Summer tires 175 65 14 which is better. Summer tires R14: reviews, tests, price, which ones are better to buy? Separate conversation about each tire model

09.06.2021

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Modest 14-inch tires from manufacturers are now not held in high esteem. Even budget cars are often celebrated with 15‑inch shoes. Therefore, explosive premieres in this size should not be expected: emerging new products are created mainly by scaling larger tires designed for expensive cars with larger diameter wheels. But every cloud has a silver lining: the less investment in development, the lower the price.

We carried out tests near Tolyatti, at the AvtoVAZ test site, ironing its roads on one of the most massive domestic platforms: the 106-horsepower Lada Priora, equipped with an anti-lock system, acted as the aggregate carrier. According to our observations, some shortcomings in the behavior of the car can be completely compensated for by installing high-quality tires.

The air temperature was 20–25 ºС.

FIRST LINE

We start with the most expensive ones. Tires ContiPremiumContact 5 sell for 2655 rubles apiece. Not cheap! As if justifying the price, they took first place with 927 points. Among the main advantages are high speed at the rearrangement and a short braking distance: one meter less than that of the nearest competitor when slowing down on wet pavement from a speed of 80 km/h and as much as 3 meters when braking dry from 100 km/h.

For 2380 rubles goes Nokian Hakka Green. Born in Finland, made in Russia. Fresh tire: Comparable in development and time to market with the ContiPremiumContact 5. The green tire scored 926 points, only one point behind Conti. Good product. Moreover, Hakka is balanced differently than Conti: a car on such tires has a clearer behavior during extreme maneuvering and high directional stability at high speed, as well as good feedback.

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 a novelty for us, although this model has existed in the manufacturer's line for more than a year. Price - 2370 rubles. For her 11th place (835 points) in our test - too much! Ecopia EP150 demonstrates the weakest "hook" when braking: the difference with the leader is almost 4 meters on wet pavement and almost 5 on dry pavement. This is the length of the Priora!

It is better to forget about quick rebuildings: nimble maneuvers will come out sideways - in the truest sense of the word. The only bonus is modest fuel consumption in suburban mode. Perhaps the reason for the failure lies in the place of production? These tires came from Thailand, and Made in Japan tires have always performed better.

MODESTY IS NOT A VICE

In the line of more modest tires, as well as the top row, there are also wimps who strive to sell more expensive, and vice versa.

For Japanese novelty Toyo Proxes CF2 asking for 2180 rubles. And she scored 907 points in our test and took a decent third place. Tires with good braking properties also provide the possibility of confident extreme maneuvering - just like the Nokian Hakka Green model. You will have to give up only comfort: you cannot call a soft and quiet tire.

Tires are sold for 2165 rubles BFGoodrich g‑Grip with Michelin pedigree. That is why, apparently, they are selling more expensive, despite the “slower” speed index T (190 km / h). There are no obvious failures, but in all respects this tire falls slightly short of the average level. In our tests, it occupies only the seventh position, in its piggy bank 870 points.

Model Formula Energy, developed by Pirelli, put up for 2150 rubles. But this tire cannot be tied to a racing formula, you cannot call it energetic: it is unsuitable for extreme maneuvering. To keep the car in the corners, the driver will need extraordinary skill. Although on a straight line, the tires hold the car well even at high speed. As a result - 876 points and the eighth line together with domestic Cordiant tires.

At the Korean tire Hankook Kinergy Eco(2135 rubles apiece) all characteristics are average. There are no failures, but no ups either. Nevertheless, in the aggregate of all indicators, she scored 888 points and took sixth place.

Russian Cordiant sell for 2135 rubles. In terms of performance, the Road Runner model is close to the Formula Energy tire: inferior to it in course clarity and comfort, but provides more distinct handling in extreme conditions. 867 points, the eighth line of the rating.

ALMOST FOR FREE

And so we dropped to the bar of 2000 rubles per wheel. It turns out that even for that kind of money you can buy good tires - for example, Yokohama BluEarth. Japanese Yoko always offers its tires 15% cheaper than its main competitor, which is Bridgestone - despite the fact that its performance is sometimes much higher. For example, in our test, Yoko showed better braking properties and a higher speed of repositioning on wet roads. The BluEarth name is also reflected in the results, with Yoko tires achieving the lowest fuel consumption at 90 km/h. The result - 889 points and fifth place.

