“The results of the work exceeded our expectations!” - with these words, the Managing Director of Sumitimo Rubber Industries, Minoru Nishi, began the presentation of Dunlop's new studded products. Intrigued by Nishi-san...
Bridges between shoulder and center tread provide rigidity
Judging by the indices, the SP Winter Ice02 (passenger car tire) and Grandtrek Ice02 (off-road tire) are a modification of the previous model - SP Winter Ice01, which debuted on the market back in 2008 and had good sales figures. “The SP Winter Ice02 and Grandtrek Ice02 showcase high quality, comfort and affordability,” Minoru Nishi continued. “But at the same time, both models are completely new products.” And in this Minoru did not sin against the truth. It should be added that the SP Winter Ice02 and Grandtrek Ice02 are twin brothers in terms of design, physical parameters, and rubber compound composition. Differences are only in the lines of standard sizes. And now in more detail about the tires themselves. Outwardly, according to the design of the tread, the novelty is strikingly different from its predecessor. Moreover, the design is really very original: the directional protector is all cut up by sharp blocks of various sizes. But in this seeming chaos, everything is "shelved". The central edge creates a series of unconnected triangular blocks. This design is designed to provide directional stability of the tire in a straight line. But the checkers of the peripheral zone of the central rib are more focused on ensuring the stability of the tire during maneuvering - the tire should not “float” due to the displacement of the tread blocks, since the blocks of this part of the central rib are connected by jumpers with the checkers of the shoulder zone. And this scheme works: when rearranging both on a snowy surface and on an icy surface covered with snow, the behavior of SP Winter Ice02 is clear and predictable, without surprises. But the main part of the tire presentation took place directly on Lake Baikal, in conditions of snow and ice cover and an almost perfect winter. But what about our regions, where most of the winter period we drive on snowy slush? Numerous and fairly wide transverse grooves (if not channels) are designed to cope with this scourge, providing a fairly effective removal of moisture from the contact patch. And yet, in winter, we are most concerned about the level of grip of tires with snow and ice. Speaking of the tread, Dunlop spoke proudly about the unique 3D sipes of the tread blocks that contribute to that grip. The original shape of the edges of rather long sipes provides the tread blocks with additional rigidity, which positively affects both handling and uniform tread wear. And this technology was developed ... by the Japanese astrophysicist Kore Miura, in whose honor it was named Miura-ori.
So 16 rows of studding work on the ice surface
New original spike and "branded" hole for fixing it
Today, the debate among motorists about which tires are preferable is no longer so active - much is determined by the wide choice of tires and the environment in which they are used. At the same time, Dunlop marketers believe that studded tires are the most sought after product. And therefore, another, and perhaps the main, innovation of SP Winter Ice02 and Grandtrek Ice02 has become new design spike. In an aluminum case with an enlarged base for better fixation, there is a rectangular, four-sided core made of durable and heat-resistant tungsten carbide. The holes in the tread blocks fix a strictly oriented spike as efficiently as possible. Studded SP Winter Ice02 and Grand trek Ice02 fully comply with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union, which comes into force in January 2016 and regulates the number of studs per linear meter of the tire - no more than 60 pieces. I asked Minoru Nishi if the developers were not tempted to increase the number of spikes and test to prove that such a model complies with environmental standards? Nishi-san just shrugged, “What for? Our scheme provides 16 rows of studding and we are quite satisfied with the performance in this tire specification.” On icy surfaces, the SP Winter Ice02 tires are really good at both braking and acceleration. Compared to the previous model, braking and acceleration on ice are 13% and 25% better, respectively. By the way, the performance on snow became better (7% and 10% respectively). And this is already the merit of the tread design, coupled with the composition of the rubber compound from which it is made. The tire, traditionally for winter studded models, uses a two-layer tread. The rigid lower part not only provides the tire with stability in terms of handling, but also improves the fixation of the stud (for which an original hole was developed in the tread layer). And the top, softer compound with a high content of silica, contributes to reliable traction on snow and ice surfaces. And here is another know-how - the technology of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd, called 4D Nano Design, which allows you to simulate options at the molecular level at the development stage. Thus, the developers managed to ensure optimally strong chemical bonds in the material from which the tread layer is made, and to provide the very compromise between tire grip and handling. And the last. To be honest, when choosing tires, we pay attention to the country of origin. Say, is it possible, say, in the southern latitudes, to develop a decent tire for the Russian winter? The SP Winter Ice02 and Grandtrek Ice02 models, which were developed at the headquarters of the technical department of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd, which is located in the Japanese city of Kobe, were tested both at the northern proving grounds of Japan and at the proving ground in Älvsbin, Sweden, and, as mentioned above, , on our lake Baikal. As for the choice, the SP Winter Ice02 model on our market is presented in 46 sizes with bore diameters from 13 to 20 inches and with profiles in the range from 35 to 70, and the Grandtrek Ice02 model has 42 sizes with bore diameters from 15 to 21 inches and with profiles from 35 to 75.
In such weather, as in the poem "The Twelve" by Alexander Blok, only studded tires will help. In order to make it easier for the buyer to choose, the 3R expert group tested 12 sets of relatively inexpensive 15-inch "Spuds".
In September 2017, a new winter tire test was released.
There is a crisis in the yard, prices are rising, incomes are not in a hurry to follow them - and people are increasingly looking at cars more accessible. And the majority of inexpensive foreign cars and domestic cars are shod in tires of dimension 195/65 R15.
Eight of the tires tested by us fit into the price fork from two to three thousand rubles apiece. The lower threshold was set by the IceLink of the Chinese company Triangle, which is gradually gaining popularity in Russia, and the updated Cordiant snow cross. The upper bar in the budget company is supported by upgraded Hankook Winter i * Pike RS + tires with an increased number of studs to one hundred and seventy and the new Dunlop company - the SP Winter Ice 02 model.
The new Matador Sibir Ice 2 model and the already popular Pirelli Formula Ice, Toyo Observe G3-lce and Nordman 5 tires fit into the middle.
We also took four very successful models in Russia from among the most powerful, but expensive - these are Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Michelin X-lce North 3, Continental ContilceContact 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. By the way, half of the tested tires are made in Russia, and localization allows you to keep reasonable prices.
Time to go north
Last autumn, we sadly recalled the rainy January and February 2015, when the test group rushed around the AvtoVAZ test site in search of a snowy area that had not yet been completely washed away by rain. It was then that we decided that next time we would try to escape from warm winter, which has become a frequent guest in central Russia, to the north of Finland. Nokian kindly provided the White Hell test site on Lake Tammijärvi for the “white” tests.
At the end of February, we delivered to Lapland pre-run tires and in the first half of March by car Skoda Octavia conducted the bulk of the winter tests - on snow and ice. Even in the first month of spring, a real winter reigned beyond the Arctic Circle - in contrast to the Volga region, where it turned out to be unusually warm and practically snowless.
In general, they did the right thing by going north. And not just because of the weather. Still, the conditions of a specialized tire test site not only simplify the work, but also allow for additional tests and more information to evaluate each model.
In the "White Hell" at an air temperature of -20 to -2 ° C, we performed all our snow and ice exercises. Unfortunately, we had to abandon the rearrangement, because there was no dense, rolled snow.
And on the soft, a deep rut is quickly formed, the shoulders of which serve as a kind of lateral stop and do not allow correctly assessing the lateral grip of the tires on snow. But we carried out an assessment of handling on two special tracks - snow and ice.
Snow and ice procedures
We start with methodical measurements, repeating races for each set of tires. With peer review exchange rate stability, handling and cross-country ability, we turn off the traction control system. During other tests, she is always on the alert.
Before starting the tests, we measured the protrusion of the spikes. Everything is okay! No stud protrudes more than the prescribed two millimeters above the tire surface.
After every two or three sets, we check the condition of the coating using the base tires and, taking into account the data obtained, recalculate the results.
On a large horizontal plateau we are engaged in acceleration and braking on snow. Anti-slip and anti-lock braking systems are vigilant in ensuring that the wheels do not slip when accelerating and do not lock up when braking. We fix the acceleration time from 0 to 40 km / h. From zero - because some tires "freeze" when starting from a standstill, and 40 km / h - because this speed can be dialed in first gear, eliminating the measurement error due to switching to second.
