Testing winter tires driving. Test winter tires R15, R16: among the torosa and icebergs. Michelin X-Ice - Legend of Winter Automotive Tires

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Also in the test participated:

Avatyre Freeze - Domestic Development
Gislaved Nord. Frost 100.
TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5
Hankook Winter I * Pike RS +

On each set of 205/55 R16 tires in front of the tests of the pilot passed 500 km to run through. After that, the organizers checked the magnitude of the speakers of spikes and the hardness of rubber.

To estimate the longitudinal and transverse clutch on the ice, the organizers measured the acceleration time, the length of the braking path and the time of passing the circle along the highway. Each kit was tested at least 7-10 times to identify the error of the results. For a more accurate transverse clutch calculation, a twelve meter rearrangement was used. This maneuver is also called the "mesh test" - a quick detour of a sudden obstacle (moose on the road).

To avoid the subjectivity of the assessment of the pilot, the same tires were tested several people. They exhibited estimates for stability and handling. Course stability was tested at a speed of 90-110 km / h. The pilot rotated the steering wheel into small angles and watched the behavior of the car on tires tested.

In yet another test, the permeability in the snow was checked, the ability to overcome drifts, maneuvering, to trim and move reverse. The test organizers considered that it was also important for winter tires, as well as all of the above. This test features goodyear ultragrip Ice Arctic. According to the organizers, with tires front-wheel drive car Turning into a real all-terrain vehicle!

The smoothness of the stroke and noise in the cabin was evaluated on different coatings and at different speeds. After tire tests on ice and snow, experts appreciated how spikes in tires were.

On the asphalt tires were tested on such an indicator as fuel consumption. On all tires, the track was passed on both sides to level the effect of the road or light breeze. Also estimated the length of the brake path on dry and wet asphalt and course stability.

And the most recent test was the inspection of the tires and counting crueling spikes. Lost everyone else tires Bridgestone - 18 spikes. In second place turned out to be toyo tireswho lost 7 spikes.

As a result, on the results of all tests, tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 became the winner of the test. In second place with a margin of just half the percent turned out to be tires Continental ContiCecontAct. 2.

The test results of winter studded tires 205/55 R16 are shown in the tables below.

After the crisis, the most popular and most affordable studded tires chose, not forgetting about Chinese. Seven of the eleven such tires were cheaper than 2500 rubles. New products in the "VAZ" sizes are a bit, but we have "with you" - tires Continental ContiCecontact 2 just go to the market. For the first time in our tests, the most affordable domestic "riding" Avatyre Freeze (1770 rubles), Polish sava tires Eskimo Stud (2135 rubles), Chinese Aeolus Ice Challenger (2140 rubles) and Japanese Yokohama Iceguard IG55 (2590 rubles). Among the "Scandinavian" selection is noticeably modest. According to manufacturers, the share of "riding" on russian market It ranges from 65 to 80%, that is, "Neshosham" remains quite a bit. We found only seven sets. The most inexpensive - Cordiant Winter Drive for 2050 rubles and Nordman RS for 2225 rubles. The average price category (2500-3000 rubles) represent the "Japanese" Bridgestone Blizzak VRX and Toyo Observe GSI-5, as well as Goodyear UltraGrip ICE 2 of Polish production. We did not bother even a couple top models Nokian and Continental, which are more expensive than 3,000 rubles per piece.

The tests were performed in January - February at the AvtoVAZ test site, near Togliatti. Winter was not very frosty: the temperature of the rope within -25 ... -5 ºС. The asphalt part rolled back in early May, on the raised roads. Worked at night when the temperature did not rise above + 5 ... + 7 ºС. It is such a temperature of the tires consider transitional from winter tires to summer and vice versa. Test car - Lada Kalina, equipped with ABS.

