuvers.
• They are good on asphalt: they clearly keep the given direction, and react to steering inputs without delay.
• Braking on dry surfaces is average, but on wet surfaces the tires give up: the weakest result.
• Snorting noise on paved roads. Shake the car a little on road micro-irregularities.
• The most economical (on par with Nokian) at any speed.
• The studding is of very high quality, giving reason to believe that the studs will last a long time.

1st place: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7

• There is one step from confidence to aggressiveness. All ice characteristics, including lap times, are better than average, and acceleration is the best. However, it feels like the tires accelerate and brake better than they turn. Behavior when turning on ice is understandable and predictable, and in the extreme it is easy to assist in skidding.
• Very good braking on snow (better only by Michelin), best overclocking, the second result on the rearrangement. They handle well even when sliding, react without delay to turning the steering wheel, and due to this they fit into turns of seemingly unimaginable steepness. All this provokes fast driving, so you need to honestly assess your skill level.
• They clearly follow a given course on a snowy road.
• In deep snow, everything is done easily and naturally, without fear of stops, starts with slipping, or sharp turns.
• On the asphalt they float a little from side to side.
• Braking on dry surfaces is average, but on wet surfaces they show the most modest results.
• They rustle with the studs and tread, shaking the car on small bumps.
• Economical at any speed.
• Studded with very high quality, no problems due to studs falling out are expected.

Out of the competition: Continental ContilceContact

• These tires were presented to the public after the completion of our "white" tests. But we found the opportunity to compare them with the test winner Nokian HKPL 7 in New Zealand, where winter is in full swing in June. We rented the same Golf VI that we used to conduct our own tests, but we couldn’t find asphalt roads, so the duel took place only on ice and snow. However, this is enough for the first acquaintance and identifying the capabilities of the new product.
• On ice they accelerate and brake almost on par with the Nokian, but in lateral grip they are simply head and shoulders above: the difference is more than 8% in favor of the German new product. Handling is beyond praise, reactions to steering wheel turns are clearer, behavior is more stable - at the limit the car only slips slightly rear axle. And this is very slippery ice, where the Nokian behaves like an average driver: it does not shine with information on the steering wheel and stability of behavior - it either drifts or skids and glides longer than we would like.
• On snow, the difference is almost the same, the braking distance and acceleration time are comparable to those of the Nokia, but the handling, as on ice, is better than that of the “seven”. The steering wheel is filled with information content on a straight line, clear reactions and understandable behavior in turns. The tires pull the car into turns without a hint of drift. HKPL 7 on the same track are less informative, give periodic drift when entering a turn and more active skidding on an arc.
• In deep snow, the “Germans” are a little behind the “Finns”: they start hesitantly, requiring more gas, but with intense slippage they tend to dig in.
• The studding is high quality and stable.

FRICTION TIRES RATING

The non-studded tires collected in the test, also known as “Velcro” or “Scandinavian” tires, are already known to our readers. They were updated two or three years ago, with the exception of the long-lived Vredestein Nord-Trac and the new Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice+.

The leaders' results were dense - in the range from 899 to 924 points. The first five differ by no more than 3%. But their characters are different, and each tire in our test set its own record, or even several.

When choosing, the reader should focus not on the overall result, but on individual preferences and preferences and, of course, take into account the advantages and disadvantages we have listed.

The Russian Nokian Hakkapeliitta R set records in braking and acceleration on snow and at the same time demonstrated the worst braking on dry asphalt. It remains the most expensive on the market: price/quality - 6.16. The most attractive according to this parameter Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 (4.99) is the best in terms of longitudinal grip on ice and braking on dry asphalt, but the most voracious in terms of fuel consumption. Michelin X-Ice 2 is a well-balanced tire, all performance is high, with the exception of acceleration on snow. The expensive ContiVikingContact 5 (price/quality - 6.04) has the best results on an ice circle and in acceleration on snow, but in braking on wet asphalt it turned out to be the worst. Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice+ is a tire that is even in all respects and is the best in tire rearrangement. The price/quality ratio (5.45) is the same as a Michelin tire, and apparently they will have to compete with each other in the market. But the title of the most economical tire in the fight between Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 and Michelin X-Ice 2 was won by a Russian-Finnish tire.

