Michelin summer tire tests. Stopping distance of summer tires in ten years

Michelin Primacy 3 is a premium summer tire with an asymmetric tread pattern for cars and crossovers. In 2018, the company released an updated model -.

Country of manufacture: Russia, Germany, Spain, Italy.

Michelin Primacy 3 test by Swedish edition Vi Bilagare conducted in 2016

In 2016 experts of the Swedish publication Vi Bilagare have tested Michelin Primacy 3 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with eight similar mid-range and premium summer tyres.

Test results

According to the results of the Michelin Primacy 3 test, it took 7th place in the overall standings. The tire performed best on dry pavement. On the wet pavement Michelin is doing well with braking, but there are problems with handling, lateral stability and hydroplaning resistance - in these disciplines the tire turned out to be an outsider.

Discipline		A place	A comment
	Braking on dry pavement	4	Braking distances 1.6 meters longer than the leader of the test.
	Handling on dry pavement	4	The course time is 2.4 seconds longer than that of the test leader.
	Braking on wet pavement	4	The braking distance is 2.5 meters longer than that of the test leader.
	Handling on wet pavement	9	The course time is 2.16 seconds longer than that of the test leader.
	Lateral stability on wet pavement	9	The lap time is 0.44 seconds faster than the test leader.
	Hydroplaning resistance	3	The speed of the "floating" of the car occurs at a speed of 8.3 km / h less than that of the leader of the test.
	Economy	3	The second result in terms of economy.
	Noise level	2-7	The second result in terms of noise level.

Feedback from experts who conducted the test:

On dry pavement, the tire behaves stably, provides good handling and a short braking distance. On wet surfaces, behavior is generally predictable (although the tire showed the worst lap time), braking and lateral stability are acceptable. Hydroplaning resistance is the weakest. In the course of the tire is comfortable, soft.

Michelin Primacy 3 test by Finnish Test World, conducted in 2016

In the same year, the experts of the Finnish edition test world conducted an alternative test of the Michelin Primacy 3 at the same size and compared it to twelve similar budget, mid-range and premium tyres.

As a result, the tire took 6th place in the overall standings and showed very balanced results in all disciplines without obvious weaknesses.

Michelin tires still retain their leadership position, successfully continuing to improve the tires produced. Advanced developments in the tire industry, after passing the most stringent testing, regularly update the brand's lineup, which attracts more and more new customers.

Our review presents best rubber Michelin has been field tested by owners and proven to perform well in a variety of conditions. The rating given is based on the characteristics of the product and the opinions of both professional testers and ordinary owners. The rating has been divided into several popular categories for the convenience of the reader.

The best MICHELIN summer tires for comfortable driving

The category includes the best Michelin tires for operation in the summer. All of them are distinguished by a high level of comfort, handling and effective braking, and some are even economical.

3 Michelin Primacy 4

Short stopping distance. Low noise
Country: France
Average price: 9270 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5

This tire is deservedly considered one of the best in model range summer tires Michelin, thanks to its peculiarity, maintain performance, regardless of the degree of tread wear. The tire has a low rolling resistance (economical), demonstrates excellent handling and a short braking distance. The rubber compound contains polymer additives with unique properties that provide more effective tread grip with the road.

The drawing of the central part, which is responsible for the accuracy of maneuvering, has a directional character. Improved drainage from the contact patch through arcuate channels allows you not to slow down on wet road sections, literally draining the asphalt under the wheel. All these features of the MICHELIN Primacy 4 are multiplied by the high wear resistance of the tire and the low level of acoustic noise.

2 Michelin Latitude Tour HP

Most comfortable tires for SUVs
Country: France
Average price: 13114 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP - Popular quality tires for SUVs (crossovers) of medium and large sizes. The authority of this tire is confirmed at least by the fact that they are installed on cars by default Porsche Cayenne. First of all, this is a comfortable and silent rubber. Latitude Tour HP allows you to improve vehicle handling, not feel the rut and small bumps. The rubber compound "Terrain-proof compound", according to the developers, should provide a high level of wear resistance. Although, in practice, there are complaints from drivers about premature wear of rubber. In other matters, this may indicate improper use of the tires, or a factory defect.

• Silent
• Not afraid of a rut
• Confidently keeps the road in the rain and the first snow
• Comfortable and soft

Disadvantages:

• Pebbles often get stuck in the tread
• High price

1 Michelin Energy Saver Plus

Best price. The most economical tire
Country: France
Average price: 6088 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Summer tires MICHELIN Energy Saver Plus belong to the line of fuel-efficient tires of the fifth generation. Although the profile of this tire has been increased by 10% for even greater safety and better traction, fuel consumption has not been affected. It was even possible to reduce it thanks to the laying of a special layer, the material of which significantly reduces rolling resistance. The use of Eco N Grip technology made it possible to introduce fixing elements into rubber at the molecular level, which had the best effect on the duration of the operational life of the wheel, which was confirmed by the test results.

