Many car enthusiasts choose tires based on the results of tests conducted by manufacturers or independent experts. We studied the test results of various brands of tires and made our rating of summer tires for crossovers.

1. rolling resistance. The measurement of this parameter is carried out at the appropriate stand. The model tire under test is mounted on the test wheel, which rolls on a running drum, while downforce is applied to the wheel. Rubber with the lowest rolling resistance provides the lowest fuel consumption, saving money.
2. Aquaplaning. This parameter affects the handling of the machine on wet road surfaces. Moisture remaining in the grooves of the tire tread affects the vehicle's stability. Measurements are carried out using special sensors that record the difference in the angular speeds of the vehicle wheels. Measurements are taken on dry wet pavement, the degree of slippage is calculated.
3. Course stability. This indicator is very important for SUVs, the car should not lose control when entering turns, changing lanes from one lane to another, and so on.
4. Noise level. In contact with the road surface, tires emit a certain noise, the lower it is, the more comfortable the driving process.
5. Softness. Good summer tires can't be too soft. Compound rubber compound from which they are made should provide a smooth ride on uneven road surfaces.
6. High temperature resistant. Summer tires should not melt or deform when in contact with a hot road surface.
7. Braking distances. Comparison of rubber of different brands does not pass without taking this parameter into account, because driving safety depends on the size of the braking distance. How braking distances less, the more reliable tires.

In the automotive market, there is a large selection of tires, you can choose expensive or budget options. Based on the tests carried out, we chose several tire manufacturers and made up the top - the best.

First place

These tires have an asymmetric tread pattern and are designed for driving crossovers and medium-sized SUVs. Perfectly proved for city operation. They have a democratic price. Advantages:

• reliable adhesion to the road surface;
• short braking distance on dry and wet surfaces, provided by special serifs on the central ribs of the product;
• hydroplaning resistance;
• long operational period due to the reinforcement of the frame with special fibers;
• good water drainage;
• reduced rolling resistance
• economy.

Disadvantages: products are not designed for long-term off-road driving.

Second place

The specified rubber is designed for medium-sized crossovers. Showed excellent results when tested on asphalt and light off-road. It has a wide tread that gives the product grip with the road surface. Rubber provides good traction properties on dry and wet roads. Advantages:

• short braking distance;
• reduction of fuel consumption during high-speed driving;
• bionic profile;
• changing the contact patch with the road depending on the conditions (in corners, the contact area is wider than on a flat road);
• machine stability;
• reduced noise level;
• good water drainage.

Flaw: high price are too rigid.

Third place

These tires are designed for various kinds crossovers and SUVs. They have an asymmetrical pattern. Advantages:

• meet international standards quality;
• have good hydroplaning resistance;
• practically silent;
• do not respond to ruts;
• perfect for city trails, provide a soft ride.

Disadvantage: the indicated rubber is quite expensive, but its tread does not reach the off-road one.

Fourth place

These tires are made from eco-friendly recyclable material. Designed for various crossovers. They have an asymmetric tread pattern, compared to competitors' products, the pattern of the specified brand is more streamlined. The tread grooves provide maximum water drainage. Advantages:

• lack of aquaplaning;
• fast braking on wet and dry roads;
• no deviations from the course when entering or exiting turns;
• tires make almost no noise;
• provide controllability of a large crossover at high speeds.

Disadvantages: excessive tire rigidity, high price.

Fifth place

Products designed for SUV class cars, designed for driving on good road surfaces. When testing, they showed excellent results when driving on dry and wet asphalt, light off-road. Advantages:

• excellent grip with roadway;
• reduced stopping distance compared to previous models tires of this brand;
• improved maneuverability at high speeds of movement;
• full controllability by a car not only when driving in a straight line, but also when entering a turn;
• uniform distribution of the load makes it possible to extend the life of the product;
• low hydroplaning.

There are no significant drawbacks, tires can be used for off-road vehicles.

Sixth place

These tires are designed to improve ride comfort. all-wheel drive vehicles. They have high wear resistance, reduce the amount of noise and vibration. Tires are perfect for urban conditions, light off-road. The range of manufactured products ranges from R16-17 to R18-19. Some sizes have a reinforced design, withstand heavy loads. Advantages:

• comfort and safety of movement on the road in summer;
• reinforcement of the carcass of the tire with a two-layer steel structure;
• uniform load distribution over the entire area of ​​contact between the tire and the roadway;
• a large resource of products;
• resistance of rubber to abrasive elements of the road surface;
• lack of aquaplaning.

