Premium class cars is a very small sales segment automotive market. But, at the same time, it is this part that demonstrates stable sales performance, even in the most critical times for the economy. The concept of "premium car" mainly refers to car brand in general, and these are, as a rule, always the most expensive models in their segment. This also includes representative cars in the model range of brands in the middle price segment.

If you try to briefly describe this segment, it can be noted that cars premium segment have a special character and their own individual traits. It is the cars of the premium segment that serve as the basis for the formation of the image of the automobile company as a whole.

Tires that underline the uniqueness

And, of course, tires for a premium car should suit it not only in character, allowing you to fully realize the power and dynamics inherent under the hood, but also emphasize the uniqueness of the car.

To do this, tires for premium cars must have high levels of grip and handling, as well as special design solutions emphasizing belonging to the premium segment.

Summer offer from MICHELIN

For example, one can select Michelin tires to several models of premium cars, taking into account their individual characteristics. To do this, we will choose two cars from well-known European and Asian manufacturers.

Lexus LS 460 - the flagship of the Japanese manufacturer, this is a comfortable sedan with excellent handling and a high level of comfort.

Size: 235/50 R18

The Primacy 3 tire was designed for sedans executive class. It fully meets the high requirements for safety, handling and comfort. In addition, the Primacy 3 tire benefits from high mileage potential.

Porsche Panamera- five-door sport car with front-engine layout and full or rear-wheel drive.

Size: 255/45 R20 for the front axle and 295/35 R20 for the rear axle.

Special condition: N-marking is required on all four tires, which shows that these tires are homologated for Porsche vehicles.

Premium offer among MICHELIN tires: .
This tire is specially designed for powerful premium cars. Thanks to the technical solutions used in the development, the tire has high-end grip and handling. The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport features a striking tread pattern inspired by sports tires and rim protection.

Features of premium cars

Attention! When selecting tires for premium cars, it is necessary to take into account the fact that a significant part of them are equipped with tires of different widths on the front and rear axles. Therefore, before choosing tires for such cars, you need to familiarize yourself with the technical documentation for the car and find out the size recommended by the manufacturer.

07.09.2017

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01

Manufacturer: Dunlop. Industrial sites for the production of tires are located in many countries of the world. Thai and Japanese products enter the Russian market.
Permissible speed: not higher than 190 km/h, index T.
Production cost. It is calculated depending on the tire size: R14 - 3000 rubles, R15 - 3500 rubles, R16 - 5000 rubles, 17 - 7500 rubles.
Rating. In 2016, she occupied the 8th line of the list.
This model is new, created by an English brand, although Goodyear specialists were involved in the development of the tire. The tread pattern is quite unusual. It is a collection of drainage grooves, which are located at an acute angle against the rotation of the wheel. This helped increase resistance to slashplaning.
The rib has a large number of triangular blocks that guarantee good grip. Controllability and maneuverability of transport is provided by blocks connected by jumpers. The spikes are arranged in 16 rows.
Pros:
1. Fast braking on snow.
2. High level of patency.
Minuses:
1. Low grip on ice.
2. On wet pavement, a long braking distance.
3. Consume a lot of fuel.
4. They make a lot of noise.
5. Poor resistance in wet weather.
The Dunlop SP Winter Ice02 tires performed well on the snowy track, but their performance was not the best. Users call the rubber comfortable to use, good grip.

Michelin X Ice North 3

Max speed: no more than 190 km/h.
Cost of goods. The average price is set: R14 - 3400 rubles, R15 - 4000 rubles, R16 - 5600 rubles, R17 - 8500 rubles.
Rating table. For 2016, tires with a radial size of 16 took the 7th line of the list.
Test results:


