Rubber with a strong sidewall for the summer. Puncture-free tires RunFlat. How to determine the strongest tires

Along with the rise in temperature outside the window, the urgency of the issue of seasonal re-shoeing of the car is also growing. It is good if a set of summer tires is stocked up in the garage or on the balcony for replacement. Well, if not, then the car owner will have to go all out, plunging into the abyss of reviews and tests in order to choose his tire ideal. We tried to simplify this task by preparing a review of 47 2019 summer tire models from 17 brands available on the Russian market. We talk about their features, advantages and available sizes.

BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005

A new model in the line of road tires, the main feature of which is high braking and traction in corners on wet surfaces. According to the results of independent tests by TUV SUD, the stopping distance of Turanza T005 is 3 meters shorter than that of the closest competitors of the brand. The wear resistance of the new tires is increased by 11% compared to the previous model. Tire performance has been improved through a new tread pattern, innovative rubber compound technology, optimized carcass design and the use of new materials. In the spring of 2019, the Turanza T005 model will be available in 35 sizes ranging from 16 to 21 inches.

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S007A

Premium sports tires are another new addition from Bridgestone for the upcoming summer season. The tires of the Potenza line are designed for cars with powerful engines and fully help to unleash their high handling potential in both dry and wet conditions. Nano Pro-Tech tread technology, combined with an innovative 3D M-shaped sipe shape, ensures optimal contact with the road surface and extends tire life. Thanks to the increased rigidity of the tread of the Potenza S007A, the behavior of the tire at high speed in corners has become even more stable. The model is available on the Russian market in 24 sizes ranging from 18 to 20 inches.

BRIDGESTONE ALENZA 001

A premium tire designed for SUV/CUV owners and approved by many leading car manufacturers in the premium segment, for which it is supplied as an original equipment. The rounded edges of the tread pattern and the tire's uniform pressure design in the contact patch contribute to high performance on wet roads. Thanks to the reduction of rolling resistance, fuel economy is significantly improved. The use of Nano Pro-Tech technology (uniform distribution of silica molecules) made it possible to reduce temperature loads. In addition, the molecular bonds between the silica and the polymer are greatly strengthened, which extends the life of the tire. The reduced deformation of the tread blocks during braking prevents the contact patch from shrinking, which ensures both effective braking on dry roads and long tire life. The model is available in 60 sizes in the range of bore diameters from 16 to 22 inches.

CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6

A new tire with improved rolling resistance, wear resistance, wet and dry braking and handling compared to the previous EcoContact 5 model. The current model uses a rubber compound specially developed for eco-friendly tyres. The combination of high silica content and high-strength polymer compounds made it possible to reduce deformation during movement, which had a positive effect on reducing rolling resistance. The asymmetrical tread pattern with dense tread pattern contributes to both acoustic and dynamic comfort. Grooves in the shoulder areas that widen towards the outer edge effectively drain water from the contact patch. The edges of the ribs and blocks facing the outer side have a rounded shape, which prevents the “breaking” of the tread elements and maintains a high area of ​​the contact patch during maneuvering. In combination with an elastic rubber compound, the new tread provides high braking performance, especially on wet pavement. A wide range of standard sizes allows you to install the EcoContact 6 tire both on compact cars and on large crossovers. To ensure equal performance for all sizes, Continental has developed three tread options with a different number of longitudinal drainage channels.

CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 6

This tire with an asymmetric tread pattern is aimed at owners of middle-class cars and SUVs. The tread design features include micro-blocks and interlocking long shoulder blocks - a solution that provides high lateral support and helps in high-speed cornering. The wear-resistant rubber compound with the addition of amorphous silica contributes to increased tire grip on wet and dry asphalt surfaces, high wear resistance and reduced rolling resistance. Last season, the model received proprietary ContiSilent noise reduction technology. It is a layer of foamed polyurethane glued to the inner surface of the tire from the tread side. The foam effectively absorbs sound vibrations that are transmitted to the rim and then to the suspension and body parts, reducing the noise level by about 9 dB. The tire was introduced to the Russian market two years ago, but 15 new sizes have been added to the current season, the total number of which has exceeded 120 in the range of bore diameters from 16 to 22 inches.

CORDIANT COMFORT 2 AND COMFORT 2 SUV

This season, Cordiant is expanding the size range of the Comfort 2 model, which uses a number of advanced technologies. Thus, the Flex-Cor technology (asymmetric tread pattern and the method of alternating its elements, elastic sidewall, new carcass cord material) provides acoustic and dynamic comfort even when driving on poorly paved roads. Dry-Cor technology (a new profile that increased the outer diameter and width of the tire to optimize the contact patch, as well as the original design of the central and outer tread) contributes to a high level of directional stability and cornering stability, and also reduces rolling resistance. Wet-Cor technology (original drainage system of the central and lateral parts of the tread, a new rubber compound with an increased content of silica) helps to significantly move the hydroplaning threshold and increase traction on wet road surfaces. By the beginning of the summer season, the range of tires includes 37 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 18 inches, and 15 of them are focused on SUV cars (tires with a reinforced carcass and an increased load index).

