With the onset of a warm period for many motorists, the question arises of choosing summer tires. This year, new items are not expected from all companies, but a worthy choice will be presented in the assortment of each.
BRIDGESTONE
This year Japanese company meets the summer season without any bright novelties, but still with a wide range of tires for different cars - from small cars to crossovers and SUVs. For motorists looking to save money good choice will be tires of the ECOPIA family. Last year, ECOPIA EP150 (diameter from 13-15") replaced the popular B250. According to the manufacturer, due to the new composition of the rubber compound and optimization of the shape of the tread blocks, it demonstrates better (in comparison with its predecessor) performance, mainly economy and efficiency when braking on wet surfaces.
Also this year, with an 8.1% reduction in wet braking distance, increased service life and reduced rolling friction coefficient, the ECOPIA EP200 (15-18") replaces the previous EP100A. ECOPIA EP200 saves up to 12.3% fuel. Owners SUVs fit ECOPIA EP850 with a diameter of 15 to 19".
The sports tire range is represented by POTENZA models with RunFlat technology. The center slick track improves cornering control, three wide longitudinal grooves minimize the chance of aquaplaning, larger blocks on the outside provide additional rigidity.
Optimal balance between economy and sports performance present in TURANZA tires. It has a low noise level, good grip properties, and a long service life.
CONTINENTAL
(banner_adsense-300x250)In 2015 Company Continental introduced a new product Conti.eContact, made with an emphasis on efficiency. The growing number of electric and hybrid vehicles has prompted the concern to develop a special model of tires for these types of vehicles - not inferior to conventional ones in important characteristics, while having a reduced rolling resistance coefficient.
Perhaps the most universal tire the line can be called ContiPremiumContact 5 - it can be installed both on a regular city sedan with 14" wheels and on a sports car (the company received a certificate for driving at speeds up to 300 km / h). The tire is offered in 60 different versions, and available for all-wheel drive vehicles starting this year.The tread design uses 3D sipe technology to increase braking efficiency.There are enough water-removing grooves to prevent hydroplaning, as well as "quiet bridges" that reduce the noise level of the tire when driving.
Even more advanced are the ContiSportContact 5 tires. Their BlackChili rubber compound, which the manufacturer calls intelligent, reduces rolling resistance during normal driving and increases the transmission of forces when braking. The maximum precise handling of tires allows them to be used by lovers of active driving.
Owners of crossovers and SUVs that rarely leave the asphalt should take a closer look at the ContiCrossContact LX 2. Compared to the previous LX model, progress is noticeable in almost all characteristics.
CORDIANT
AT range of Cordiant- still relatively inexpensive tires for all occasions. Recent innovations include the Cordiant Sport 3, the next generation of sports tires for fast cars and active drivers. Compared to the second generation of the model, the third generation has improved grip due to a change in the composition of the rubber compound. Much attention was paid to the behavior of the tire in corners: the blocks on the shoulder part of the tread are connected by a low half-bridge, which ensures stability during a sharp change in direction of movement.
Another interesting model is the Road Runner. Its tread has a two-layer design: the upper, softer, is designed to absorb small road bumps, the inner, respectively, provides strength. This “differentiated” approach made it possible to achieve good level comfort and at the same time high “survivability” of the tire on bad roads.
Off-road tires are represented by two models: All-Terrain (for those who often travel both on asphalt and light off-road) and Off-Road, whose name speaks for itself.
DUNLOP to the Dunlop line, we note the DIREZZA DZ102 tire - MJ the manufacturer recommends it for cars with a claim to "sportiness". New innovative rubber compound containing carbon and silica provides more fast warm-up tires, which significantly improves grip and handling from the first minutes of driving. The wide ribs serve to ensure the stability of the movement, the blocks of variable size help to reduce noise.
Another model, SP Sport LM704, despite the name, is designed for the widest range of vehicles.
It is quite versatile, that is, it behaves well in any conditions, on any surface (with the exception, of course, off-road). The tire has an increased contact patch area, which allows it to confidently brake on dry surfaces. In addition, it has a long resource due to the optimal distribution of pressure over the entire surface.
Dunlop SP Touring T1 is designed for small and medium class cars. New polymers have made it possible to provide the tire with both good grip and high wear resistance.
GOODYEAR
Goodyear is offering a relatively inexpensive EfficientGrip Performance tire this season that fits most cars. The new structure of the rubber compound with a special component to reduce the heating of the tire during driving reduces rolling resistance. At the same time, it decreased braking distances 8% wet and 3% dry. The two-ply tread helps ensure consistent tire performance throughout its life.