MICHELIN Energy Saver Plus tires are confident enough on any road surface thanks to a well-defined asymmetric tread pattern and an enlarged contact patch. Sharp maneuvering on dry roads and braking on wet roads demonstrate the high performance of this Michelin model.

Best MICHELIN summer tires for sporty driving

Tires in this category are preferred by owners accustomed to driving at high speeds. The tires offer better traction and provide both precise handling and efficient braking.

3 Michelin Pilot SuperSport

The most effective grip on dry and wet roads
Country: France
Average price: 19290 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Michelin Super Sport tires are specially designed for better handling when driving at top speeds. She became the record holder for the minimum braking time from a speed of 300 km / h, at a competition held in Sweden. Also, this rubber has the best technical specifications, which are provided by the Twaron composite used in its production. This ultra-strong yet lightweight synthetic material is used in aerospace applications due to its unique qualities.

Production of MICHELIN Pilot tires Super Sport is based on advanced technology, according to which the tire tread is asymmetric and consists of two parts with different rubber compounds. At the same time, one of the parties is responsible for the confident behavior of the car on a dry road, and the other - on a wet road. Thanks to this, MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tires can be used on racetracks with the most difficult sections. According to the results of the test conducted by the Australian edition of Motor in 2016, these tires took an honorable third place in the overall standings.

2 Michelin Latitude Sport 3

High strength
Country: France
Average price: 14762 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Latitude Sport 3 is a quality premium tire for owners of high-speed crossovers like the BMW X5 / X6 and Porsche Macan. Differs in the increased wear resistance due to use in a design of a double framework. The innovative composition of the rubber compound, and enlarged drainage channels provide confident grip on wet surfaces and reduce the braking distance (by an average of 2.7 m, according to the manufacturer). Tires are soft, quiet, provide excellent handling and directional stability. Recommended!

Advantages, according to user reviews:

• No rutting
• Silent
• durable
• Soft
• Beautiful tread pattern

• There are complaints about the deterioration of grip properties in the off-season (at temperatures from 0 to +5)
• No guard rails
• High price

1 Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The best tires for a sports car
Country: France
Average price: 11590 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is one of the best tires to install on sport car. These are popular tires, in the manufacture of which Formula 1 technologies were used. It was on the first tires of the series (Michelin Pilot Sport) that a world record was set in the maximum speed of the car. Then Bugatti Veyron managed to disperse to space 400 km/h.

The key advantages of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 are precise and confident handling on dry surfaces (Bi-Compound technology) and increased wear resistance. As most owners note, even aggressive driving does not affect tire wear much. High precision control at high speeds is ensured by a directional tread pattern and an aramid-nylon layer (Dynamic response technology).

Best MICHELIN summer tires for light off-road use

The best Michelin all-terrain tires are presented in this category. Their characteristics allow you to perfectly cope with the difficult conditions of dirt roads and in the off-season.

2 MICHELIN 4x4 O/R XZL

The best cross
Country: France
Average price: 15300 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Fans of SUVs and competitions in complete off-road conditions appreciated the possibilities all season tires MICHELIN 4x4 O/R XZL, which have increased cross-country ability and durability. Powerful lugs and a decent tread depth guarantee overcoming any obstacles. Self-cleaning of the tread from dirt when driving on eroded ground or a swamp is provided by wide channels between massive blocks. Excellent grip tire demonstrates in summer and off-season. IN winter time year, she rows well in the snow, keeps well on a clean road, but icy areas are a real test for her.

The unique composition of the rubber compound with a metallic layer, and the provided triple protective belt provide this off-road tires Michelin increased resistance to damage and punctures. At the same time, they perfectly hold the road on highway asphalt (the car behaves confidently even at a speed of 160 km / h), and none of the owners even mentioned such a concept as aquaplaning - on wet roads, handling and braking distance indicators remain at a high level.

1 Michelin Latitude Cross

Optimal on-road and off-road performance
Country: France
Average price: 9590 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Latitude Cross is a popular tire for SUVs and SUVs. They are ideal if the car is used approximately 65% ​​on the highway and 35% off-road. This best option for those who live in the city and prefer to go to nature, cottages, etc. on weekends. MICHELIN Latitude Cross feel great on dry and wet pavement, and at the same time do not lose their grip on the ground.

