Without exaggeration, high-quality winter tires can be called a guarantee when the cold weather arrives. This question requires a very serious approach to the process of purchasing them, in which the manufacturer’s brand, driving style, brand play a role vehicle and climatic conditions of the operating region. Winter tires bear a significant responsibility, because in cold weather it becomes more difficult to drive a car, especially when there is snow, icy conditions, freezing, etc.

Where to start choosing tires for winter weather

Any rating of winter tires should include products from different price segments, since not every car enthusiast can buy expensive tires that will still have to be re-tired every year. At the same time, you should not skimp on the safety of yourself and your passengers, because mistakes on a snowy road are very expensive. When choosing these products, you need to pay attention to what is available for winter:

• studded. The design owes its name to the fact that such tires are equipped with metal spikes that play an anti-slip role. Such tires are not dangerous for either ice or snow drifts, but they are of little use for dry asphalt. In addition, they significantly increase the noise level while driving;
• friction (aka “Velcro”). They are characterized by a special laminated surface. Densely cut sipes and a special tread ensure a reliable connection to the road surface. In extremely snowy areas, such winter tires may not be effective enough, but on dry roads they behave confidently and do not make noise.

Friction ones are divided into 2 types: European and Scandinavian. The first type is intended for damp regions with a predominance of slush and sleet. They do not have a raised tread, but they are equipped with drainage grooves. Scandinavian ones are softer in themselves, equipped with slots and slats. They are distinguished by high maneuverability on ice or snow.

The most affordable and high-quality winter tires

1. SnowPROX S941. This is a budget manufacturer with a good reputation. The products are aimed at middle class cars. These tires perform well both on snowy surfaces and in wet slush. It does not make noise and is quite soft due to the inclusion of silicone.

   

2. MA STL from the Chinese company Maxxxis. The main advantage of this product is its low price compared to competitors in the 2019 season. However, this product also behaves normally on snowy road surfaces. The tires of this model have standard acceleration and braking characteristics and average noise levels while driving.

   

3. KrisAlp HP. The developer is considered to be a well-known automotive world Kleber company, which is a subsidiary of the French Michelin. The decent quality of products is explained by the technologies and materials that are used to create more expensive types of products. The model is positioned as aimed at powerful cars that require increased cross-country ability.

   

4. Hakkapeliitta 8. The most famous Finnish manufacturer has made its mark even in the budget price segment. He introduced studded tires with special sipes and tread pattern to the attention of our drivers. For the 2019 winter season, they are good because they allow you to literally cling to the ice and overcome various road irregularities with a decent level of grip.

   

5. Nordman N4. Another example of Finnish products. For relatively little money, the manufacturer has provided studs equipped with a special support cushion. Thanks to these properties, proper softness and elasticity are ensured.

   

6. Blizzak Spike, presented in this category by Bridgestone. It was included in the ranking of the best winter tires thanks to good quality production and low price. These tires have studs of a cross-shaped design, which not only hold themselves well, but also provide the necessary grip on icy roads. Experts consider this a good solution for the domestic climate.

   

7. Nordmaster ST. Tires that combine decent quality at an affordable price. The product is interesting because it is produced domestic manufacturer. It boasts a reinforced side edge and an original tread pattern, which will provide the required grip on winter roads in some of our latitudes.

   

The middle class of winter tire manufacturers are the best representatives

The best winter tires maybe in the middle price class. All such products are characterized by high quality for an affordable price. 3-4 thousand rubles per wheel is a price tag that most Russian car owners are quite able to afford. For this price they can become owners of high-quality.

1. The top winter tire in the mid-price category opens with the Winter Contact TS 860 tire. The manufacturer is the famous Continental company. Many experts precisely this model considered the best in the mid-range. First of all, this happened due to excellent sound insulation and driving performance.

   

2. Cinturato Winter - here's another sample winter tires, which are close in properties to the premium class. They have proven themselves to be an excellent assistant when driving on dry or snowy surfaces in winter. Perfectly suited for climate zones with moderate winters.