Owners of powerful premium crossovers should take a closer look at the Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV, an action-packed tire built with a "racing" rubber compound and equipped with special sidewall inserts to improve cornering performance and when driving on wet surfaces.
For SUVs, the manufacturer recommends a different interesting model: Wrangler Duratrac. Its peculiarity is that a specially selected composition of the rubber compound not only ensures the resistance of the tread blocks to damage, but also guarantees the possibility of year-round operation of the tire. TractiveGroove signature micro lugs provide good traction and flotation in deep mud and snow.
HANKOOK
Last spring, Hankook unveiled the Ventus V12 evo2 tire, built using technology sports models. Large longitudinal grooves and directional channels between the blocks help to quickly get rid of water in the contact patch. Through the use of silicon oxide nanoparticles in the rubber compound, as well as optimization of block stiffness across the entire tread width, it was possible to reduce the braking distance on wet and dry surfaces by about 5% compared to the previous model. And the use of styrene polymers made it possible to reduce rolling resistance and, accordingly, improve the efficiency of the tire.
Another model, Ventus S1 evo2 SUV, is designed primarily for "fast" crossovers. The tire has a two-ply viscose fiber carcass and an innovative three-ply tread block design with a three-step outer rib block arrangement. This design increases the contact patch with the road as the tire wears, ensuring consistent performance throughout the life of the tire. The proprietary cooling system helps to efficiently remove heat and prevent overheating of the tire during active driving.
Michelin
Unlike its competitors, Michelin this year significantly expands the range of sizes of its most popular models. Michelin tires Latitude Sport 3 for powerful SUVs in the 2015 season can be purchased for installation on wheels with a bore diameter of 17-21 inches. This model has been chosen by many automakers as original equipment for their vehicles: it has a 10% increase (compared to the previous generation tire) in the width of the drainage channels, a double carcass for reliable protection from stones and bumps. The Latitude Sport 3 brakes better than its predecessor and lasts longer.
Four new sizes were received by another popular novelty last spring - MICHELIN Primacy 3, designed for passenger cars of medium and business class, as well as small crossovers. The next generation of the model outperforms the previous MICHELIN Primacy HP in all major "disciplines": the braking distance is shorter both on dry and wet roads, 4% improved grip in corners on wet surfaces. The tread with a patented pattern has self-locking sipes: during heavy braking, they close, providing additional rigidity to large blocks.
The size range of MICHELIN Energy XM2, designed for small and medium-sized cars, as well as small crossovers, has been expanded. The proprietary frame design can significantly reduce the likelihood of damage to the sidewall and the appearance of a hernia when the wheel gets into the pit. The resource is increased by about 20% compared to its predecessor.
PIRELLI
Pirelli has prepared for this spring the Cinturato P7 Blue, which has become one of the company's most high-tech tires. According to the European marking, it is classified as class AA, which means it has the highest performance when braking on wet roads, and also provides exemplary economy.
The tread pattern consists of four longitudinal grooves for better water drainage and reduced aquaplaning, densely spaced blocks in the central part for better cornering stability, and a rigid shoulder zone to reduce deformations under lateral loads.
A good option for an SUV would be SCORPION ATR - these are tires for those who drive a lot on asphalt and often leave it. It may seem noisy at high speeds, but on the primer it will show all its advantages: strong sidewalls will protect against stone cuts, curved grooves will provide good self-cleaning.
Tires are not accidentally divided into winter, summer all-season. Depending on the time of year, the tires must be suitable for the climatic conditions. So, summer tires Made from tougher rubber for excellent traction high temperatures. And the pattern on the tread allows you to divert water from the contact patch in rainy weather.
Of course, each company uses its own tire technology.
How did the summer tire test go?
The most important thing to check all parameters summer tires is the temperature outside the window, so summer tire test 2015 will be held at the height of the season, when people have already purchased tires. Now let's acquaint you with the results of last year's test, which is the most relevant in the summer season of 2015.
The most famous test in Russia is published by 2 editions - "Behind the Wheel" and "Autoreview". To compile our top ten, we took the weighted average of the results of two tests. Professionals evaluated handling, wet and dry braking, directional stability, noise and driver comfort.