How running and you will go

The most important part of the tests of winter tires is running in. After all, it depends on how well the tires on the snow and ice will work and how long will serve. It is easy to spoil in incorrect running in the "riding": with aggressive ride on risks, the spikes will be started simply to fly. Each set of studded tires we run through 500 km. Without sharp accelerations and braking, so that every hips get into his place and the rubber tightly wrapped its base. To do this, we divide the entire mileage for three to four parts, making after each break in motion per hour or two. For running in unintellible soft "scandinavocks", in the people of frequently referred to as "Velcro", 300 km are enough. And the movement style should be more aggressive, with a light slip when overclocking. Here, the prolonged task of running the Other runoff is completely removed from the tread remnants of the lubricant, which was applied to the mold (lubrication needed to eliminate damage to the tread with 3D-cuts when removing just welded tires from the mold). In addition, on these tires, it is necessary to remove a thin surface layer of rubber, which after baking it turns out to be a little harder core. For wear of sharp edges, lamella can not worry: on modern models They are designed so that with mutual friction self-sharpening. This ensures the stability of the characteristics of non-loose tires all over the service life.

How to hang around?

On rolled tires, we measure the hardness of rubber and the magnitude of the speakers of spikes, comparing the results with those that they received on nine new tires. After running, the hardness of rubber on Shore, as a rule, changes to several units in one direction or another. The spikes can also be slightly out or shuffled because they get up in their place. In Russia, the magnitude of spikes is not regulated. But in the European Union countries, where the use of studded tires is allowed, it is limited - no more than 1.2 mm on new tires. This compromise value determined life: a smaller protrusion will not allow to achieve an effective clutch on ice, the larger will worsen the grip on the asphalt and will lead to the rapid loss of "carnations" during operation. In our long-term tests, the average speech of spikes after running is from 1.3 to 1.6 mm. So now almost all tires got into this range with a deviation of one tenth millimeter. The exceptions made up four models. First, this is Chinese Aeolus: it has a spikes only with 0.5-0.8 mm. It is immediately clear that on the ice he will not be enough from heaven. Secondly, Cordiant: Speaking of thorns comes up to 2.0 mm - an extremely allowed value in Europe (although no one checks on the machines). But Bridgestone and Sava are alarming: after running, some spikes sticking out 2.3 mm! And above the protector, not only the carbide insertion of the spike is towers (it, as a rule, performs over the housing by 1.2 mm), but also almost a millimeter of its cylindrical body. It is clear that on ice these tires will have an advantage over "law-abiding". At one time, we checked how the spelling of spikes on the coupling properties of the tires on the ice. Each tenth fraction of a millimeter reduces the braking path by 2.5-3%. The spikes with a protrusion of 2.3 mm will benefit from those that stick out by only 1.3 mm, not less than 25-30%!

I repeat that we have speech spikes with any laws limited. But according to Technical Regulations The Customs Union, which unites Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, the tires made from January 1, 2016, for speech of spikes on new tires, a value of 1.2 ± 0.3 mm is set. That is, the spike will have to perform above the tread no less than 0.9 mm and no more than 1.5 mm. It will be interesting to look at the Bridgestone and Sava tires next year.

To get acquainted with the results of the test (they are reduced to the table), follow the links: Table # 1 and Table # 2.

What are we tested?

In the sequence of test exercises, we first measure overclocking and braking in the snow and on ice. Why? In the process of testing on the spikes, there are high loads, under the action of which the spikes can slowly move outward, and, if these measurements are last carried out, the spikes will perform more. After the longitudinal clutch measurements, we check the tires on the ice circle, we are experiencing on the rearrangement. And after that, we estimate controllability, coursework stability, permeability and comfort. At the end of all tests on the "white" roads again check the speech of thorns. If it has not changed during testing, then the spikes are kept in rubber securely, and this is the key to the fact that they will walk long. The most stable were Continental, Nordman, Yokohama and Bridgestone: these tires during all tests the value of protruding spikes remained unchanged. On one "dozen" crawled spikes from Nokian, such a result also consider excellent. Toyo and aeolus look quite worn: they have added spikes from zero to 0.2-0.3 mm. But the tires Avatyre, Cordiant, Formula and Sava increase threatening - up to 0.4-0.5 mm. There is a suspicion that with such a thread of growth in the spikes for a long time in the tires can not be held. The magnitude of the speakers of spikes is absolute recordsman - SAVA: some "carnations" after tests sticking out 2.7 mm!