We brake from 40 km / h, but already to 5 km / h, and not to a complete stop. The fact is that at a very low speed, ABS sometimes allows the wheels to lock, lengthening braking distances and introducing inconsistency in the measurement results. After evaluating several sets, the surface of the plateau is “straightened” by a snowcat, which the Finns lingeringly call “tampa-a-ari”.
Gradually, the first leaders are determined - Cordiant, Formula and Nokian. The last result is for Touo. As for braking, Michelin turned out to be the best, and the Chinese Triangle got into the outsiders.
For measurements on ice, we move to a special track covered with a huge long awning that hides the ice from snow and bright sun - the results are more stable than in open space.
In Tolyatti, even with favorable weather, we would have had to travel much longer. The procedures are the same as on snow, only the final speed of acceleration and initial deceleration is only 30 km/h.
And we measure the acceleration time not from the moment of starting, but from a speed of 5 km / h. The fact is that the awning with the snow lying on it "closes" the sky, preventing the VBOX equipment from contacting the GPS satellites. Therefore, when accelerating and decelerating on ice, we used a Dutron gauge with an optical sensor, which makes errors at walking speeds.
With each measurement, the tester slightly shifts the car to the side, onto clear ice. When the ice rink is completely covered with small ice chips carved with spikes, Multicar enters the arena and sweeps the ice. Particles of ice and snow that have fallen under the tires work like balls in bearings: they reduce friction, increasing acceleration time and stopping distance.
The best accelerating dynamics on ice was provided by Nokian tires . The Continental came in second, followed by the Matador. On braking, the same alignment of leaders and outsiders remained.
We complete the measurements by determining the time for passing the ice circle, winding 10-12 “turns” on each set of tires. Conti and Dunlop pull ahead.
Expert work
We evaluate the behavior of the car when driving on a snowy road at high speed. We use a platform about fifteen meters wide and at least five hundred long. Such an elongated field with soft snowdrifts along the perimeter allows you to fearlessly check the clarity of straight-line movement at speeds up to 90-100 km / h, as well as simulate obstacle avoidance and soft changeover from one lane to another.
On Cordiant, Goodyear and Nokian tires, the test Skoda feels more confident than on others. I liked the Matador the least: a wide and uninformative “zero”, delays in reactions to the steering wheel and significant steering angles when correcting the course. We were surprised by the Chinese Triangle tires with their clarity. True, we slightly lowered the rating due to the low information content of the steering wheel in the zero zone.
Not far from this long plateau, the Finns laid a snowy track of a closed configuration with turns of different curvature, small ups and downs - a perfect imitation of Russian roads.
Half of the tested tires are made in Russia, and localization allows us to keep acceptable ones.
An important nuance: the temperature of the rubber during the tests must be equal to the street temperature, otherwise you will not get accurate results. Therefore, all tires are stored in an unheated container.
Here, Skoda handles more stably on Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian and Toyo tires - the experts were captivated by the clear reactions and understandable behavior of the car, even in slips. Triangle turned out to be lagging behind: in Skoda, shod with these tires, the steering wheel becomes uninformative, it has to be turned at large angles, the car drives too sweepingly, with long slips - from drifting at the entrance to a turn to skidding on an arc.
Now we are rushing to the ice of Lake Tammijärvi, where a track has been prepared to assess handling on a very slippery surface. A successful track, combining high-speed and slow turns with short and long straights.
In the middle of a closed track - snow a little more deep ground clearance. Just what you need to check the patency. Here we focus on how easy and intuitive the machine is to start, move and maneuver in deep snow. And how confidently it gets back in its own footsteps, if it suddenly gets stuck.
When “taxiing” on ice, Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian tires (this trio was the most successful in handling on snow) and Nordman were bypassed by everyone thanks to clear reactions and understandable, predictable behavior. And Goodyear studs deserved the lowest rating due to the low information content of the steering, an unexpectedly sharp breakdown into a skid and a long recovery of traction after the start of a slip.
But in terms of cross-country ability, Goodyear tires had no equal! Skoda on them made its way through the snowdrifts like a bulldozer, raking the snow with its front bumper. And worse than others, Triangle tires get along with snowdrifts - the car crawls through deep snow with difficulty, very uncertainly and reluctantly. On these tires, it is hardly possible to get out of a swept parking lot onto a cleared road.
Adventures with studded winter tire test Behind the Wheel 2016
After snow and ice tests, the spikes were counted. ContilceContact 2 and Formula Ice became champions in the reliability of fixing “studs” - during the tests they did not lose a single stud! Michelin X-lce North 3 tires showed good results.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Nordman 5: each left only two spikes on all four wheels. Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Matador Sibir Ice 2 and Triangle IceLink missed three or four studs. Performed even weaker toyo tires Observe G3-lce: seven spikes lost per set. The three lagging behind are the upgraded Cordiant Snow Cross (lost ten studs from the kit), Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 (thirteen) and Hankook Winter i*Pike RS+ (fifteen).
And now the most interesting. The largest number of spikes on almost all tires was lost on the left front wheel. The fact that the front is logical. The front wheels slip when starting and accelerating, they bear the main load during braking. But why the left? We have not seen anything like this before... The fact is that the ice circle at this training ground is much larger than ours, in Sosnovka, and therefore the speed is about twice as high.
And since the car is going faster, then the inner wheel - and the left one, since we are driving counterclockwise - is unloaded more strongly and slips more.
The spikes fly out more readily when slipping, and when the wheel is unloaded.
On a loaded wheel, the rubber is compressed more by vertical force, grips the studs more tightly and holds them better. This means that in everyday use, the spikes often fly out during acceleration, and not during braking. If you want to save them, limit wheel spin by accelerating.
Asphalt
We carried out exercises on the "black" roads at the turn of April and May, when the asphalt had already dried up, the wind had died down, and the air temperature was from 4 to 7 °C. This is just the temperature limit for a seasonal tire change. How will they behave? spike" in these conditions?
The first exercise is the measurement of fuel consumption. On the warm-up lap, just before the measurements, we evaluate the directional stability on asphalt and comfort - noise and smoothness. At the end of the measurements, we do a “jog” along roads with different surfaces in order to fully appreciate the level of comfort.
The most economical at urban and suburban speeds were Formula tires, Nokian and Nordman. Cordiant gave the highest consumption. Although the difference, in all honesty, is scanty: 200 ml of gasoline per 100 km.
At a speed of 110-130 km / h, the Skoda Octavia keeps its course most clearly and makes soft lane changes, being shod with Michelin tires. And the Triangle driver is most annoying: a smeared, very wide “zero” and lack of information content. To correct the direction of movement, the steering wheel has to be twisted at large angles.
In terms of noise level, there is no significant difference between tires with spikes crunching on asphalt. In terms of ride, Continental, Hankook and Michelin tires stand out for the better.
We complete the tests by evaluating the braking properties on wet and dry pavement. We are interested in the braking distance from speeds of 60 and 80 km / h to a speed of 5 km / h (to cut off the possible influence of ABS).
On wet pavement, the Continental tires perform best, while the Dunlop and Cordiant tires took the longest distance. On dry pavement, the shortest braking distance is Tire Triangle, and outsiders - Cordiant.
Summary
Russian tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 won with 929 points. Second place went to tires ContilceContact 2 (916 points). The disadvantage of both of them is by and large the same - the high price. In third place, missing six points from the coveted mark of "900" (tires that deserved 900 points, we consider excellent), is the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
For those who are not ready to pay more than 12 thousand rubles for a set of four tires, we advise you to take a closer look at the Hankook Winter i * Pike RS + and Nordman 5 models - this is very good tires, they did not fail in any of the parameters.
The next five contestants, who scored from 850 to 870 points and took places from six to ten in our ranking list, are also good, but each has its drawbacks. Of these, we consider Cordiant Snow Cross tires to be the most profitable purchase: a modest price is combined with fairly high performance. However, these tires are not very suitable for urban conditions with clean asphalt roads.
price Michelin tires X-lce North 3 can be considered slightly overpriced, not quite corresponding to the level of performance. Matador Sibir Ice 2 and Triangle IceLink are frankly budget products by their characteristics, but if you drive carefully, you can survive the winter on them.
When our test Skoda heads for a tire change, it enters the handling track Toyota Hilux with a heavy trailer on sixteen wheels. Its task is to “tread down” the snow loosened by slips and level the surface with a large “strainer” made of reinforcing mesh tied behind.