For the beloved by our motorists nordman Nokian firms are asking for 1970 rubles. The value for money is one of the best in our tests: 905 points and fourth place! (We consider a score over 900 points as a criterion for excellent tires.) The controllability of the car in extreme conditions is at its best.

Tires Matador Stella 2 with a speed index T (190 km / h) are offered for 1800 rubles. On these tires you will have to force yourself to drive slowly and with increased distance, since the Stella has very modest braking properties (however, 1-3 meters better than the Bridgestone tire). And abrupt rebuilding should be excluded: in any situation, the steering wheel must be operated gently and smoothly. As compensation - fuel economy at any speed.

The following took part in the tests: Anton ANANEV, Vladimir KOLESOV, Yuri KUROCHKIN, Evgeny LARIN, Anton MISHIN, Andrey OBRAZUMOV, Valery PAVLOV and Dmitry TESTOV.

We express our gratitude to the tire manufacturing companies that provided their products for testing, as well as to the employees of the AVTOVAZ test site and the Togliatti company Volgashintorg for technical support.

Foreign cars in Russia

Five companies have their own production in Russia.

Michelin in 2004 was the first to open a plant in Russia (Davydovo, Moscow region). Produces summer and winter tires of Michelin and BFGoodrich brands. Since 2011, he has been retreading Michelin truck tires.

The Nokian tire plant started operating in Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad region) in 2005. Produces Nokian and Nordman summer and winter tires for passenger cars and SUVs.

Pirelli acquired the Kirov tire plant at the end of 2011, and in 2012 the Voronezh tire plant. After modernization, both factories produce tires under the Pirelli brand.

Yokohama launched its own factory in Lipetsk in 2012. Produces Yokohama winter and summer passenger tires.

In 2013, Continental began manufacturing Continental, Gislaved and Matador tires at its own plant in Kaluga.

Bridgestone in April 2013 officially announced plans to build a plant in the Ulyanovsk region.

Field players

Who participates in our tests? First of all tires of the leading manufacturers. This is the so-called Top Five, the first five: Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli. Another important player is the Finnish company Nokian Tires: the capacity of its plant in St. Petersburg will soon reach 18 million tires per year. In total, these six attackers sell the lion's share of all on the Russian market.

On the second line - mid-price tires: BFGoodrich, Sava, Gislaved, Matador, Formula, as well as tires from fast-growing companies such as Yokohama, Hankook, Toyo and other Asian manufacturers.

In defense - budget tires, including domestic ones, such as Cordiant. We also carefully study the tires of young Chinese companies: they do not make the weather on the field, but sometimes we take them into our tests - what if a brilliant newcomer appears and beats everyone?

Brake already

How do we measure stopping distance? First of all, we limit the braking zone with cones. To obtain reliable results, it is important that all tires brake along the same trajectory. We brake six to eight times on the "technological" tires until the results begin to repeat (stabilize), thus clearing the braking lane.

The stopping distance is measured using a special measuring complex Vbox, which operates on the basis of GPS. Measurement accuracy - 1 cm.

On a dry road, we measure the stopping distance of a car from a speed of 100 km/h. This is the most modern technique. After all, “weaving” is the real speed of movement along a suburban highway. The car enters the measurement at a speed of 103-105 km / h. The driver depresses the clutch and hits the brake pedal at the same point (marked with cones) to avoid longitudinal displacement along the trajectory.

The tester determines the speed of the car not by the arrow of the standard speedometer, but by the digital indicators on the monitor of the Vbox complex.

We measure the braking distance not until the car stops completely, but until the moment when the speed drops to 5 km / h. This avoids the scatter in the results associated with, often leading to prolonged wheel lockup. The number of brakings for each set of tires is eight.

After each test, it is necessary to cool the brakes, so we go to the starting point braking with the engine or coasting.

When processing the results, we discard the pop-up values (with a deviation of more than 2%), and for the remaining ones we calculate the arithmetic mean.

On a wet road, the procedure for preparing, taking measurements and processing the results is the same, but braking is from 80 km / h. We intensively water the strip both in the braking area and in front of it (8–10 meters) so that the tires have time to get wet.

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"Gold" and "silver" of our competitions were received by long-standing competitors in the face of Nokian and Continental. It is worth noting that these two companies update their product line almost every year. Prices for competing tires are approximately at the same level of 3,700 rubles. At the same time, Hakkapelliita 7 shows slightly better results, therefore it is ahead of ContilceContact in terms of quality / price ratio.