The far from new Vredestein Nord-Trac with 852 points is noticeably behind the others. Even based on the price/quality ratio of 4.11, it is clear that he is no longer able to compete with the younger giants.

Kama Euro 519 without studs scored 830 points. Here is an example of the inappropriate use of a product originally created in a studded version. In terms of rubber hardness, Nizhnekamsk tires are closer to “European” tires (such as ContiWinterContact TS 830, Michelin Alpine, Pirelli Snowsport, Kumho KW17), and therefore cannot compete on equal terms with “Scandinavian” tires on ice and snow. But on clean asphalt they feel very confident.

7th place: Kama Euro 519

• These tires are designed for studding, but quite often the “bald” version is also sold - not best solution for icy and snowy roads.
• On ice, traction is worse than that of all real studless tires. Acceleration is slow, braking is ineffective and jerky. When cornering, there are large steering angles, delayed reactions, prolonged slides, and, to the extreme, front end drift and significant straightening of the trajectory.
• On snow, braking is very weak - only Vredestein is worse; acceleration is mediocre, like Michelin; at the rearrangement, the maximum speed and behavior are worse than the others. The comments are almost the same as on ice: insufficient information on the steering wheel, large angles of rotation, prolonged sliding. On a snow-covered straight line, the car is pulled towards deeper snow; course correction is complicated by large steering angles.
• In deep snow they turn better than going straight, so you can tack if necessary. On asphalt they float a little within the lane and are late when taxiing. They brake great. On wet surfaces they show the best results, on dry surfaces - above average.
• One of the reasons: the tires are harder than others. Not comfortable enough: they make a lot of noise, periodically howl and noticeably shake the car. Fuel consumption at 60 km/h is high, at 90 km/h it is average.

6th place: Vredestein Nord-Trac

• On ice, grip properties leave much to be desired; braking and acceleration are very weak (only the Kama is worse). However, on the ice circle they stay in the middle, creaking like other “Scandinavian” cars. Nevertheless, the behavior of the car is predictable, without surprises or problems. When reaching maximum speed, it begins to gently slide outward, straightening its trajectory.
• They perform about the same in the snow. Braking is the worst of all, lateral grip is weak, except for average acceleration. When accelerating, you can clearly feel how the electronics keep the tires from slipping. Maneuvering is complicated by increased steering angles. In corners, the top speed results in slight oversteer.
• On a snow-covered straight line, when moving evenly and releasing the gas, the car yaws a little, but during easy acceleration it moves much more clearly. They don’t like snowdrifts; it’s better to overcome them at speed, without stopping and not to turn the steering wheel unnecessarily. It is not recommended to skid, otherwise you might get stuck.
• They walk smoothly on asphalt, but are delayed when adjusting direction. Braking on asphalt is also not brilliant, both wet and dry brakes are weak.
• The tread rustles loudly on rough asphalt, howls in corners at high speeds, and pops on bumps. Large bumps pass through unpleasantly harshly. Fuel consumption at 60 km/h is average, at 90 km/h it is increased.

5th place: Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice+

• The company’s new product, which essentially falls into the category of premium tires.
• She has no noticeable preference for surfaces, with the exception of asphalt. On any road, the tires demonstrate a fairly even character and similar behavior.
• On ice, both longitudinal and lateral grip are average. At the moment of starting, it is easy for the wheels to slip, so you need to apply pressure on the gas carefully.
• In the snow, braking and acceleration are also average, and the speed at the changeover “jumps out” into the leading ones. This is partly due to the electronics (on the Golf it cannot be switched off). The skid in the second corridor begins early, but the ESP simply does not allow it to develop. The same thing happens during acceleration: as on the Vredestein, you can clearly feel that the electronics are strangling the engine, otherwise the tires will slip.
• On a snowy road everything is smooth, without any comments.
• In deep snow they behave confidently, maneuver easily, and do not dig in when slipping.
• On asphalt, when changing course, you can feel a slight steering of the rear axle.
• Braking is not record-breaking, but very effective both on wet asphalt and (especially!) on dry.
• Comfortable: the tread rustles quietly and rolls along the road gently.
• At 60 km/h, fuel is consumed economically; in this indicator they compete with Michelin. However, at 90 km/h the consumption increases to average.