4. Braking on snow accounted for 10.2 m (from a speed of 30 km/h).
5. The braking distance on wet asphalt is 19 m (from a speed of 60 km/h).
6. Braking from a speed of 80 km / h - 30.8 m (on a dry track).
To create the Michelin X-Ice North 3, a variety of technologies and new techniques were used. The whole complex of innovations was called the "smart spike". Consists of:
1. Thermoactive rubber compound, which is applied to the inner layer in the tread. It can change the level of elasticity depending on weather conditions: in the warm season it becomes softer, the studs go inside the tire, in winter it hardens, metal parts protrude outward, thus providing good grip, especially on ice.
2. Ice Powder Remover Technology Ice is needed to remove the ice chips. The system consists of 6 recesses that collect ice.
3. The design of the stud is a cylinder with a cone-shaped tip. It is installed in the base, which ensures its reliable fixation.
The tread consists of an increased number of edges that increase traction on snow. Drainage channels are placed in such a way as to increase the stability of the vehicle on the road. For rubber, a new blend of natural and synthetic rubber is used to increase traction in wet weather. Silicon is added to increase strength.
The carcass is reinforced with IronFlex technology, which is based on the use of steel threads that increase impact resistance.
Advantages:
1. High performance on snow.
2. Acceptable level of handling on a snowy road.
3. Short braking distance on dry or wet pavement.
4. Good level of controllability.
5. Do not make a lot of noise when working.
6. High permeability.
Flaws:
1. Low grip when icing.
2. Consume a lot of fuel.
3. Poor stability when driving on a snowy surface.
Results. Due to the use of a special rubber compound, the studs are not strong enough to provide traction on ice. However, on clean asphalt and snow-covered roads, the test results are good. For a moderate winter in an urban environment, this model will be suitable.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

Product cost. It is installed depending on the size of the tires: R14 - 4000 rubles, R15 - 5000 rubles, R16 - 8000 rubles, R17 - 11000 rubles.
Rating. According to the results of testing tires of different diameters, the products took first place from 2014 to 2016.
Check results:
1. Acceleration on ice up to 20 km / h in 3.5 seconds.
2. The braking distance from 50 to 0 km/h is 40.3 m.
3. Acceleration on a snowy road to 35 km / h in 5.8 seconds.
4. Braking on snow accounted for 52.3 m (from a speed of 80 km/h).
5. On wet pavement, the braking distance from 80 km/h was 42.4 m.
6. Braking distance of 34.7 m on a dry road at a speed of 80 km/h.
This version is an improvement over the previous model. The tire has 190 studs. New technology studding helped the tires show good results: fast braking and the same acceleration. The directional tread holds well on the rolled road, but you should be careful on loose snow. On pavement, the Hakkapeliitta 8 performed well, although the tire is quite soft. In wet weather, grip is not the best.
The comfort is provided thanks to elastic sides on which strong aramid fibers are installed. Manufacturers claim that rubber does not contribute to the consumption of large amounts of fuel. The high noise level negatively affected the reputation of rubber.
Positive sides:
1. On ice, the rubber shows good grip, stability and handling.
2. Can easily overcome off-road.
3. Durable sidewall.
4. High wear resistance.
5. Significantly saves fuel.
Negative sides:
1. Long stopping distance on wet roads.
2. Makes a lot of noise during operation.
3. High cost.
4. Production in Russia.
Due to not the most best reviews in the Hakkapeliitta network is becoming less popular. This can be explained by the fact that it is not made of the best quality, and also due to the fact that it could not meet the expectations of users. If you do not pay attention to criticism, then Nokian products are suitable for winter roads that are covered with snow or ice. This option is not suitable for those who move exclusively on asphalt within the city. They should choose other tires.

Pirelli Winter Ice Zero

The price of the product. The cost is set taking into account the size of the tires: R14 - 3000 rubles, R15 - 3500 rubles, R16 - 5500 rubles, R17 - 8000 rubles.
Rating. According to the results of the test, the tires took 4th place.
Test indicators:
1. The development of speed on ice in 6.1 seconds to 30 km/h.
2. Vehicle stop from 30km/h is 12.1m.
3. Acceleration on a snowy road to 30 km / h in 4.2 seconds.
4. Snow braking was 9.8 m from a speed of 30 km/h.
5. On wet asphalt, the braking distance was 18.9 m (from 60 km/h).
6. Braking distance 31 m on a dry track (from 80 km/h).
This model began to be produced not so long ago. It is suitable for SUVs, jeeps, cars of class D and above. "Pirelli Winter Ice Zero" acts as a premium rubber. It was developed using innovative technologies. Spikes are used that have a double core, the material of manufacture is tungsten carbide. Thanks to this, they become durable, increase the level of grip on ice.
The V-shaped tread consists of two parts: the side zones, which are placed perpendicular to the movement, and the central one, which has a large number of blocks of various shapes. This guarantees good stability and maneuverability in all conditions.
The tire is covered with lamellas and grooves. The use of a modified rubber compound helps maintain properties at different temperatures.
Pros:
1. High grip on ice and snow.
2. Small stopping distance.
3. Patency under any conditions.
4. Confidence on wet and dry pavement.
Minuses:
1. There are shortcomings in handling.
2. Not very good stability.
3. High noise level.
Good reviews, high rating and excellent results checks have shown that this version of rubber is good option for transport.
Continental ContiIceContact 2