Rating of summer tires 2015 in sizes R15, R16, R17
Summer tire rating 2015 year opens economical tire from a French company. The advantages of tires are excellent braking, good handling, directional stability and relatively low fuel consumption. Among the shortcomings are the rigidity of the rubber and not the best handling on wet pavement.
The average price of a tire R15/R16/R17 is 3400/4500/7100 rubles.
The Japanese company manufactures these tires in the Philippines. Main advantages: good directional stability, excellent braking on any type of surface, reduced fuel consumption. The disadvantages of this rubber are its stiffness and rather difficult handling on wet roads.
R15/R16/R17 - 2900/3200/5100 rubles.
Japanese rubber belongs to the category of high-speed highway. Advantages of Turanza T001 tires: directional stability and excellent braking performance on any surface. Cons of rubber: slightly increased noise, handling is lower than that of competitors in this price class, as well as rigidity.
R15/R16/R17 - 3500/3900/7000 rubles.
Good rubber from a Finnish company with Russian production refers to budget class. Pluses tires: excellent directional stability and good results when braking on any surface. Among the minuses, the experts mentioned minor comments in terms of comfort and handling.
R15/R16/R17 - 2400/2800/5100 rubles.
Japanese tires are available in R16 and R17 radii. Pluses rubber: good handling on dry surfaces, as well as excellent braking on any road. Cons - increased fuel consumption, noise and small comments from experts on directional stability, ride and handling on wet roads.
R16 / R17 - 3500/5900 rubles.
Korean brand, and Hungarian production - excellent braking on all types of coverage, fuel economy. The cons of tires are minor remarks on handling, comfort and directional stability.
R15/R16/R17 - 3300/4100/5500 rubles.
Advantages of these tires - excellent results when braking on any surface, clear directional stability, excellent handling and economy. Among the minuses, experts noted some comments on comfort and handling on wet roads.
R15/R16/R17 - 3200/3900/7000 rubles.
The top three in the top ten, which included the best summer tires 2015, closes the "premium". Pluses of the novelty - best result in braking on wet surfaces, understandable handling and clear directional stability. The disadvantages of tires are minor comments on comfort.
R15/R16/R17 - 2800/3600/6200 rubles.
Italian tires have a lot of advantages - positive reviews, excellent braking, understandable handling, as well as directional stability on any type of surface. Minor comments from the experts concerned driving comfort.
R16 / R17 - 3700/7000 rubles.
Best Summer Tire surpassed competitors in many positions. Pluses Primacy 3 - the highest rearrangement of the car, excellent braking, better handling and directional stability. Among the minuses, experts noted only minor comments on comfort.
R16 / R17 - 4000/8000 rubles.
If you haven't changed your car yet, but are just looking for summer tires, then we invite you to familiarize yourself with the new products that are presented this year. But do not think that we, like thousands of other resources, will only talk about the best summer tires of 2015. We will share with you more valuable information regarding the choice of wheels.
If you believe the compiled rating?
- Driving performance of rubber (braking distance, grip on various road surfaces, stability);
- Resource (measured in total tire mileage);
- Comfort (noise level emitted by rubber, ride stiffness).
Eventually, best rubber this is the one that, according to the specified criteria, scores the most points, and the worst, respectively, the smallest. According to the already formed rating, in the summer season of 2015 the leaders are:
- Pirelli Cinturato P1. They are produced both in Europe and America, and in China.
- Nokian Hakka Green. tires domestic, Russian production.
- Continental Conti Premium Contact 5. It is considered Portuguese rubber, although it is produced both in Europe and in Russia.
- Nokian Nordman SX. Again, Russian-made tires.
- Hankook Kinergy Eco. Representatives of the Korean state.
Actually, we will focus on the top 5, we think this is quite enough for those who are determined to purchase the most worthy new items of this season.
What about budget tires?
In the current economic realities, we understand that not everyone is able to choose the best. And therefore, we want to bring to your attention the rating of budget tires, both those models that are generally better to bypass, and those that are quite worthy of attention. As a basis, we took tires worth up to 2000 rubles. Let's see what came of it?
Tires with low price and low quality:
- Uniroyal Rally. The first representative to refuse to purchase. The tires are very soft, which makes the car more prone to rocking. Therefore, stability is reduced. In addition, in conditions of wet asphalt, or driving on a dirt road - these wheels are also one of the worst.
- Bridgestone Ecopia EP150. Despite the fact that these tires are representatives of quite famous brand, the model, frankly speaking, turned out to be a failure. Tests have shown that the rubber resource is 35-40 thousand km, while there is a low level of comfort, due to increased noise of the wheels and high rigidity.