DUNLOP DIREZZA DZ 102

The tire is aimed at drivers who prefer an active driving style. containing a combination of carbon and silica provides optimal heating of the tire and its rapid output to performance characteristics. A nylon layer, belt and high-stiffness belt reinforce the structure under the tread layer. Wide longitudinal and transverse grooves well drain water from the tire contact patch with the road, which allows. Wide and strong ribs in the central part of the tread provide the tire with stability when maneuvering. Blocks of variable size in the tread pattern prevent the occurrence of sound resonance and thus provide acoustic comfort. The tire is presented in 41 standard sizes with landing diameters from 14 to 22 inches.

DUNLOP SP SPORT FM800

The tire is aimed at both owners of middle-class cars and owners of premium cars. The new rubber compound, developed with the use of, reduces the rolling resistance of the tire and allows more. The variable stiffness of the tread (the blocks are more rigid in the outer shoulder zone) allows you to optimally redistribute the pressure in the contact patch between the central and shoulder zones, which allows more. Four wide grooves in the central part of the tread contribute to the effective removal of water from the tire contact patch with the road. The original profile reduces the deformation of the sidewall of the tire under load, which increases the dynamic comfort. The tire is presented in 42 standard sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 18 inches.

DUNLOP GRANDTREK PT3

A tire designed for crossovers and SUVs. A new modified polymer in the rubber compound reduces the amount of overheating of the material, while maintaining its strength and elasticity. Reduced rolling resistance allows for more and enhances . Wide ribs in the central and lateral parts of the tread allow . The rounded profile reduces the deformation of the sidewall of the tire under load and prevents uneven wear. The tire is presented in 29 standard sizes with landing diameters from 15 to 19 inches. The Grandtrek PT3 is also available in size 275/50R21.

DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX 050+

The tire for passenger cars with an asymmetric tread pattern is available in two versions - for passenger cars and SUVs. The composition of the rubber compound, developed using, has an increased content of silicon dioxide (silica), which gives the tread layer elasticity. The breaker layer of the tire uses a two-layer tape consisting of nylon and aramid fiber. This not only gives the tire structure strength, but also increases the area of ​​the contact patch. Wide rigid shoulder blocks and a solid center rib contribute to good directional stability and stable maneuvering behavior of the tire. Wide center grooves effectively evacuate water from the tire's contact patch with the road, thereby reducing the risk of aquaplaning. The tire for passenger cars is presented in 37 standard sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 20 inches. In the version , given the higher weight and center of gravity of these cars, a stronger material for the frame is used. Model SP Sport MAXX 050+ for SUVs is available in 27 sizes with landing diameters from 17 to 22 inches.

GISLAVED ULTRA*SPEED 2

The tire is aimed at owners of compact, family and golf class cars, including their powerful modifications, as well as compact and mid-size crossovers and minivans. The tire tread has an asymmetric design, and wide longitudinal channels, the number of which varies depending on the size, allow you to quickly remove water from the contact patch and combat hydroplaning. The edges of the transverse oblique grooves form sharp edges that enhance traction on wet pavement. Wide longitudinal ribs are responsible for handling and directional stability, and reinforcing elements in the transverse grooves increase the tread density and improve steering response. The "proprietary" combination of polymers and silicon dioxide provided reduced rolling resistance and increased tire mileage. Also, the developers managed to increase the elasticity of the tire and provide a high level of grip on wet pavement. The tire range includes a wide range of sizes with landing diameters from 15 to 19 inches, speed indexes T-Y (190-300 km/h), as well as an increased load index XL for most sizes.

GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 3 SUV

A key feature of these new off-road tires is active braking technology. In the braking mode, the contact patch of the tire with the road increases, which allows you to shorten the braking distance of the car on both dry and wet surfaces. The use of Grip Booster technology, based on the use of a new rubber compound with special adhesion properties for dissimilar surfaces, also helped to reduce the braking distance: thanks to this composition, the tire “sticks” to the road surface. Another innovative technology - SUV-Optimized Construction - involves the use of cords of different composition and structure in the layers of the tire carcass. This solution gives the tires optimal rigidity, which improves handling at high speeds. And UHP Cool Cushion Lauer technology, which reduces tire heat, helps reduce rolling resistance.

GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5

These new generation tires are geared towards active driving and feature an innovative high silica rubber compound as a key feature. This compound provides a combination of good handling and a high level of wear resistance. The tread pattern of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is designed so that during braking, the tire's contact patch with the road increases, providing a level of grip close to that of a racing tire. The design of the tire minimizes contact patch deformation when cornering, contributing to good handling when maneuvering and improving the quality of feedback. This year the tire will be presented in 61 sizes with bore diameters from 17 to 22 inches.

GOODYEAR EAGLE SPORT TZ

The original asymmetric tread pattern indicates that the tire is focused on comfortable driving at high speed. High tire performance is maintained even when driving on poor quality roads and with significant tread wear. At the same time, thanks to the optimized tread compound, the Eagle Sport TZ has increased mileage. The design of the tire uses the Flat Protection technological solution - a special protective bead provides additional protection for the disc. The Goodyear Eagle Sport TZ is available in five sizes, 15" and 16".

GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT

This is the new Eagle F1 Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) line of tires, which includes the SuperSport, SuperSport R and SuperSport RS models. Good-year's engineers have used state-of-the-art technology to create the Super-Sport family of tires, resulting in shorter braking distances and performance on the track without compromising equally important tire performance. A massive shoulder area with a closed tread block design allows you to control the redistribution of load in corners, and a very rigid sidewall design further enhances handling without sacrificing comfort. Despite the focus of this tire segment on dry pavement, the design of the Eagle F1 SuperSport line contains solutions that make it possible to operate on wet pavement. It is a combination tread compound with an outer section optimized for dry performance and three central sections for improved wet performance. During 2019, 25 sizes of Eagle SuperSport tires will be introduced to the market, ranging from 18" to 21". The tires are designed for vehicles such as the VW Golf GTI, BMW M3, Mercedes-AMG C63, Porsche 911 Turbo and more. Also during this year, 10 sizes of the Eagle SuperSport R model will be introduced to the market, presented in a diameter range from 18 to 21 inches. and designed for cars like VW Golf Clubsport, BMW M4 CS and Porsche 911 GT3. The fastest tire in the family, the Eagle F1 SuperSport RS will be offered in two sizes in 2019: 265/35ZR20 and 325/30ZR21. This model is primarily designed for track use, but can also be used on public roads.

GT RADIAL SPORTACTIVE

The tire was developed by the European division of Giti Tire and is focused on powerful three-door coupes, modern four-door sedans and sports wagons. Its development focused on a high level of traction transfer, quick steering responses and control on wet and dry road surfaces. Handling and effective grip contributes to the original profile of the tire. Wide longitudinal tread grooves and specially shaped sipes provide shorter braking distances on wet and dry surfaces and significantly reduce the likelihood of aquaplaning. Stiff tread blocks help achieve optimum cornering performance and quick steering response. The tire's high mileage is ensured by a new formulation of the tread rubber compound. According to the European marking system, the tires of this model range are classified as class B for wet grip and classes B–C for rolling resistance. The tire is presented in 37 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 19 inches with speed indices V-Y (240-300 km/h).

GT RADIAL SPORTACTIVE SUV

The flagship ultra-high performance SUV tire with powerful engines and reduced rolling resistance. Its main features include a new tread rubber compound, special grooves of increased width and an original design of tread blocks. The applied innovations have made it possible to achieve shorter braking distances on dry and wet surfaces, improve grip on wet roads and increase resistance to aquaplaning, while increased rigidity of the blocks has increased control accuracy. The tire is presented in seven sizes with landing diameters of 18 and 19 inches and with speed indices V and W (240 and 270 km/h).

GT RADIAL CHAMPIRO FE1

An all-round tire with a high level of comfort that combines long service life, good handling and fuel efficiency, designed for cars in the C and D segments. high tire performance on wet surfaces. The special compound of the tread rubber compound contributes to reduced heat generation during movement and improves rolling resistance. In addition to dynamic performance, the tire has high comfort characteristics. The innovative profile contributes to a smooth ride, and the variable pitch of the tread blocks provides acoustic comfort. This season the tire is offered in 41 sizes - from 175/65R15 to 225/50ZR17 and speed indexes T-W (190-270 km/h).

GT RADIAL FE1 CITY

The tire was created at the company's research and development center in Hannover. The FE1 City model is characterized by durability and good handling on wet and dry surfaces and is focused on cars of classes A-C. Its main features include a reinforced structure that protects against damage from contact with potholes, curbs and artificial bumps, as well as a new rubber compound that improves mileage and makes it easier to maneuver, brake and accelerate. The tire is presented in 16 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 16 inches and speed indexes T, H and V (190, 210 and 240 km/h).

HANKOOK VENTUS PRIME 3 (K125)

When developing the model, Hankook engineers paid special attention to wet braking performance. The new silicon compound and new mixing technology significantly improve the distribution of polymers and fillers in the tread compound. As a result, wet braking performance has been improved by about 8%, while rolling resistance has been reduced at the same time. The 4-groove tread pattern allows for rapid water evacuation, which improves control on wet roads and further reduces the risk of aquaplaning. The Ventus Prime 3 also delivers improved dry performance. Thanks to the optimized tread design, the tire's contact patch with the road is increased by 10%.

HANKOOK VENTUS S1 EVO 3

This spring, Hankook introduced these new UHP tires for passenger cars and SUVs. As with all Hankook tires, safety has been the main focus of the third generation of the S1 evo models. In terms of performance, the new product has been improved such indicators as wet grip, directional stability and control accuracy. In addition, rolling resistance has been reduced while maintaining high mileage. Also, the tire is characterized by a combination of high performance and comfort.

KAMA 365

Summer tires with extended operating temperature range (-10 to 55 °C). The model is also adapted for year-round operation in regions with a warm climate (this is indicated by the “365 days” index). KAMA 365 is designed with three tread patterns and represents three different tire lines: for passenger cars (KAMA 365), for crossovers and SUVs (KAMA 365 SUV) and for light trucks and minibuses (KAMA 365 LT). Particular attention in the development of the KAMA 365 model range was paid to the concept of the tread pattern. As a result, the specialists of the KAMA TIRES tire complex note the high level of controllability and braking properties, comfort, effective resistance to the effect of aquaplaning and fuel efficiency of the novelty. Three lines of tires KAMA 365 are presented in 13 sizes with landing diameters from 13 to 16 inches.

MAXXIS MCV3+ VANSMART

Tire for minibuses and light trucks. The new generation of silicon dioxide (silica) used in the rubber compound significantly improved wet braking and reduced rolling resistance, which had a positive effect on fuel economy. The specially designed flat profile design provides optimal pressure distribution in the contact patch area for even tread wear, while the semi-closed tread groove design dampens driving noise. The wear resistance of the tire is also positively affected by the monolithic pattern of the shoulder zones, which prevents deformation. The reduced thickness of the steel cord made it possible to reduce rolling resistance, while maintaining optimal carcass rigidity. The range of the tire includes 28 standard sizes with landing diameters from 14 to 17 inches.