The North 2 products of the X-Ice series from Michelin firmly settled in the third position, although they are far from the “first freshness”. They cost about 3300 rubles.

The NordFrost 5 model from Gislaved is in fourth place in terms of cost (3200 rubles), and in terms of total points (892) it is in sixth place. People still willingly buy this rubber, apparently, relying on the good reputation of its predecessor. However, in reality, the price of these tires should be lower.

Next comes Ice Cruiser 7000 from Bridgestone for 2900 rubles. The new tire model has average qualities and properties for harsh Russian winters. That is why she takes only 8th position with her modest result of 829 points.

Identified trend

Apparently, our motorists are ready to pay more for a well-promoted and well-known brand. However, some buyers appreciate the tire’s increased herniation resistance, which allows you to confidently drive over bumps in the road and jump through pits without serious consequences.

Yokohama tires are traditionally slightly cheaper than Bridgestone, but at the same time they are practically not inferior to them in terms of performance. The cost of Japanese tires is 2800 rubles. We again consider this bar too high. Customers treat tire products from the Land of the Rising Sun well, even despite the “Made in the Philippines” label.

Winter Carving Edge from Pirelli costs 2700 rubles, but at the same time it is one of the top five tires in our test. By the way, the problem of the previous generation rubber model with the loss of spikes was completely solved. The average cost/quality ratio is 3.0. Not a bad result.

Cheaper (for 2400 rubles) you can buy Korean I'ZEN KW22 and Nordman 4th generation of domestic production. According to the test results, Russian-made tires look much more attractive, therefore they deservedly take the 4th place in our rating. It is worth noting that this is a very curious product.

Sno-Max from Cordiant in terms of price can be considered an even more advantageous option. Their price tag reflects 2200 rubles. The final position in the test deserves respect - 852 points and a legitimate 7th place. At the same time, tires of domestic design outperformed imported tires of eastern production.

The cheapest tires in our test are Kama's Irbis (505). They cost less than 2000 rubles. At the same time, according to the test results, they did not even reach the 800-point threshold, gaining only 776 points. They cannot be called the last century, since the rubber model appeared 6 years ago. However, in terms of grip and properties, the tires clearly do not reach the modern level.

Note

You might be wondering why we haven't tried the latest 518 and 519 Euro-series from Kama? The fact is that such winter studded tires R14 in the most running size 175/65 are not produced. The Russian plant limited itself to producing only the old model in this class.

Separate conversation about each tire model

And now we can talk about each participant in our test in more detail. We will identify their characteristic features, main advantages and main disadvantages. We will also present their characteristics and average cost in the market.

11th place

Characteristics

These tires appeared with Gislaved in 2006.
On an icy road, tires have the weakest grip in both longitudinal and transverse directions. On a snowy track, the transverse is also very weak, and the longitudinal is simply none.
The car, shod in such rubber, will experience serious difficulties with acceleration. The wheels strive to slip into slipping, picking up speed at all unwillingly.
On a snowy track, it is best to drive carefully and slowly. The car scours the bumps very strongly and all the time tends to go to the side of the road, where the snow is deeper. The steering wheel is uninformative and empty, as if you are playing arcade racing.
In corners, the car behaves as it pleases. There is a feeling that the steering wheel is simply disconnected from the vehicle. The car can easily “crawl out” or break into a skid. At the end of the maneuver, you can even turn around. The situation is aggravated by large delays and simply huge steering angles. The problem can be solved by a strong speed limit when cornering.
Driving through snowdrifts with Kama Irbis is very problematic. You can safely drive a snowy distance only without stopping. An attempt to start off ends with the tires buried in snowdrifts.
On an asphalt road, tires "float" and require constant steering.
On wet roads, braking is poor, and on dry roads, it is average.
The tires are completely uncomfortable. They make a lot of noise, transmit shocks and vibrations even in those places where the roadway seems smooth.
Increase consumption at speeds over 90 km/h. When driving no more than 60 km / h, fuel consumption increases slightly.
The protrusion of the spikes (1.5 mm) and its growth after the tests (1.7 mm) are within acceptable limits. After testing, none of the spikes were lost.

Pros:

relatively acceptable braking properties on dry pavement and snow

Minuses:

terribly slow on ice
performed poorly on ice and snow in acceleration and lateral grip tests
unconvincing braking qualities
difficult to manage
poorly keep the trajectory on a snowy track
make a lot of noise and increase fuel consumption

Total amount - 776 points

Verdict

Can only be used on roads well cleared of snow. It is not recommended to operate on snowy and icy roads.

