Studded tire test. Tire test group sp answers questions. Dunlop Graspic - specialized winter tires

A year earlier, Roman Kharitonov did a review of winter tire tests for one of the federal sites. The material has not lost its relevance over this time, many brands of tires can be found in various car dealerships in Russia and the CIS countries. Let's take a look at this post.

The tire is a significant attribute of the integral structure of the car. This unpretentious-looking gum is responsible for comfort and handling, safety and feedback.

And if some parameters vary so slightly that they are caught only by professional measuring equipment, then such a thing as braking distance varies much more depending on the tires, and, most importantly, is often the decisive factor in an emergency on the road.

When to change tires? The question is subtle, and there is no one hundred percent correct answer to it. Formally, it is recommended to switch to winter tires when the average daily air temperature drops to five to seven degrees Celsius. First, the composition rubber compound summer tires in such weather conditions, it noticeably hardens, which affects driving properties, and, secondly, this approach minimizes the risk of an unexpected onset of cold.

But an excessively early transition to winter tires is also wrong. Especially when it comes to studded models, and friction (non-studded) tires scandinavian type in general too. Both those and others are sharpened primarily for primordially winter disciplines like snow and ice. Velcro for mild winters of the Central European type tolerate cold asphalt much better, but on ice and snow they become absolutely helpless, and therefore even manufacturers recommend using them only in the south of Russia.

Every year, the expert community conducts tests automotive rubber. On the eve of summer, the society receives information about summer tires. Before the start of winter - about winter. In our review, we will rely on foreign car clubs and publications, or rather, consider the results of tests of winter tires by the German ADAC authority and the Finnish magazine Tuulilasi (http://www.tuulilasi.fi)

The ADAC club offered the audience the results of measurements of friction (non-studded) tires for European-style winters, which are poorly suited to Russian conditions. However, to complete the picture, it would be useful to see their results.

A selection of Finns from Tuulilasi turned out to be much more relevant. They assembled eight sets of Scandinavian-type studded winter tires. That is, tires designed primarily for snow and ice, but at the same time appropriate on cold pavement. Snow and ice tests were carried out in Ivalo (Finland) in the first week of March. The temperature fluctuated around zero degrees. The carriers of winter tires are Volvo sedan S60 and wagon Volvo V70. Most of the measurements were carried out using V-Box equipment. Auxiliary ABS systems and ESC were turned on - in the latter case, the Sport mode was used, which allows for slight slippage. Dry and wet pavement carried out in Finnish Tampere.

Tuulilasi experts accelerated and braked on ice, evaluated handling on slippery surfaces, tested the same parameters on snow, that is, they tested the tires in primordially winter conditions. At the same time, they did not forget about dry and wet asphalt, as well as about the resistance to slashplaning (a parameter showing the speed at which a car emerges on snow and water slush. An analogue of aquaplaning in summer). Finnish experts also evaluated the rolling resistance, and hence the fuel consumption.

ADAC club tire test (non-studded winter tires of the Central European type. Designed exclusively for mild winters) -

German tires Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 became the leader of the German test. After passing all the disciplines, the experts came to the conclusion that the main advantage of this model is a well-balanced balance. Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 behaves equally confidently in all cases, of course, adjusted for the class. Velcro of the Scandinavian type ContiVikingContact 5 feels much better on ice, not to mention the studded model Continental ContiIceContact. But for winter tires The performance of the ContiWinterContact TS850 on wet pavement and ice is unbeatable for the Central European type.

Winter tires Japanese stamps usually do not shine with talents against the background of rivals. But this is only in the case when models for severe cold are compared with each other. But Japanese tires for mild winters feel much better in the circle of competitors. This was also confirmed by the test of the ADAC club. Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 passed all types of tests of the German Institute, keeping within each of them in a favorable green zone.

In mild winter conditions in the ADAC test Dunlop Winter Response 2 proved to be worthy. The car feels especially good in these tires on snow and wet pavement. The experts also positively assessed the low rolling resistance, which affects fuel consumption, albeit not very significantly.

Dunlop's other Central European winter tires, the SP Winter Sport 4D, performed exactly as well as the Winter Response 2. ADAC praised them primarily for their balance, as did the top-ranked Continental ContiWinterContact TS850, which is quite revealing.

In the tire industry, Michelin is the name. From the French company definitely do not expect weak performance. At the same time, Michelin tires rarely get to the very top of the podium. tire tests different publications, from year to year ending up somewhere in the middle of the list. This year's ADAC test was no exception. Experts of the German Automobile Club praised them for their behavior on ice and snow, as well as work on wet pavement. But the results on dry surfaces are worse, and the Germans recorded this aspect as a disadvantage of the French tire, as well as increased noise.