   

3. Alpin 5. Sample good tires, in the development of which the legendary Michelin took part. The optimal solution for traveling on snowy road sections. However, it does not perform so well on wet and dry asphalt, and the noise level is far from ideal.

   

4. Blizzak ML-01. An inexpensive representative of winter tires, which may well be the answer to the question of which one is better. For an extremely low price, the consumer receives products with average performance qualities. Can be considered a profitable purchase on a limited budget.

   

5. I Cept RS 2. The manufacturer of such products is Hankook. It cannot be considered one of the leaders in its segment, since it makes quite a lot of noise. But on dry surfaces it feels excellent and overcomes snow drifts and ice on the asphalt well.

   

Many of the winter tires in this segment could be converted to , given their positive characteristics. However, for the majority of domestic car owners, the decisive factor will still be acceptable quality at an affordable price.

Top premium winter tires 2019

Leading manufacturers will be happy to offer best tires for snowy roads, ice and severe frosts with the highest possible performance. Each car owner determines the key criteria for himself, especially since for R15 or R16 tires they may be slightly different. Regardless of what tires are ultimately installed on the car, premium tires combine a high level of performance and excellent quality.

For the sake of objectivity, we offer several of the most popular varieties:

1. Ice Contact2 from the world-famous manufacturer Continental. The main advantages include the coating with spikes for more efficient and easier work. They are great for both ice and snowy surfaces. Drivers will definitely be pleased with the low noise level from them when driving on winter road. The main disadvantage remains the high cost among analogues.

   

2. Hakkapeliitta 9. Finnish-made products that are no strangers to the realities of harsh, and even extreme, winter weather. This is an ideal solution for those drivers who are forced to live in the northern regions for a long time. Such tires will perform excellently both in urban conditions and during off-road use. Another interesting fact: they retain their qualities for a long time under different temperature conditions.

   

3. Blizzak DMV2. Products of this brand, developed by Bridgestone, are not equipped with spikes, that is, they are of the “Velcro” type. A good example of tires in which the developers tried to take into account all the mistakes of previous analogues. They were able to demonstrate a high degree of controllability, low noise levels and other performance characteristics.

   

4. Nord Frost 100. Tires from a German manufacturer, based on a composition of rubber and silicone with the addition of technical hydrocarbons, as well as special innovative polymer components. As a result, the product is characterized by impeccable adhesion to the road surface. She is not afraid of ice and snow in the same way as dry asphalt.

   

5. Ice Zero. Products of the world famous Pirelli studio. The company constantly introduces new developments, achieving improved performance. Significantly improved in new tires rubber compound, the tread pattern has been changed, products in general undergo more stringent technological selection. Thanks to all these factors, it 100% satisfies the needs of domestic motorists.

   

6. X Ice XI2. Another representative of the French manufacturer Michelin, which has won tens of millions of fans around the world. In the new tires for the winter of 2019, the manufacturer managed to implement such innovations, thanks to which water is effectively removed in order to successfully overcome icy and snowy sections of the road. They don't perform as well on dry surfaces.

   

7. Icept RW08. Few of us know this Korean-made rubber, but it’s completely in vain, given the totality of its properties. To ensure good grip and maintain the elasticity of the rubber itself, the manufacturer adds ingredients such as silicone and silicon to the composition. Winter requires qualitatively new tires, so computer modeling was used to create them. But they acquired the characteristics of truly premium products.
8. Ultra Grip Ice 2. This friction-type winter tire is designed specifically for regions with high humidity, frequent low temperatures and snow drifts. Its composition is so stable that it allows you to maintain performance characteristics throughout the entire resource allocated by the manufacturer.

   

9. Hakkapelliitta R2. Developed by the legendary Finnish plant Nokian. This winter tire is characterized by a low noise level and high maneuverability on difficult sections of the road. There may be some difficulties on icy sections of the road, but they are within normal limits.