4th place: Continental ContiVikingContact 5

• The leader of our test two years ago. This time the results are more modest. Apparently, the new exercise “braking on wet asphalt” had an effect. Nevertheless, no weaknesses were found on snow and ice, and they remain in the premium tire category (more than 900 points).
• On the ice they accelerate and brake in the top four, and on the circle they show best result. They squeak and squeak, as if there is wet concrete under the wheels instead of ice, but they hold! When maneuvering, the steering turns are quite large.
• They feel much more confident on snow: better acceleration, very good braking and an average result at the stop. As on ice, the steering angles are too large. The course on a snowy road is quite clear, they respond to direction adjustments without delay
• Deep snow can be overcome confidently in any mode.
• On the asphalt straight they float slightly within the lane. They stop well on dry asphalt, but on wet asphalt they give up, braking worse than anyone else. Tire manufacturers consider grip on a wet road to be the antipode of rolling resistance. Here, like the “bridge”, there is no “wet” clutch, no fuel economy.
• In terms of comfort, they are comparable to Michelin: quiet and smooth.
• Fuel consumption at 60 km/h is average, at 90 km/h it is increased.

3rd place: Michelin X-Ice 2

• They feel confident on “white” roads and off-road. There are no failures, with the exception of weak acceleration in the snow.
• They don’t shine on ice, but they are confident: they brake and accelerate actively, and on the lap they share the second result with Nokian. Unlike the “bridge”, they are captivated by the balance of the clutch “lengthwise and across”. Clear reactions, smooth transitions to slides - in general, they behave clearly and reliably.
• On snow, the performance is not leading: in braking it is the worst of the first four, in shifting it is also the fourth result, acceleration is the weakest.
• When adding gas, they actively screw into the turn, and when released, they slightly straighten the trajectory.
• The snow-covered road is maintained without comment.
• They behave confidently in deep snow. Even with intense slipping, they float up, move forward, without trying to dig in, and are not afraid of slipping.
• They walk on asphalt without any notice, they even react to small turns of the steering wheel without delay, almost like summer tires.
• On dry asphalt they brake better than average, on wet asphalt they brake very well.
• Comfortable, noise and smooth running without any comments. Economical at any speed, but rolls a little worse than the Nokian.

2nd place: Bridgestone Blizzak WS60

• On “white” surfaces they show outstanding results, but, alas, along with frankly weak ones. On ice there is excellent braking and better acceleration. It would seem that the model is just right to be declared the ice leader!
• But weak lateral grip spoils the whole picture (only the Kama is slower on the icy lap), forcing you to be careful when cornering. Tires that inspire confidence during acceleration and braking noticeably lose grip when cornering.
• The controls are clear, the slides are soft and understandable. On snow there is very good braking and a decent result when shifting, but acceleration is very weak. The tires require care when starting off and are only ready to take full throttle when moving (the Nokian behaves similarly).
• They walk better than others on a snow-covered road and respond to direction adjustments without delay.
• They overcome snowdrifts easily, they are not afraid of slipping, since they do not dig in.
• They walk clearly on asphalt, but the reactions are like most winter tires, slightly smeared.
• On a dry road they brake better than anyone else, but on a wet road they don’t like it - the result is worse than average.
• They make noise, transmit vibrations and mild itching from micro-irregularities.
• Highest fuel consumption at any speed.

1st place: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R

• Almost equally strong on snow and ice, none weak characteristics.
• On ice surfaces, very good braking is in harmony with the same lateral grip and acceleration. A slight twisting skid helps when turning, they handle well in slides, and gently restore traction when coming out of slides.
• All characteristics are best on snow. Confident braking, energetic acceleration, high speed (together with Goodyear) execution of the changeover and clear behavior on it. They allow and forgive minor mistakes in management.
• They confidently hold on to the snowy road. Drifts and snow drifts are not scary. Starting after stopping, turning any curvature, going back - all this is done without difficulty and special skills.
• On asphalt they float slightly within the strip.
• On dry asphalt the braking is weak, on wet asphalt it is moderate. It looks like there is little left for asphalt; all the “strength” has gone to snow and ice.
• There are no comments regarding noise. But you can find fault with the smoothness of the ride: isolated irregularities are marked on the body by sharp jolts.
• They set a record for fuel efficiency, ahead of even Michelin.