We would like to thank the manufacturers who submitted their tires for testing, the employees of the White Hell and AVTOVAZ test sites, as well as the Togliatti company Volgashintorg for technical support. Anton MISHIN and Dmitry TESTOV helped Sergey MISHIN in tire testing in Lapland. And in Tolyatti, Anton ANANEV, Vladimir KOLESOV, Yuri KUROCHKIN, Evgeny LARIN, Andrey OBRAZUMOV and Valery PAVLOV joined them on asphalt tests. We also thank the magazine Za Rulem, who conducted this test of winter studded tires.
In such weather, as in the poem "The Twelve" by Alexander Blok, only studded tires will help. To make it easier for the buyer to choose, the ZR expert group tested 12 sets of relatively inexpensive 15-inch studs.
There is a crisis in the yard, prices are rising, incomes are not in a hurry to follow them - and people are increasingly looking at cars more accessible. And the majority of inexpensive foreign cars and domestic cars are shod in tires of dimension 195/65 R15.
Eight tires tested by the expert group of the magazine "Behind the wheel" fit into the price fork from two to three thousand rubles apiece. The lower threshold was set by the IceLink of the Chinese company Triangle, which is gradually gaining popularity in Russia, and the updated Cordiant Snow Cross. The upper bar in the budget company is supported by upgraded Hankook Winter i * Pike RS + tires with an increased number of studs to one hundred and seventy and Dunlop’s new model SP Winter Ice 02. The new Matador Sibir Ice 2 model and the already popular Pirelli Formula tires fit into the middle Ice, Toyo Observe G3‑Ice and Nordman 5.
The experts also took four very successful models in Russia from among the most powerful, but expensive - these are Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Michelin X-Ice North 3, Continental ContiIceContact 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. By the way, half of the tested tires are made in Russia, and localization allows you to keep reasonable prices.
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Time for the North
Last autumn, the experts of the magazine "Behind the Rulem" sadly recalled the rainy January and February 2015, when the test group rushed around the AvtoVAZ test site in search of a snowy area that had not yet been completely washed away by rain. It was then that it was decided next time to try to escape from the warm winter, which has become a frequent guest in central Russia, to the north of Finland. Nokian kindly provided the White Hell test site on Lake Tammijärvi for the “white” tests.
At the end of February, pre-run tires were delivered to Lapland and in the first half of March, Skoda car Octavia conducted the bulk of the winter tests - on snow and ice. Even in the first month of spring, a real winter reigned beyond the Arctic Circle - in contrast to the Volga region, where it turned out to be unusually warm and practically snowless. In general, the experts did the right thing by going north. And not just because of the weather. Still, the conditions of a specialized tire test site not only simplify the work, but also allow for additional tests and more information to evaluate each model.
In the "White Hell" at an air temperature of -20 to -2 ºС, all the snow and ice exercises of the magazine "Behind the wheel" were performed. Unfortunately, the experts had to abandon the rearrangement, since there was no dense, rolled snow. And on the soft, a deep rut quickly forms, the sides of which serve as a kind of lateral stop and do not allow you to correctly assess the lateral grip of the tires on snow. But the controllability assessment was carried out on two special tracks - snow and ice.
Snow and ice procedures
Experts start with methodical measurements, repeating races for each set of tires six to eight times, and if the results jump, then ten. After every two or three sets, they check the condition of the coverage using the base tires and, taking into account the data obtained, recalculate the results.
On a large horizontal plateau, an expert group is engaged in acceleration and braking on snow. Anti-slip and anti-lock braking systems are vigilant in ensuring that the wheels do not slip when accelerating and do not lock up when braking. Acceleration time is fixed from 0 to 40 km/h. From zero - because some tires "freeze" when starting from a standstill, and 40 km / h - because this speed can be dialed in first gear, eliminating the measurement error due to switching to second.
Braking from 40 km/h to 5 km/h, not to a complete stop. The fact is that at very low speeds, ABS sometimes allows the wheels to lock up, lengthening the braking distance and introducing inconsistency in the measurement results. After evaluating several sets, the surface of the plateau is “straightened” by a snowcat, which the Finns lingeringly call “tampa-a-ari”.
Gradually, the first leaders are determined - Cordiant, Formula and Nokian. The latest result is from Toyo. As for braking, Michelin turned out to be the best, and the Chinese Triangle got into the outsiders.
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For measurements on ice, the expert group moves to a special track covered with a huge long awning that hides the ice from snow and bright sun - the results are more stable than in open space. In Togliatti, even with favorable weather, it would take much longer to transport. The procedures are the same as on snow, only the final speed of acceleration and initial deceleration is only 30 km/h. And the acceleration time is measured not from the moment of starting, but from a speed of 5 km / h. The fact is that the awning with the snow lying on it "closes" the sky, preventing the VBOX equipment from contacting the GPS satellites. Therefore, when accelerating and braking on ice, a Dutron measuring device with an optical sensor was used, which makes errors at walking speeds.
With each measurement, the tester slightly shifts the car to the side, onto clear ice. When the ice rink is completely covered with small ice chips carved with spikes, Multicar enters the arena and sweeps the ice. Particles of ice and snow that have fallen under the tires work like balls in bearings: they reduce friction, increasing acceleration time and stopping distance.
Nokian tires provided the best accelerating dynamics on ice. The Continental came in second, followed by the Matador. On braking, the same alignment of leaders and outsiders remained.
The experts complete the measurements by determining the time for passing the ice circle, winding 10-12 “turns” on each set of tires. Conti and Dunlop pull ahead.
Expert work
The behavior of the car is evaluated when driving on a snowy road at high speed. For this, a platform is used about fifteen meters wide and at least five hundred long. Such an elongated field with soft snowdrifts along the perimeter allows you to fearlessly check the clarity of straight-line movement at speeds up to 90-100 km / h, as well as simulate obstacle avoidance and soft changeover from one lane to another.
On Cordiant, Goodyear and Nokian tires, the test Skoda feels more confident than on others. The experts liked Matador least of all: a wide and uninformative “zero”, delays in reactions to the steering wheel and significant steering angles when correcting the course. Chinese Triangle tires surprised with their clarity. True, the rating was slightly lowered due to the low information content of the steering wheel in the zero zone.
Not far from this long plateau, the Finns laid a snowy track of a closed configuration with turns of different curvature, small ups and downs - a perfect imitation of Russian roads.
Here Skoda is more stable controlled on Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian and Toyo tires - experts were captivated by clear reactions and understandable behavior of the car even in slips. Triangle turned out to be lagging behind: in Skoda, shod with these tires, the steering wheel becomes uninformative, it has to be turned at large angles, the car drives too sweepingly, with long slips - from drifting at the entrance to a turn to skidding on an arc.
On the ice of Lake Tammijärvi, a track was prepared to evaluate handling on a very slippery surface. A successful track, combining high-speed and slow turns with short and long straights.
In the middle of a closed track - snow a little deeper than the ground clearance. Just what you need to check the patency. Here, the experts focused on how easy and understandable the car is to start, move and maneuver in deep snow. And how confidently it gets back in its own footsteps, if it suddenly gets stuck.
When “taxiing” on ice, Cordiant, Hankook, Nokian tires (this trio was the most successful in handling on snow) and Nordman were bypassed by everyone thanks to clear reactions and understandable, predictable behavior. And Goodyear studs deserved the lowest rating due to the low information content of the steering, an unexpectedly sharp breakdown into a skid and a long recovery of traction after the start of a slip.
But in terms of cross-country ability, Goodyear tires had no equal! Skoda on them made its way through the snowdrifts like a bulldozer, raking the snow with its front bumper. And worse than others, Triangle tires get along with snowdrifts - the car crawls through deep snow with difficulty, very uncertainly and reluctantly. On these tires, it is hardly possible to get out of a swept parking lot onto a cleared road.
Adventures with spikes
After snow and ice tests, the spikes were recalculated. ContiIceContact 2 and Formula Ice became champions in the reliability of fixing “studs” - during the tests they did not lose a single stud! Michelin X-Ice North 3, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Nordman 5 showed good results: each left only two studs on all four wheels. Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, Matador Sibir Ice 2 and Triangle IceLink missed three or four studs. The Toyo Observe G3‑Ice tires were even weaker, losing seven studs per set. The three lagging behind are the upgraded Cordiant Snow Cross (lost ten spikes from the kit), Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 (thirteen) and Hankook Winter i * Pike RS + (fifteen).