The curved shape of the tread blocks makes the tire less noisy, and the special Terrain-proof compound, coupled with the traditional two-layer carcass for the Latitude series, made it possible to achieve high wear resistance. Numerous user reviews also speak of high abrasion resistance. The all-terrain properties of the tire are given out by its aggressive tread pattern, a large degree of siping, a lot of grooves and cuts. This provides good cross-country ability, no slippage during sharp acceleration and tenacity even on slippery, icy roads, despite the non-summer purpose.

The best MICHELIN winter tires

Michelin tires, which have become a member of our rating in this category, demonstrate the most confident grip on winter roads.

2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The most reliable grip on winter roads
Country: France
Average price: 14320 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The tire, released in 2017, has successfully demonstrated its performance in various conditions. It has a symmetrical directional pattern and provides excellent handling on winter road. A large number of drainage channels allows you to maintain a confident grip on icy slurry even at high speeds. This is facilitated by a well-thought-out configuration of sipes that compensate for the pressure on the tread blocks.

Owners also note good stability on ice, but at the same time, one should not forget about the absence of spikes and the large inert mass of the car, controlling their actions on such difficult areas. On top of that, these Michelin tires have low level noise and excellent directional stability (MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 is hard to skid), and in terms of road behavior (handling and braking), it is practically indistinguishable from summer tires.

1 Michelin X-Ice North 4

High frost resistance
Country: France
Average price: 9490 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Last year's novelty from Michelin is strikingly different from its predecessors and adequately demonstrated its performance in harsh winter conditions. Rubber provides excellent vehicle handling on ice and slush, has a strong sidewall and a moderate noise level. Optimized tread block placement (using computer simulation) and a record number of studs (250!) make the MICHELIN X-Ice North 4 the most efficient winter road tyre.

Steel tips are evenly distributed over the entire tread surface and are shaped to mimic professional rally studs. The directional pattern in the center of the tread holds well on any road, and the side reinforced ridges demonstrate effective braking, both on bare asphalt and on ice. Separately, the frost resistance of the new Michelin should be noted - low temperatures do not affect the performance of the tire, since the components of the rubber compound retain the elasticity of the tread down to -65 ° C.

At the Pirelli test site next to Milan's Malpensa airport, we settled for a week: we had to test nine models summer tires dimensions 225/45 R17.

List of tires tested:

It was the first time we worked at this test site and, to be honest, we feared for the success of the enterprise. Firstly, Italians, as you know, are not famous for punctuality, and secondly, it was ... crowded at the training ground! It is located on the territory of the Ticino National Park - and therefore cannot grow. The tracks are arranged tightly, and sometimes we had to share the road with other testers. And yet - every now and then to diverge from the car, which was dragging a trailer with Formula 1 tires installed on it! There is not enough space here to conduct "natural" tests of racing tires, and we found "laboratory work" on the study of the contact patch of "formula" tires.

And yet we did everything we planned, and on time! Our “test” car is the Audi A3 Sedan.

In general, the test program is standard, and, as usual, we paid the main attention to safety on wet asphalt - the most dangerous summer surface.

However, the braking distance from a speed of 100 km / h on half of the test tires turned out to be less than 40 meters. This, of course, is the merit of the perfectly tuned ABS of our car, but the main thing is the quality of the tires. Particularly pleased with ContiSportContact 5: the car freezes after 37.6 meters! But it must be recalled once again that the measurement technique is somewhat different from the one that we use in the course of our comparative tests cars: there the driver starts braking from a speed of 101-102 km / h, and the result is affected by delays in the operation of the brake drive, and when testing tires, deceleration starts from 110 km / h, at 100 km / h the device starts counting the path to a stop - and as a result, it turns out to be a couple of meters shorter. Anyway, great results! More precisely, they were excellent until Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires were installed on the car. At the very first braking, Uncle Vanya did not have enough length of the wet track - and the car slipped onto dry asphalt. I had to move the braking start point, and the result was 55.5 meters! Wet road and really treacherous ...

Needless to say, with what apprehension I taxied onto the wet handling track? The track is small, the safety zones are narrow ... I turn off the stabilization system - and go ahead. On a high-speed arc, the car accelerates to 90 km / h, in turns it slides with all four wheels, and it is not difficult to control the slip. Especially on Continental or Michelin tires.

There were no incidents on the Dunlop tires, although I had to go slower.