The editors express their gratitude to all companies that provided tires for testing.

Briefly about first impressions of the hankook winter ipike rs2 w429. Once again the weather forecasters threw me with snow))). I decided that I wouldn’t wait any longer and would install the tires in advance.
Beginning: The balancing went well - on par with tires that cost more and are considered premium. I pumped it while it was warm and the asphalt was 2.3, so that the car wouldn’t be too cold on the plate. What is probably worth paying attention to is that the side shoulder on the tire looks more summer than winter. On all my previous tires this element was clearly more pronounced. Nearby they were shoeing a car in Goodyear UltraGrip ice arctic- there’s a shoulder there, a shoulder, even if you cut off pieces of the curb with it))). But what will happen in real life Winter will tell. Although there is one point that I don’t want to talk about in advance until I check it in practice.
Point 2: After installing it on the disk and inflating the tire, I got the impression that the grooves between the blocks became even wider. (Maybe I’m driving...) As a result, the tire doesn’t look much like a city tire. Large checkers and deep large ditches between them. There was definitely no such combination on any of the previous tires.
Point 3: Tire noise. Here I was pleasantly surprised at speeds up to 70. I haven’t tried it again in the city yet. 190 small studs turned out to be quieter than many tires with 130 studs. From the last thing I remember, in my opinion, it is definitely quieter than Michelin x-ice north 2 and Nokian Hakkapelitta 7. And approximately on the same level as Michelin x-ice north 1.
Point 4: Brakes, acceleration and taxiing. In this weather, it’s quite slippery at the start. The first couple of times I even polished it on the asphalt by pressing the gas as usual on summer tires (of course, we are not talking about any floor-swimming sneakers). Then I drove more carefully. I didn’t really understand the brakes, because I braked carefully. And yet, yes... jellied meat came into my life again))). Although I don’t know of a single good winter tire (we don’t take ranflat into account) that would perform in above-zero temperatures and behave similar to a summer tire on dry asphalt. The car floats on them, but in fairness, no more than on other winter tires. The only thing I haven’t really liked so far is taxiing at very low speeds. When turning and turning at right angles, the tires slide a lot, just like when starting from a standstill. The situation gets better as speed increases. Apparently, at a minimum, dry asphalt and a confident plus on the street are not her thing at all. Again, on all previous tires there was no such pronounced effect. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that in tire tests she showed that on the asphalt she leaves much to be desired. But I didn’t buy it for conditions like today.

The importance of such an element as tires is quite difficult to overestimate, because the level of their quality determines how the car will behave on the road. That is why many drivers have a question about what car tires better to choose. The most famous tires are represented by Pirelli and Goodyear; let’s look at the main features of their products in more detail.

Pirelli tires

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The Italian company Pirelli is the most popular tire manufacturing concern. The company was founded in 1901 and primarily produces tires for motorsports. Since its founding, the range and popularity of this company’s tires has only increased.

And today, all over the world, these tires are very popular. This is due to the fact that the tires have excellent wear resistance, high quality, as well as a confident and predictable ride on the road. This is all possible thanks to the introduction of innovations, as well as the constant improvement of tires.

As previously said, branded tires are about Pirelli closely interact with sports. The popularity of this brand is also due to the fact that tires from this company are actively used during the world famous Formula 1 races.

Therefore, many car enthusiasts most often associate tires of this brand with extreme driving sports cars. But in everyday life most Pirelli's product range is aimed at ordinary car enthusiasts. Therefore, many of them do not have a question about which car tires are best to choose.

Tires for ordinary car owners are developed using special technologies that provide a high degree of safety when driving on the roads and in any climatic conditions. Constructions Pirelli tires feel confident and ensure high driving safety with the following features:

• On an icy road surface.
• During winter “porridge” on the road.
• When driving in rainy conditions (Protects against so-called “aquaplaning”).
• On a dry surface.
• On rough terrain.

Many car enthusiasts are concerned about the question of which is better: Goodyear or Pirelli. In answer to this, it is worth noting that summer tires from Pirelli are made using advanced innovations from environmentally friendly materials, which contributes to comfortable and safe driving on any roads, without polluting the environment.