And now the most interesting. The largest number of spikes on almost all tires was lost on the left front wheel. The fact that the front is logical. The front wheels slip when starting and accelerating, they bear the main load during braking. But why the left? Previously, experts have not observed this ... The fact is that the ice circle at this training ground is much larger than ours, in Sosnovka, and therefore the speed is about twice as high. And since the car is going faster, then the inner wheel - and the left one, since they were driving counterclockwise - is unloaded more and slips more.
The spikes fly out more readily when slipping, and when the wheel is unloaded. On a loaded wheel, the rubber is compressed more by vertical force, grips the studs more tightly and holds them better. This means that in everyday use, the spikes often fly out during acceleration, and not during braking. If you want to save them, limit wheel spin by accelerating.
Asphalt
Exercises on the "black" roads were carried out at the turn of April and May, when the asphalt had already dried up, the wind subsided, and the air temperature was from 4 to 7 ºС. This is just the temperature limit for a seasonal tire change. How will the spikes behave in these conditions?
The first exercise is the measurement of fuel consumption. On the warm-up lap, immediately before the measurements, directional stability on asphalt and comfort were evaluated - noise and smoothness. At the end of the measurements, a “jog” was made along roads with different surfaces in order to fully appreciate the level of comfort.
Formula, Nokian and Nordman tires turned out to be the most economical at urban and suburban speeds. Cordiant gave the highest consumption. Although the difference, in all honesty, is scanty: 200 ml of gasoline per 100 km.
At a speed of 110-130 km / h, the Skoda Octavia keeps its course most clearly and makes soft lane changes, being shod with Michelin tires. And the Triangle driver is most annoying: a smeared, very wide “zero” and lack of information content. To correct the direction of movement, the steering wheel has to be twisted at large angles.
In terms of noise level, there is no significant difference between tires with spikes crunching on asphalt. In terms of ride, Continental, Hankook and Michelin tires stand out for the better.
The tests are completed by evaluating the braking properties on wet and dry pavement. Experts are interested in stopping distance from speeds of 60 and 80 km / h to a speed of 5 km / h (to cut off the possible influence of ABS). On wet pavement, the Continental tires perform best, while the Dunlop and Cordiant tires took the longest distance. On dry surfaces, the shortest stopping distance is for Triangle tires, and for outsiders, Cordiant.
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Summary
Russian tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 won with 929 points. Second place went to tires ContiIceContact 2 (916 points). The disadvantage of both of them by and large is one - the high price. In third place, missing six points to the coveted mark of "900" (tires that deserved 900 points, the experts of the magazine "Behind the wheel" consider excellent), is Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
For those who are not ready to pay more than 12 thousand rubles for a set of four tires, the testers are advised to take a closer look at the Hankook Winter i * Pike RS + and Nordman 5 models - these are very good tires, they did not fail in any of the parameters.
The next five contestants, who scored from 850 to 870 points and took places from six to ten in our ranking list, are also good, but each has its drawbacks. Of these, experts consider Cordiant Snow Cross tires to be the most profitable purchase: a modest price is combined with fairly high performance. However, these tires are not very suitable for urban conditions with clean asphalt roads.
The price of Michelin X-Ice North 3 tires can be considered slightly overpriced, not quite corresponding to the level of performance. Matador Sibir Ice 2 and Triangle IceLink are frankly budget products in their characteristics, but if you drive carefully, you can survive the winter on them..
| brand, model | 12th place | 11th place | 10th place | 9th place | 8th place | 6th-7th place | |
| Triangle IceLink | Matador Siberia Ice 2 | Formula Ice | Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 | Michelin X-Ice North 3 | Toyo Observe G3-Ice | ||
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| Country of manufacture | China | Russia | Russia | Thailand | Russia | Malaysia | |
| Load and speed index | 95T | 95T | 91T | 95T | 95T | 91T | |
| Tread pattern | directed | directed | directed | directed | directed | directed | |
| 9.4-9.7 | 8.8-9.0 | 9.3-9.5 | 8.9-9.2 | 9.0-9.2 | 8.8-9.0 | ||
| 54 | 54-55 | 59 | 61-62 | 56-57 | 59 | ||
| Number of spikes, pcs. | 128 | 110 | 110 | 116 | 96 | 119 | |
| 0.9-1.6 | 0.9-1.3 | 1.3-1.7 | 1.2-1.6 | 1.1-1.7 | 1.3-1.9 | ||
| Tire weight, kg | 10.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 9.3 | 9.7 | |
| (Maximum 140 points) | m | 17.7 | 18.9 | 17.3 | 15.8 | 18.0 | 15.3 |
| points | 104.4 | 97.8 | 106.8 | 117.0 | 102.7 | 120.8 | |
| Maximum 120 points) | with | 32.4 | 30.5 | 30.8 | 32.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| points | 108.5 | 115.3 | 114.2 | 108.2 | 115.3 | 111.6 | |
| Maximum 50 points) | with | 5.8 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| points | 38.8 | 32.1 | 36.9 | 40.9 | 34.6 | 40.2 | |
| (Maximum 130 points) | m | 17.5 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 16.3 | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| points | 120.3 | 123.9 | 123.9 | 129.2 | 130 | 125.4 | |
| (Maximum 40 points ) | with | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| points | 37.5 | 37.5 | 40 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 36.9 | |
| (Maximum 110 points) | m | 20.7 | 21.0 | 21.1 | 22.4 | 21.0 | 21.8 |
| points | 105.2 | 103.7 | 103.2 | 97.2 | 103.7 | 99.9 | |
| (Maximum 90 points) | m | 31.6 | 32.2 | 32.7 | 33.9 | 32.9 | 33.5 |
| points | 90 | 88.3 | 87.0 | 83.9 | 86.4 | 84.9 | |
| Behavior: Expert judgment | |||||||
| handling on ice Maximum 40 points) | points | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Handling on snowMaximum 30 points) | points | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 |
| Maximum 50 points) | points | 30 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 35 | 35 |
| Maximum 40 points) | points | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Maximum 40 points) | points | 20 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 32 | 28 |
| Comfort: Expert judgment | |||||||
| internal noise ( Maximum 30 points) | points | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
| smooth running ( Maximum 20 points) | points | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| Fuel consumption at 90 km/h(Maximum 40 points) | l/100km | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| points | 39.4 | 39.4 | 40 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 38.8 | |
| Fuel consumption at 60 km/h(Maximum 30 points) | l/100km | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| points | 29.3 | 29.3 | 30 | 29.3 | 29.3 | 29.3 | |
| The amount of points awarded | 825 | 832 | 855 | 856 | 861 | 863 | |
| pros | The best braking properties on dry pavement, average - on wet | Good braking properties on dry pavement, average on wet pavement | Excellent acceleration on snow; economical at any speed | Very good braking properties on snow; high permeability | Better braking properties on snow and directional stability on asphalt; soft | Clear handling on snowy roads | |
| Minuses | Low lateral grip on ice, weakest braking on snow; low permeability; problematic handling on snow and directional stability on asphalt; very tough | Weakest longitudinal grip on ice; difficult handling and low directional stability on snow; noisy | Low running smoothness; minor claims to handling, cross-country ability, directional stability and noise level | Lowest lateral grip on ice; poor braking properties on wet asphalt; low directional stability on asphalt; increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h | Weak longitudinal grip on ice | Weak braking properties on wet asphalt; increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h | |
| brand, model | 6th-7th place | 5th place | 4th place | 3rd place | 2nd place | 1 place | |
| Cordiant Snow Cross | Norman 5 | Hankook Winter i*Pike RS+ | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic | Continental ContiIceContact 2 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 | ||
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| Country of manufacture | Russia | Russia | South Korea | Poland | Germany | Russia | |
| Load and speed index | 91T | 95T | 91T | 95T | 95T | 95T | |
| Tread pattern | directed | directed | directed | directed | asymmetric | directed | |
| Drawing depth in width, mm | 9.6-9.8 | 9.3-9.5 | 9.2-9.4 | 10.1-10.4 | 7.9-8.2 | 8.8-9.0 | |
| Shore hardness of rubber, units | 60 | 54-55 | 51 | 55 | 50-51 | 51 | |
| Number of spikes, pcs. | 110 | 110 | 170 | 110 | 190 | 200 | |