Another model of the French tire giant, the Michelin Alpin A4, performed more confidently than its relative in the ADAC tests. German experts noted a good balance and focused on a huge resource. You're more likely to puncture this tire than wear out the tread pattern. At the same time, it behaves equally safely on dry or wet asphalt and ice.

The Central European "Velcro" of the Korean company Hankook performed satisfactorily in the ADAC measurements. If summer tires Korean companies have already approached the level of world leaders, which is especially evident in the Ventus Prime 2 model, but in the case of winter tires, the level of Korean tires is still average. ADAC Hankook Winter i*cept RS W442 experts liked it on dry pavement, but disappointed on snow and wet pavement.

Pirelli SnowControl Serie 3

Within the segment, the Pirelli SnowControl Serie 3 proved to be surprisingly strong on ice and snow. They did not let us down on wet pavement, but did not please on dry. In addition, despite the lack of studs, the Pirelli SnowControl Serie 3 proved to be a noisy model. All in all, it only drew a satisfactory assessment of the ADAC club.

The family trait of Vredestein tires is the tread pattern. The company stubbornly uses the herringbone pattern. In part, this affects the properties of tires. In the ADAC test, they performed well on ice and snow, but were loud and relatively weak on wet pavement.

Tuulilasi magazine tire test(Scandinavian type studded winter tires. Good for Russian winters) – (http://www.tuulilasi.fi)

If in the German test the German tire won, then in the Finnish one - the Finnish one. New from last year - Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 with a gigantic number of spikes (there are 190 of them in the dimension 205/55R16). On ice, this is truly a royal tire. On the snow, too, everything is extremely convincing and only on asphalt there are minor errors, which is quite normal for such a generous studding. However, despite this, Tuulilasi journalists noticed that the eighth "hakkapeliitta" steers well in the rain and brakes well on dry pavement. At the same time, it does not critically resist rolling and does not make too loud noise.

Unlike the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, German Continental ContiIceContact tires have been around for a long time. There are even rumors on the sidelines that this tire is about to be replaced by a successor, but so far it is still in service and shows great ability in winter conditions. These tires handle and brake well on ice, and they perform just as well on snow-packed roads. Performance on dry and wet pavement is not outstanding, but decent. The resistance to slushplaning (ascent on snow-water porridge) is not the best, but at the same time it is at a safe level.

Bronze in the Tuulilasi test was pulled out by studded Pirelli Ice Zero. On the ice, they do not feel much worse than the leaders. Although breakdowns rear axle slips are more pronounced here, which makes the driver constantly be concentrated and tense. In addition, after the ice races, some of the spikes loosened up and began to protrude more strongly. IN real life this means that after a couple of seasons there will definitely be fewer spikes, which cannot be said, for example, about Continental ContiIceContact, where the “claws” are planted on a special glue. No misses in the snow. But the resistance to slushplaning is unimportant here. On the slush Pirelli Ice Zero pop up early. Not everything is smooth on the pavement, both wet and dry. On wet pavement, the tire brakes well, but in corners it loses its tenacity. On dry pavement, braking is also unimportant. The rolling resistance is low, but the noise level is high. The third place was ensured by the priority of the ice, on which the studded Pirellis are fine.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic lost to Pirelli in terms of points, but in terms of aggregate indicators, they are definitely no worse. Although the priorities here are somewhat shifted. Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic grips the pavement brilliantly. On wet pavement and slush, they are favorites, which will be in place in Moscow, which is abundantly flooded with reagents. On a dry road, there are no misses either, although the reactions are somewhat smeared. At the same time, everything is also not bad on ice and snow, although it does not quite reach the level of leaders. Braking and acceleration on ice in the zone of good results. On snow, the behavior is a little worse. Analyzing the above, it can be noted that the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic is perfect for wintering in big cities, where the wheels are mostly asphalt, but at the same time snow or ice is not ruled out.

Hankook Winter i*Pike RS W419

New; against the background of its predecessor, the number of spikes has increased. Instead of 128, there are now 180. Braking and acceleration on ice are average, but handling is close to ideal. The icy lap times are the best of any tire. Although the reactions still feel blurry. Snow disciplines were given to Hankook easily and without mistakes. On asphalt, everything is also worthy. In the segment of winter tires Hankook Winter i*Pike RS W419 seriously improved the image of the Korean company.