- Premiorri Solanzo. Ask - why we did not mark a specific model? Yes, because we do not recommend absolutely all tires of this manufacturer for purchase. During testing of several models, common "sores" were identified: a resource of 35-40 thousand, soft rubber composition. Even a slight impact can lead to the formation of bumps, or rupture of the tire. In addition, Solanzo also suffer from rubber delamination.
Tires with low price and decent quality:
- Matador MP 16 Stella 2. This model is actively promoted in the market: a lot of advertising, is on sale in all stores. Estimated cost - 1500-1800 rubles. This rubber, despite the low cost, has quite decent quality. Durable and not noisy. The only problem - this is weak lateral support.
- Baum Brillantis. This model among the "budget" is also of very acceptable quality. Reviews about the summer tires of this model say: not too noisy, resource, about 50 thousand km., Excellent road holding. What else is needed for complete happiness at the cost of rubber, about 1700 rubles?
- Kumho Solus KR21. Quite a worthy and also inexpensive option. this model tires can be evaluated as golden mean in everything: wear, driving performance, comfort. The average cost of these tires is 2000 rubles.
Of course, this is only a small part of those inexpensive tires that are now offered by dealers, but the fact that these are the most popular models among the budget - without a doubt. We have armed you with information, then it's up to you!
Tires are not in vain divided into winter and summer. Depending on the season, tires must take into account all climatic features. So, summer tires are made from harder rubber compounds, which provides excellent grip in the warm season. And the longitudinal stripes on the tread allow you to divert water from the contact patch in rainy weather.
Of course, each manufacturer uses its own tire technology. And to answer the question: which rubber is better to choose, as always, tests and reviews help.
How the summer tire test was carried out
The most important thing to check all the parameters of summer tires is the warm season, so summer tire test 2015 will be held at the height of the season, when car owners have already purchased tires, and we are introducing you to the results of last year's test, which is the most relevant in the summer season of 2015.
It is well known that the most reliable results of rubber tests in Russia are published by two publications - “ " and " ". To compile our top ten, we took the weighted average of the results of two expert laboratories. Professionals evaluated handling, wet and dry braking, directional stability, noise and driver comfort.
Rating of summer tires 2015 in sizes R15, R16, R17
Summer tire rating 2015 of the year opens economical French tires. The advantages of tires are excellent braking, good handling, directional stability, as well as relatively low fuel consumption. Among the shortcomings are the rigidity of the rubber and not the best handling on wet pavement.
The average price of a tire R15 / R16 / R17 is 3400/4500/7100 rubles.
Tires are made in the Philippines. Main advantages: good directional stability, excellent braking on any type of surface, reduced fuel consumption. The disadvantages of this rubber are its stiffness and rather difficult handling on wet roads.
R15/R16/R17 - 2900/3200/5100 rubles.
Japanese rubber belongs to the category of expensive ones. Advantages of Turanza T001 tires: directional stability and excellent braking performance on any surface. Cons of rubber: slightly increased noise, handling is lower than that of competitors in this price class, as well as rigidity.
R15/R16/R17 - 3500/3900/7000 rubles.
Good Russian-made rubber belongs to the middle class. Pluses tires: excellent directional stability and good results when braking on any surface. Among the minuses, the experts mentioned minor comments in terms of comfort and handling.
R15/R16/R17 - 2400/2800/5100 rubles.
Japanese tires are available in R16 and R17 radii. Pluses rubber: good handling on dry surfaces, as well as excellent braking on any road. Cons - increased fuel consumption, noise and small comments from experts on directional stability, ride and handling on wet roads.
R16 / R17 - 3500/5900 rubles.
The advantages of this Hungarian rubber are excellent braking on all types of surfaces, fuel economy. The cons of tires are minor remarks on handling, comfort and directional stability.
R15/R16/R17 - 3300/4100/5500 rubles.
The advantages of these tires are excellent braking results on any surface, clear directional stability, excellent handling and economy. Among the minuses, experts noted some comments on comfort and handling on wet roads.
R15/R16/R17 - 3200/3900/7000 rubles.
The top three of the top ten, which included the best summer tires of 2015, is closed by the “premium” model from Nokian. The advantages of the novelty are the best result in braking on wet surfaces, understandable handling and clear directional stability. The disadvantages of tires are minor comments on comfort.