Unlike analogues, tires have a number of modern implementations.
They are also subjected to the most rigorous testing to ensure safety, quality and continuous improvement. Protectors summer tires have a special pattern that allows you to effectively remove water from under the wheel stain and the road surface, and as a result prevents loss of control due to sliding on the road surface.

The main advantages of summer tires:

• High level of maneuverability.
• Ideal adhesion to surfaces.
• High wear resistance.
• Low noise level.
• High stability when driving at high speeds.
• Prevents loss of control on wet road surfaces.

The answer to the question of which car tires are best to choose is obvious to many drivers.

Special design summer tires Pirelli is made in such a way that the load on the wheel spot is distributed evenly.

This is necessary to ensure that the wheel fits tightly to the road surface, which increases the traction and wear resistance of the tire. In addition, the special material from which the tire is made can reduce driving noise by about 40%.

Pirelli winter tires

The design of Pirelli winter tires is created using special technologies for safe driving on icy roads and for complete control in snowy areas. The tires also ensure safety when driving on wet ice and snowy roads. Thanks to modern technologies, effective braking in snowy areas and timely removal of dirt are ensured.

In addition, maximum stability is ensured on such roads, as well as when driving at high speeds on wet roads. Such qualities are possible thanks to the high-quality composition of the material used to manufacture these products, as well as the modern design of the winter tread pattern.

The treads have a directional pattern, which contributes to better mechanical grip on the road. In addition, each part of the pattern is responsible for individual functions of the tire. The central part of the wheel surface has a directional tread pattern that grips the snow quite effectively.

Directional tread channels from the central part perform the function of draining water from under the wheel spot, which allows you to confidently move on wet surfaces. Wave-like tread patterns are applied on both sides of the directional channel. Longitudinal channels help improve traction on slippery surfaces and snow.

Improved performance of Pirelli winter tires was carried out during the development phase using 3D technology. Selection of the most successful tread pattern configuration has improved stability when driving in the cold season, and also contributes to comfortable driving. The tread structure has a rigid base, which has a positive effect on the side walls of the tire when cornering at speed.

The design of the product has soft shoulder zones that reduce the rigidity of the wheel in the vertical direction, which leads to an even distribution of the load across the entire wheel footprint. That's why winter tires famous brand Pirelli tires have a predominantly rectangular shape compared to analogues from other companies.

This shape effectively ensures a comfortable and safe ride in winter time year. In addition, the rectangular shape of the tire allows you to reduce fuel consumption, which is undoubtedly an advantage. Moreover, the manufactured material contains silica, which allows the products to be used in different temperature ranges from -45 to +9 degrees.

Goodyear tires

Tires from the German concern Goodyear are among the most popular among middle-class car enthusiasts. This is due to the fact that they are of high quality, and the most important advantage is the high efficiency in fuel consumption of the car, as well as increased resistance to wear. Moreover, tires effectively remove water from under the car's wheels, which helps prevent so-called hydroplaning.

When developing these tires, the main focus was on effective grip on the road surface. Moreover, in order to improve the quality and durability of the product, the tires have specially designed tread patterns that ensure long tire life.

Summer tires Goodyear

Summer tires from Goodyear are designed for both sports cars and regular ones. Products are made from high quality rubber compound and optimal design, which was achieved through the introduction of advanced innovations, which causes them to be in high demand among both professionals and car enthusiasts.

The special asymmetric configuration of Goodyear summer tires allows you to move on any road surface with maximum comfort and safety. Tread patterns are designed in such a way that each part of the wheel patch is responsible for specific functions.

The outer part of the tread is responsible for traction on dry road surfaces. The inner part of the tread pattern is responsible for traction with the road surface and draining water from under the wheel spot, which prevents the occurrence of aquaplaning, which can lead to an accident.

In the production of Goodyear tires, we used innovative technology Corner Grip. This technology is used both for special sports cars and for the simplest ones. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that this technology, when manufacturing a tire, performs certain manipulations that lead to an even distribution of pressure outside and inside the tire. This helps improve maneuverability at medium and high speeds.

In addition, the inner part has a special layer that has low thermal conductivity and increased rigidity, which increases the wear resistance of the product. Therefore, the answer to the question of which car tires is best to choose is extremely simple.