Michelin X-Ice North 3

As in the class of frictional winter tires of the Central European type, in the segment of Scandinavian winter tires, Michelin performed averagely. They have fewer spikes than the competition. Acceleration and braking on ice are rather weak. The speed of the passage of the ice track, too. Acceleration on snow is solid, but braking is not. Snowy turns knock the car off course. Slush is no problem for Michelins, and on dry pavement they have the shortest braking distance from 100 km/h. The emergency behavior is stable, but the noise is relatively high.

Dunlop ice touch

Dunlop Ice Touch is a close relative of the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic. Ice dispersal of winter Dunlop tires stunted, but icy braking is significantly better. From the point of view of controllability, the concern is the early and sharp breakdown of the car into a skid. On snow, the acceleration and braking performance is better than on ice, and the behavior is about the same - with a tendency to abrupt loss of grip even at low speeds. The braking distance on wet pavement is quite short, and in general the Dunlop will behave confidently in the rain. At the same time, they respond very quickly to steering turns on dry surfaces, where they cope well with emergency maneuvers.

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01

Among winter tires of the Scandinavian type, Japanese Bridgestone tires turned out to be outsiders. They accelerate well on ice, but slow down badly on it. Stopping distance on snow is much better and handling is average. Bridgestones have shown excellent slush planing resistance, but they have relatively long braking distances on wet pavement. In addition, the tires also have vague steering responses on dry pavement. The noise is relatively low, but the rolling resistance is too high.

Friction (non-studded) Scandinavian-type winter tires

To date, there are no actual tests of Velcro of the Scandinavian type yet. But based on past years, we can distinguish models worthy of purchase. These are: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, Pirelli Winter Icecontrol, Continental ContiVikingContact 5.

Summer is over, very autumn has come, the air temperature is gradually falling, it starts to rain, and then the thought comes to mind - “but I will soon need winter tires.” That is why, in order to prepare you for an informed choice of tires, we have prepared an article with a rating of winter tires 2014 below.

It's no secret that good winter tires are the key to your safety. Providing good traction, preventing your car from skidding. In this article, we will consider the rating TOP 10 winter tires 2014-2015. We will start this rating not as usual with those tires that scored the least points, but with the best winter tire of 2014:

1. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

Best Winter Tire 2015 according to the "Behind the wheel" rating, she scored 949 points out of a thousand possible, taking the first line in the competition.

2. Good Year UltraGrip Ice Arctic

These tires use a completely new stud shape and unusual stud placement to increase the contact patch and improve traction. For better handling on snowy roads, a new tread pattern has been specially developed for this winter tire.

3. Michelin X-ICE North XIN3

Michelin winter tires are annually included in the tire rating in the leading positions. X-ICE North XIN3 is a new development of the company, which allowed to reduce the braking distance on slippery roads by 10%.

4. Nokian Nordman 5 - Nokian Norman 5

In the production of data tires, the "bear claw" technology, which has proven itself in the Hakkapeliitta series, has been applied. In the central zone, the tread pattern has integrated checkers that make steering transfer more sensitive.

5. Gislaved NordFrost 100 - Gislaved NordFrost 100

Tires are characterized by low weight, as well as optimized stud head geometry. The tread pattern is divided into blocks, the edges of each of which have multidirectional angles. This pattern provides traction and precise handling on both snow and ice-covered roads.

6. Nokian - Nordman 4 -

The tires feature a wide tread pattern, as well as a unique reinforced steel breaker, which together provide stable behavior on any road surface. Tires provide low level noise, as well as unsurpassed softness, thanks to the elastic pad located under each stud, making it an excellent mid-range option.

7. Bridgestone Blizzack Spike 01 -

This series has replaced the Ice Cruiser. The novelty is equipped with new cruciform studs that provide maximum grip on icy roads. Winter tire test shows length reduction stopping distance by an average of 9% compared to the previous series.

8. Dunlop Ice Touch -

The tread of these tires is characterized by a multidirectional pattern and the presence of diverting grooves. At first glance, the studs on the tires are arranged randomly, in fact, this arrangement provides maximum contact with the road.

9. Pirelli Ice Zero -

The best rubber of the Italian brand demonstrates new technology studding, similar to chaotic placement. The stud's multi-directional design helps reduce stud movement, while the wide base optimizes load distribution.