| Protrusion of spikes after tests, mm | 1.4-1.5 | 1.0-1.4 | 1.5-2.0 | 1.4-1.6 | 1.3-1.5 | 1.0-1.4 | |
| Tire weight, kg | 9.1 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
| Safety: Grip measurements | |||||||
| Braking distance (30-5 km/h) on ice(Maximum 140 points) | m | 16.2 | 16.9 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| points | 114.1 | 109.3 | 118.5 | 126.6 | 138.9 | 140 | |
| Ice lap time ( Maximum 120 points) | with | 30.4 | 30.1 | 29.8 | 29.4 | 29.3 | 29.8 |
| points | 115.7 | 116.8 | 118.0 | 119.6 | 120 | 118.0 | |
| Acceleration time (5-30 km/h) on ice ( Maximum 50 points) | with | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| points | 42.5 | 41.7 | 44.1 | 40.2 | 46.9 | 50 | |
| Braking distance (40-5 km/h) on snow(Maximum 130 points) | m | 16.7 | 16.8 | 16.7 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.8 |
| points | 126.1 | 125.4 | 126.1 | 128.4 | 128.4 | 125.4 | |
| Acceleration time (0-40 km/h) on snow(Maximum 40 points ) | with | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| points | 40 | 39.3 | 37.5 | 38.7 | 39.3 | 40 | |
| Braking distance (60-5 km/h) on wet pavement(Maximum 110 points) | m | 22.5 | 21.5 | 21.7 | 21.0 | 19.8 | 20.8 |
| points | 96.8 | 101.3 | 100.4 | 103.7 | 110 | 104.7 | |
| Braking distance (80-5 km/h) on dry pavement(Maximum 90 points) | m | 35.0 | 34.1 | 34.4 | 33.3 | 32.6 | 33.4 |
| points | 81.3 | 83.4 | 82.7 | 85.4 | 87.2 | 85.1 | |
| Behavior: Expert judgment | |||||||
| handling on ice Maximum 40 points) | points | 32 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| Handling on snowMaximum 30 points) | points | 24 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 |
| Traction in deep snowMaximum 50 points) | points | 35 | 40 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 45 |
| Course stability on snow (Maximum 40 points) | points | 32 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 32 |
| Course stability on asphalt (Maximum 40 points) | points | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort: Expert judgment | |||||||
| internal noise ( Maximum 30 points) | points | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| smooth running ( Maximum 20 points) | points | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| Economy: Fuel consumption | |||||||
| Fuel consumption at 90 km/h(Maximum 40 points) | l/100km | 6.6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| points | 38.8 | 40 | 40 | 39.4 | 38.8 | 40 | |
| Fuel consumption at 60 km/h(Maximum 30 points) | l/100km | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| points | 28.7 | 30 | 29.3 | 29.3 | 29.3 | 30 | |
| The amount of points awarded | 863 | 871 | 874 | 894 | 916 | 929 | |
| pros | Excellent acceleration on snow; clear handling on ice and snow; clear course on a snowy road | Reliable handling on ice; good flotation in deep snow; low fuel consumption | Low fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h; precise handling on icy and snowy roads; soft | High lateral grip on ice and longitudinal grip on snow; phenomenal cross-country ability, good directional stability on a snowy road | It is best to hold on to the ice in the transverse direction and slow down on wet pavement; good longitudinal grip on snow and ice; soft | Better longitudinal grip on ice and acceleration on snow; high lateral grip on ice; outstanding cross; low fuel consumption | |
| Minuses | The weakest braking properties on asphalt; increased fuel consumption at speeds of 60 and 90 km/h; noisy | Weak braking properties on dry pavement | Weak braking properties on dry pavement; noisy | Difficult handling on ice; minor remarks on handling on a snowy road and smoothness; noisy | Increased fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h; small claims to handling, directional stability and noise level | Minor comments on directional stability on asphalt and comfort level | |
The test material was prepared using the publication article
The instructor, who is sitting on the right seat, shows me the path of the antenna walkie-talkie: “Take it to the left, now move along this road.” And where did he find his way here? All around us is an icy plain. Only on the right, about eight hundred meters away, the unfrozen mouth of the Angara is slightly floating. The Baikal ice is polished by the winds so that it seems that through it, as if through a lens, you can see the bottom. Only here and there is snow. And why is he holding on to this slippery surface? I execute the command and turn the steering wheel to the left - Volkswagen Tiguan, shod in Dunlop tires Grandtrek Ice 02, without too much thought, but at the same time quite gently maneuvers.
See the two lanes? You have to jump between them.
Here, polynyas are called mines, which among the hummocks an uninitiated person is not able to notice. Maneuvering between open windows half a kilometer deep, with great difficulty I suppress the urge to jump out of the car and send everything to hell. Seat belt buckled behind backrest front seat. This is the rule of the local Ministry of Emergency Situations: it is strictly forbidden to buckle up when driving on ice. The "attached" is less likely to get out if the car falls into the water.
The instructor reads my thoughts and encourages me, occasionally stopping wrong actions:
Cracks slip on the move, no need to maneuver before the fault. Pass snow crossings in hummocks at high speeds so as not to skid. I grumble soundlessly, but I manage to note that these tires do not have a tendency to slip, confidently cut through the snowdrifts.
The fact that this is not an extreme journey, but testing Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02 tires, I remembered only on asphalt. Here they behave not as clearly as more expensive ones. Nokian tires, Michelin or Continental, - the reactions of the crossover to steering actions are a little sluggish, with a slight delay, which, however, is quite natural for winter tires in the middle price segment. I reinforced my impressions by comparing new products with previous models - Dunlop SP Winter Ice 01 and Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 01. New tires on ice and snow feel more confident - both grip is better and behavior is clearer. In general, there is progress. We will try to include them in the list of participants in the upcoming winter test - let's see what they are compared to competitors.
New tires have already appeared on our market. The Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 passenger car is available in sizes from 155/70 R13 to 275/35 R20, and the Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02 crossover model is available in sizes from 205/70 R15 to 265/45 R21. All of them are with a speed index T (190 km/h).
Spikes and lamellas
Both tires have the same tread pattern, with an aggressive directional pattern with triangular checkers in the middle and developed diagonal grooves to drain water and slush from the contact patch. Transverse volumetric ("miura-ori") sipes, which cut the checkers across the entire width of the tire, improve grip on snow and ice. On pavement, the 3D cuts are blocked and the blocks behave like a monolith, which improves braking properties and handling. The protector is made of two layers of rubber. The upper one is soft, to improve the grip of the tire with snow and ice, the lower one is more rigid, in order to ensure clear reactions of the tire on any surface and securely hold the studs to the base.
The spikes in the new tires are original, with an enlarged base and an aluminum body: a modern solution that reduces weight and increases corrosion resistance. The carbide core of the spike is made of tungsten carbide; thanks to its rectangular shape, as well as microwaves in the front and rear parts, it clings to the ice when braking and accelerating with all four faces. The spikes are arranged along the tread width so that they form 16 rows of "hook".
07.01.2020
Anarchist89
I bought this rubber for UAZ patriot! I chose a spike with an AT-type tread with a bias towards cross-country ability, so purely highway hakkapelites disappeared immediately. I liked this rubber with an interesting and deep tread pattern that promises good flotation. As soon as I put it on, I was very pleasantly surprised by how quiet the tires are! it is very quiet, almost silent even on bare pavement, the summer one made more noise! Holds the road perfectly on any surface, on slush, on ice and rolled snow! there was not even a hint of a skid, and this, I want to note on the patriot, on the rear wheel drive. And he is not famous for controllability. 100 km \ h went quietly, but more for a patriot is not necessary) it was possible to drive into icy climbs without even connecting the front axle, which again is a plus for rubber. It rows well in the snow! but here, of course, it is necessary to make an allowance for the fact that the UAZ, in principle, drives perfectly in the snow, but on wet dense snow there was not even a hint of getting stuck on the bridges. It doesn’t lose spikes at all until not one has fallen, although this year’s winter in Saratov has been slushy and almost all the time driving on asphalt.
In general, I recommend tires for purchase.