Asphalt tests are also carried out, taking into account the intensity of rubber wear. We start with the assessment and measurements of resistance to rolling and only in the final we carry out braking on the asphalt. Guess why? If not, I will answer the words of Continental specialists, which are called emergency braking on asphalt with stress for winter tires - even if there are abs. And they believe that after a dozen one and a half of such braking, the tires come into disrepair. But we are just lying six - eight times a touch and the same on the wet road. After testing, carefully inspect the spikes and the protectors of the "stressed" tires. Three models whose spikes performed more than 2 mm (Bridgestone, Cordiant and Sava) differ from the other pits in rubber near spikes. When braking, high spikes are very tilted and spit pieces of tread. Yes, and the hulls of the spikes themselves are settled, lost the cylindrical shape and now look like cones. It is surprising that none of these tires lost spikes. The trouble came, from where they did not wait, - Blagov-recipient Toyo broke up with 14 spikes on four wheels. It is noteworthy that last year when the spikes at the end of the tests were sticking out a little more (up to 2.3 mm) than now (up to 1.9 mm), she did not have losses.

Hipovka or Velcro: Afterword

So, prefer - "Robes" or "Scandinaviani"? When choosing, remember the main advantages and disadvantages of those and others. Schips have more stable coupling properties on any coatings, but they are less comfortable. Soften and quiet "velcro" demanding more to the level of driver's skill on ice. In addition, I will not venture to advise "Scandinava" for cars without ABS: when the wheels are blocked on ice, their clutch falls significantly, and it is extremely dangerous. Unconditional winner of our test steel tires nokian.that B. last years Speakers the legislator of winter fashion: in the class of studded tires in the leader, the model Nokian HakkaPeliitta 8 was released, and among the Scandinavians, Hakkapeliitta R2 was honored. But they are the most expensive. So the choice is not easy - and our tables with recommendations regarding each tire will help it.

We warn you a particularly exhaust: we should not compare the results of "riding" and "Scandinavocks", they are not found in different tables. According to their own experience, we know that the difference depends on temperature. On the strong frost (-20 ºС and below) on ice will win soft "Scandinavians", in "greenhouse" (above -10 ºС) top scores Will be at the "Shipovok". Perhaps, it is possible to compare only behavior on the asphalt. But it should be remembered that tirens do not compare the data obtained in different days. After all, the result of measurements affects not only air temperature and asphalt, but also humidity, wind power, the amount of ultraviolet and much more. At the same time, Anton Ananiev, Vladimir Wheel, Yuri Kurochkin, Yevgeny Larin, Anton Mishin, Andrei Forms, Valery Pavlov and Dmitry Tests took part. We express our appreciation to the manufacturers to the test products, as well as employees of the AvtoVAZ polygon and Togliatti company Volgashinth for technical support.

We took tires from different price groups - from 2470 to 5150 rubles per piece. The most recent model - TOYO OBSERVE GSI-6who gave out the market this season. There are two last year's novelties: German Continental VikingContact 7. and Finnish Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.. Updated last year russian production.

Fairness

We put the tires in places according to the balls recruited. And now let's see how economically favorably buying those or other tires. To do this, comparable mid-price Each model with a so-called fair price is an appropriate level of its consumer properties, that is, the number of earned points.

The most advantageous offer was Hankook Winter I * Cept Iz² with a price of 23% lower than just. A little less (17%) will save VIATTI. When buying Nordman RS2 tires, Pirelli Ice Zero FR, Toyo Observe GSI-6 or Triangle Snowlink PL01 benefit will be from 9 to 5%.