MAXXIS VICTRA SPORT 5

The UHP class tire with an asymmetric tread pattern, which replaced the Victra Sport 01 model, is designed for powerful passenger cars. Compared to its predecessor, performance improvement work has been carried out literally in all areas - from tread design and construction to the composition of the rubber compound. This made it possible to improve wet braking performance by 27%, and wet handling characteristics by almost 34%. 12% improved braking performance and directional stability on dry pavement. The tire is presented in 26 standard sizes with landing diameters from 17 to 19 inches.

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT SUV

The novelty of the season, a tire with an asymmetric tread pattern, prepared by Michelin in collaboration with leading automakers for owners of powerful SUVs. The new rubber compound, which includes functional elastomers, contributes to a high level of grip on wet surfaces. The aramid-nylon undertread layer provides the necessary rigidity for tire stability when driving at high speeds. The structure of the tread blocks prevents their excessive deformation, which has a positive effect on handling and increases the wear resistance of the tire. Due to the weight of the vehicles for which the Pilot Sport SUV is intended, the tire is constructed with a double carcass. The premium tire is emphasized by the original sidewall design with Premium Touch technology. This season the tire is presented in 49 sizes with landing diameters from 17 to 23 inches.

MICHELIN PRIMACY 4

Thanks to the use of a new generation of elastomers in the rubber compound, the tire provides a high level of grip on wet surfaces throughout its life without compromising performance. The tread pattern has been optimized to improve traction. It is distinguished by the original profile of the drainage channels, which allows to increase their width by 22% when worn to a residual tread depth of 2 mm. This solution makes it effective to remove water from the contact patch even as the tire wears out. Thus, safe use of the tire is possible throughout its entire service life, up to the minimum permissible tread depth of 1.6 mm. The braking distance of the Primacy 4 is independently tested by 0.9 meters shorter than the competition average, and in the event of significant tread wear on both tires, the difference will be as much as 2.8 meters. Also, independent tests have shown that the average mileage of the Primacy 4 will be 18,000 km more than its competitors. This year the tire is available in 35 sizes from the 15th to the 18th bore.

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4S

For the summer season, Mi-chelin is expanding its range of high performance performance and sports car tires with six sizes ranging from 20 to 22. At the heart of a number of technical solutions of this tire are developments for such competitions as the world championships in endurance racing, rallying and Formula E. Thus, the Dynamic Response technology (breaker layer of heavy-duty aramid-nylon threads) provides the tire with high control accuracy on dry surfaces . A specially designed tread design contributes to quick reactions to steering turns. The tire uses Bi-Compound technology - two different rubber compounds for the outer and inner parts of the tire. The outer part includes an elastomer that provides sure grip when cornering at high speed. Functional elastomers have been added to the rubber compound on the inside for excellent wet traction. The improved composition of the rubber compound has significantly improved the wear resistance of the tire.

NITTO NT421Q

Designed for premium SUVs and crossovers, the basic concept behind this tire is driving comfort with a high level of safety. Due to the functional and stylish asymmetric tread pattern, a high level of handling and directional stability at high speed is achieved. The latest rubber compound provides confident grip on wet road surfaces, which helps to reduce the braking distance. The use of special noise-reducing groove technology ensures low noise. This season the tire is presented in 30 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 21 inches.

NITTO NT555 G2

This ultra-fast tire performs well in both dry and wet conditions. It is designed for today's powerful sports cars, which require good handling and reliable braking performance. Robust carcass construction provides optimum stiffness for fast tire response to steering. The high-tech tread compound results in low rolling resistance and improved grip on wet surfaces. Aggressive directional tread design with double central rib and large blocks helps to effectively drain water from the tire contact patch with the road, which provides a high level of handling and directional stability on wet roads. This season, the tire is presented in 44 sizes with landing diameters from 15 to 22 inches.

NOKIAN HAKKA BLACK 2

High-speed tire of the Ultra High Performance class. The inner shoulder area of ​​the tire has been reinforced for a more stable ride even on poor road surfaces. Non-through grooves and sipes on the outer shoulder area, as well as an asymmetric tread pattern with three wide central ribs, increase steering precision. Multilayer tread structure rubber compounds provide better grip and durability compared to previous generation tires. In addition, innovative tread compounds improve wet grip over a wide temperature range, while the multilayer tread structure reduces rolling resistance, among other things. When developing the tire, Nokian Tires engineers used the Dynamic Grip concept, which allows the tire to adapt to road conditions and includes technologies such as Hydro Canyon (computer-optimized grooves on the central longitudinal ribs that effectively collect water and direct it into wide central grooves), Silent Groove (semi-circular recesses on the walls of the longitudinal ribs, which contribute to both reducing the noise emitted by the tire during movement and cooling it, which contributes to the durability of the tire). The tire is available in 40 sizes with landing diameters from 17 to 21 inches with speed indexes V (240 km/h), W (270 km/h) and Y (300 km/h).