10th place

Characteristics

First appeared in 2008. In 2009, they began to be sold in our country.
They have weak grip parameters on an icy track in the longitudinal direction. Cross coupling qualities - averages. On a snow-covered road, acceleration is satisfactory, while braking and lateral grip leave much to be desired.
On such tires it is not necessary to start abruptly. During acceleration, slight slipping is allowed.
They go well on a snow-covered straight.
On the snow in the corners, the car, shod in Kumho, behaves rather strangely, as if it cannot decide between drifting outward or skidding and going inside. Transitions to slides are sharp and unexpected for the driver. In this case, slips are of a long-term nature. On an icy road, the behavior is more stable: only a skid, but at the same time very sharp and difficult to control.
In deep snow, when starting from a standstill, tires can easily dig in. It is best to get under way with these Korean tires, and move with a little slip. However, tires are poorly suited for driving on virgin soil. Reversing will not help if something happens. Tires move in the opposite direction very uncertainly.
On a straight asphalt road, they hold onto the trajectory well, but delays in reactions and the need for taxiing are a little annoying.
They have average braking parameters on wet pavement, while on dry pavement they are the worst among all the test subjects.
Slightly increase fuel consumption at any speed.
The protrusion of the spikes (1.4 mm), as well as the change in this parameter after the tests (1.5 mm), does not go beyond the established norms.

Pros:

acceptable smoothness
stable on snowy roads
actually have no effect on consumption.

Minuses:

mediocre braking performance on snow and ice, and on dry pavement - the worst
difficult to manage on winter roads
make a lot of noise
very often “burrow”, they are characterized by poor cross-country ability

Total amount - 826 points

Verdict

A good budget option for car “shoes” for cleared, lightly icy and slightly snowy trails.

9th place

Characteristics

On an icy road, tires have poor traction in the longitudinal direction, and in the transverse direction, things are better. Here are the average results. On the snow, the balance changes slightly: the lateral qualities and acceleration dynamics are a little pleasing, and braking is upsetting.
You can move from a place to a car with slipping. True, then it is recommended to stop it, because in order to pick up speed faster, it is better to move tight.
On the road with snow, the car roams strongly and constantly tries to leave the trajectory of movement towards deep snowdrifts.
Pleased with the behavior of the car with Yokohama in the corners. The steering is tight and intuitive, and initial reactions are immediate. However, the speed of maneuvers on any type of coating is limited by skidding.
Not suitable for deep snow. They move forward with great difficulty, and in reverse they are unlikely to get out of the snowdrifts.
On the asphalt road, which is cleared of snow, you should also not rush. The machine is constantly in need of adjustments. Large steering angles also interfere with fast driving.
On a dry road they stop fine, but in the wet braking test they took last place. Such is the contradictory result.
Tire comfort level leaves much to be desired. Tires shake strongly on any potholes, bumps and other road irregularities. At the same time, Japanese-made Filipino-made tires make noise on ice and snow.
Slight increase in fuel consumption.
Tire studs, it seems to us, are a little deepened (1.2 mm). This can explain the poor grip on ice. The rate of increase in the protrusion of the spikes does not go beyond reasonable limits (1.3 mm). There are no lost.

Pros:

good fuel consumption
very good braking on dry pavement

Minuses:

poor braking on snowy and icy roads
the worst acceleration and braking performance on a wet track
poor directional stability on the track with snow and on clean asphalt
not adapted for deep snowdrifts, instantly “burrow”

Total amount - 828 points

Verdict

Allowed with a stretch to all types of coatings, except for a wet road with snow in positive temperatures. Large drifts should also be avoided.