For the rest of the test participants will have to overpay. Minimum overpayment - 3% - Waiting for the purchase of tires Gislaved Soft * Frost 200. The cost of ROADSTONE WINGUARD ICE tires, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 and Sailun Ice Blazer WSL2 is higher than 7-9%. The rating of the two distinguished participants of the test is closed - the winner ... and the loser. For the outsider Cachland CH-W2002 will have to overpay 11%. He was not as low as weak. But Continental VikingContact 7, the most expensive participant is overvalued by 15%. Want a high-quality and balanced product - be prepared to upset.

In the cold season, it is better to give preference to just winter tires. With the help of new technologies in production automotive tires Interesting features are achieved, allowing the owners of the car to ride no less confident than in the summer. Many believe that winter tires can be replaced by all-season options. But this is not the case - demi-season tires are not a way out of the situation: they are uncomfortable to ride neither in summer or winter.

The main feature of winter rubber is softness and the ability to tenaciously hold onto the snow coverage. We offer you the rating of the best winter studded tires 2014-2015.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 - the best offer among winter tires

The leader of most tests in Russia and other countries has become Finnish tires produced at one of the most technological world factories in the world. This Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is an excellent driver assistant in difficult winter conditions.

Tires are capable of fighting perfectly with any cold coating, ensure the comfort and safety of the trip. It should also be noted the following unique properties Nokian winter rubber:

special technologies and tread pattern protect the driver with any weather;
grip with any surface, even with ice, reaches maximum values;
rubber is present in a large assortment of radii and sizes;
this model also has spikes that are applied by the new scheme.

Rubber was presented last year, but before today's day It remains the leader of most ratings. If you want this comfort and full security in winter timeBe sure to pay attention to this proposal of the Finnish corporation.

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic - Experienced model from the legendary manufacturer

This offer was one of the few representatives of the 2014-2015 season, which managed to get to the top position after three years of success. GoodYear has always been famous for the release of premium tires that ensure the safety of winter and summer movement on any transport. With the help of new technologies, the corporation managed to create tires with the following advantages:

beautiful grip behind snow and cold asphalt with an unusual tread and spikes;
nineteen sizes - a choice from 13 to 18 inches on any width of the disk;
super-dimensional parts of the rather rigid tread ensure adhesion with any surface;
slide is minimized, due to the special form of the tread.

Also in Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic has been represented by the technology of spike integration developed in 2012. The features of this tire differ from most competitors and allow you to achieve incredible travel parameters. At the moment, Rubber is experiencing one of the last seasons, after which the manufacturer announced several important updates and change the name.

Michelin X-Ice North Xin3 - Leader Model last year

This rubber was also in the list of the most successful purchases for motorists last season. If this year it's time to get a new winter tires, pay attention to this instance. Michelin always suggests best technologiesBut the X-Ice North really exceeded all the expectations of buyers:

the softness of the car increases at times;
significantly improves adhesion with any soil;
the durability of wheelbarves increases;
the brake path decreases almost twice.

Reducing the brake path is twice - an approximate assessment confirmed by many unofficial test drives. But even in such angle, this Rubber deserves places in the ranking of the best winter tires 2014-2015.

BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SPIKE 01 - Another successful series of the concern

Blizzak Series from Bridgestone Corporation is already known to many car owners. Enough high price Does not stop potential buyers from purchasing this excellent version of winter rubber. In the new generation, which will appear on the market already at the end of the summer of 2014, the manufacturer introduced the following innovations:

the chemical composition of raw materials for the manufacture of rubber was completely changed;
the protector is made of a soft material that withstands without physical changes to -50 degrees;
the spikes are present, but they are not the main part of the tire;
there is no need to run rubber before its full operation.

Thanks to such characteristics, Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 01 is one of the most technological proposals in the ranking of the best winter tires 2014-2015. Nevertheless, for the purchase will have to lay out a lot of money, so it is too early to talk about the popularity of rubber.