Disadvantages: the cost of tires of the specified brand is several times higher than the price of competitors. During testing, these tires did not show the highest results, but they did not become outsiders in any of the categories.

Seventh place

Tires have a symmetrical tread pattern. Suitable for crossovers and SUVs. The products showed poor results in most tests, and did not take a leading position in any of the parameters. Advantages:

• low cost;
• tires are almost silent;
• smooth running.

Weaknesses: Comparatively poor dry and wet grip, low test scores.

Summing up

It is possible to choose good quality tires at an affordable cost. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with the reviews, ratings of summer tires for crossovers, choose the most suitable option under the operating conditions of the vehicle. Keep in mind: Tires that score top in most tests may be ideal for urban use, but perform very poorly off-road. For example, the tires that took last place in our ranking lost in the fight for the championship, but they are great for off-road driving.

Let's be honest, most drivers rarely leave the pavement. Much more often the car winds kilometers around the metropolis from home to work and back. This post will help you right choice summer tires for a crossover.

The main qualities that summer tires for a crossover must meet are maximum traction, good grip provided by a powerful tread, comfort, and a long life cycle.

Rating of the best summer tires for crossovers 2016 - 2017

1st place: Continental ContiProContact SSR

The most suitable, against the background of all criteria, is the summer tire model for the Continental ContiProContact SSR crossover. The tires exhibit excellent traction and handling at high speeds and are very quiet and reliable. In addition, the model uses run-flat technology, which will allow you to save flat tires and drive them for a long distance. The only negative is the premium positioning, and, accordingly, the high price, which is justified by the quality of the product.

2nd: Dunlop Grandtrek AT20

Model Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 also meets the listed set of qualities. At the same time, the tread design allows you to use the wheels almost all year round in any weather, with the exception of heavy snowfalls. The wheels will not suit fans of driving 130 km / h and above, although in the city, at rush hour, it is not always possible to accelerate up to 30 km / h. Excellent quality for your money.

3rd Place: Goodyear Eagle LS

The hallmark of the Goodyear Eagle LS is impeccable traction, especially during sharp maneuvers. This feature is very useful when driving in traffic jams and narrow streets, where you always need to be ready to go around a pedestrian or avoid a collision with a driver brazenly climbing into a row. These wheels are quite quiet and wear resistant. According to reviews, many owners were surprised that such reliable summer tires are available at a fairly affordable price.

4th place: Bridgestone TURANZA ER30

For those who love speed and appreciate comfort, you should definitely buy Bridgestone TURANZA ER30 wheels. Powerful center grooves provide comfortable ride, keep the set course, and also do an excellent job of pushing the water out without creating the effect of aquaplaning. Side protectors allow you to confidently take turns.

5th place: Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S

But, if you are an avid summer resident, hunter and fisherman, then pay attention to the Yokohama Geolandar A / T-S model. The wheels are among the best in the price-performance category, plus their projector has a fairly aggressive design, and a wide range of sizes will find a match for any wheels. The rubber performs well on dirt roads, wet roads, descents and all other conditions that will have to be overcome in order to get to the coveted place where the ides peck.

Why is it so important to use summer and Winter tires, abandoning the all-weather? Firstly, the composition of rubber for winter and summer is strikingly different and has a different degree of rigidity. Winter soft rubber can be downright dangerous high temperatures ah, when the coupling with the road surface will not be performed to the right extent, that is winter tires on hot summer asphalt is really ineffective, and therefore is not included in the tire rating for 16 summer 2017. Secondly, the tread pattern of summer tires is “sharpened” in such a way as to drain water and dirt, freeing access to the contact patch so that traction occurs and the vehicle is safely maneuvered in urban or off-road conditions.

Magazine "Behind the wheel"

In the article, we recall an interesting event that occurred recently, when representatives of the magazine "Behind the Rulem" organized a test of 14 and 16-inch summer tires and made a rating of summer r16 tires. All tests were carried out at the test site of the AvtoVAZ concern, a domestic vehicle was used - Lada Priora, which is equipped with ABS, as well as two foreign golf-class cars. All races were held according to a specially developed regime, the maximum load was offered to the tested tires, because the work was done to get the result.

The test drive took place in two stages, initially the tire rating was formed for 16 summer 2017, and then the rubber was tested for strength with a diameter of 14 inches.