NOKIAN HAKKA BLACK 2 SUV

Designed for SUVs and crossovers, this tire also features the Dynamic Grip concept for better grip on wet and slippery roads as well as in high-speed cornering. In addition, given the specific use of the tire, it has a strong construction: the sidewalls of the tire reinforced with aramid fiber provide the necessary strength. The tire is available in 30 sizes with bore diameters from 17 to 22 inches. Most sizes are marked XL, which means an increased load index.

NOKIAN HAKKA BLUE 2 SUV

Tire for SUVs and crossovers. Its robust construction, combined with a reinforced sidewall, including the use of aramid fibers, allows it to withstand bumps and cuts during operation. Stone removers in the center grooves provide extra durability, while off-road lugs in the shoulder areas enhance traction. Hybrid tread compound improves wet weather safety: this next-generation rubber compound delivers effective wet traction. In addition, original lamellas are used in the tread layer, which contribute to the rapid removal of water from the contact patch. Improved types of polymers and an improved structure of silica used in the rubber compound reduce friction, which in turn leads to lower heating of the tire. Lower tire temperatures reduce rolling resistance and therefore fuel consumption. The Hakka Blue 2 SUV model is offered in 21 sizes with landing diameters from 16 to 19 inches with speed indices H (210 km/h) and V (240 km/h).

NOKIAN ROCKPROOF

An off-road oriented tire for light trucks and SUVs. The tread blocks are equipped with supports located at different angles, which makes them as stable as possible and contributes to precise control. Special stone removers prevent stones from getting stuck in the tread and increase tire life. Aramid fibers are used in the sidewall rubber compound, which makes this part of the tire more resistant to cuts and damage, and the hybrid rubber compound prevents damage to the tread layer. The tire is presented in eight sizes with landing diameters of 16 and 17 inches and a speed index Q (up to 160 km/h).

PIRELLI NEW P ZERO

According to the developers, a feature of the new tire is maximum stability even at the highest speeds. The technology, the essence of which is the use of a particularly hard rubber compound in the bead area, has appeared thanks to the experience in the development and production of tires for Formula 1 racing. This solution provides the fastest and most accurate steering response without loss of traction in the transverse direction. The use of another special technology made it possible to flatten the contact patch, which contributes to more even wear and increased tire durability. The increased number of tread grooves, as well as the deepening and widening of the channels, made it possible to increase the volume of water removed from the contact patch by 10%, which increased the tire's resistance to hydroplaning. The special tread pattern also made it possible to reduce the noise level emitted by the tire while driving. A number of new solutions used in the development and production of the tire made it possible to reduce rolling resistance by 15%, which significantly affects fuel efficiency. Today, under the same name P Zero, several technically different tire options are produced, and each of these options is designed for a specific type of car. For cars with more pronounced sporty characteristics, the P Zero Sport car option is available with a less embossed tread (photo on the left), the second option P Zero Luxury saloon (photo on the right) is more suitable for luxury sedans.

PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE AII SEASON

The tire is designed for SUVs and crossovers. The optimized tire profile and the use of innovative materials have resulted in a 10% reduction in weight and a 20% reduction in rolling resistance, which contributes to comfort and fuel economy. Thanks to the often spaced longitudinal and transverse lamellas, directional stability is increased on wet and lightly snowy roads. The large contact patch and four wide longitudinal grooves in the tread pattern provide effective water evacuation, increasing the level of safety on wet roads. The tire is presented in 31 standard sizes (taking into account 2 Run Flat sizes) with landing diameters from 16 to 22 inches and with a width of 215 to 285 mm.

TOYO OPEN COUNTRY A/T PLUS

This premium crossover and SUV tire features both aggressive design and high performance. Compared to its predecessor, the Open Country A/T, the tire has been updated with a new tread compound, tread design and sidewall design to improve most of its predecessor's performance (dry and wet handling, acoustic comfort, rolling resistance coefficient). The model is suitable for operation both in urban conditions and for light off-road use. By this season, the number of tire sizes has grown significantly - there are now 60 of them with landing diameters from 15 to 20 inches.

TOYO PROXES SPORT

This Toyo Tires model fulfills the key requirements that high-performance car drivers place on tires: handling at high speeds and grip on wet roads. Toyo Tires has strived to provide these characteristics without sacrificing dynamic comfort and tire mileage. When developing Proxes Sport, Nano Balance technology was used to optimize the rubber compound. It allows you to simulate and analyze the interaction of the components of the mixture at the nanoscale and mix the components with high accuracy. The result is a firmer, more wear-resistant compound and reduced tire rolling resistance. The tire structure is also engineered with the most advanced technologies, which, combined with an optimized tread pattern, provide more precise handling. This season, the tire is available in the widest range of sizes with bore diameters from 17 to 20 inches.

TOYO PROXES SPORT

These UHP-class sports tires are designed for urban SUVs and crossovers. The key requirements for this class of car are the same as those declared for the entire Proxes Sport range - high-speed handling and wet grip, but without sacrificing comfort and mileage. The tread design uses such solutions as rounded edges of the ribs (allows even distribution of pressure in the contact patch), blocks of the original shape (improved handling and grip), ribs with an increased number of sipes on the inside of the tread (improved traction on wet roads and lowering the level noise), rigid ribs on the outer side of the tread (high grip and cornering stability). The strong carcass and rigid construction of the tire also contribute to the stability of the tire when maneuvering, while the special sidewall rubber compound increases rigidity and contributes to fuel efficiency. The tire is presented in a wide range of sizes with landing diameters from 17 to 20 inches.