And on the track, flooded with a layer of water 7 mm thick, Dunlop tires pulled themselves up to other test participants. Here, it is not so much the composition of the rubber compound that is important, with which Dunlop tires clearly the trouble is how much the drainage properties of the tread.
After a series of measurements, in which the speed of the start of slipping of the driving wheels is fixed, it turned out that Hankook tires provide the best drainage, and the same Dunlop tires close the protocol.

The test program on dry asphalt was reduced to braking from a speed of 100 km / h and a rearrangement maneuver that simulates a detour around an unexpected obstacle.

In the first exercise, Continental and Michelin tires were in the lead, in the second, by a fair margin, Pirelli P Zero tires, but they are out of the standings, since they are the top Pirelli model chosen for the role of a kind of standard, and in the main classification the tires class, or even two, below. Of these, Continental tires performed better than others on the “rearrangement”.

Now - about comfort. There are several areas with artificial irregularities at the site, there are paving stones, there is asphalt of different roughness. We drove - and came to the conclusion that in terms of acoustic comfort, all tires are very close. Is it the tires Bridgestone Turanza T001 is slightly noisier than others on rough pavement.

But the differences in smoothness are more noticeable. Better than others - tires Michelin Primacy 3, Nokian Hakka blue and Pirelli Cinturato P7 blue. And the Bridgestone Turanza T001, Continental ContiSportContact 5, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 and Pirelli P Zero shake harder.

In conclusion, as usual, "shock tests" - driving through a metal bar 81 mm high. Increasing the speed by 5 km / h with each race, Uncle Vanya did not calm down until the tire finally breathed out.

The most "oak" - in a good way! - Pirelli P Zero off-the-shelf tires that lasted up to 75 km / h became. Of the main group, Toyo and Dunlop tires resisted the blows better than others. And worst of all - Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue: they made their way to 55 km / h. Naturally! These tires have the lowest rolling resistance, and this is also achieved by reducing the thickness of the sidewalls. By the way, they weigh less than others. But the prices...

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tires are new, and they are sold in Russia at the “new” euro rate, which is almost 9,000 rubles for a 225/45 R17 tire. By the way, tires of a higher class Pirelli P Zero at the end of February could still be found in online stores for 5800 rubles apiece. Hurry!

According to the results of our tests, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 tires won. Recommended! But it is better to refuse to buy Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires.

During the day, the weather at the Italian test site was ideal - 18-20 degrees Celsius, but the nights were cold, and one day we went to the roads of the test site quite early to set up an experiment.

It was seven degrees Celsius - at this temperature it is already recommended to change summer tires to winter ones. But Uncle Vanya does not do this, but drives out on Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tires on a wet track to measure the braking distance again. A dozen brakings and the mechanics change these tires for Pirelli P Zero. The task is to understand how the grip properties of tires decrease. different class with decreasing temperature. So, if at 20 degrees the braking distance on the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tires was 39.9 meters, then when the temperature drops to plus seven, it increases to 42.8 meters. Almost three meters difference. Remember? And in the case of Pirelli tires With P Zero, the braking distance at low temperatures has already increased by five meters - and this is definitely something you should not forget!

This, according to Pirelli Tire Development Specialist Stefan Küster, is a general pattern, and it doesn't just apply to Pirelli tyres. Mixtures used for production sports tires UHP class, designed specifically for high temperatures to provide the best traction for temperamental riding, including race track runs. And at low temperatures, such tires "tan" more strongly.

We made the same measurements on “regular” HP class tires - Continental and Dunlop. At first, the braking distance increased by two meters, but the temperature had almost no effect on the braking properties of Dunlop tires: it remained as bad as it was.

Expert opinions on tested tires are presented below

We test 195/65 R15 summer tires for relatively inexpensive cars and see how their performance has changed dramatically over the past ten years.
Nowadays, even small and inexpensive cars roll off the assembly line on 15-inch wheels. Many Russians and quite expensive cars they put “tags” with a higher profile - they are preferable on our roads. Tire manufacturers, for which income depends more on the sizes of tires sold than on their number, are indifferent to budget dimensions. New items are offered at least in the seventeen-inch segment, and small sizes are sluggishly updated, usually slightly reducing rolling resistance.
However, there are companies for which Russian market is very important, and they literally fight for the leading positions, annually “grinding” their products, trying to get ahead of competitors in grip properties on dry and wet surfaces. Therefore, there is always intrigue in our tests.

We select a company for the test

It is for this reason that we took Nokian Hakka Green 2 summer tires for testing (3350 rubles apiece) Russian production and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (4000 rubles) of the Czech "assembly". By no means new, but their characteristics are improving every year. Thoroughbred "Japanese women" Bridgestone Turanza T001 at a price of 4200 rubles, as expected by status, set the highest price bar. Another representative of the "top 5" is far from new model Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (3400 rubles), released in Poland.