Advantages of Goodyear summer tires:

• Wear resistance.
• Reduced fuel consumption.
• Ideal grip on any road surface.
• Low noise level.
• Increased maneuverability at high speeds.

Goodyear winter tires

There is no clear answer to the question of which tires are better. For the winter season it is extremely important to choose quality tires that can provide comfort and safety while driving. Most the best option is Goodyear tires.

Goodyear winter tires were developed specifically for use in extreme conditions. low temperatures Oh. The tires have a number of positive indicators that will provide maximum comfort and safety in harsh conditions. winter conditions. The special composition of vulcanized rubber ensures resistance to low temperatures. And the unique tread patterns allow you to ride on any surface.

When drawing up the tread pattern, engineers took into account all the features of winter. There are small tires on the outer sides of the tread that allow for reliable traction on slippery, icy surfaces. But Goodyear tires have one drawback, and that is insufficient maneuverability. This phenomenon is not a critical drawback, so you can get used to it quite easily.

In the manufacture of tires, a special technology was used that allows the load to be distributed evenly over the entire area of ​​the wheel spot, which prevents slipping and slipping on slippery sections of the road.

In addition to good cross-country ability, excellent handling and braking can be noted. Braking distance due to the characteristics of the tread, it is minimized, this allows you to more often avoid an accident due to loss of control on an icy road.

Advantages of Goodyear winter tires:

• Excellent handling on snowy and icy roads.
• Safe and comfortable driving.
• Reliable and rigid grip on the road.

Car enthusiasts are better off choosing reliable tires that can ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. There is no clear answer about which product is better than Goodyear or Pirelli. The car enthusiast must determine the ideal products for himself and decide which tires to choose.

The German automobile magazine Autozeitung conducted comparison tests 14 year olds passenger tires size 225/40 R18 92W/Y, in which European and Asian manufacturers installed on Audi car A3.

In tests, including on dry and wet road surfaces, the tires scored 269 points out of a possible 300 and were named test winners.

In testing, Goodyear tires were described as “safe, fast and even economical,” although in wet braking tests it was outperformed by . In turn, the tire of the Italian manufacturer was called by the magazine’s experts “providing extremely powerful grip on wet roads and very well balanced on dry roads.” Tire P Zero earned 263 points and took second place, ahead of a tire with 253 points, which, according to Autozeitung, “has very good performance in all areas, despite some shortcomings in wet braking.”

In fourth place were tires and, which earned 246 points each. They are followed by and with 245 and 244 points respectively.

Rubber. Pirelli or Goodyear? Pirelli or Michelin which is better

Tire war: Michelin or Pirelli?

The year 2006 was remembered for all of us by the confrontation between tire manufacturers in Formula 1 - Pirelli and Michelin. Almost 10 years have passed since that moment and the fight continues again, only outside the tracks. Let's analyze the situation together with Dieter Rencken.

After the latest incident, when Sebastian Vettel accused Pirelli of poor-quality tires, each manufacturer is trying to “pull the blanket over themselves” and prove that they are the best and only right choice for Formula 1 teams.

Thus, the FIA ​​changed its principles and rules for selecting tire manufacturers after concluding an agreement with Pirelli. So, the last ones managed to do the following marketing ploy with Formula One Management - Pirelli logos will now be present at every stage and this should leave potential rivals a little pissed off.

The deadline for submitting applications to participate in the tender will now be 18 months before the end of the contract with the present supplier. After this, motorsport managers will screen candidates against certain criteria: safety, quality, technical and sporting issues.

The list of criteria will be analyzed in detail by the FOM, and only after that the FIA ​​will make a decision regarding the existing preferences. At the end of these procedures, lengthy negotiations and meetings take place, at the end of which the World Motor Sports Council will decide on concluding a contract with the new manufacturer.

To date, the FIA ​​has received only two applications, and it is not difficult to guess from whom - from Pirelli and Michelin. They have both passed the first stage of selection and on September 30 it will be announced who is ultimately selected as the supplier for Formula 1.

Regarding tire manufacturers, their main goal is to obtain a monopoly on the supply of tires for F1 for 2 years - from 2017 to 2019. Why exactly 2 years? In making this decision, FOM was guided by the fact that the agreements with the teams expire in 2020.