What tires were used for the test drive

• Michelin Primacy 3
• Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
• Toyo Proxes T1-R
• Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
• Bridgestone Turanza T001
• Dunlop Sport BluResponse
• Michelin Agilis
• Nokian Hakka Green

We can say that the main task of a test drive is to rank summer r16 tires with a size of 205/55 R16, because this is the most running model for crossovers. The items to be tested were selected so that price policy they were in the same "weight category", that is, the cost of rubber of this size ranges from 2000 to 5000 rubles. Experts have identified the advantages of each rubber model. For example, the Russian Cordiant sport 3 tires performed well and passed the dry and wet track tests well, with the pilots noting that little fuel was used during the route. And this positive quality affected the hit Cordiant rubber sport 3 in tire rating for 16 summer 2017.

Surprised by their behavior Toyo proxes CF2 and Nordman SX, Bridgestone Ecopia The EP200 earned a review as a value for money product and was also included in the r16 summer tire rating.

The best summer tires of a premium class are defined

1st: Michelin Primacy 3 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

2 Hankook place Ventus V12 evo K110

3rd place: Toyo Proxes T1-R

Topping the tire rankings for 16 Summer 2017 is the Michelin Primacy 3, a tire with excellent grip in both wet and dry pavement. The product is equipped with a tread with an asymmetric pattern, which significantly ensures the safe maneuverability of the vehicle. The usual tire size: from 16 to 19 inches with a load index of 500 to 800 kg, so Michelin Primacy 3 is appreciated by owners of medium and premium cars. For the Michelin Primacy 3, 2015 was a year of popularity when 205/55 R16 tires were tested, and they were recognized as the clear winners. The Michelin Primacy 3 tire is credited with a number of advantages, which is why they very often top the r16 summer tire rating.

• Confident handling on wet and dry road surfaces, that is, the movements of the machine are predictable.
• Braking distance that meets the standards.
• There is no effect of longitudinal and transverse aquaplaning, and this positive quality endowed with almost all tires from the Michelin brand. And this is one of the reasons why they often rate tires at 16, summer 2017 will be no exception.
• A durable sidewall that allows the crossover to overcome all the difficulties of off-road and at the same time not receive dangerous damage and punctures.
• Michelin Primacy 3 - tires with high rates of low noise and ride comfort.

The second place in the summer r16 tire ranking is occupied by Hankook Ventus V12 rubber, which is considered a mass product of the automotive industry; in the Hankook brand product line, you can find about 85 sizes with a bore diameter from 15 to 21 inches. We will announce the main advantages of Hankook Ventus V12 tires:

• The V-shaped tread pattern, which is responsible for the grip properties of the tire on wet surfaces, is why the Hankook Ventus V12 tops the tire rating for 16 summer 2017.
• Controlled handling on various road surfaces.
• The product has a steel cord and a double cord made of nylon. And these components increase the life of the tire.
• Good road grip.
• Low hydroplaning

The best mid-range summer tires form the tire rankings for 16 summer 2017

During testing, attention was paid to different classes tires designed for consumers with high and low level income. We also determined a list of tires of medium price category:

• Bridgestone Turanza T001
• Dunlop Sport BluResponse
• Michelin Agilis

The best tires at low prices

• Nokian Hakka Green
• Dunlop SP Sport FM800
• Matador MP 16 Stella 2

The best summer tires for SUVs

Thus, for the umpteenth time, the staff of the Za Rulem magazine compiled a summer tire rating of r16, described the advantages of this size and divided the product even according to the price scale, so that it would be easier for consumers to navigate the existing assortment. Even many models have been assigned individual characteristics, for example, Goodyear EfficientGrip - the most comfortable tyre, Nokian Hakka Blue - a tire that has become a champion in maneuvering at high speeds, Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue endowed with features of exchange rate stability. Having studied the notes on the rating of tires for the 16th summer, it is easier to make a choice and purchase the right set for the rapidly approaching season of high temperatures and heavy rains.

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Summer tire rating for 2019

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Hankook Ventus opens the rating of summer tires 2019. This Japanese brand quite popular in Russian market. The tires of this manufacturer are distinguished not only by their beautiful design, but also by their wide profile. On these tires, the company assures, you can accelerate to 300 km per hour, while not harming them at all. Tests carried out by experts in the field of racing make sure of this. The driver gets maximum stability and safety on the road. The unique tread shape guarantees perfect handling. Each tire is able to withstand up to 670 kilograms of weight.