   

This rating of the best winter tires for 2019 is a recommendation. Each car owner makes his choice based on the individual preferences and characteristics of his vehicle. All other things being equal, experts advise not to skimp on buying tires for winter, as this significantly increases handling and safety.

To paraphrase a proverb, we can say that a good owner cooks summer tires in winter, and winter tires in summer. But not everyone has time to buy new shoes for wheels so quickly. Some did not immediately notice the critical wear. For other drivers, the delay was caused by financial difficulties. And it turns out that many car owners remember winter tires with the onset of the first frosts. Then the active search for appropriate r15 winter tires begins.

The online store “Wheels for Free” offers R 15 tires for winter. Here you can easily buy inexpensive r15 winter tires, which we will deliver for free if you live in Moscow within the Moscow Ring Road.

How to choose winter tires

Experienced car owners know what tires their car needs.

• Firstly, this information is written in the vehicle’s registration certificate;
• Secondly, such information is provided in stores that sell tires or in tire shops;
• Thirdly, you can also find similar information on the Internet if you enter into a search engine the appropriate question about the tire size for a specific car model.

But novice drivers are often lost, not knowing what tires to buy for the winter. They are worried not only about ignorance of standard sizes, but also about other, no less exciting questions: friction or studded? Which brand should you prefer? How not to spend extra money for inadequate quality?

Our online store sells only certified p15 winter tires. This is a guarantee that you will not be sold low quality tires here. If you need r15 tires for the winter at a low price, we offer to buy tires from the following manufacturers:

• Dunlop – Winter Maxx friction;
• Tigar Ice;
• Nokian Nordman 5;
• Viatti Brina Nordico;
• Cordiant Snow Cross.

With the exception of the first, all other models are studded. All of them are priced at no more than 3.5 thousand rubles. Studded tires are perfect for rural dirt roads and off-road use. City residents, those who rarely travel outside the city limits, are recommended to purchase friction tires. In most European countries, studded tires are prohibited and you should not drive abroad on such wheels. In the conditions of Russian frosts and icy roads, studded tires often serve as a panacea for accidents and injuries.

For a whole row winter tires Nokian and Viatti brands have an extended warranty. Our managers will help you decide on the size, weight load and maximum permissible speed for the selected tire.

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"Michelin"- French company, one of the world leaders in production car tires. It has about 70 enterprises around the world, as well as 5 research technology centers (in France, the USA and Japan) and 5 test sites (in France, the USA and Spain).
In addition to the main brand of the same name, the Michelin group of companies also owns others famous brands, such as Kleber, Goodrich, Wolber, Riken, Tyremaster, Uniroyal, Taurus and others.
Website: www.michelin.ru

In Russia, Michelin also has its own tire production plant. It is located in the village of Davydovo, Orekhovo-Zuevsky district, Moscow region. The production capacity there is not the largest - about 2 million tires per year, but it is there that the company's only tire studding workshop is located, in which all the tires produced by Michelin in Europe are studded.
In Russia, “Michelin” tires are sold either by us or by European companies in Italy and Hungary.

“Michelin X-Ice North 3” is a new winter studded tire that incorporates a wide variety of innovative technologies, developed by Michelin. Most of them are combined into one complex called the “smart stud system” and includes:

• A thermoactive rubber compound that is used as the inner layer of the tread and which is capable of changing its elasticity depending on temperature environment: at high temperatures it becomes soft and the spikes seem to be pressed into the tread, significantly improving traction on asphalt; at low temperatures it becomes rigid, making the fixation of the studs itself more rigid and thereby increasing grip on icy surfaces.
• Ice Powder Remover technology is designed to remove ice crumbs and is a system of 6 wells around each spike that absorb this ice crumbs.
• The design of the tenon itself, which has the form of a cylinder with a cone-shaped tip, which is mounted on a wide base, ensuring reliable fixation of the tenon.