In the current season, the supplier who will be selected for further cooperation will have to provide tires for only one championship and after that the company will be forced to amend the product specifications in accordance with the amended regulations.

Regarding the changes in the latter, this was a necessary measure in connection with the transition to 6-cylinder turbo engines, as this caused a revision of the entire chassis design.

In the struggle for the opportunity to become a monopolist, at this stage, Pirelli is confidently leading. Remember when in 2010 the company literally saved Formula 1 players by preparing tires in 12 months. In addition, the Italian company always tries to fulfill all the wishes of the teams, which is a competent and deliberate strategy. Naturally, the teams pay well for this - about a million dollars per season, but this is more than covered, since the Pirelli logos are placed on both the chassis and overalls.

Now let's look at the absolutely rigid and not at all flexible policy of Michelin, which refuse to take part in the tender unless Formula 1 abandons the use of 13-inch wheels, which are quite outdated. Of course, the requirements are reasonable, but with such clarity the company cannot win the tender.

It is not clear who will win this race of manufacturers. One thing is clear: the question is not only about the leadership of suppliers, but also about what is more important for Formula 1 – sport or profit.

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Despite the fact that recently at the show there are more and more posts about all sorts of left-wing topics (how to fry meat, how to seduce a chick, or what computer games you play, etc.), this site still remains a portal for people who love cars and understand them! Therefore, I hope to hear useful advice/reviews, after all, tires have great value in using our vehicles! In terms of price, the Pirelli is about 30 euros more expensive per wheel. For now, I am more inclined to Pirelli, since I have always considered this brand to be one of the best, but if Goodyear is actually no worse, is there any point in overpaying? Thanks in advance, and good luck on the roads to everyone!)

Still Pirelli or Goodyear?

1. Goodyear (41% - 84 votes)
2. Pirelli (45% - 93 votes)
3. I don't care anyway! (14% - 30 votes)

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) Which is better thorn. Pirelli or Yukohama tires

Pirelli will be better, the Japanese have Kokohama summer tires of course good, but winter tires are not very good, even in auto magazines in tests winter tires yokohama ranked low. I have a winter gislaved, good tires

Yokohama - Definitely

I would take it. Yokohama. Excellent quality without extra charges

Yokohama is better because it’s softer, but if you drive on asphalt it wears off quickly, so if you want to drive longer on tires and there’s not much snow in winter, then better than Pirelli!!!:):)

I'd take Yokohama.

Better than YOKOHAMA... Pirelli needs to overpay a little, but YOKOHAMA is softer and, in my opinion, better... Still Japanese quality:)))

Do not take Yokohama under any circumstances. I coveted a low price and a good name. By the way, the choice was the same as yours. In the end, I regret that I didn’t buy Pirelli. Almost all the studs on the front axle fell out of the yoki in a couple of months with a mixed style. I tried not to grind and didn’t brake too hard, the road holding is very bad. ABS kicks in almost immediately. The only place where these tires perform well is in loose snow. It hasn’t skidded even once, but otherwise it’s perfect. I even corresponded with the Yoki representative office in Moscow, sent them photos, they won’t admit that their products are of poor quality, they say that yes, the spikes have fallen out, but you can continue driving. That's how! Better yet, take the Pirelli, or better yet, save up some dough and take the Gislaved, I was very pleased with them!

Last test winter tires was in the magazine "Behind the Wheel": h**p://www.zr.ru/articles/53965/ HERE ARE THE RESULTS

the coolest Nokian Hakkapelita-5 the only negative is the price but the tires are beyond praise

You shouldn’t skimp on tires - at one time, for the same reason they took goodyear - a rare cocoa. We really regretted later that we didn’t spend money on something more decent. To be honest, Gislav scholar, I personally don’t feel very good about it either. Nokia was impressive. IN last time They gave us Michelin Energy - just super. They installed it in Finland, in the winter, respectively, they arrived on old ones and left on new ones, if they are transported as goods, then a duty is charged, 4 R-16 wheels together with work, and disposal of old wheels (they were only suitable for the trash heap) cost 450 Euro. So think about it - you are only 800 km from Helsinki.