Among the new products are the Korean Hankook Kinergy Eco of the second generation (3100 rubles) and Dunlop SP Touring R1 (3000 rubles). Our popular brand Nordman Green 2 (3350 rubles apiece) of Russian production and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (4000 rubles) of the Czech "assembly". By no means new, but their characteristics are improving every year. Thoroughbred "Japanese women" Bridgestone Turanza T001 at a price of 4200 rubles, as expected by status, set the highest price bar. Another representative of the "top 5" is a far from new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance model (3400 rubles), released in Poland.
Middle price segment opens Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 (3250 rubles) - a tire of Russian origin (welded in Lipetsk), which recently replaced the successful C.drive2 model on our market. For the same money they offer Japanese tires Toyo Proxes CF2.
Among the new products are the Korean Hankook Kinergy Eco of the second generation (3100 rubles) and Dunlop SP Touring R1 (3000 rubles). Our popular Nordman brand is slowed down on cold wet pavement.

Warm up

The first set of exercises is something like a warm-up. Tires do not experience significant loads, their treads almost do not wear out.
To warm up each set of tires, a ten-kilometer drive along the high-speed ring of an automobile test site at a constant speed of 130 km/h is enough. This run is more than enough for experts to evaluate the behavior of the car at high speed both on a straight line and during soft lane changes that simulate obstacle avoidance and overtaking.
After running in, you can start measuring efficiency. We close the windows tightly to optimize aerodynamics, and we move strictly in a straight line, since any maneuvering causes additional resistance. On each set of tires, we perform three or four test runs, each consisting of two measurements in opposite directions. Thus, we neutralize the influence of the slightest breeze, although such tests are carried out only in calm weather.
At the same time, we “write on the crust” the first sensations: we evaluate the smoothness of the ride, the noise level and other nuances. And then on service roads with cracks and potholes, in conditions as close as possible to real domestic ones, we check the previously set marks for comfort.
The final chord of a difficult race is an assessment of the ability of the subjects to move on an unpaved road. The test is carried out on a dry ground lift with a slope of 12%. We start off with and without slipping, evaluating the confidence of the start and movement, as well as how sharply the wheels break into slipping and whether the grip drops noticeably. We perform this exercise only at the request of our readers; these results are not taken into account in the overall standings, since the tires are road tires and are designed mainly for hard surfaces.
Having finished a series of combined races and recalculated the final results through the referent tires, which we install after three or four sets of test ones, we summarize.

First driving impressions

Formula, Nokian and Nordman break out into the leaders in exchange rate stability. On all these Skoda tires clearly keeps the given direction and without noticeable delays reacts to the steering wheel turns. At the same time, it is filled with reactive force, which increases with increasing angle of rotation, and provides understandable feedback.
Bridgestone, Dunlop, Nitto and Touo look paler than the rest.
They have an incomprehensible wide "zero" when moving in a straight line. At the same time, at Dunlop, Skoda has delays in reactions and pronounced understeer. The rest of the trinity sins with oversteer, which, under an unfortunate set of circumstances, can wreck the car into a skid.
In the economy races at city speed (60 km/h), Touo took the lead. Most of all "consumes" Formula. However, the difference with the leader was only 0.3 l/100 km.
At 90 km/h, Touo holds the lead but is joined by Dunlop, Goodyear, Nitto and Yokohama. Nokian distinguished itself by the highest appetite, but the difference with the most economical rivals is rather relative - a two-hundred-gram glass of gasoline per 100 km.
The quietest rolling tires are Continental, Dunlop, Hankook, Nordman and Yokohama - they are almost inaudible in the car.
And the loudest of the whole company turned out to be Bridgestone, which stood out from the background of others with an increased general rumble.
Dunlop, Formula, Nokian and Nordman are ahead of the rest in terms of "road" comfort and smoothness. However, each of the leaders has minor remarks, and therefore their score is not “norm” (8 points), but 7.5 points. The toughest one is Goodyear: it "swallows" only large irregularities, and on small things, for example, on transverse seams and cracks, it itches and shudders, transmitting vibrations to the body.
Dunlop and Nordman are more reliable on the primer, Goodyear, Nitto and Yokohama are more reliable in the lagging ones. They abruptly break into slip, largely losing traction. To overcome a dirt slope on such tires, the driver will need skill and jewelry work with gas and clutch.