8th place

Characteristics

As with Yokohama, we included the latest model in our test. The updated Bridgestone tires appeared in 2010, but they were brought to our country only in 2011.
On ice, they are distinguished by very uncertain acceleration, but at the same time good braking properties and lateral grip. On the snow, frankly weak grip in the longitudinal direction.
When accelerating, they lose momentum at the slightest slip. In it, Bridgestone tires, by the way, break very unexpectedly.
There are no complaints about running on a snowy track. He is measured and even. We also have no comments on the directional stability of the tires.
It is useless to rush on these tires in corners. On the ice, everything is limited by skidding, which comes on suddenly and requires immediate correction. On snow, the car constantly straightens the trajectory. At the same time, it slides outside the turn for a very long time.
In the snowdrifts in the tires, confidence is not felt. It's better to move without skidding. At the same time, tires make it possible to confidently get out of the “snow trouble” in reverse.
On an asphalt track without snow, the tires “float” a little. It is difficult to correct them and “catch” the correct trajectory. This is hindered by low information content of the steering wheel and noticeable delays.
On wet and dry pavement braking is good.
Very noisy tires. What sounds only they do not make when moving. On asphalt and ice with Bridgestone tires you will be provided with an unpleasant howl and rumble. Any of the road bumps responds with vertical accelerations.
They negatively affect the consumption, increasing it.
There are no complaints about the protrusion of the spikes (1.4 mm) and the rate of its change (1.5 mm). During the tests, none of the spikes were lost.

Pros:

directional stability on a snowy track
good braking on dry/wet pavement

Minuses:

the steering wheel does not obey well, the tires are difficult to control
increase fuel consumption
very noisy
Poor snow braking, ice/snow acceleration, snow lateral grip

Total amount - 829 points

Verdict

You can drive slowly on cleared, partially snowy and icy roads.

7th place

Characteristics

The debut of the tire took place in 2009.
On an icy track, they have mediocre braking performance. They accelerate and cling to the road in the transverse direction a little better. On snow, the situation is completely different: weak acceleration with satisfactory lateral grip and good braking.
Decently accelerating on Cordiant tires is obtained only by tension.
On a straight stretch on a snow-covered road, they scour from one side to the other. The steering process is complicated by the low information content of the feedback.
In high-speed corners, it will not be possible to accelerate, since the execution of the maneuver is limited by drift. Outward sliding is very noticeable, it takes a long time to restore adhesion.
Russian tires ride well in snowdrifts. You can ride them without tension.
You can drive fast on an asphalt road, but it is quite difficult. Constant swimming within the lane requires the driver to be careful and careful driving, a clear course correction. At the same time, an inexperienced driver can be taken by surprise by the turning angles of the steering wheel (quite significant), as well as its lack of information content.
Wet and dry braking is very good. The results of these tests can be compared with Nokian.
Comfort is not their forte. They make a lot of noise and thump on the flaws in the roadway. There is also one unpleasant habit, which consists in voicing the change of coatings.
It's very hard to save money with these tires. Fuel consumption at a speed of sixty km / h is average, and at more than 90 km / h - increased.
There are no missing spikes. Their protrusion (1.8 mm) and growth rate (1.9 mm) are normal.

Pros:

Good braking on snow, wet/dry pavement
Excellent flotation in snowdrifts

Minuses:

Increased consumption
Mediocrely hold the trajectory
Low braking performance and lateral grip on ice
Poor speed on snow

Total amount - 852 points

Verdict

Good for snowy roads. With them, you can not be afraid to "burrow" in any snowdrift.

6th place

Characteristics

This is another one of the "oldies" of our test. The rubber model first appeared in 2006. Since the same year, it has been sold in our country. True, this winter the rubber compound was improved.
Longitudinal coupling parameters, both on ice and on snow, do not go beyond the average, but the transverse ones on a snowy road are very good, and on ice they are even better.
It is better to accelerate on such tires on the verge of slipping. It will be much more efficient.
On a snowy road, they drive smoothly and calmly, but still the information content of the steering wheel is not enough.
There are some minor comments on the performance indicators. In the initial stage of the turn, the tires behave approximately, but on the arc itself, problems begin, associated either with drift or skidding. It is this uncertainty that will greatly strain and annoy the driver.
On the track with deep snow, they require minimal slippage, they are confidently tightened. Getting back if necessary with such tires will be easy.
On the pavement, the tires keep a straight course. There are no special remarks. In braking tests, Gislaved products were the best in dry and wet conditions.
They are distinguished by average comfort, although they “howl” a little on dense snow and asphalt road.
Slightly increase fuel consumption.
The protrusion of the spikes is at a good level (1.5 mm). After the tests, their average value increased slightly, within the normal range (1.6 mm). However, during the tests, we lost 5 spikes. This is very disturbing.

Pros:

the best braking performance on dry/wet pavement
best lateral grip on ice, good on snow
quite comfortable
well kept for the chosen trajectory on any road

Minuses:

accelerate medium on any type of surface
increase consumption
loss of five spikes
there are a number of remarks on control

Final score - 892 points

Verdict

The element of this tire model from Gislaved is well-cleaned roads, on icy and snowy ones, unfortunately, they are not as comfortable, reliable and efficient as we would like.