TOYO TRANPATH MPZ

Toyo Tires developed its own T-Mode computer simulation technology to design the tread pattern of this tire, and the rubber compound was developed using the original Nano Balance technology, a solution that reduced rolling resistance, improved wet braking and comfort, and improved wear resistance. The latter is also provided by the tread design. Other Tranpath mpZ design features include original 3D sipes (prevent uneven tread wear and increase block stability during braking and maneuvering), cord layers wrapped around the bead ring and high into the shoulder area (high-speed directional stability), grooved groove walls (reduces high-frequency noise from the tread). The tire is presented in 41 standard sizes with landing diameters from 14 to 18 inches.

VIATTI STRADA ASIMMETRICO

A lightweight tire with an asymmetric tread pattern that gives it a high level of handling and braking properties on both dry and wet surfaces, and also contributes to stability both in straight line driving and when maneuvering. The original solution is the variable stiffness of the sidewall, achieved by adding a patented co-synthesis product to the rubber compound. This technology allows the tire to adapt to road conditions, softening bumps on bumpy roads and increasing sidewall stiffness when driving at high speeds. Wide longitudinal grooves (with different widths on the outer and inner sides) effectively drain water from the contact patch, and transverse grooves accelerate water drainage, increasing the hydroplaning threshold. The outer and inner parts of the tread provide good handling due to the hard rubber mass in the shoulder area. The temperature range of operation of the tire is from 2 to 55 ° C, in the range there are 31 sizes with bore diameters from 13 to 18 inches.

VIATTI BOSCO A/T

A tire with a symmetrical tread pattern designed for crossovers and SUVs. The operation of Viatti Bos-co A/T is focused on light off-road and country roads. Like the Viatti Strada Asim-metrico, it uses variable sidewall stiffness technology based on the original rubber compound. Four longitudinal grooves quickly evacuate water from the contact patch, which is facilitated by the non-uniform geometry and pointed shapes of the central blocks, which effectively break the water surface. Transverse grooves of different geometry, located in the central area of ​​the tread, and sipes of the original shape reduce noise from the tire when driving. The tread pattern has a rigid central rib and reinforced longitudinal rows of blocks, which provides high stability in a straight line and the ability to maneuver at high speed. Wide transverse grooves in the shoulder areas, coupled with special lugs between the lamellas of the shoulder blocks, increase patency. The carcass design of the tire contributes to its stability even during active driving. Depending on the profile width, Bosco A/T tires have two tread patterns - tires with a width of 215 mm or more have an additional stiffening rib. The range of the tire includes 21 standard sizes with landing diameters from 15 to 18 inches.

YOKOHAMA BLUEARTH-ES ES-32

The tire for owners of cars of average and compact classes. The BluEarth-Es ES-32 model is characterized by a stable tire-to-road contact patch, which, together with the stiffness and strength of the tread, prevents uneven wear and ensures a long tire life. The combination of deep lugs and sipes provides a high level of traction, while wide grooves in the central tread area effectively evacuate water to prevent hydroplaning. The variation of the tread blocks minimizes sound resonance, which helps to provide a high level of acoustic comfort.

YOKOHAMA BLUEARTH RV-02

A tire with an asymmetric tread pattern designed for modern crossovers and minivans. The optimized tread pattern of the BluEarth RV-02 promotes even pressure distribution when the tire contacts the road surface, which ensures a high level of handling. A rigid double rib on the inside of the tire and a strong shoulder area provide stability when maneuvering, while the grooves in the central part of the tread effectively evacuate water, reducing the risk of aquaplaning. The shoulder area has a golf ball pattern, which creates an aerodynamic effect that reduces tire noise while driving and improves acoustic comfort.

YOKOHAMA BLUEARTH-VAN RY55

The tire is designed for owners of light trucks, vans and pickups. The wide profile tread of the BluEarth-Van RY55 has increased stiffness and strength, which prevents uneven tire wear and extends tire life. The combination of deep lateral grooves and sipes, as well as wide longitudinal grooves, not only effectively drains water from the tire contact patch, preventing the effect of hydroplaning, but also improves braking performance on wet surfaces. The variability of the tread blocks not only prevents uneven wear, but also improves acoustic comfort.

YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR M/T GOO3

Tire for frame SUVs and pickups. It has a wide-profile tread pattern that continues on the sidewall, which improves the tire's flotation in off-road conditions. The 3-ply construction of the tire increases its resistance to side cuts, and the nylon tape under the tread layer increases the durability of the latter. Optimized tread pattern improves traction on difficult road surfaces. The design of the tire also involves protecting the wheel rim from damage.

YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR X-CV G057

Tire with asymmetric tread pattern for premium and sporty crossovers. Wide grooves in the central part of the tread effectively remove water from the tire's contact patch with the road. The combination of 2D and 3D sipes improves both dry and wet traction and mileage. Silica microparticles (silica) in the tread compound provide consistent dry performance, while silica bound polymers improve wet performance. In addition, the use of polymers reduces tire overheating, which helps to reduce rolling resistance. Due to the variation of the tread blocks, sound resonance is reduced, which leads to an increase in acoustic comfort.

YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR X-MT G005

A tire with a symmetrical tread pattern with high off-road capability for specially prepared pickups, SUVs and crossovers. The tread pattern is an image of natural stone “integrated” into it. Grousers on the sidewall of the tire and grooves in the tread blocks provide the tire with additional opportunities when driving off-road.