Stopping distance of summer tires in ten years

The most indicative exercise for assessing the grip properties of tires is braking: the shorter the braking distance, the better the grip. On different surfaces, rubber does not work the same when braking, so it is not so easy to provide good grip on both smooth and rough pavement. Many tire manufacturers focus mainly on European coverage - we check tires on a rougher one, like most Russian roads are covered with.
The "international" braking start speed on a wet surface is 80 km/h, on a dry one - 100 km/h. But the end speed of measurement for tire companies is different - 5 km / h, 7 km / h, sometimes even 10 km / h. The goal is to eliminate short-term blocking of the wheels, which even modern ABS allows at low speeds. We use a "point" of 5 km/h. Before measurements, we carefully clean the braking lane, removing dust and small pebbles from the asphalt. "Sweeping" is carried out by braking ten times - naturally, on non-recorded tires.
One of our inventions is a self-contained watering system that we use for "wet" exercises. It consists of rotating garden sprinklers, connecting hoses, a motor pump and a 500-liter water tank in a trailer pulled by a Chevrolet Niva.
When measuring the braking distance, the test subject is required to hit the pedals in the same place, have the same speed at the point where braking starts, and cool the brakes after each measurement. The braking distance is measured to the nearest centimeter by the VBOX measuring complex, which operates on the basis of GPS.
On average, six measurements for each set give a completely reliable result. In addition to improving rolling resistance, tire manufacturers try to improve wet grip by at least a little every year.
Our measurements show that Nokian tires have the shortest stopping distance: 24.4 meters. Very close - Continental with a result of 24.8 meters. The longest braking distance, 28 meters, came out on the Nitto. Bridgestone showed itself a little better - 27.8 meters. In our tests from a decade ago on the same surface, the best stopping distance on tires of the same size was 28.3 meters, and the worst was over 34 meters. Progress!
In the dry races, the champion has changed - this is Continental: 37.6 meters, followed by Nokian (38.5 m), Formula (38.7 m) and Hankook (38.8 m), yielding about a meter. Close the list Nitto with a result of 42 meters and Bridgestone - 41 meters. Ten years ago, the dry braking record was 43.8 meters, outsiders needed more than 50 meters to stop!
Both on wet and dry surfaces, grip has been “on average” improved by 15% over ten years - you win almost the body of the car! It is clear that cars that have changed during this time are making their contribution, but the lion's share of progress is provided precisely by tires.

ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF THE BRAKING DISTANCE IN THE TEST ON COLD WET ASPHALT

Sudden rebuilding of cars in the stream is a fairly common phenomenon on our roads. That's why we included a rearrangement that imitates such a maneuver in our test set a long time ago. This exercise provides an opportunity to evaluate the lateral grip of the tires and how they affect the behavior of the car.
The tester starts the races from a known passing speed, each time raising it by 1-2 km/h, until the car begins to “cut” the cones, falling out of the designated corridor. VBOX captures the speed at the start of the maneuver - and the behavior of the machine and how easy it is to control is evaluated by the tester, scoring points based on the comments formulated. The speed limit must be confirmed in subsequent races in order to exclude a random result.
On wet surfaces, the record is set by Nokian - 67.8 km/h, followed by Formula - 67.7 km/h. At the tail end of the group are Nitto and Bridgestone with 63.5 and 63.6 km/h respectively. At Nitto speed, Skoda is stubborn, refusing to perform a hard maneuver - it straightens the trajectory. Bridgestone introduces instability into Octavia's reactions: at first, she is in no hurry to take the first turn of the steering wheel, sliding almost straight along the first lane, and if the car can be forced to turn into the next lane, when stabilized, it shoots with a tail, knocking down all the cones on both sides. Therefore, this pair has the lowest marks for handling.
Dunlop was also rated just as low (6.5 points) - due to delays in reactions, increased steering angles and sharp breakdowns in sliding. Goodyear earns the highest score - the testers noted clear reactions and understandable behavior of the car, which does not require advanced steering actions.
A similar test on dry pavement generated a lot of emotions. Firstly, the maximum speed of this maneuver has increased significantly in recent years. Leaders Continental test(70.5 km/h) and Nordman (70.4 km/h) are incredibly fast in this extreme exercise: speeds exceeded 70 km/h.
But a dozen years ago, 67-68 km / h in such conditions seemed to be the ultimate achievement.
Secondly, they were disappointed by the low marks for controllability in limiting modes. Six participants received serious comments.

