There is still time before winter, which means that you can safely start picking up a special shoe for your car. We offer to start the search with the study of the best winter tires with spikes, presented in our review.
For cars
BRIDGESTONE Firestone Ice Cruiser 7 - the most durable tires
An updated version of the well-proven on the roads of the 7000th series, designed for harsh winters. This year, the tires got new spikes with aluminum cores - lighter, but at the same time more tenacious, which made it possible to significantly reduce the braking distance on ice. Ice Cruiser 7 are available in 19 sizes with radii R13-R17.
Pros:
- Multifaceted spikes - equally effective in any direction of motion;
- Divergent grooves that remove moisture and snow in the area of contact of the wheel with the road;
- Rigid sidewalls that help to clearly enter the turns;
- Reinforced inserts in the center and along the edges of the tread, providing better wear resistance of tires and protection against mechanical damage;
- Maintain directional stability and tenacity even on uneven roads;
- The service life of at least 3-4 seasons without losing the main characteristics, but judging by the performance of its predecessors, these tires will easily withstand more;
- Electronic control at work, so that the percentage of factory defects in the market is minimal;
- Spikes do not fly out - in the worst case they can break off “alive”, but this rarely happens.
Minuses:
- While a small selection of sizes - for the upcoming season, the manufacturer promises to rectify the situation;
- Almost classic tread profile sags a little in terms of offroad-performance, but then the tires themselves are intended for passenger cars.
CONTINENTAL ContiIce Contact 2 - good for a city and a changeable climate
The updated series of German tires with asymmetric studding is characterized by high tenacity on ice and due to the special tread pattern, it is less susceptible to splash-splicing on wet surfaces. The novelty is a continuation of the popular line of winter tires, popularly known as "Kontik", but even before it has a lot of advantages.
Pros:
- Increased in one and a half times the number of thorns, while smaller compared to the traditional;
- Improved braking even on the smooth surface of the ice and, accordingly, a shorter stopping distance;
- It accelerates quickly;
- Obediently behaves on any surface - whether it is snow or asphalt, acceleration and deceleration rates also do not change significantly;
- Provides a smooth ride on a dry road;
- Minimum loss of spikes per season.
Minuses:
- The price for a tire of 10-12 thousand rubles a tall.
CORDIANT Snow Cross 2 - soft tires for a harsh winter
These tires are seriously different from the analogues in the composition of the rubber mixture. By adding silica and rapeseed oil, the manufacturer managed to maintain the softness and elasticity of rubber, even in severe frosts, while at the same time increasing its density. Compared with the previous series, the tires have really expanded the temperature range (from +5 to -53 ° C), which residents of the northern regions will appreciate.
Pros:
- Fastening the spikes in the inner, harder rubber layer with an anchor fit;
- Good acceleration on icy and snow-covered road without slipping;
- Predictable auto behavior and directional stability;
- Wide directional grooves between the lamellas drain the wet snow porridge and water from under the wheels well;
- The presence of side lugs to simplify the departure of a deep rut or overcoming curbs;
- A wide patch of contact with the road to reduce stopping distances;
- Tread wear indicator;
- High puncture resistance, cuts and cord blow protection;
- Reasonable price (from 2000 rubles - depending on the size).
Minuses:
- Poorly adapted to driving on bare asphalt.
For crossovers, SUVs and light trucks
NOKIAN Nordman 7 SUV - new technologies for off-road vehicles
Finnish tires from the Bridgestone subsidiary have an asymmetrical pattern that allows them to keep the winter road well. Here are used amortized amortized spikes, in which the angle of attack of the road surface is always 90 °. In addition to improving grip, this ensures even wear of studs and tread, and hence a longer tire life without losing basic properties.
Pros:
- Air mini-shock absorbers on the protector reduce the shock load on the spikes, and at the same time reduce the noise coming from the wheels;
- Good permeability in loose snow;
- Excellent show themselves when braking on icy areas;
- They have an extended one-year warranty, which even extends to damages received during operation.
Minuses:
- A little "walk" on the wet asphalt;
- Tires of the Russian assembly have a large percentage of spikes lost during the season - the original has no such problems.
VIATTI Vettore Inverno - for lightweight utility vehicles
Reliable and durable winter tires for "heavy" cars engaged in commercial traffic, designed for the harsh conditions of the Russian winter, and the changeable climate. The directional tread design with wide grooves not only provides better grip on the icy road, but also reduces the risk of aquaplaning. These tires are ideal for those who travel a lot in winter, crossing areas with different climatic conditions.
Pros:
- The special composition of rubber, due to which it becomes tougher when heated and softer in the cold;
- Good wear resistance and a more even distribution of loads on the tread;
- Excellent part of the turns at speed;
- The variable stiffness of the sidewalls provides sufficient comfort when driving on a rough road;
- The improved passability in a deep and friable snow, and also enviable ability of tires to get out of the rolled track;
- Large stock capacity.
Minuses:
- Noisy, despite the fact that the manufacturer has made every effort to reduce resonance;
- Narrow size range - only 11 sizes from R14 to R16.
KUMHO WinterCraft SUV Ice WS31 - the most comfortable winter tires
The expansion of the "passenger" line of Wium from Kumho and the increase in the size range led to the appearance on the market of a series of excellent studded tires for SUVs. In their production, the same technologies are used with minor improvements: 20 asymmetric spike rows, a directional protector, wide diverging grooves between 3D lamellae and a reinforced central block.
Pros:
- High resistance to impact and wear;
- They walk equally well along snow porridge, rolled winter road, wet and dry asphalt;
- Reinforced sidewalls with good cushioning characteristics - what you need for bad roads;
- The soft tread on a dry surface “swallows” the spikes, reducing the hum and preventing them from pulling out of the nests;
- The special shape of the spikes not only effectively slows down, but also quickly removes fine ice chips from the contact zone;
- Aramid fibers in the rubber mixture form a rough surface on the surface of tires, which also improves traction.
Minuses:
- Rubber is designed only for mild European winters.
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