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02.01.2020
snikulin
We chose tires last year for a so-called starlet to my wife, took a dunlop, skated the winter on it, everyone writes a lot of noise and a lot about it, but how it behaves in Siberia is a fairy tale, ice slides are not a problem for it, it survives uneven roads very well, braking is excellent, rowing is amazing in moderate snow, there is a slight drift rear axle in corners when entering at speed, but who doesn't? In general, if not noise, then ideal rubber, but it scored on noise and the rubber is ideal, This year I bought it for mikrik for myself, only a little larger in size, and the fisherman needs mikrik to drive everywhere that I say Rubber is a BOMB, who needs to increase the cross-country ability, take it, you won’t regret it, yesterday the crossings were returning from fishing on the road, cars along the roadsides, I walked like in summer, well, a video bonus how the bus runs on this rubber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ2gevvr6K0
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09.12.2019
Murat Isin
I bought this rubber for a promotion, made in Taiwan. Installed in October, run in as expected 800-1000 km. At first it was noisy when compared with BF Goodrich Stug Force. After running in, the noise became less, at the level of normal Michelin or Hankook type tires. By pure ice holds confidently, probably because of the rectangular teeth and a dense row of studding on the entire area of contact of the tire with asphalt. on dense packed snow you don’t even feel that it’s snow, with clean asphalt the brakes break into the skid earlier and the ABS is activated. which is bad. It rows perfectly on loose snow, the sidewalls are hard, I thought they would be oak in frost. But not in frost -27, tires work fine, soft in moderation. Please do not compare with Michelin. They are not afraid of pits, I recently flew into a pit on the pavement, swallowed the pit without any problems. Noisy at speeds from 60 to 80 km / h. Further is normal. Accelerates up to 140 km per hour on the autobahn, rides without problems. The truth is heavy, and fuel consumption lets you know. But the car drives smoothly, has already driven 4100 km, the spikes are in place. Further it will be seen.
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27.11.2019
Sega 61
Bought last season 2017-2018. Auto Chevrolet Niva. Taxi. So we've ridden enough. Mostly in the city. In the spring of 2018, I made additional studding - 33 studs on all wheels. I think that this is not much, since basically all winter in the city is asphalt. Sometimes, of course, there is ice and porridge, but mostly asphalt. Before this season, I again decided to make additional studding, since the tread did not wear out more often, which was surprising. Ran two seasons. Tau put only 13 studs on 4 wheels. I didn’t count how many there are, but I think about three hundred .. I don’t know how to drive in order to lose half.
Regarding the noise. And where should he go? The better it rows, the more it makes noise (I don’t pay attention to the rustling of spikes, shurgat on any rubber). Noise from the tread pattern. The more aggressive, the more transverse grooves, the wider they are, the noisier. Choose - or comfort or patency. And for the Niva, even the Chevrolet, although it is quieter due to better noise isolation, the noise of the wheels can often be neglected))) against the background of the noise of the handout. After Pradik, I hear this noise, although I made the top-up noise and vibration. Acceleration without problems and slippage, but here you need to make an allowance for four-wheel drive, but when braking, this is an ordinary car on the same 4 wheels. However, when braking all the way. And the last thing - spikes help when you don't count on them.)))
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31.10.2019
Cyril 080
Bought for the winter 2019-20 on Rapid. I go for a week. In order not to paint for a long time, everything is fine. Just a couple of hours ago, at 140 km / h, a long, protracted turn, with the presence of ice here and there, with a small taxiing, passed by 5+. I decided to take a chance, because. there were no cars outside the city, and the roadside and everything beyond it allowed. While noisy up to 80 km / h, but not critical. It brakes great. Start? Quite confident and predictable. Quiet set of speed without unnecessary slippage. Well, in the end, we are not on a car on the Formula 1 track. It’s great for the suburbs, for the city it’s very calm and confident. This is the second car I have, after wrx sti, where 245/40/18 Nokian 9. But this is for sports and for the soul, and Rapid on Dunlop is for everyday calm and safe trips.
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13.10.2019
Shamma
The noisiest one ever.
In terms of softness handling and other driving qualities, a four.
In terms of patency in snow, snowdrifts, the best. In winter, I am the first to break through the road in the village to the asphalt. The bumper of a passenger car literally turns into a dump. In deep snow, you become too confident.
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01.10.2019
sandero2
I skated on rubber for 3 seasons, I was pleased with everything, how it behaves on the track and on snowy roads, I didn’t get stuck anywhere. I sold it with the car, this year I took the next ice03 model. We will test, I'm sure it will please.
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As a beginner, I don’t have much driving experience, I can say that I really liked the tires, they are comfortable to drive, there are no noises, I really like how they hold the road, they slow down well.
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Two winters have passed on Dunlop sp winter ice 02 tires. The most important advantage that has been identified in comparison with other tires (Michelin, Nokian, Kama) is softness. It is actually very soft and clings to the roadway even in persistent frost. Of course, if it's too late to change clothes - at + 10 it starts to whistle when cornering. I observe wear and wear is even and average. When choosing tires, I liked the fact that the spikes are arranged in 16 rows. In general, rubber is the most for the Urals. Holds the track. Digging porridge in the city. I recommend to buy who does not want to overpay for a Finnish brand.
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Great tires for your money. Didn't regret choosing her. According to the characteristics, everything suits, the spikes hold and hold perfectly, it also rakes out well in snowdrifts, it doesn’t scour the asphalt much. Pretty strong. I would recommend as mid-range tires. Those who ride Hakka may be disappointed (but the price tag for Hakka is exorbitant)
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11.02.2019
zizz124
Everything that I will write below is true for the new tires in size 185/65/15, made in Thailand.
In February 2019, I had a chance to overtake a Toyota Aqua car from Krasnoyarsk to St. Petersburg. Studs were not rolled in according to the rules, but it turned out to be a stress test of rubber in the harsh realities of a winter track. During the haul, I tested the behavior of the car on these tires at temperatures from - 40 in Krasnoyarsk to + 6 in the Ural passes, on bare ice, loose snow, dense crust, in puddles, clean asphalt.
On any surface, the car behaves predictably, deceleration without surprises, the trajectory in corners is predictable even on snow, even on ice. The track is not felt at all. I was pleased with how the rubber rows on loose, melted snow in uncleaned yards. For the entire stretch (4,800 km) not a single spike fell out. I chose it myself according to the reviews on the Drome, I expected that the rubber would be noisier. I would definitely recommend this tire for Toyota Aqua, size 185/65/15, new, made in Thailand.
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12.01.2019
3 bob
Took a new one for a second car (grant)
I'm very pleased with the rubber. I didn’t get stuck anywhere, even in the most icy climbs I called. When cornering, it holds confidently, it also behaves well on ice. Spikes of rectangular alignment, which is also pleasing, as well as their location. By itself, the rubber is soft, does not dull and moderately noisy. Recommend.
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29.12.2018
Valeriyone
Very sensitive to the road, (made in Asia: Thailand) if the asphalt is smooth and without defects, then the tire will still hold out, but if you accidentally get into a small hole at speed, then a hernia (bump) will definitely appear. Then just throw it away. Get a little more expensive.
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27.12.2018
Midet
Good day dear reader, since you are reading, it means you are interested this model tires.
I want to say that I myself hesitated for a long time between the choice, of course, the tires I chose probably cannot be compared with those that I wrote, although they are about the same in price, I will write the price tag at the time of the search on 12/20/2018: Pirelli Formula Ice 175/65 R14 T 82 (2700r), Nokian Nordman 7 175/65 R14 T 86 (2960), BF Goodrich G Force Stud 175/65 R14 Q 82 (2490r), Goodyear Ultra Grip 600 175/65 R14 T 86(2800), Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 175/65 R14 T 82 (2720) + free tire service for this model - out of stock. I read a lot of reviews, the experience of operating a car in the winter only domestic tire. Frequent trips on uncleaned roads, the private sector, pits and our Russian roads, led me to choose Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 185/60 R14 T 82 (free wheels: 3040 rubles + free tire service, out of stock), but I bought it in the Vianor store at a price of 2779r. with tire fitting for your money is cheaper (Orenburg)
Now about the bus itself:
The rubber is tougher than on the Goodyear Ultra Grip 600, the tires that I got are Indonesian.