The tread pattern of the Michelin X-Ice North 3 tires has an increased number of gripping edges, improving traction on snowy roads. The angle of the drainage channels was also changed, which increased resistance to aquaplaning and slashplaning. These tires use new rubber Flex-Ice mixture 3, containing proportionally natural and synthetic rubber, thereby achieving improved grip on wet roads. In addition, it contains silicon additives that promote wear resistance.
To strengthen the tire carcass, IronFlex technology was used, which consists of using an additional layer of steel threads and providing additional impact resistance.

"Cook summer tires in winter, and winter ones in summer,” this simple rule regularly helps car enthusiasts save time, money and nerve cells. Therefore, it's time to study our 2017 winter tire test and choose the tires that are ideal both in terms of weather and temperature conditions, as well as lifestyle and driving style.

Winter tire tests 2017-2018 (Behind the Wheel, Autoreview, ADAC, Auto Bild)

Tests of winter and summer tires, which are carried out every year by a number of qualified organizations, will help you avoid getting lost in the abundance of names, marks and brands. This includes:

ADAC Club

ADAC is a serious organization that has represented the interests of German motorists for more than a century. The largest car club in Europe checks car brands for quality and safety, and also regularly tests tires. Achieve high marks tire manufacturers have a difficult time with ADAC - their severe tests, carried out with true German thoroughness, are capable of leaving neither the bottom nor the tire of the tire. The usual results are “satisfactory”, and rarely does a tire receive a “good” verdict.

The oldest Russian magazine dedicated to car enthusiasts and their iron horses. He regularly tests popular and not so popular tires on the post-Soviet market in hot and cold weather, and also conducts interesting studies such as “How temperature affects the length of a car’s braking distance.”

Car enthusiasts from more than 35 countries around the world read licensed editions of the German magazine Auto Bild. The magazine presents not only motor sports and industry news, but also comparative tests, test drives and, of course, tire testing in various interesting places - for example, in a small Finnish village beyond the Arctic Circle.

The popular Russian (and formerly Soviet) publication "Autoreview" regularly conducts comparative tests of cars at the proving ground, crash tests using European methods with its own independent rating, and also tests automotive products, ranging from fuel to child car seats. Of course, tires are also on the list.

Rating of winter studded tires 2017-2018

Since fresh tire tests are carried out during the peak season, We based the rating on tests of R14, R15, R16, R17 tires carried out last winter. When allocating places on the list, we also took into account: the popularity of the model in Russia, ratings, reviews and the cost of tires on the Yandex Market service.

Despite the differences in conditions, tests of the best winter studded tires 2017-2018. carried out using a similar method:

• acceleration and braking dynamics are tested on ice, snow, wet and dry asphalt;
• the time taken to cover a certain distance is taken into account different types coatings;
• an assessment is made of the car's handling level, its smoothness and how noisy the tires are.

10. Gislaved Nord Frost 200

The average cost is 5,570 rubles.

Opens the rating of winter studded tires 2017-2018 new model from the Swedish company Gislaved. The main highlight of the two hundredth model is asymmetrical pattern tread and a new ultra-light (less than 1 gram) stud in the shape of a three-rayed star. In general, the tires are quiet, soft, with good directional stability, and grip well on any surface - although on fresh snow and ice it may require adjustments to your driving style. On a slightly icy highway, you should not accelerate more than 100 km on such tires, otherwise the car will drive.

Average price: 5,982 rubles.

The very name of the tire says that its developers (Russian company Cordiant) paid attention to special attention behavior of the tire on snow. The tread pattern is directional, the center of which is a closed rib, which in theory should significantly reduce the likelihood of hydroplaning in the snow. (It’s interesting, by the way, that this same pattern almost exactly copies the tread of the third place in the rating.) The result is good tires at a budget price that rides really well in the snow. True, asphalt is not as good for her as snow.

Average price - 8,600 rubles.