10. Yokohama Ice Guard AIJe 35 -

Japanese tires are equipped with 3G sipes that improve handling on icy and snowy roads. For better removal of slush and snow, the surface of the tires is covered with semi-radial grooves. The special composition of the rubber compound prevents the studs from falling out and prevents

Studded winter tires are the most popular among motorists in Russia, and therefore their rating is more relevant than ever.

The 2014-2015 season has prepared a large number of new products, but unfortunately not all of them have been tested. Those that got to the test showed the following results (rating based on Test World tests):

• The Chinese-made Sunny SN3860 tires close the “studded” rating, which failed to show a decent result in any of the tests, with the exception of tests on dry pavement. The result is 5.9 points and the last 13th place.
• Slightly higher are Nokian Nordman 4 tires made in Russia. Showing good results in snow tests and the best rolling resistance among all the nominees, these tires failed almost all other tests and received a modest final 7.1 points.
• In 11th place, the Chinese Jinyu YW53 also earned 7.1 points, but moved up the rankings due to better behavior on the ice.
• The 10th line went to the tires Vredestein Arctrac, brought from the Netherlands. These tires feel good on ice and snow, but are “shy” on wet pavement, and there are some problems with directional stability. The result is 7.5 points.
• The 9th place was taken by Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01 spikes, which scored 7.7 points due to excellent behavior on ice and snow.
• The 8th line of the rating went to tires Michelin X-Ice North 3 Russian production, awarded 7.9 points. Having shown a decent result in all tests, this rubber only failed in the rolling resistance tests.
• In 7th place in the winter 2014-2015 winter studded tires ranking were Polish tires Dunlop Ice Touch, the behavior (acceleration and braking) of which on snow and ice is almost identical to the leaders of this season, with the exception of handling and rolling resistance. The result is exactly 8.0 points.
• Hankook Winter i*Pike RS W419 from South Korea took 6th place with 8.1 points. Despite 170 spikes, these tires showed very average braking on ice and one of the worst on dry pavement.
• The top five is opened by German spikes Gislaved Nord*Frost 100 with a total of 8.3 points. In all tests, this rubber “breathed into the back of the head” of the leaders, losing seriously only in braking on dry pavement.
• The 4th line of the rating is given to Polish-made Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic tires. Their final result is 8.4 points, received for excellent balance in any road conditions, but on ice and snow the leaders still behave more confidently.
• The 3rd and 2nd places in the ranking were shared by German-made tires - Pirelli Ice Zero and Continental ContiIceContact, which scored 8.6 points each. Demonstrating almost the same performance in all tests, both models were only slightly behind the leader (however, we note that the Continental ContiIceContact has problems with directional stability, and the Pirelli Ice Zero turned out to be the noisiest of all the tested samples).
• As for the winner, the Finnish Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 tyres, which managed to score 8.8 points, were the best winter studded tires this season. Could have been more if not for some problems with braking on wet pavement and noise in the car.

The winter tire season started at the end of July. The latest winter tires for 2014-2015 have appeared on store shelves and online catalogs.

New winter tires from Nokian

Significantly updated winter line tires for passenger vehicles, including SUVs and commercial vehicles. Nokian offers customers co-production models Nokian Nordman 5 and 5 SUV. Rubber is equipped with spikes of a new modification with a round (for cars) and square (for SUVs) shape. The famous Bear Claw stud retention technology is also implemented in new tire models.

The friction tire line has been expanded with the Hakkapeliitta CR3 model. Tires are designed for difficult climatic conditions. It uses a new steel breaker and a higher content of silica in the mixture. Nokian Hakkapeliitta C3 is designed for installation on minibuses. The rubber is equipped with square-shaped studs and an optimized steel breaker for durability.

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV promises the user the strongest sidewall and reliable grip thanks to the use of a new multi-faceted stud. To increase comfort, a soft rubber pillow is placed under the spike.

New from Bridgestone

Updated the line of winter tires for cars off-road. Blizzak DMV-2 has received a new generation of rubber compound. The manufacturer promises unprecedented grip with the road due to the microporous structure of the tread and the removal of 100% of water from the contact patch. Even load distribution is provided by an updated pattern, and ECO-Products technology is designed to reduce rolling resistance.

The model range of passenger friction rubber Bridgestone also replenished with the model Blizzak VRX. The manufacturer himself calls tires his best creation. A new rubber compound, optimal traction on ice and increased durability are the key characteristics of the rubber, whose name literally translates as "top".