R15/R16/R17 - 2800/3600/6200 rubles.
Italian tires have a lot of advantages - positive reviews, excellent braking, understandable handling, as well as directional stability on any type of surface. Minor comments from the experts concerned driving comfort.
R16 / R17 - 3700/7000 rubles.
Best Summer Tire surpassed competitors in many positions. Pluses Primacy 3 - the highest rearrangement of the car, excellent braking, better handling and directional stability. Among the minuses, experts noted only minor comments on comfort.
R16 / R17 - 4000/8000 rubles.
Tire development can be a lot of fun for engineers and chemists, but it's actually a very difficult task. In fact, no bus component can perform at the maximum level available to itself, since this almost always leads to the fact that some other component performs worse. If you increase grip on wet roads, then rolling resistance and fuel consumption will increase; making tires stronger with a reinforced structure and a tougher rubber compound will almost certainly worsen the level of comfort; if tires are provided with many grooves to prevent hydroplaning, this will negatively affect the overall handling. And do not forget that in addition to all this, tires must also have a reasonable price.
In order to evaluate individual tire characteristics that may be important to the consumer, various independent tests, where tires are evaluated in several disciplines, are a good tool. It is relatively easy for any manufacturer to invest in improving a few parameters and then try to build their advertising campaign on it, but really high-quality tires can be determined by how balanced their characteristics are.
List of tires tested:
In the latest test of the Finnish organization Test World, there were quite a few of these tires. A few more tires have shown weaknesses in certain disciplines, and here the decision on the choice must be made based on what qualities are priority. There were no really bad tires in this test, but those that are in last place are seriously inferior to the leaders, so it's hard to find another argument in favor of buying them other than the low price. And saving on security is hardly worth it.
Test results
Wet braking
(Braking distance from 80 to 5 km/h, m)
Dry braking
(Braking distance from 100 to 5 km/h, m)
Handling on wet surfaces
(Lap time, s)
Hydroplaning resistance
(Speed of loss of adhesion, km/h)
Driving performance on wet surfaces
(Score, points)
Driving performance on dry surfaces
(Score, points)
Noise
(Score, points)
Comfort
(Score, points)
economy
(Increase in fuel consumption, %)
Expert opinions on each tire are presented below.
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: HW0F A1XF Producing country: Czech Republic Euromarking: C/A-71
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Continental provide equally good grip in all conditions. On wet roads, the handling is very stable and there are no surprises for the driver. Hydroplaning resistance is high, stopping distance is short. On dry surfaces, the tires behave confidently and respond quickly to the driver's actions. Clutch on rear axle well preserved during an emergency maneuver. The tires are also very quiet, but they have too much rolling resistance. |
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Speed/Load Index: 94V DOT Code: YLCP Producing country: Finland Euromarking: C/A-70
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Nokian excels on wet surfaces, where they have high grip - both longitudinal and lateral - and stable handling even in an emergency. On dry surfaces, the tires also respond adequately to the actions of the driver and do not lose grip on the rear axle during sharp maneuvers. Plus, low noise, smooth running and low resistance rolling. |
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Speed/Load Index: 94V DOT code: XB BK U195 Producing country: Italy Euro marking: B/A-72
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Pirelli grip on wet surfaces is slightly lower than best tires, but in an emergency, precise steering responses and predictability will help. If we talk about the dry surface, here Pirelli showed simply excellent results. They easily and reliably cope with any maneuvers, constantly maintaining traction. Pirelli also have very low rolling resistance, and in terms of noise and comfort, although they are inferior to other tires, but not so much as to be considered a significant drawback. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: NE0F NY1R Producing country: Germany Euro marking: B/A-68
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Wet tests were easy for the Goodyear, but on dry pavement they were somewhat slow to react, especially in the event of an emergency maneuver. However, the tires are quite predictable. Goodyear's rolling resistance was the lowest in the test, and it's also a very quiet tire. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: YLDM YAH4 Producing country: South Korea Euromarking: C/C-69
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Kumho demonstrated high grip on wet surfaces and good hydroplaning resistance. The tires behave very confidently, even despite a slight lack of lateral grip. On dry pavement, the tires react somewhat slowly to the actions of the driver, but you can not be afraid of a sharp loss of grip during a sharp maneuver. Noise and comfort levels are acceptable, but the rolling resistance is too high. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: 2XRP EX H Producing country: Hungary Euromarking: C/C-71
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Hankook brake effectively and retain traction well in corners on wet pavement, and also behave predictably during emergency maneuvers on dry pavement. There are no problems with noise and comfort, but they are with rolling resistance. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: DM0F H5R Producing country: Germany Euro marking: B/A-68