Excellent students and good students of 2018

Nokian Hakka Green 2 tyres, with a score of 919, rolled out to first place. Shod in them, Skoda impresses with outstanding grip on wet pavement, and on long trips it will please you with good directional stability and a decent ride.
Only 3 points behind the leader, the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 takes the second step of the podium. Features - impressive grip on dry roads and captivatingly quiet rolling.
An honorable third place was taken by Formula Energy tires (Pirelli sub-brand), which scored 912 points. Coupling properties are not the best, but quite high. Like Nokian, these tires are suitable for long-distance trips, where a clear course following and a decent ride are important. But the most pleasant bonus is the modest price.
We are forced to state that there are spots out of eleven on the sun. Claims are similar: delays and large steering angles or low information content. Moreover, these remarks do not depend on the balance of controllability - whether it is understeer with front end drift (Yokohama), unstable, wide balance with drift in the initial phase and skid in the final (Bridgestone, Formula, Nitto) or oversteer, leading to a sharp skid in the second corridor (Continental, Nokian).

And Goodyear, Hankook and Nordman got the best scores - 7.5 points each, which means "light claims". No one got eight points. We believe that creating an elastic carcass capable of withstanding significant peak lateral loads for high-profile (65%) and at the same time rather narrow tires is not an easy task. And it is especially difficult when developing tires with super high grip properties. The experts found similar flaws in the behavior of the leading trio during extreme maneuvering on dry pavement upon reaching the maximum speeds. In addition, a significant decrease in grip on cold wet pavement is alarming.
The Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 and Nordman SX2 took the fourth and fifth positions in the "excellent" category with 906 and 904 points, respectively. Quiet, well balanced, without pronounced bursts and dips. The Nordmann has slightly better directional stability and a smoother ride, while the Hankook boasts a little more tenacity when braking on dry pavement.
In general, their grip properties are close to the average level.
At the same time, both participants are indifferent to cold wet asphalt - in spring and autumn this is an absolute plus.
On the sixth line of our rating - Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (895 points), which open the group very good tires. In the asset - the best handling on wet pavement during extreme maneuvers, in the passive - excessive rigidity, and wet grip is below average and noticeably deteriorates in the cold.
Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 and Dunlop SP Touring R1 took the seventh and eighth lines of the ranking table with a minimum gap of 890 and 889 points, respectively. Similar in terms of grip and comfort - both are quiet. Dunlop is perhaps a little softer, the difference can be felt only with extreme maneuvering. There are claims to Yokohama about handling during sharp changes on a dry surface, and to Dunlop - on a wet one, and even their directional stability let us down. However, Dunlop has the best braking performance on cold wet pavement, and the price is more modest.
Ninth place with 879 points was taken by Toyo Proxes CF2 tires. They have decent braking properties, but they are disappointed with rather weak lateral grip on wet pavement and difficult directional stability at high speed. Toyo compensates for these shortcomings with the ability to save a little fuel (these tires roll best of all) and very good braking properties on wet cold pavement.

The eminent Bridgestone Turanza T001 with 850 points and the little-known Nitto NT860, which was able to scrape together 844 points, complete our list. This pair is related by the weakest braking properties on wet and dry pavement and experts' claims to handling and directional stability. The difference can only be identified in comfort: Bridgestone is a little softer, Nitto is a little quieter. In addition, the bridge demonstrates the most stable grip on wet roads, which is almost independent of temperature.
But in the rating of a bargain purchase, the alignment is different. The most seductive purchase is Formula Energy, followed by Nitto NT860, Nordman SX2, Dunlop SP Touring R1 and Hankook Kinergy Eco 2. Right in the middle is the Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50, and the most expensive Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Bridgestone Turanza T001 close the list. Choose!

In addition to improving rolling resistance, tire manufacturers try to improve wet grip at least a little every year.

TURNING FROM FEET TO HEAD

Impressed by the braking properties of tires on wet pavement in summer conditions and remembering our last year's "tour of temperatures" on dry pavement, we decided to repeat the "wet" braking on cold pavement. The temperature for this was chosen borderline: +6 ° С. Its tire manufacturers consider it critical for the transition in the fall to Winter tires, and in the spring - for the summer. We did not include the results in the final table, since manufacturers "sharpen" tires for work at high positive temperatures.
The results shocked us. At extremely low temperatures, the stopping distance of all subjects increased compared to greenhouse conditions by an average of three meters, or almost 12%. That's more than half the body of a car!
In addition, the order of summer braking results was completely destroyed. On cold pavement, the shortest braking distance was given by the modest Dunlop SP Touring R1 in summer conditions. All brands of Japanese and Korean brands lined up after him, with the exception of Nitto NT860, which demonstrates the weakest result at any temperature. But the most amazing thing is that all three leaders of braking in "room" conditions (Nokian Hakka Green 2, Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Formula Energy) collapsed into the second half of the list.
You can make a different rating-stability of adhesion (braking distance) at different temperatures. The title of the most “temperature independent” tires in wet braking is won by Bridgestone tires Turanza Т001: their braking distance when the temperature drops to the maximum allowable compared to the "summer" has increased only by 4%! In second place are Toyo Praxes CF2 tires, with a little more than 5%. It is noteworthy that this couple did not shine with “derzhak” in summer conditions. Our traditional leaders summer tests Nokian Hakka Green 2 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 in cold conditions increased the braking distance by almost 20% - by five meters! It turns out that the better the tires brake on wet surfaces in summer conditions, the worse they are in the cold. Outsiders are less dependent on temperature changes.