A clear improvement over the ICE 01, both in terms of directional stability and reduced noise levels on asphalt. It is difficult to expect the response speed of more expensive tires from mid-price segment tires, but the Dunlop SP Winter ICE 02 delivers its value 100%. Advantages: high cross-country ability, very strong sidewall, excellent studs, paddles in slush. True, it doesn’t feel very good on asphalt and is noticeably noisy, and at speeds above 90 km/h it causes increased consumption fuel.

The average cost is 6,670 rubles.

Good city tires with the ability to feel comfortable in not too deep snow. It rides well both on asphalt and in dense snow, the noise is within normal limits. It is worth noting that it is best to use this tire in central Russia, where temperatures rarely exceed -15 degrees. But the Siberians with deep snow and during prolonged frosts it is better to think about a more hardy option.

Average cost - 2,410 rubles.

The Nordman series from Nokian is a more budget version of the famous Hakkapeliitta. Soft, comfortable, low-noise tires at a reasonable price, which feel good on both dry asphalt and snow. On wet asphalt, based on reviews, it is better not to accelerate over 100 km. A good option for city residents in the “home-work-dacha” mode. Due to the softness of the rubber, it is difficult to drive out of the ruts, and you should be careful with curbs, branches and other sharp objects. But overall great option from a price/quality point of view.

You can buy, on average, for 4,860 rubles.

While the previous top 10 model was mainly intended for city driving, Continental's IceContact 2 is at its best off-road. Feels great at low temperatures, both on snow and on crust or ice, and is able to take its owner anywhere. The big advantage is the many studs (there are 196 of them). You can't hear any noise from these tires.

But on wet, frozen or snowy asphalt you need to take extra care. Also not the most best reviews the “behavior” of the tires on slushy snow has been earned, where it begins to scour.

Offered, on average, for 10,260 rubles.

Although the G8 is a newer model in the line Hakkapeliitta tires, it is slightly inferior in popularity to its predecessor. One of the main reasons is the very soft sidewall, as a result of which you will have to carefully select the wheels and, despite the excellent cross-country ability, carefully select the riding locations. Otherwise, hernias and cuts. But this tire is very predictable, has a large number of studs (190 pieces) and goes well on ice and packed snow.

Sold, on average, for 7,100 rubles.

It differs from the eighth model in fewer spikes (by 30%), but its hexagonal anchor spikes are longer and heavier. They use a technology called "bear claw" that prevents the stud from tilting, thereby improving grip. Silent, reliable, even expensive tires, which, despite its generation, enjoys a high reputation among car enthusiasts. It feels good both on snow and on ice and asphalt, while being durable and strong. However, like the eighth version, Hakkapeliitta 7 has a very soft sidewall and this is felt when turning the steering wheel sharply.

Average price - 9,080 rubles.

And here comes the new generation of the famous line. The fruit of four years of efforts by the Finnish company's developers is said to exceed the characteristics of the G8 by 5-10%. The biggest highlight of the new model is two types of studs (although overall there are slightly fewer of them than its predecessor), which should improve lateral grip on snowy or icy roads. And changes in the rubber composition will help the tire feel better at low temperatures. So far, according to preliminary tests, the tires promise to be excellent, but they are counting the chickens in the fall - when mass sales of the “nine” begin.

1. Pirelli Ice Zero

On average, it costs 15,550 rubles.

Paradoxically, it turned out that the Italians are better versed in the production of winter studded tires than the inhabitants of snowy Scandinavia. One of the “highlights” of the model is the original double carbide stud insert, which provides the tire with excellent behavior on ice.

Other advantages: high cross-country ability, good acceleration and braking performance on snow and ice, high directional stability. And endurance - there is a chance to bring the tires to retirement with a full set of studs. Excellent, almost universal rubber for winter conditions, feeling good both on the asphalt and outside the city. True, its noise level is quite high. And the price is steep.

Which winter tires are best to choose in the end?