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The Dunlop has fairly good wet braking properties, but relatively little lateral grip. The tires resist hydroplaning well, but in an extreme situation they behave a little nervously. On dry surfaces, the Dunlops demonstrated quick rudder responses and good controllability during emergency manoeuvres. Dunlops are also very quiet and have low rolling resistance. |
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Speed/Load Index: 94W DOT code: P2PJ BL5C Producing country: China Euromarking: C/C-73
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The characteristics of Landsail were surprisingly unbalanced. Wet braking performance is excellent, but handling is very unstable. In addition, tires are worse than others in emergency maneuvers and are quite sensitive to hydroplaning. On dry pavement, the Landsail again stops the car quickly, but at the same time very slowly responds to steering turns, and the lateral grip and stability are too weak for optimal performance of sharp maneuvers at high speed. Due to their softness, Landsail have demonstrated a high level of comfort as they absorb road bumps very effectively. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: FTWC 03RX Producing country: Germany Euromarking: C/A-69
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Michelin make it easy enough to control the car on a wet surface. The corners are a little slow but sure, and control is not lost in extreme situations. The braking distance is not so long as to speak of a clear lack of efficiency. On dry pavement, the Michelins are confident, but in the braking test they are only average. Noise and comfort are also average, and overall the Michelins are mediocre, but they don't have any major weaknesses. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: DVK8 Producing country: Holland Euro marking: E/B-70
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The Vredestein brakes quite well on wet surfaces, but it is too easy to aquaplan. Handling is good in principle, the rear tires with some difficulty maintain grip during sharp maneuvers. On dry surfaces, the Vredestein are generally confident and predictable, but again rear wheels can skid too easily in an emergency. The ride comfort is average, and the noise level, although high, is not so high that it starts to interfere excessively. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: CP0F W1MW Producing country: Germany Euro marking: E/C-71
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The Barum has a short stopping distance on wet surfaces and generally handles well. emergency situations despite relatively low grip. At the same time, tires are too easy to hydroplan. On dry pavement, the Barums are very lethargic and their steering responses are slow and vague, but at least the tires aren't prone to sudden loss of traction. Braking performance is only average. Barums don't absorb the bumps in the road very well, and the noise level is also relatively high. |
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Speed/Load Index: 94V DOT code: WF0F R5Y Producing country: Spain Euromarking: C/B-70
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On wet pavement, the Firestone stops the car too slowly, but in general they behave confidently and logically - until the limit of adhesion is reached, after which they immediately lose it. At the same time, the tires have good hydroplaning resistance. On dry surfaces, the Firestones are too slow to respond to steering inputs and have the longest stopping distance in the test. Fiestone are quite quiet, efficiency is average. |
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Speed/Load Index: 94W DOT code: JUJF EAJ Producing country: China Euro marking: E/B-71
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Goodrides are very unstable and difficult to ride on wet surfaces, and the rear tires lose traction too easily in an emergency. On dry pavement, the tires have too slow reactions to steering turns, and the rear wheels can easily go into a skid again, which is especially undesirable when avoiding obstacles. The noise level is low, but the ride is relatively stiff. Goodride also has high rolling resistance. |
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Speed/Load Index: 94V DOT code: U88K Producing country: Taiwan Euromarking: C/B-70
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The Nankang has a long stopping distance and very little lateral grip on wet surfaces. It is unlikely that it will be possible to optimally carry out a sharp maneuver, because the tires can suddenly lose contact with the road on both the front and rear axles. At the same time, the tires resist hydroplaning well. On dry surfaces, the situation is somewhat better, but the tires still do not cope well enough with emergency situations. Nankangs do not absorb road bumps very effectively, and besides, their noise is clearly audible in the cabin. Economy is average. |
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Speed/Load Index: 91V DOT code: 8F 0F Producing country: India Euromarking: C/B-69
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The Apollo doesn't brake effectively enough on wet surfaces and has relatively little lateral grip. In addition, when cornering, the tires easily begin to slip, and during the detour of an obstacle, the rear wheels can suddenly go into a skid. Hydroplaning resistance is also too low. On dry surfaces, the tires behave predictably, although they lack general level clutch. With noise and comfort, everything is fine, efficiency is average. |
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