Which tires have the strongest sidewalls? Which tires hold the best impact? I present to you the eight most reliable models of winter tires.

How to determine the strongest tires?

Autoreview experts will help us answer this question, they conduct tire tests as part of shock test: put a curb with a height of 94 mm. At an angle of 45 degrees run over with one wheel. After a successful passage, increase the speed by 5 km / h.

Raise the speed until the end-to-end breakdown of the sidewall. After that, the tire starts to deflate. Such an experiment allows us to simulate the situation when the wheel gets into a hole with a sharp edge or hitting a stone, brick or a piece of sharp ice.

Of the nineteen models of the 2016 Supertest, I offer you the top 8 strongest tires, divided into three groups. Tires with the weakest impact resistance received a breakdown at a speed of 40 km / h. Now look at the winners...

Good tires with strong sidewalls

These tires managed to break through at a speed of 50 km / h, they are better than most of the other participants:

• (Wi31), silent tires with good performance on asphalt.
• - the frame was specially reinforced for Russian conditions, and they are produced in Russia. Of the benefits: grip on snow and wet asphalt.
• - Tires with good performance on asphalt.
• Japanese are good on ice and easy to handle on snow.

Very strong winter tires

In this group, tires, the sidewall of which is stronger than the middle group, but falls short of the leaders:

• - inexpensive tires with high hydroplaning resistance,
• - passable "Velcro" with good grip on the snow.

These tires managed to break through at a speed of 55 km / h. Pirelli - the only non-studded tires in this collection.

The strongest tires

There are two tire models that allowed for even more speed.

Specialized magazines, forums, car clubs, international associations often form the rating of summer passenger tires, especially in February-March, when, according to the law, it is necessary to change winter tires to a more suitable one for the season. Preliminary, independent test drives, competitions, controls over the product line are carried out in order to determine the existing problems in the field of manufacturing and marketing of products, as well as to outline a list of entrepreneurs who are able to find the most profitable solution in the current situation. The entire foreign and domestic auto industry is aimed at creating safe and comfortable tires, and all innovative technologies and experiments with the new tire production scale are aimed at this. Competition in the market stimulates the management of large companies to continuously develop and modernize tires. Successful companies are on everyone's lips, because the authority of the innovator is already deserved, and besides, such a terrible word as “rating” hangs over everyone. The list of leaders is based on different parameters, most often tires are distributed to domestic and foreign models, and they are also formed according to quality and innovation classes, pricing policy is also taken into account, especially since there is a large spread in the cost of goods, the price of rubber varies from 2,000 to 15,000 rubles.

Summer tires

There are brands that most often occupy leading positions in the rankings, mainly tires from large corporations that have their own research laboratories, regularly innovate and conduct test drives, but also special resources inform consumers about class B products , C, which is credited with versatility and affordability.

Premium Summer Tire Rating

Class B universal rubber rating

Rating of summer passenger tires of economy class

Today, tire manufacturers offer a huge range of their products designed for different weather conditions and different operating conditions. And if you take for example any car and see what is written on the sidewall of the tire of this car, you will notice a large number of different inscriptions and symbols that carry a lot of important and useful information. Let's try to look at an example:

For example: Michelin Energy Saver 215/60 R16 97T, where

Michelin - brandtires

energy saver - modeltires

215 - tire width, mm; (tire width is measured in millimeters)

60 - the height of the tire profile, (the height of the tire is measured in percent). This is the percentage of the height of the tire to its width.In this case, 60% of the width of 215 mm is 129 mm, (i.e. the height of the tire turned out to be 129 millimeters).In some tire sizes, this indicator is not available, for example, 215 R16 C 105Q. Such tires are called full profile,and the ratio of the height of the tire to its width in this case is 80% or 82%. Typically designed for light truckstransport.

R - indicates that the design of the tireradial.

16 - indicates the diameter of the disc on which you can install a tire of this size

97 - index of permissible load on the tire in kg. Below is a load index table.

T - speed index. This indicator shows the maximum allowable speed at which the tire retains its performance. Below is a table of speed indices.

XL - (Extra load). This marking indicates that the tire has an increased margin of safety.

Load index table

Speed ​​index table

American tire label

For example: BF Goodrich All Terrain31X10.5R15 , Gde

BF Goodrich- Tire brand

31 - outer diameter of the tire in inches (1inch = 2.54cm)

10.5 - tire width in inches;

R- indicates that the tire design is radial;

15 is the inner diameter of the tire in inches.

Additional information that is applied to the sidewall of the tire.