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8. Kumho

Kumho is one of the top ten summer tires in 2019. The Korean manufacturer supplies the market with quite high-quality products with good characteristics. The manufacturer's products are represented by several series. Kumho produces tires for sports cars and passenger cars. Tires for sports modifications possesses the increased wear resistance and durability. Not inferior in quality and tires designed for sedans. Kumho is not only different good quality but also at an affordable price.

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Very high quality summer tires from a French manufacturer, which could not get into the rating the best tires 2019. The manufacturer uses universal technology in the manufacture of its product. The rubber of this company received a large number of positive reviews from motorists, which also allows us to judge high quality these tyres. The main characteristics of Michelin are their quietness, environmental friendliness and good traction. Rubber allows you to achieve a high level of maneuverability on the road. Thanks to good stability and grip with the roadway, maximum driving safety is achieved in all weather conditions.

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It occupies the sixth line in the list of the best summer tires in 2019. This rubber has good functional characteristics and is quite affordable. The unique tread pattern provides good maneuverability and perfect grip even in the rain. In addition, tires do not tend to get very hot due to a specially used technology in the manufacture of rubber. Due to this, not only the wear resistance of tires increases, but also maximum noiselessness is achieved when driving. A special surface layer of rubber has shock-absorbing properties, which reduces the level of vibration.

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One of the top five summer tires on the Russian market. The manufacturer offers huge selection tires designed for all types of transport. All of them have high wear resistance, excellent traction, and provide maneuverability and complete safety on the road. The rubber of this company is not prone to overheating, does not create noise and provides excellent cushioning. Bridgestone allows you to achieve high speed performance on the road, which will not affect tire wear. This is one of the few manufacturers who have managed to achieve maximum performance in the manufacture of their product.

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2. Barum

Barum ranks second in the ranking of summer tires 2019. A series of tires manufactured by Barum is designed for all types of vehicles: from cars to trucks. Elastic soft top layer rubber provides a minimum of vibration and noise on the road, and a unique tread pattern provides maneuverability and good grip on the roadway. Barum also boasts excellent wear resistance.

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Completes the rating of summer tires 2019. The German company that produces rubber Continental strictly monitors the quality of its product. Tires from this manufacturer will last for many years without losing their original high performance, which provides excellent handling in all weather conditions and excellent grip on the roadway. In addition, Continental do not overheat and do not create noise. The technology by which the tires are made ensures that there is no deformation in sharp turns and drifts.

Readers' Choice:

For consumers with different levels wealth is presented in the range of rubber classes A, B, C and a rating of r17 summer tires for crossovers has been compiled, which allows you to make the right choice and buy the right set of tires for summer off-road.

The best class A summer tires for crossovers

The brands Michelin, Continental, Goodyear produce class A tires, which are characterized by an optimal degree of grip with the road, low noise level. Rubber from the designated brands is wear-resistant, capable of operating at high speeds without diminishing the ability of the maneuvering process. Products from Michelin, Continental, Good Year in the rating of r17 summer tires for crossovers most often fall into the top three. For example, tires Continental ContiCrossContact UHP (Portugal) have an asymmetric tread with a pattern depth of 6.2-7.6. mm and are sold at an average price of 8,000 rubles per unit. Also in the ranking summer tires for high-speed crossovers, jeeps Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV (Germany) are included and are of high quality.

Class A tires

The best class B summer tires for crossovers

Class B tires are affordable and have normal performance, most often rubber goes into this category if the model becomes obsolete, and an innovative product comes in its place. For class B, a rating of the best summer tires for SUVs and crossovers has been compiled; products of the Pirelli, Dunlop, Hankook brands have been introduced into it. Hankook Dynapro HP2 tires (Hungary) with a load and speed index of 108H are purchased for powerful cars class Sport Utility Vehicle, that is, for sports Vehicle. Rubber of this class provides good traction on sand and gravel. The average price is determined for the product - 7000 rubles per unit. We also focus on Pirelli tires Scorpion Verde (Romania), they are able to lead the rating of r17 summer tires for crossovers, as they are created using modern innovative technologies using only environmentally friendly materials.

The best class C summer tires for crossovers

Thus, from the available class of tires it is easy to choose what is affordable and suitable for the model of the existing car.