New winter tires from Continental

Released to replace the previous flagship model range updated ContiVikingContact 6. Rubber designed for the harsh winters of Russia and the Nordic countries. The manufacturer has developed a friction rubber tread pattern that is completely different from previous Continental creations. Viking 6 received improved grip, reduced aquaplaning and impeccable braking due to the innovative sipe structure.

In addition to recognized market leaders in premium and medium price segment novelties showed:

• with studded tires for Ultra Grip Ice Arctic SUVs and friction car tire Ultra Grip Ice 2
• with new studded model Ice Guard Stud IG55

She developed the WinterCraft Ice Wi61 with a friction structure and frost-resistant rubber compound and the WinterCraft Ice Wi31 with studding and improved behavior on ice.

Released new studded and friction tire lines: Arctictrekker NP 3 and Arctictrekker NS 3, respectively. The updated models replaced the MA-SPW. Tires are created using the unique Maxxis VIP technology. Rubber received improved grip, increased wear resistance and an optimized rubber compound.

Winter tires for the 2014-2015 season promise greater road safety and driving comfort. Each manufacturer competes with itself in creating the best winter tires. Let's see who made it.

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Studless tires are becoming more and more popular. Firstly, winter in large cities is losing its grip and the number of days when the ice is frighteningly shining on the road is getting smaller. Secondly, in the garages of Russians are increasingly appearing all-wheel drive crossovers and, according to our fellow citizens, the presence of a second pair of driving wheels should compensate for the lack of a "studded" hook.

And thirdly, the prejudice about the inefficiency of friction (that is, non-studded) tires is gradually fading away. Tire manufacturers have convinced many of us that in order to keep the road, rubber no longer needs to have "nails" (except for Siberia) and modern technologies have stepped so far that residents of large cities will have enough non-studded wheels for the winter.

Michelin Alpin 5

Michelin stars present a novelty, but warn: new friction tires Alpin 5 are intended for those countries of Europe and the CIS, where the roads in winter, as a rule, are "black", that is, they are not swept up by snow and ice. IN new tire the emphasis is on the two latest developments of the company. One of them is in the directional tread pattern, the blocks of which are designed in such a way as to maintain grip on a wide range of winter surfaces. New protector received 12% more segments, and the number of slats increased by 16%. In addition, Michelin engineers claim that they have endowed the protector with a "self-locking" function.

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The second new part in the fifth generation of Alpin is a rubber compound, to which was added ... sunflower oil. The mixture is created using the modified Helio Compound technology, which involves the use of sunflower oil for better performance at low temperatures. In addition, for the first time, functional elastomers (polymers with highly elastic properties) were included in the mixture to improve grip on wet surfaces and maintain high energy efficiency.

Execution options: 27 sizes from 195/65R15 to 225/55R17.
Price: 3,440 - 12,185 rubles.

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

New friction tires of the Japanese brand were presented for the first time in the framework of MIAS-2014. The tire manufacturers hinted that, despite the lack of studs, the new tires are specially designed for the conditions of the Russian winter. At the same time, the tires are focused on the use of medium and large size crossovers.

The main emphasis in the new tires is on the fight against drifts and slips. To combat the thin water film on icy roads, tire manufacturers have applied the innovative Multi-Cell Compound technology, which has created a new rubber compound. Thanks to its microscopic pores, water from the contact patch is more effectively absorbed, improving grip on snowy and wet surfaces. In addition, the longitudinal micro-grooves in the compound effectively combat hydroplaning, working reliably for more than one season of use.

The tires also feature a new directional tread pattern and 3D sipes, and the application new form shoulder blocks allows you to effectively engage the snow, achieving tighter contact with the road while maintaining reliable braking properties.

Execution options: 36 sizes from R15 to R20.
Price: 3,500 - 10,570 rubles.

Continental ContiVikingContact6

According to reports and tests from leading specialist publications, the previous generation ContiVikingContact5 occupied the top lines in most of the comparative tests. The challenge for the new tires is to surpass the high performance of their predecessor tires.

The asymmetric "six" tread consists of three parts and is made of a soft rubber compound.

The middle part of the tread contact patch has a characteristic pattern and a special arrangement of sipes that provide grip on icy roads. To maintain control on snow, the inside of the contact patch was equipped with large curved blocks; they are separated by narrow longitudinal channels that provide additional grip.

In addition, the new ContiVikingContact5 tires feature multiple stepped sipes with internal webs. The latter counteract the sticking of the lamellas under load, due to which they do not stop collecting snow.

Execution options: more than 80 standard sizes from R15 to R20.
Price: 2450 - 12,090 rubles.