DUNLOP ICE TOUCH - closure leadership winter tires

According to experts, Dunlop production tires have every chance of becoming leaders this year. Their cost is perfectly combined with quality characteristics, which makes the purchase of rubber much more profitable for the driver. The main features of I. technical advantages Dunlop Ice Touch is manifested in the following features:

incredibly different from competitors drawing a tread;
the presence of spikes in disordered mode;
high adhesion properties with an icy road surface;
universal use for middle class auto and compact crossovers.

Excellent Rubber Dunlop Ice Touch offers high quality characteristics and fairly interesting features for owners of almost all cars. You can choose suitable size from a huge assortment and get good defense Your car from surprises of the ice road.

Let's sum up

Among the winter tires described above, there are proposals of previous years, but many experts believe that this tires are worthy to be in the list of the best winter tires 2014-2015. Choosing tires for the winter, please special attention For suitable specifications for you.

Some sentences modern market are excellent option For lovers of trips to unknown tracks, others offer optimal regimes of urban movement. Also remember that the rubber differs in the speed index and the load, which is very important to take into account when buying new winter tires.

Are there any motorists among our readers who have already bought Rubber for the 2014-2015 season?

The studded winter tires enjoy the greatest popularity among motorists in Russia, and therefore their rating is relevant than ever.

Season 2014-2015 prepared a large number of new products, but not all of them, unfortunately, were tested. The same as they have fallen on the tests showed the following results (ranking based on Test World tests):

The Sunny SN3860 Sunny SN3860 tires are closed by the Sunny SN3860 Tires, who failed to show a decent result in any of the tests, with the exception of tests on dry asphalt. The result is 5.9 points and the last 13th place.
Slightly above the Tires of Nokian Nordman 4, produced in Russia. Showing nice results In tests in the snow and the best among all nominees resistance to rolling, these tires failed almost all other tests and received modest outcome 7.1 points.
The Chinese Jinyu YW53, located on the 11th place, also earned 7.1 points, but rose in the ranking higher due to better behavior on the ice.
The 10th line got the rubber Vredestein Arctrac brought from the Netherlands. These tires feel good on ice and snow, but "modest" on the wet asphalt, and there are some problems with the course stability. The result is 7.5 points.
The 9th place was stamped by the "riding" Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01, scored 7.7 points due to excellent behavior on ice and snow coverage.
The 8th line of the rating went to the Tires of Michelin X-Ice North 3 of the Russian production, which honored 7.9 points. Showing a decent result in all trials, this rubber was saved only in tests for rolling resistance.
At the 7th place of the Winter Rubber Rating 2014-2015 rating, the Polish Tires Dunlop Ice Touch were the behavior (acceleration and braking) of which in the snow and ice are practically identical to the leaders of the current season with the exception of manageability and rolling resistance. Outcome - 8.0 points exactly.
The 6th line occupied Rubber Hankook Winter I * Pike RS W419 from South Koreawho scores 8.1 points. Despite 170 spikes, these tires demonstrated very mean braking on ice and one of the worst on dry asphalt.
The five leaders open the German "rose" Gislaved Nord * Frost 100 with the final 8.3 points. In all the tests, this tires "breathed in the back of the head" leaders, seriously giving way only in braking on dry asphalt.
The 4th line of the rating is given by Tires Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic Polish production. Their final result is 8.4 points obtained for excellent balance in any road conditionsBut on ice and snow leaders still behave more confidently.
The 3rd and 2nd ranktime divided the German tires - Pirelli Ice Zero and Continental ContiCecontact, who scored 8.6 points. Demonstrating almost the same indicators in all tests, both models only slightly lost the leader (however, we note that Continental ContiCecontact has problems with exchange rate stability, and Pirelli Ice Zero was the most noisy of all tested samples).
As for the winner, the best winter studded rubber in this season was the Finnish tires of Nokian HakkaPeliitta 8, who managed to score 8.8 points. Could and more if there were not some problems with braking on wet asphalt and noise in the car's cabin.