Manufacturer: Continental. Joint cooperation between Germany and Russia led to the opening of a tire manufacturing plant in Kaluga. For the manufacture of quality products that meet regulatory requirements, modern equipment was installed there.
The driving speed must not exceed 190 km/h.
Tire cost. The price depends on the tire size: R14 - 4000 rubles, R15 - 5000 rubles, R16 - 8000 rubles, R17 - 11000 rubles.
Rating. According to the results of the audit for 2015, these products took the 2nd line.
Testing:
1. Acceleration on ice in 6.3 seconds to 30 km/h.
2. The braking distance from 30 to 5 km/h was 11.8 m.
3. Acceleration on a snowy road to 30 km / h in 4.3 seconds.
4. Snow braking was 9.9 m.
5. On wet asphalt, the braking distance was 18.6 m (from a speed of 60 km/h).
6. The braking distance is 30.5 m on a dry track (from 80 km/h).
This modification is the most modernized and most popular version released by the concern. For the tire, spikes were used in large quantities (170-190 pieces), which are arranged in 18 rows. They are slightly smaller than the previous ones, but the technologists were able to achieve good grip on ice surfaces. A modernized rubber compound is used that can withstand heavy loads.
Elasticity in a wide temperature range is achieved due to the new composition of the mixture. The size of blocks has decreased, but their number has increased. This helped improve grip on ice. The presence of small depressions helps to collect ice chips. Different types of lamellas have positively influenced the performance of the Continental ContiIce Contact 2.
Advantages:
1. Small stopping distance on asphalt.
2. Reliable grip on ice and snow.
3. Acceptable handling in the winter.
4. Patency on any road.
5. Low noise.
Flaws:
1. Lack of sustainability.
2. High cost of the product.
This model is an excellent invention, which is recommended for use in moderate winter conditions. It has good feedback.
GoodYear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic

The country: USA. The company is engaged in the production of tires and other components for Vehicle. Included in the ranking of the best manufacturers. It has many branches that are also well-known: "Sava" (Slovenia), "Fulda" (Germany), "Debika" (Poland). It was in the products of this company that the Apollo all-terrain vehicle, which went to the moon, was “shod”.
Manufacturer: goodyear. To date, there are more than 50 industrial outlets that belong to the tire giant. However, this company did not open its production in Russia, so products from Poland, Germany and Slovenia enter the market.
Develops speed up to 190 km / h.

Product cost. The price depends on the size of the rubber: R14 -3500 rubles, R15 - 4000 rubles, R16 - 5500 rubles, R17 - 8000 rubles.
Test results:
1. Accelerates on ice up to 30 km / h in 7.1 seconds.
2. The braking distance from 30 to 5 km/h is 14.3 m.
3. On a snowy road, acceleration to 30 km / h in 4.4 seconds.
4. Braking on snow accounted for 10.2 m from a speed of 30 km/h.
5. On wet pavement, the stopping distance is 19 m (from 60 km/h).
6. Braking distance on a dry track - 30.8 m (from 80 km/h).
This studded tire was developed specifically for the conditions of frosty and harsh winters, which often happen in Scandinavia, Canada, and also in Russia. used special technology Multicontrol Ice based on directional spikes. Shows good results on the roads. The top insert improves traction and allows vehicles to pick up speed quickly. The smoothly shaped body helps you turn corners without difficulty, while the reverse side guarantees quick braking.
The protector has a V-shaped pattern in which the blocks are arranged in a checkerboard pattern. A large number of sipes and wide grooves repel water and snow well. Components that contain silicon have been added to the rubber mixture. This increases the elasticity of the product in a wide temperature range, increases the service life.
Positive sides:
1. High level of grip on the road covered with snow or ice.
2. Small stopping distance.
3. The ability to overcome the road with any surface.
4. Good handling on wet surfaces.
Negative sides:
1. Some shortcomings in handling on ice.
2. Not the best stability in winter.
GoodYear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic tires are versatile, high quality and popular with consumers.

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Driving comfort is included in the list of the most significant indicators characterizing the quality of a car tire, which also affects its cost. In addition, this criterion is automotive labeling tires and greatly affects everyday driving conditions.

Tires with low driving noise contribute to comfortable driving - Photo © : iStockphoto.com/resulteo.com

Safety without loss of comfort

Of course the choice of tires depends, first of all, on their performance braking on dry and wet surfaces, resistance to aquaplaning effect, stability on the road and wear resistance - decisive criteria when buying tires. However, in addition to safety, other indicators also play an important role, such as, for example, tire cost or fuel consumption which should also be taken into account. And do not forget about the comfort of control!