Designation	Description	a photo
M+S	(Mud + Snow translates as "mud plus snow"). Tires with this designation can be used as winter or all-season
AS (AllSeason)	all seasontirefor any weather.
A.W. (Any weather)	all seasontirefor any weather.
"Snowflake"	involves the use of the tire in harsh winter conditions. The absence of such a pictogram indicates that the tires can only be used in summer conditions.
"Umbrella"	These tires are designed for rainy weather and are not subject to the hydroplaning effect.
rain,water,AQUA	These tires are designed for rainy weather and are not subject to hydroplaning effect.
rotation	directional tire. The direction of rotation of the tire is indicated by an arrow printed on its sidewall.
outside and inside	outside of the tire. The inscription itselfoutside should be on the outside of the vehicle.This designation is used on asymmetric tires. InsideorsideFacingAwards - the inner side of the tire. The inscription itselfInsidemust be on the inside of the vehicle. This designation is used on asymmetric tires.
Left orRight	tires with this designation are left and right. Accordingly tires with the inscriptionLeft installed on the left side of the car, and with the inscriptionRight to the right.
Tubeless (TL)	tubeless tire.
Tube type ( TT)	tube tire
Max Pressure	maximum allowable tire pressure, in kPa.
Max load
XL - (Extra Load)	reinforced tire.
" LT" (Light Trucks)	tires for light trucks, small commercial vehicles, vans and heavy SUVs.
Reinforcedor Reinf	reinforced tire (consists of 6 layers)
"C"	reinforced tire (consists of 8 layers)
"R" (Passenger)	tires for cars
Steel Radial or Steel belted	steel cord radial tire
MFS	(Maximum Flange Sheild). The system of maximum bead rim protection protects expensive wheels from damage against curbs and sidewalks - a rubber profile around the circumference of the tire, located on the lower part of the wall above the rim flange, forms a buffer zone.
run flat	(Running a Flat Tire) is a technology that allows your vehicle to continue moving after a puncture or flat tire. Even if the tire pressure is completely lost, this technology allows the car to travel at least 80 km more, at speeds up to 80 km/h. Reinforced tires, as a rule, have several layers of rubber with a heat-resistant cord in the side parts, which, with a complete loss of pressure, do not allow the sidewalls of the tire to fold or wrinkle. Each tire manufacturer has its own RUNFLAT technology label.

The roads this spring are quiet horror. Really. Looks like the budget is being sawed very famously)) Already 4-5 times I have come across taxi drivers who drive an emergency gang with a punctured wheel. I have rarely seen this before. That is why I decided to make a reviewer of summer tires for "puzoterki", which really hold the blow in the pits. It's much easier for us - owners of SUVs - you take tires with the highest possible profile (from 75 and above) and it will be very difficult to break through them. Well, if there is also a model with a reinforced XL sidewall, then you can not be afraid of tire breakdown.

But it’s really difficult for owners of passenger cars to drive through such pits, the suspension is killed, mufflers fly off, disks bend and tires break through. A friend asked yesterday what tires on the R14 are the most indestructible. So I will answer him with this note))

Strong tires - they are usually hard, so here you have to choose - either ride hard, but reliably, or comfortably (hello Continental), but the chance of blowing a wheel is incredibly high. Now almost all friends who drive cars take domestic tires, since changing wheels every 2-3 months is really expensive, and even the crisis dictates its own terms. Cordiant is ahead of the rest here, and some models are generally ideal in terms of comfort and sidewall strength. Let's consider several models for puzoterok, maybe this mini-reviewer will come in handy for someone.

Cordiant Sport 2

Inexpensive and really strong and tough tires are optimal for our Russian roads. The ride is tough, and therefore it is stated that the Sport tires, the oak sidewall will not allow the car to “fall over” during sharp turns and when rearranging at high speeds on the highway. The ride is tough, but there are no compromises. There are many modifications, for R14 there is an excellent indestructible version with a high profile - 185/65/R14. By the way, if you have a large sedan, then pay attention to the Cordiant Sport 3, they are already the size of an R15 and are also very chic in terms of wear resistance and impenetrability.

Ride with a taxi driver around the city, he drove me to sports in the morning)) got into a conversation, says that he takes these tires all the time, because they are weakly sharpened and hold the blows. He mainly carries people around the city and we really have pits here, pits pits. The city of Kirov, by the way, may have been seen in the news. I'll take a picture of our "chic" roads later))

Kama-Euro-236

Kama - well-known tires. And model 236 is also considered indestructible, because it is declared as all-weather, the tread is a la AT, so it’s suitable for puzoters who like to go to barbecue)) I have on my blog, by the way, the first thing their owner told me - Tires are very hard to pierce. The sidewall is really strong. In the R14 size, the 185/65/R14 modification will be interesting, the profile is high and this also adds strength to the tires when driving through pits. All other indicators are good, not excellent, namely good - comfort, aquaplaning and directional stability. For the money it's a great tire. I wouldn't drive in the winter

Hankook Optimo K715

I like Korean rubber, the price-quality ratio here is the highest, it seems to me. I myself have been driving the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 for 4 seasons, the rear wheels have worn off by 15 percent, the front wheels by 50 percent. The mileage is 65k km. So I recommend Hankook to everyone. And for puzoterok there is just the perfect Optima 715. It is soft in itself (the tread itself), but the cord is very hard and it turns out that it is not easy to break through this rubber.

Of course, everyone has a tensile strength, and in Optima it is noticeably higher than in other highways. I know this from three cars of friends, two of whom received this rubber on a new car and have been driving through pits for 2 seasons. There are no cuts, breaks or hernias. It can be worn down faster than Kama and Cordiant, but there is more comfort here)) Not to say, of course, that the sidewall here is unrealistically strong, but stronger than on many other summer tires.

While I remembered these 3 tires, which are really strong and great for driving on bad roads. Leave your observations in the comments, which summer tires do you consider indestructible. The main criterion is the strength of the sidewall. In fact - for driving around the city with bad roads, deep pits and potholes. For slow speeds, in order for the tires to be used as long as possible - the dream of taxi drivers))

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