(noisiness) While I was looking, I read that they were very noisy, I was preparing for the worst, but apparently those who wrote this apparently never drove a cordiant or a kame ... I can say by the noise they are very quiet, they don’t buzz, there is no vibration (there is no feeling that you are flying on a "maize") ..., of course, there is a rustle of thorns, well, where without it, who doesn't like it - an alternative to Velcro
(cross-country ability) Of course, I liked the tread - it rows with a bang, you can ride through snowdrifts until it lies on your belly, although you are unlikely to meddle there, with a calm ride and uphill covered with an ice crust, you can climb without slipping ...
(Drivability) I can’t say that it is ideal, well, it floats a little on the pavement, you have to taxi. It brakes normally (but for some reason it’s not so hot due to such a tread - my expectations were not met) it has a slight skid when turning.
(balancing) Everything is within the normal range, so they said at the tire fitting, weights from 10-45g, tolerance 60g. these are his words
(Spikes) In cross-section, the spikes have a rectangular shape, as described from tungsten, to be honest, the mandrel itself that holds the core itself does not inspire confidence, and this is probably not in vain, since many write that they have spikes flying, they are, as they say everyone is flying (it all depends on how you ride), there are no spikes that have flown out yet, maybe so far I have dashed off a little on them.
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19.11.2018
Forever almost dead
Good day.
I live in Tomsk (Siberia), I move to the PP Nissan Primera 2001. 2 liters, CVT, driving experience 6 years.
Pros:
Good drawing, decently rows from under itself.
On ice it behaves predictably, it allows you to steer with ABS.
Due to the massiveness, it eats road bumps well.
Minuses:
I don't see it for myself.
Conclusion.
Suitable for medium wallet. It is optimal in a city that is very poorly cleaned - it’s not that you can park in snowdrifts (I don’t have the right car), but as long as you don’t lie on your belly, you can leave.
About the noise - nonsense. Normal working sound of rubber, which has spikes.
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For 2 seasons, with active driving, I lost 7 spikes on 2 wheels.
This year I bought 2 more wheels, now in a circle on WI02, fortunately there would be no limit if it weren’t for 1 but, noisiness, I didn’t ride on other studded tires, but it’s really noisy, although it’s also noisy on a plane even in business class .
Protector Beast +
Spikes - shark tooth +
Softness +
In general, I repeat, if you take wheels not for the track, then these are the bomb.
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09.10.2018
Dimych K.
Toyota Corolla. Tire size 175/70 R13. Operation - 1 season, 17-18 years, 7000 km. Operating conditions - 90% city, 10% highway. At the end of the season, I will say the following: it rows in the snow, gnaws on ice, does not blow away in corners, brakes on ice and snow just fine, very durable. Noisy? Yes, but the first 1000 km, then the noise is at the level of more expensive and more famous brands (there is something to compare with) And in general, if the studded tires stopped making noise, then all the spikes flew out! During the season, I lost one spike on the front left wheel during the running-in of rubber (I braked almost to the floor because of one fool who decided to turn around through a solid straight in front of me). Tread wear on this run is almost zero. I definitely recommend! Safety on this rubber is guaranteed to you! Everything! Good luck to everyone on the road!
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15.04.2018
bunsch
Good tires for their money, they hold the road firmly on asphalt, snow and ice, they work fine with abs, there was a case in winter when a minibus was carried in the ass, at first I thought it was a kapets, then the speed began to fade sharply, I couldn’t go to the side, the parallel rows were tight , in short, rescued. Who talks about noise, they didn’t ride noisy ones, there was a samurai rubber, a great-granddaughter poured it, here’s the one with a speed increase, like in an airplane, it went to take off, the danchik after it is very comfortable. operated in city mode, loss of spikes only on the front end (this is a common thing) on one wheel 8 spikes flew out during the season, on the other 5. (By the way, not a single spike flew out on the samurai for 4 seasons)
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16.03.2018
[email protected]
Decent enough tires. I took 225/60/17 spike. for Forester. At first it seemed noisy, then rolled it became quieter. The road keeps excellent and dry, and porridge. Maximum accelerated to 190, no yaw, the car goes smoothly. The spikes for the winter are almost all in place, although half the winter is warm and asphalt. I lost 1-2 studs per wheel, like on bridgestone before. The price is 6300, with 5000 for China and 16000 for Hakka. If the money is not from the bedside table, then in my opinion there is a reason to take this rubber, especially without losing safety.
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02.03.2018
kolya32
Tires are great. spikes hold tight. they make a lot of noise. road holding is excellent on any surface. strong sidewall.
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28.12.2017
Panin_R
I've been on it for 3 months. From the first about the bad, you feel noisy like on an airplane, vibration, 7 spikes flew out on the front wheels for 1000 km (car with AWD). Let's move on to the good. There was one case in bad weather (ice and snow on the roads). I was driving along a not steep hill behind the bus, the bus began to brake sharply, and I rolled onto it with a brake, with the abs working, and I was able to steer to the left. Rubber works well with abs. Large tread that allows you to get out of deep snow. I had some practice with the lap, I will say that I have more confidence on the ice on these wheels. They justify their price.
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10.12.2017
Carib AL25
After reading the reviews about this product, I want to add my two cents. I took the rubber new in the fall of 2017, year of manufacture 2015, size 185 / 70R14. The seller rubbed something about the premium segment (gave 12 sput for a set, yeah premium), low noise and excellent grip. Drove more than 1000 km. The noise, as it was from the purchase at the level of the amtel, has not decreased. The spikes are all in place, rolled well. Holds confidently on ice, especially with 4WD on. On snow, the behavior is not so predictable: it is very difficult to catch the edge of blocking when braking, it seems that the rubber was developed for ABS. Acceleration and handling on snow and ice are good. However, after three seasons on the Nordman-4, Dunlop disappoints, although it earns its money.
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28.11.2017
sanykamaz333
In principle, I am satisfied with the tires, I bought a GAZ 3102 for the Volga, ice snow, with optimal driving, ideally keeps the trunk empty. Suitable, in my opinion, for extreme driving.
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25.11.2017
Stas 174
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19.11.2017
Yuri Tambov
I bought tires for a long time choosing between dunlop and amtel just before that four seasons I skated on the nord master rubber super took dunlop on one axle on the lead naturally noisy no doubt but rowing rulitsya patency at altitude really like
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18.11.2017
Al 17
Tires are good. I'll start with the shortcomings, there are 2 of them. The first one is noise, but you can get used to it, after running in (about 1500 km) it became quieter. Secondly, the tire profile is full, the tread is wide and touches the fender liner on large irregularities. Summer tires of the same size do not hurt. Pros: the manufacturer Taiwan seems to be, in general, not with us, in October-November 2017 it has already covered 4800 km on tires. The spikes are in place, just the other day I lifted the car on a lift and had the opportunity to inspect the spikes. Everything is in place. It may be due to the fact that the tire was released in 2015. hence the rubber is not fresh and tougher than new, but the fact is the fact. The car handles perfectly, slows down on asphalt, ice, porridge is very predictable. Last night I got into a heavy snowfall on the Saransk-Ulyanovsk highway. All 230 km. I walked confidently, although there was porridge and the speed was limited only by visibility, the ABS does not work, it steers perfectly. The price is reasonable, driving is not annoying, believe me, I know what I'm talking about. experience of 20 years and only what kind of tires did not test. But if it wasn't for the noise. Today I got into another car in the Gislaved NF200, quietly of course, but the sensations are not the same. Buy if the noise doesn't bother you.
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17.11.2017
Roma 072
Bought tires for new Niva I've been driving it for almost a month. In terms of handling, everything is fine, it slows down well, it is bold in turns, it rows normally on impassable roads, apparently due to the large tread. But!!! Although I drive carefully, avoiding turning the steering wheel in one place, slipping and sudden braking on the pavement, somehow three spikes have already flown out, in different places ... Annoying! New tyres, 500 miles. What will happen next....
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06.11.2017
Nicholas 076
I bought tires after 300 km of run, half of the spikes flew out, it makes a terrible noise, rubber is only for driving on shit at low speeds ... disappointed ...