Noise while driving

Driving noise is noticed much more easily when driving an electric car with a silent motor: any movement of the car on the road causes rolling noise in the area of ​​car tires.

Noise is inevitably generated when the tires come into contact with the road surface. the level of which is directly proportional to the speed of movement. The faster you drive, the more you feel noise in the car interior, which can become very loud, if during the development of tires no measures were taken to combat rolling noise.

Influence of tire structure on noise level

In theory, tire tread grooves cause noise. Ideally, we could all ride smooth tires(slicks) without grooves and with rubber with low rolling resistance, which would allow to obtain best quality clutch on asphalt of excellent quality. Of course, such slick tires are prohibited for one simple reason: lack of safety when driving on smooth rubber on wet asphalt. Tires must be multifunctional and designed in such a way that despite the presence of grooves, rolling noise remained at an acceptable level. This is done for the comfort of car passengers, as well as passers-by and urban residents. Noise isolation is very important, because if you measure tire noise in accordance with the current European measurement standard (car engine off at a speed of 80 km / h, two microphones are located on the sides at a distance of 7.5 meters from the car), then the resulting noise level will be equal to the noise of a passing train or running vacuum cleaner. Therefore, the tire manufacturer must act to maximize this performance without sacrificing other quality characteristics of the rubber.

Absorption of bumps in the road

Beyond the noise they create car tires, driving comfort also depends on the ability of the tires to absorb road bumps. Here The result obtained depends on many factors.: the ability of the top layer of the tire to absorb the unevenness of the asphalt and the resulting vibrations, the immediate quality of the road, as well as the shock absorbers and suspensions of the car. It's no secret that you will feel more comfortable in a well-insulated large sedan on a smooth road than in an economy class city car on a bumpy road.

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Expensive or cheap tires

Tires differ not only in seasonality and purpose, but also in price categories. On the one hand, it is clear that more expensive tires are made using more advanced technologies and therefore have additional remarkable qualities compared to cheaper ones. On the other hand, it is quite possible that these additional features, which caused a higher price, are of no value to you personally and are not needed at all. In this case, it would be wise to save a little.

To make your choice between expensive and cheap or more consciously, let's see what categories of tires in terms of price exist.

Conventionally, all tires can be divided into three classes. The cheapest tires belong to the economy class, the premium class corresponds to more high status and, accordingly, the price level, and the sports class is a kind of tire elite.

If you use the car for quiet movement in normal urban conditions, do not violate speed mode and not a fan of dizzying maneuvers, economy tires will suit your needs just fine. This category of tires, as a rule, is distinguished not only by a democratic price, but also by increased durability, which further reduces the cost of rubber. It is these tires that are installed by default on most budget cars.

If you are willing to pay for increased comfort and additional security, pay attention to the premium tires of the High Performance or Grand Touring series. Tires in this category are distinguished by increased handling, smooth running and extremely low noise levels.

The Max Performance, Extreme Performance and Ultra High Performance sports tires are designed to provide the best possible safety and handling even in the most extreme conditions. However, the level of comfort is not theirs. strong point, because they come in minimal sizes or for summer performance. It is not advisable to use such tires for everyday life.

When planning a budget for the purchase of tires for a car, do not forget about one more important circumstance. By price categories, not only the tires themselves are divided, but also their manufacturers. For example, such famous brands, like Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Continental, can be classified as premium. The tires produced by them, even those referred by the manufacturer to the economy class line, may well exceed the quality of the most best tires, which can be produced by some little-known company from Central Asia.

So what are the best tires to buy? With certainty, we can only recommend choosing the most reliable manufacturer, known for the high quality of its products. The choice between economy, premium and sport class is determined mainly by your needs and preferences. It matters, of course, and the amount that you have. But reducing your requirements for the level of security in favor of saving is not worth it. Before agreeing to buy tires from a cheaper manufacturer, it makes sense to study the offer for the sale of used tires. You can easily find high-end premium brand tires there for economy class prices.

The German publication "Auto, Motor und Sport" tested 14 brands of premium non-studded winter tires on snow, wet and dry roads to find out if the most expensive tires are really the best?

Many buyers research the range of tires on the Internet before buying. In this case, as a rule, tires are sorted by price, from the cheapest models to the more expensive ones. Obviously, the price plays the most important role when choosing. But the experts of the publication “auto, motor und sport” acted in the exact opposite way, deciding in their assessments to rely not on price, but on quality, and first of all, on the level of safety.

