Despite the hot summer outside the window, judicious drivers always take care of purchasing winter tires in advance. High-quality rubber will allow you to maintain full control over the car, even in icy conditions and snow drifts. It is not easy to choose the best winter tires - there are hundreds of models on the market from famous and not so famous tire manufacturers.
Today we offer a rating of winter tires based on consumer ratings and expert opinion.
See also rated summer tires 2013 of the year. AND the best winter tires season 2013, 2014.
10. Nexen Winguard 231 - spiked radial tires
A rib runs along the center of the tire, which, together with two longitudinal grooves, improves braking and ensures stable handling. The cost of one R16 tire starts at 2500 rubles.
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
- non-studded rubber designed for powerful cars and sports driving. The tires guarantee excellent steering response and reliable grip even on icy roads. The average price of an R16 tire is 4000 rubles.
8. Nokian Hakkapeliitta C Cargo
– best winter tires for light trucks, vans and vans. These studded tires retain excellent grip and handling even when the car is fully loaded. The average cost of one R16 tire is 7,000 rubles.
7. Nizhnekamskshina Kama-Euro-519
- studded rubber for passenger cars. The tread of the tires consists of two layers of different texture, which allows you to maintain elasticity during operation in winter conditions, while keeping the studs securely in place. The cost of an R16 tire is about 3000 rubles.
6.Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Navi Zea Tires
- frictional winter tires with a unique material composition. The tires are great for driving on ice because the tread contains chemically treated glass fiber that literally cuts the surface of the ice. The average cost of one R16 tire is 5500 rubles.
5. Cordiant Sno-Max
- studded tires providing high safety, dynamics and comfort indicators. The tires are suitable for sporty driving and are highly durable. The average price of one R16 tire is 4100 rubles.
4. Kumho Ice Power KW21
- friction tire with spike-shaped tread pattern. The tires provide secure grip and prevent side-slip when cornering. The composition of the material is as environmentally friendly as possible. The average cost of an R16 tire is 4500 rubles.
3. Pirelli Winter Sottozero II
- the second series of reliable and popular tires, released for the first time in 2004. The tires have such high levels of reliability and dynamics that they are perfect for use in sports cars. Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW and Aston Martin purchase these tires as factory fit. The average cost of one R16 tire is 9500 rubles.
2. Nokian Nordman 4
- strong and durable studded tire for all road conditions from October to April. As many as three models from Nokian got into our winter tire rating, which indicates the high quality of tires and the reliability of the manufacturer. The average price of an R16 tire is 2,000 rubles.
1. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV
— best winter tires 2012. This studded rubber features reliable traction, increased comfort and a reinforced carcass. The tires are perfect for SUVs and SUV cars.The material contains natural rubber, silica and rapeseed oil. The tires are tear-resistant and withstand hitting sharp edges of stones and curbs well. The average cost of an R16 tire is 10,000 rubles.