So which winter tires are best? The 2017 rating includes both “urban” types of tires and tires designed for more severe weather conditions. Perfect for frequent off-road driving Pirelli Ice Zero, Continental IceContact 2 or Dunlop SP Winter ICE 02. For quiet city driving, it is better to choose Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000, Nokian Nordman 5 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. Otherwise, when choosing tires, you should first of all take into account the temperature conditions and the surface on which you will have to drive.

TO to a good motorist winter does not come unexpectedly. As a rule, experienced drivers They don’t even wait for icy conditions to change their shoes. As they say, a spoon is dear to dinner, so your car should be fully prepared to face the cold. Of course, you want your car to have only the best winter tires. And preferably at an affordable price. How to choose good inexpensive winter tires - this is what will be discussed in the material.

You don’t have to spend money on expensive winter tires - you can always choose a high-quality budget option

Changed shoes to boots

First, let's define why? This is easy to understand with a simple example. Do you yourself change your shoes to boots when winter comes? Of course yes. Because it’s warmer, more comfortable, safer. That is, just as there is no universal pair of sandals, there is no universal rubber.

Don't forget...

It's the same principle with a car. Different rubber has different properties, which manifest themselves depending on temperature regime. in the cold they simply stiffen, and as a result, at any moment the car can become completely uncontrollable.

Video on how to choose winter tires:

...and not get blown away

And when making winter “shoes”, manufacturers use a different chemical composition, which makes the rubber resistant to low temperatures. At the same time, even at slightly above-zero temperatures it loses strength and literally “deflates”. In addition, winter and summer tires differ in tread pattern.

Not two, but... five!

When you are looking for good, inexpensive winter tires, you may be told to save money due to the number of tires. For example, install new tires. But judge for yourself. If, for example, you skid or start to turn around on icy “glass,” then in order to cope with such a situation, to resist the centrifugal force, you need to use all four wheels. Do you still need to buy four tires? No. The correct answer is five, because your winter spare tire should be made from the same “dough” as working tires.

Top 10 best winter tires

How to choose a decent tire model? Based on the opinions of experts and reviews from motorists, a rating of the “top 10 best winter tires” has been compiled, which have been selling well for several seasons in a row. So, how are the drivers' sympathies distributed?

Maxxis MA-STL - 10th place

This is a model. Its indisputable advantage is the price. For one tire of radius No. 13 at retail they ask from 1,500 rubles. She behaves well in snowy weather, but, admittedly, she copes with large snowdrifts with some difficulty. Maxxis MA-STL ended up only in tenth place due to a number of nuances. The tires are hard, “hum” and create potholes on the road. Also, these tires are not particularly dynamic - they start, accelerate and brake very mediocre.

Too Snowprox S94I - 9th place

Inexpensive Japanese tires. Designed for middle class cars. They cope well with snow porridge and are not afraid of uncleared roads. The rubber contains silicone, which prevents the tire from becoming tanned. For one such wheel they ask for an average of 1,600 rubles.

Kleber Kris alp HP - 8th place

The Kleber company is a subsidiary of the famous premium tire manufacturer Michelin. Kleber uses technologies and materials similar to Michelin to manufacture its products, but these tires will be much cheaper than VIP tires. For example, there is an inexpensive winter model without spikes Kris alp HP. It was created for executive purposes, but costs from 1,700 rubles.

Hankook Winter I Sept W605- 7th place

Hankook came seventh in this race. She represents winter tires I Sept W605. The average cost is 1800–2000 rubles. In the manufacture of this rubber, materials containing silicon were used, which made it possible to achieve good grip, elasticity and traction.

Amtel Nordmaster ST - 6th place

Optimal combination of price and quality. A unique tread pattern, four-row studs and a reinforced edge are the secret to the Amtel Nordmaster ST's excellent grip. On average, one tire will cost about 2,000 rubles.

Cordiant Polar 2 - 5th place

Same Russian tires. This model is distinguished by an unusual “curly” groove in the tread. Stability is increased due to additional slats. Four rows of anti-slip studs guarantee good grip. The average cost is 2000 rubles.