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2

To create new non-studded good year tires UltraGrip Ice 2, tire manufacturers spent about three years reviewing half a dozen design options and conducting about 200 tests. The main emphasis was placed on operation in Russia and Scandinavian countries, where there are often severe frosts and high humidity.

Friction UltraGrip tires Ice 2 was created using a cryo-adaptive rubber compound that does not lose elasticity even in Epiphany frosts, while maintaining grip on ice, snow and dry pavement. The new rubber compound works in tandem with Active Grip technology, which provides contact with very slippery surfaces. Perpendicularly spaced lamellas help drive and stop in time on snow and ice, which Goodyear compares to snowcat caterpillars due to the fact that they similarly cling to the slippery surface of the road surface.

Execution options: 29 sizes from R13 to R18.
Price: 2,714 - 10,249 rubles.

Starfire W200

Behind the Starfire brand, unknown to most Russians, is a subsidiary brand of Cooper Tires. Their novelty for this winter is the new W200 non-studded tires designed for compact passenger cars. They are produced at the Serbian plant Cooper.

The company assures us that the non-studded winter novelty Starfire performs well on snow, mud and wet pavement, which was the result of the use of modern technology and numerous sipes.

The Starfire W200 studless winter tire features Tapered Alternating Groove Technology - the grooves in the shoulder areas are combined with V-shaped channels, which improves braking performance. The tire contains a high content of silica, which helps the tires to hold the road on snow and wet roads, besides, even at low temperatures, the tire remains elastic.

Execution options: R13-R16.
Price: 2040 - 6300 rubles.

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

Vredestein tires are not so popular in Russia, although the products of this Dutch company (part of the Indian concern Apollo Tires) also have their own advantages. Few people know that most of the Vredestein tires are created not only with the help of professional engineers, but also with the help of the famous Giugiaro design bureau, and the Dutch began to produce tires more than a century ago.

For the 2014-2015 season, Vredestein have prepared a snowtrac 5 non-studded winter tire, which is designed for driving on wet, snowy and icy roads.

One of the highlights of the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is a design called Stealth Design. Developed by the military to reduce vehicle wheel noise, it has come in handy to add comfort and quietness. cars. IN Vredestein tires A V-shaped tread pattern is used, which reduces vibration and noise, making the ride a little more comfortable.

The aggressive tread pattern of the Snowtrac 5 consists of sharply defined lines and a special center section geometry. A continuous rib in the center of the tread increases stability and sharpens steering response, while lateral grooves in the shoulder areas provide additional stability. Thanks to a network of long non-parallel lamellas various sizes and shapes, the tires effectively handle the water film while helping the wheels to paddle and brake reliably on snow and ice.

Execution options: 17 sizes from R14 to R17.
Price: no data, will be on sale soon.

Nexen Winguard Snow'G WH2

Another unfamiliar name that evokes associations with Southeast Asia. But don't jump to conclusions, Nexen is a fairly large Korean brand among tire manufacturers, founded in 1942 and steadily gaining popularity in Europe (growing army of Korean car owners take note).

Nexen Tires' new non-studded product is the Winguard Snow'G WH2 tire. The tires have a directional tread pattern and, according to the manufacturer, cope well with winter conditions. Tires received new design 3D sipes and an optimized number of grooves and tread blocks. The zigzag grooves work to increase tire grip on snow and ice, while the shoulder sections are designed to make the blocks even stiffer for stability on dry pavement. Water and snow from under the wheels are successfully diverted by longitudinal grooves and a V-shaped tread design.

Execution options: 35 sizes from R14 to R17.
Price: 1,955 - 5,750 rubles.

Matador MP 54 Sibir Snow

For a snack - replenishment in the assortment of tires of the Slovak brand Matador. This is another long-lived brand: Matador was founded in Czechoslovakia at the very beginning of the 20th century, and now has half a dozen joint ventures, including a joint venture with Continental.

The new non-studded tires MP 54 Sibir Snow are suitable for use on compact and medium segment cars. They feature a directional tread pattern, multiple grip edges, zigzag grooves and a "winter" pictogram on the sidewall to indicate that the tires have passed ASTM F-1805 winter testing.

Tires have a "winter" tread wear indicator with a depth of 4 mm, which is located in several places of the tread groove. The indicator has disappeared - it's time to change tires. However, tires should not wear out too early - this is prevented by narrow and flat central grooves along the entire tread.

Execution options: 24 sizes from R13 to R15.
Price: 1,620 - 2,980 rubles.