This can be summed up in one word - balance. Achieving ultra-high adhesion in summer conditions is possible only due to its deterioration on cold surfaces - there is a shift towards the preferred temperature. And relatively average indicators over the entire temperature range indicate a more even balance.
But this is only a special case regarding wet grip. Tires are characterized by other indicators - dry grip, rolling resistance, noise, ride, durability, mileage - which often do not get along with each other. So manufacturers have to choose the optimal balance between all performance characteristics, experimenting with materials, tread pattern and manufacturing technology.
What should the consumer do? Of course, use the results to the maximum benefit! Choose summer tires based on the climatic conditions of your region.
And if the tires have already been bought, consider their features, which you learned about from our test. Change your car shoes in time, and when traveling, calculate a safe distance, taking into account temperature changes.

Their regular tire tests In autumn 2012, the Autonavigator editors started organizing together with the nonstopgumi online store team, and this year the magazine once again held the largest tire test in Hungary. This time the tires were tested again at the test site in Modyorod, but the tire size has changed. Although 195/65 R15 tires remain the most popular in the country, 205/55 R16 tires are in increasing demand, especially in the summer tire segment, which is why they are compared in this year's test. There are also new cars in the tests - not only in the sense that they were Seat Leon STs for the first time, but also in the sense that one car only covered 1,200 km and the other 1,600 km.

The test procedure itself remained unchanged, and the experts evaluated such tire parameters as braking performance and handling on dry and wet pavement, noise and rolling resistance on dry pavement, as well as tire wear resistance. The tests were carried out at a temperature slightly above 15 degrees.

A total of 17 sets of tires were tested - 15 summer tires and two winter tires, one of which was new and the other already worn out, but still in good condition. The winner of last year's test was taken as a sample of winter tires. In addition, the tests included worn summer tires made seven years ago and still having a fairly large tread depth, but stored in suboptimal conditions, and Michelin CrossClimate, characterized as "summer tires certified for winter conditions." "Thoroughbred" all-season tires this time were not in the list of participants.

Since the test was deliberately carried out relatively late, the novelties of the season, such as the Bridgestone Turanza T005, managed to get into it. The Bridgestone tires excelled in the dry, where they were marginal in terms of speed and braking performance, but still outperformed the Michelin Primacy 4. At the same time, the Michelins took the lead in the wet, taking first place in both disciplines, while the Bridgestone has a relatively long braking distance under similar conditions. Michelin CrossClimate showed very good dry braking performance, and in addition, the winter tires in new condition unexpectedly showed good results - which can not be said for worn tires.

The winter tires, made from a soft rubber compound, scored high in the noise test, surpassed only by the Michelin CrossClimate. In the economy test, the best were worn summer and winter tires, which roll longer than others with the engine off. When it comes to durability, this year most of the tires got the highest marks. At the same time, questions arose for other tires, and the Laufenn, for example, showed pronounced wear after just 10 runs in the braking performance test. Even faster wear Infinity, which literally smoked after testing for braking properties on dry pavement, and Taurus should also be considered one of the most short-lived tires. In addition, the Michelin CrossClimate will wear out quickly with heavy use, as their rubber compound has been modified for use on snow.

The weighting of the ratings was determined as follows: braking on dry asphalt - 30%, braking on wet asphalt - 20%, wear resistance - 15%, handling on dry and wet asphalt and rolling resistance - 10% each, noise - 5%. Ultimately, the Michelin Primacy 4 tires were the best, but it is worth saying that very good performance also showcased tires from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Pirelli. In addition, Hankook is highly acclaimed for its attractive price. The Michelin CrossClimate received only a “Fair” rating due to high wear, but even so, they were able to beat the Infinity, Taurus and Semperit tires. Only Laufenn was rated "Weak" and deprecated worn tires both types and cheap Dayton.

Test results

(Braking distance from 60 km/h, m)
(Max speed, km/h)
External noise(Average noise level at 60 km/h, dB(A))
(Free coast from 15 km/h, m)
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