5th place

Characteristics

Tires were created in 2008. Since then, they have been refined and modernized many times. The last time was at the beginning of 2012.
Braking performance on snow is the best, but on ice it is not credible. Lateral grip on both types of surfaces is fairly average. Accelerates well, and on any road. However, tires are especially effective when driving under tension.
On a straight stretch in the snow, the tires are a little surprising with a clear and accurate course. In addition, the tires boast good asphalt responses and small steering angles when adjusting the direction of travel.
Turning into corners in Pirelli shoes is pure pleasure. To "understand" and even feel the vehicle allows immediate reactions and a tight and informative steering wheel. It is also worth noting close to neutral understeer.
Dangerous areas with deep snow are best overcome without stopping. When starting from a place, the tires fall into the snow, although they are not prone to self-digging. In reverse, the car is selected confidently.
On pavement, a clear course resembles that of summer tires. Small directional correction angles and tight rudder.
On a wet surface, a car with these tires slows down moderately, and on a dry surface it is frankly bad.
Tires every time sound a change in coverage and roughness of the asphalt. At the same time, they diligently transmit shocks from bumps to the vehicle body.
Modest fuel consumption.
The protrusion of the spikes is normal (1.5 mm), and the changes are insignificant (1.7 mm). Lost only one spike, but it's not critical.

Pros:

economical consumption
best in snow braking
good acceleration on snow/ice
have good lateral grip on ice
perfectly hold the trajectory and good handling

Minuses:

braking on a dry track is frankly weak
minor claims to patency and comfort

Total amount - 912 points

Verdict

Best suited for road conditions on any winter roads. It is better to avoid serious snowdrifts.

4th place

Characteristics

Tires were created in 2009. Since the same year, this tire model has been sold in Russia. The tires have been upgraded this winter.
In terms of grip, they are similar to the Michelin product, which ranks third. They showed themselves well on ice and snow (transverse and longitudinal properties), and on the rearrangement they are ahead of even our winners.
On a straight line, they "float" a little, so do not forget about the constant adjustment of the direction. They do not allow the driver to relax, they constantly keep him in suspense.
In sharp turns, the car is easier to control the gas pedal than the steering wheel. Screwing in responds to the speed reduction of the tire, and the turning radius increases to its growth.
On deep and difficult snow they feel good. In reverse, you can get out of almost any snowdrift. However, there is one feature. Tires prefer soft and smooth starting without slipping. But on the go, you can completely “drown” the gas pedal. It only helps. The more gas, the faster the car goes on Nordman 4.
On a cleared asphalt road, there are similar features as on a snowy one. Deviations from the given direction must be constantly corrected.
They brake well on wet pavement, and moderately on clean and dry pavement.
The ride is good, but the tires are noisier than the more expensive tires in 1st to 3rd places.
They are modestly priced.
The spikes protrude within the normal range (1.4 mm). The value changes slightly (1.5 mm). During the tests, only 3 spikes from the front tires were lost.

Pros:

modest fuel consumption
handle well on winter roads
excellent cross
good braking qualities on ice, wet pavement and snow
excellent lateral grip on snowy roads

Minuses:

remarks on the parameter of exchange rate stability
increased noise level

Total amount - 913 points

Verdict

An excellent choice for winter roads of any kind. Also with them you can go on winter off-road.

3rd place

Characteristics

First appeared in 2009. In the same year they made their debut in Russia.
Well balanced grip performance.
Acceleration on a winter road is confident. Slip during acceleration does not reduce the efficiency of acceleration. On a snow-covered track, they drive calmly, evenly and stably, regardless of the thickness and unevenness of the snow cover. Responsive to direction correction.
Entry and cornering behavior on ice and snow is highly predictable. There is understeer in the form of soft drift. However, it is easily “removed” due to competent steering, since the “steering wheel” has immediate reactions.
They do great in deep snow. In motion, slipping is preferred. At the same time, Michelin help out the driver well. Even if his car "creeps on his belly", the tires in most cases will allow you to get out.
On asphalt, tires can also be praised. At a decent speed, they keep a straight trajectory well. Without the slightest delay, they respond to the manipulation of the driver with the steering wheel.
Good braking on dry/wet roads.
They have a good level of comfort. Quiet enough. There are no complaints or comments about the smoothness of the course.
Fuel consumption is modest.
The protrusion of the tire studs is normal (1.5 mm). During our test, this parameter increased by only 0.1 mm, which indicates a good quality of the studding. By the way, they never lost a single spike.