GT Radial tires - not recommended for winter. At a relatively low cost, this brand has demonstrated an unsatisfactory level of traction and too long a stopping distance, so in this case the buyer runs the risk of learning the proverb "the miser pays twice" firsthand. The “recommended” rating was received by the following representatives of the middle price segment: Japanese Toyo, as well as Sava and Fulda, representatives of the Goodyear concern. The last two have shown outstanding driving performance on snow, but in the wet test, it failed to rise to the level of premium tyres. They disappointed the experts with too long braking distances on wet and dry roads.

Vredestein, which represented the Indian company Apollo, also fell into the category of "recommended" models. Recall that the Indian Apollo recently acquired the Dutch company Vredestein.

The secret of the tire's success in testing is its balanced behavior under all road conditions. Or shine in one category while showing little weakness in others. The best example of such a strategy is the Nokian WRD3, which performed modestly in the hydroplaning test, set the record in snow braking, demonstrated the best traction and the most outstanding driving performance, scoring a hundred out of a hundred possible on a snow-covered track. True, this model did not show the fastest lap time on snow, but it demonstrated high accuracy and incredible ease of control.

Another near-perfect tire is the Goodyear Ultra Grip 8. In the snow, it came close to Nokian's record numbers. And on dry and wet roads, I did not find any problems worth mentioning. The Goodyear delivers fantastic performance even in the top speed range, the only blot on the model's reputation being its sub-optimal dry stopping distance.

The Continental TS 830 also demonstrated balanced driving performance. And although it did not manage to achieve such high performance on the snow, it demonstrated aerobatics on the wet track. The Continental lagged behind Goodyear in points, scoring nearly as many points as the third-placed Michelin. The Michelin Alpin 4 takes a significant step forward from its predecessors, maintaining Michelin's traditionally high performance while also improving dry performance.

Another model that received a “highly recommended” rating is the Dunlop D4, another brainchild of the Goodyear concern. It showed no weaknesses, but, unlike its “little sister”, which set new standards in hydroplaning protection, it did not shine in any category.

The price issue was not considered in principle in this test. Goodyear, like Dunlop, is a premium brand. Their prices are almost the same. In addition, they have the same rolling resistance index. Tests carried out on a special stand showed that the level of rolling resistance of modern winter tires almost the same as in summer. However, the best result in the rolling resistance test was shown by Pirelli, and the last place, despite the best efforts of the manufacturer, went to the Bridgestone LM 32. It seems that the time has come for Bridgestone to launch on the market new model premium.

Advantages: impressive driving performance, good traction and short braking distances on snow, good wet performance, high level of comfort.

Flaws:

Advantages: very good handling and short braking distances on wet roads, good performance on snow, low noise level.

Flaws: not optimal braking distance on dry roads.

Advantages: balanced driving performance in all conditions, very short braking distances on wet roads, high level of comfort.

Flaws:

Advantages: best performance on snow to date compared to competitive models, good performance on dry pavement.

Flaws: mediocre wet performance.

Advantages: balanced driving performance in all conditions, short braking distances on wet roads, high level of comfort, low noise level.

Flaws: not optimal traction on snow.

Advantages: good driving characteristics, short braking distances and good traction on snow, good wet performance.

Flaws: mediocre level of hydroplaning protection.

Advantages: good driving characteristics, short braking distances and good traction on snow, very low rolling resistance.

Flaws: unsatisfactory low hydroplaning threshold.

Advantages: good driving performance on dry roads, high level of comfort, low noise level.

Flaws: mediocre snow traction, mediocre aquaplaning protection.

Advantages: very good driving characteristics, good traction and short braking distances on snow.

Flaws: mediocre wet and dry performance, high rolling resistance.

Advantages: very good driving characteristics, excellent traction and short braking distances on snow.

Flaws: average performance on dry and wet roads, too high rolling resistance.

Advantages: excellent comfort, low noise level, satisfactory behavior on snow.

Flaws: too long braking distance on dry road, high rolling resistance.

Advantages: good driving characteristics and very good braking on dry roads.

Flaws: unsatisfactory performance on snow.

Advantages: very good driving characteristics on dry roads, high level of comfort.

Flaws:

Advantages: good performance on dry roads, high level of comfort.

Flaws: unsatisfactory behavior on snow, mediocre - on a wet road.

Best and worst performance in the test:

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