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03.11.2017
Ivan4222
I go to her for almost a month. impressions are different from this model. ran about 1000 km on asphalt very carefully. did not allow the wheels to turn. on ice and snow brakes very well. in general, there are no complaints about the holder at all. just excellent. it makes a lot of noise, of course, one of the noisiest, and the noise is most audible at 60 km.h, at 80 = less. from 100 and above just kapets, in the evening after active driving, your head may buzz. and another significant drawback. spikes fly out. tire mileage around 2500k. 7-10 spikes are lost on the drive wheels. fears that by the spring they will not remain. operated with care. Well, in general, more positive for rubber. and noise only on bare asphalt. which will change snowy roads. Kemerovo region. car viburnum 2. tires 185.60.r15
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03.11.2017
Ruslan Moscow
I bought this model today. I haven’t installed it yet, but after reading the reviews, it’s getting a little scary because of the hum. I hope I don’t have to buy earplugs to avoid noise))))))) ...although in Moscow almost everyone recommends rubber pros!!!
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29.10.2017
Dimitry1977
Auto Toyota Corolla, tires R13 175/10. Before it was Velcro Dunlop Graspic DS3, not a very bad rubber for its class, but it's time to buy a new one. Faithfully served 7 seasons, durable, no hernias (although it happened to fly into good pits), the tread was worn out, but peppy, only poddubela from time to time (it was difficult to start on light ice, prayed when braking). For a very long time I chose a new one, and again Velcro. And then, while browsing one site, my eyes fell on Dunlop Winter Ice 02. Maybe I should try spikes? I liked the drawing (drainage should be good), the rectangular thorn aroused confidence. I read the reviews, went to a tire store a couple of times in order to feel it with my hands. The average price in the city of Omsk is 2200-2350 rubles. And then, browsing the site of a car center, the price fell 1910 rubles. and a 100% discount on tire fitting when buying this particular rubber (there is such an action there). Well, I guess it's fate! Called, ordered, the next day came to pick up. In the store, I carefully examined it, turned it around, well, the price cannot be so lower and without jambs)))). But everything is smooth, production in Thailand, 14 weeks 17, the spikes are in place. I changed my shoes about 1.5 weeks before the cold snap and snowfall. When I read the reviews, almost everyone complained about the noise (hum) from the rubber. So, the first 300 km traveled on this rubber, I even stopped listening to music in the car, but listened to this rumble! It was powerful! Why was it? Because after, as I think, the correct rolling of the tires, which I did (I got into the extreme right lane and feel sick from 40-50 km / h, very smooth braking (you literally stroke the brake pedal with your foot), you turn smoothly and so 500 kilometers), the rumble became several orders of magnitude quieter. Now I don't even pay attention to it! I have used tires in different weather conditions from +8 (dry asphalt) to around zero degrees with rain - everything is fine! Recently, the weather brought a surprise - rain in the deep evening (overboard +1), then a sharp drop in temperature to -7 and snow (the road froze and covered with snow - a complete set!) And I had to go to work during this period. There in the rain, back in full set! Guys, I was driving like summer!!! On an icy road with snow, braking is excellent, the ice spikes gnaw almost to the asphalt, at the start without slipping, in the snow like on rails, no demolition in corners! Well, of course, all the movement was with the head and within reason! On the former Velcro, in these conditions, I would just sweat! So, I definitely recommend rubber, I didn’t see any great shortcomings! For those who consider noise a "flaw" - be patient for 500-600 km, roll it right, and this "flaw" will go away! Everything! Good luck to everyone on the road!
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27.10.2017
aavas72
A very decent tire. Who is puzzled by the choice, I advise you to definitely take it! Prior to that, I went to Hake 7 for five seasons, stood on the Lancer X. Now I have changed the car and, accordingly, the tires. Like everyone else, he hesitated in his choice. The first snowfall and ice dispelled my fears. On loose deep snow it goes much better than Khaki7, the Finn burrowed right away. On dry pavement, Dunlop is also preferred. Snow with ice will put parity. Let's see how it behaves in conditions of low temperatures and frozen asphalt with a thin crust of ice. The Haka 7 ungodly slid outward in corners under these conditions.
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19.07.2017
Alexey_Tomsk
Excellent tires! Fielder stood (four-wheel drive) for two seasons, the tread was like new. Good arrangement of spikes, spikes are all in place. Very good braking on ice. Resistant to mechanical damage. Wear resistant. On this rubber, you drive confidently, on icy slopes without problems, you start moving without slipping. Yes, noisy, this is a little discomfort, but I am sure on the road. On the new car I'll take tires of the same brand. I recommend, a good model for the money.
And only one minus: noise. Rubber after running lost 2 spikes on 4 wheels. Excellent road holding, even in wet snow, even on ice. It slows down well on ice and loose snow, the effect of aquaplaning is present, but weakly, perhaps at a speed of more than 120 it will be stronger, I don’t know, I haven’t tried it. Wife over 90 does not ride. They hit the curb several times, but there are no marks on the rubber. There were a couple of sharp braking on ice (skilled drivers cut) at 40-45 km / h, the car practically stood up, the braking distance on ice was about 1-1.5 meters. I do not presume to say, I did not measure.
I think it's worth the money. I recommend to buy.
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13.11.2016
Zilian
Guys and girls! Long thought to buy! Money is a pity for Nokian and other expensive g. I was looking for an angry and cheap rubber! After installation, it seemed that I was driving a tractor !!! At 80 km/h. a terrible rumble, as if the suspension had come kabzdets, and the (oval) wheels are about to fly off, and the engine has become diesel! But then I got used to the roofing felts, the roofing felts became really quieter. During acceleration, they slip and the abs during braking work at speeds above 40 km / h, it also seemed that they were poorly kept in demolition and cornering. I don't know if all winter tires are like that. Before that, I used Matodor German - I didn’t know grief for the 1st winter, until I flew off the track at 90 km / h in a turn, thank God without harm))) (before that, I trusted the car 100%). In short, I don’t know how I’m not 100% satisfied with the rubber. I don’t convince anyone to buy or refuse to buy, rubber, in principle, copes with the task, I just expected a slightly different result. I went with a taxi driver to Kama, honestly seemed to behave better, although the car was Logan) Damn, can I try to take Velcro?))) I live in Tomsk.
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03.11.2016
Safsaf
I bought these tires a week ago, 14 radius. The first snow just fell in our city, which I can say after a week of use, they behave well on ice, at the level of top-end Nokian / Continental tires, good on wet asphalt, excellent on rolled snow, if you fly into the porridge at speed, it throws a little, but it will go. As for the noise on the pavement, they make a really loud noise, maybe they haven’t rolled it yet, I’ve driven a maximum of 300-400 km, but it doesn’t bother me personally (the sound is like a dying wheel bearing), they don’t make noise in the snow and porridge. There are no complaints about them for their price, I bought them for 2300 per cylinder, for example Nokian costs 4200 in the same amount. As a result, if you do not pay attention to the noise, then the tire is basically good, before them there were GOODYEAR ultra grip ice arctik, side cuts and hernias hesitated.
Everyone writes that the noise, but the noise is at the level of any other studded tires. So there are no disadvantages! Excellent tires. Recommend. She is worth her money.
Handling on ice, braking, acceleration - excellent.
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23.04.2016
Nika.54
Bought these tires for a Ford Fiesta. I chose for a long time. Its appearance and declared properties seemed very promising to me. Bought at the end of November. Before that there were Amtel Nordmaster. Sold them even though they were like new. Terrible noise of an airliner on takeoff. The new ones were not much better in this regard. I'll have to get used to it... It was balanced easily, to the very minimum. The whole of December was run-in. As expected 500 km. Everything was done smoothly, without sudden starts and stops. And in the future, the technique was preserved, since the driving experience was six months! More than 80 km did not accelerate. Rubber is wider than Amtel. The car began to behave more confidently on the road. Already so did not crawl back. Snow, ice, asphalt, water... Rubber coped with everything. It's time to take off the rubber ... That's when I was surprised a lot. Shipov 30% flew out! With my driving style ... And the low weight of the car ... The tread is deep, the rubber is massive. Should have worn the Fiesta like a feather. Why did so many spikes fly off? Unclear. Maybe the spike design is to blame. The grip is better, but the ability to take off also increases ... The inertia is large, as it seemed to me, for my car. You have to start slowing down first. I don’t know what to do with it for next winter ... I’ll have to put it. So what to do. I'll start driving slowly and we'll see. Maybe the Velcro will work... Also: there were a lot of stones stuck in the tread. I had to dig out.
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