Pros:

small consumption
good braking and acceleration on snow and ice

No cons found.

Total amount - 921 points

Verdict

Perfectly balanced and good tires for winter. In which case they will "help out" in deep snowdrifts.

2nd place

Characteristics

Tires were born in 2010. They immediately came to our country. In 2012, the design of the spikes was updated and the composition of the mixture was improved.
The tires showed the best traction in all tests on snow and ice. The only exception was the passage of the ice circle.
The snowy road is not very smooth. It is felt that the tires pull the car into deeper snow, sliding noticeably on transverse slopes. At the same time, the bagel could have been more informative.
Managed well, but there are a number of features. The speed of passing sharp turns is limited by the drift at the front axle, and in faster and gentler turns they are prone to a sharp skid. It is better to parry it at a small angle, not allowing it to develop, so as not to cause trouble.
Tires are not afraid of snowdrifts, but require the driver to adapt to their behavior. They do not like intense skidding. They like pull-in movement more. They can not always rescue the car in reverse from a large snowdrift.
There are no comments on road holding on cleaned asphalt. They excelled in dry/wet braking tests, trailing only Gislaved products.
They are not characterized by increased noise. The tires are quite comfortable, but noticeably shake the car on bumps.
Modest expense.
The protrusion of the spikes did not change at all during the tests (1.8 mm). The stitching is of high quality.

Pros:

better braking and acceleration performance on snow/icy roads and lateral grip on snowy roads
good lateral grip on dry, brushed/wet pavement

Minuses:

remark on the smooth running and patency of tires
far from the best directional stability

Total amount - 927 points

Verdict

Good all-round tires for all winter conditions.

1 place

Characteristics

The debut of tires took place in 2008. A year later they were already sold in Russia. At the beginning of 2012, the tires were seriously upgraded in such areas as the geometry of the studs and the composition of the rubber compound.
The traction of the tire is perfectly balanced. On snow and ice, the longitudinal properties are actually best in class. The transverse on icy roads is very good, only Gislaved is better, and on snow it is above average.
On a snowy track, the tires ride smoothly and without the slightest comment. Tires respond well to driver commands given by the steering wheel. True, its information content can still be improved.
In turns, they hold well to the trajectory chosen by the driver, the front wheels. The rear wheels grip the road surface a little less, resulting in slight oversteer. This unpleasant phenomenon is easily eliminated by the gas pedal.
Deep snow is not afraid at all. Easy and simple to maneuver on it. If the car rested its front bumper in a formidable snowdrift, then getting out of it in reverse is not difficult.
They do well on asphalt. At high speeds, the tires roll smoothly, brake well on dry land, and on a wet track they are good.

Choice: Summer tire test in size 175/65R14 (2011)This time we get acquainted with the results of tire tests of the Australian magazine Choice.

All drivers need to change tires every few years. You can, of course, again take the model that was included in the factory equipment of the car, but what to do if something does not suit you. To help drivers choose their tires, specialist publications around the world conduct tire tests every year, and this time we bring you the results of tests conducted by Choice magazine, which has been helping Australian consumers find the best products on the market since 1960.

This year, the Australians tested 18 175/65R14 tires that can be fitted to popular small car models such as the Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz, Hyundai Getz, Mazda2 and Toyota Yaris. The tests were carried out at the Morgan Park Raceway in Warwick (Queensland, Australia).

According to Choice, during this test, the worst tire in the history of testing was found. You will find out what kind of tire it is from the results below.

Tested tires:

BFGoodrich Sport T/A
Ecopia EP100
Continental ContiComfortContact CC5
SP Sport 300E
Firestone TZ700
Goodride Radial SP06
Goodyear Assurance Armorgrip
GT Radial Champiro BXT
Optimo K415
Ironman iMove
Kumho Solus KH17
Maxxis MA-P1
Energy XM1 Plus
Class Premiere CP661
Pirelli P6
Sime Astar 100
Toyo Teo Plus Eco
Yokohama A.drive

Tests were conducted by Peter Horvath and Michael Hohl, who evaluated how the tires hold their chosen trajectory at speeds of 85 and 80 km / h on dry surfaces, and 80 and 75 km / h on wet surfaces, for which they passed through a right turn with a radius of about 55 meters. During each test, the pilot did not know which tires were on the car.