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 01 - 4th place

When choosing good inexpensive winter tires, pay attention to Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 01. These are high-quality Japanese tires with cross-shaped studs. "Crosses" provide maximum grip during icy conditions. This model outperformed the popular Ice Cruiser, reducing braking distance by 9% during tests. It is important that the Japanese developed this type of tire specifically for our roads, taking into account all the features and nuances. It is interesting that back in 2013, Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 01 occupied the seventh position. The average cost of a tire is about 3,000 rubles.

Continental ContiIce Contact - 3rd place

This is a German brand. A model for those who want to achieve excellent cross-country ability and easy handling in any weather. These tires are not afraid of rain or snow. It goes smoothly: you may not even notice that you are driving through an icy area. It was specially developed for use in countries with harsh winters. Moreover, this model is applicable for both SUVs and . Cost - from 2000 rubles.

Nokian Nordman 4 - 2nd place

Russian tires are also in second place. Nokian Nordman 4 is a relatively inexpensive winter tire (on average 3000 per wheel). Its “trick” is that each of the spikes is “supported” by a special pillow. This makes the tires more flexible and softer for the driver.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 - 1st place

So, the leader of the tire race. In first place are tires from Finland. The model is reinforced with additional spikes. The wheel itself has become lighter, and the clutch is simply too much to complain about. The tread blocks are closely intertwined with each other, the lamellas have become more “grooved” and are more capable of gripping the snow than ever before. The average cost is 3000 rubles.

Security drawing

We have already mentioned several times the importance of the tread pattern when choosing tires. So what does it change? By choosing the right pattern, you have automatically selected the tires that will perform best on the road in your region, with all its features. After all, the functions of rubber vary on different surfaces. For example, in snow it is important that the wheels do not slip and brake well, literally merging with the road. In slush, the main thing is to avoid skidding. In dry weather you need good grip.

Off-road tires

In order not to make a mistake and buy a good one, it is important to have an idea for what tasks the tires are “tailored” to. For example, there is “off-road winter”. In such tires, the pattern is made in the form of separate patterns (height up to 10 mm), which are placed at a decent distance from each other and in most cases are made in the form of snowflakes and rhombuses. You can safely buy these tires if you live in a snowy area or often drive in “porridge”. These tires don't care about snowdrifts.

Excellent cross-country ability, but on dry roads you will encounter the fact that it will “sound”, and also, possibly, the braking efficiency will increase and decrease.

Such a Eurowinter

Another model is the “European winter”. These are tires that allow you to drive even in winter. The design here is made in low elements - no more than 7 mm. But “European” tires are only suitable for dry and very well-maintained roads... Therefore, it is unlikely that such tires will soon be in demand on the domestic market.

Asymmetry on the tread

Another option is tires with an asymmetrical pattern on the tread. The drawing is longitudinally divided into two components. One of them looks traditional and is responsible for the quality of the clutch. The other, as in the case of “off-road winter,” allows you to confidently steer in snow and slush.

This offer is relatively new on our market and car enthusiasts are still skeptical about it. They say that such a “half-hearted” solution does not allow to fully implement any of the specified functions... There is also an opinion that asymmetry is still a good option as a replacement for the classic version of tires. But you will have to pay more for double functionality.

Classic sir

And what about herself? Winter classic"? These are traditional - 8 mm, medium gaps between elements, wide grooves. Best option for motorists who drive according to the principle: “The quieter you drive, the further you will go.” “Classic” involves safe winter driving, without snow extremes and reckless driving. And here’s a surprise for those who need inexpensive winter tires. Such tires are cheaper than their “brothers” and at the same time much more durable.

Drive like winter

And finally: it really depends a lot on technical condition your car, but not in everything. Even if you are driving on brand new tires, do not let your guard down. In winter, it is unacceptable to adhere to the summer driving style. This is not the time for recklessness, so increase the distance to the nearest car and reduce your driving speed by at least 20%.