During braking performance tests, pilots stopped at 50 and 80 km/h on both dry and wet surfaces to see how the tires would perform during emergency braking.

In addition, the level of rolling noise was also evaluated - at a speed of 50 and 80 km / h on an uneven surface. In both tests, the difference between the noise of all tires did not exceed 3 dB, so a person can hardly notice it. Be that as it may, all the tires in the test were new, so the differences may become more apparent as they wear.

Choice emphasizes that the performance of tires in emergency situations that rarely happen in everyday life was evaluated, so during everyday driving, the differences between the best tires may not be so noticeable.

At the same time, it is the tire's ability to cope with emergency maneuvers and heavy braking that is of paramount importance to guarantee maximum safety. Tires with a Buy rating (top six places) are more effective at helping you maintain control of your vehicle, possibly avoiding an accident.

During dry braking from 50 km/h, the top tires (BFGoodrich and Goodyear) were only one meter better than the worst (GT Radial, Ironman and Toyo). At a braking start speed of 80 km/h, the BFGoodrich's stopping distance was already four meters shorter than the Ironman's. This may already mean that where some tires can help avoid a collision, others can't, but the differences become even more frightening in wet tests - mainly due to Ironman, as these tires became the worst tires ever. Choice tests, and experts strongly advise against buying them. From 50 km/h, the Ironman stopped the car 6 meters further than Goodyear and Pirelli, the top performers, and when braking from 80 km/h, their stopping distance is already 15 meters longer than Goodyear's. However, even the tires that took second place from the end - Goodride, were much better.

Ironman showed the same sad results in the cornering test. These tires were the worst in tests on dry surfaces, and on wet pavement it was difficult to provide at least some traction at all. BFGoodrich, Continental and Goodyear had the strongest dry lateral grip, while Goodyear took the lead in the wet.

Test results

Dry cornering (80 and 85 km/h)

Wet cornering (80 and 85 km/h)

Dry braking (from 50 and 80 km/h)

Wet braking (from 50 and 80 km/h)

Noise level at 50 km/h (dB)

Noise level at 80 km/h (dB)

Places in the test and additional information (the weight of the ratings when compiling the overall rating: cornering on a dry surface - 30%; cornering on a wet surface - 30%; braking distance on a dry surface - 20%; braking distance on a wet surface - 20%. The maximum number of points is 100).

Brand	Grade	Manufacturer country	Tread Features	speed index
good year	84	Indonesia		H
B. F. Goodrich	80	Japan	directed	H
Continental	78	Malaysia	asymmetric	H
Pirelli	78	China		H
Michelin	74	Thailand	asymmetric	H
Nexen	71	China		H
Firestone	68	Thailand		H
Kumho	68	China		H
Hankook	66	Korea		H
Yokohama	66	Philippines		H
Dunlop	65	Japan		V
Maxxis	65	Thailand		H
Sime	64	Malaysia		T
GT Radial	62	Indonesia		H
Toyo	62	Japan		H
good ride	60	China		H
Bridgestone	56	Thailand		H
Ironman	48	China	asymmetric	H

One of the most popular and frequently used is the class of budget cars. The purpose of the article is to give a brief description and present the rating of summer tires 175 65 14, which are used on cars in this category. We will analyze tires from various manufacturers, present the test results in various conditions.

budget cars

The influence of technical characteristics: tread depth, pattern profile, rubber behavior at different speeds, which characterize the stability of the vehicle on the road. This is taken into account when buying tires, the cost is not the main indicator when choosing. Moreover, in this segment there is no big difference in price. Sometimes well-known brands with high prices are inferior in road performance to tires of less popular brands.

It is worth paying attention to the date of manufacture - wheels that have lain in a warehouse for a long time in conditions unacceptable for storage lose their original qualities. The date of manufacture is indicated on the side surface of the tire and consists of four digits. The first two are the week, the second two are the year of issue.

Testing summer tires 175/65 R14

The test was carried out by tires from Russian manufacturers (Nizhnekamsk, Omsk, Kirovsk), Ukrainian tires Rosava, as well as Continental and Barum, Medeo Summer from Poland and wheels from the Korean company Nexen Dark.

Tires

Summer tires 175 65 r14 have been tested for gliding stability on water. The landfill is equipped with a water tank, with a level of one centimeter. With one wheel, the car moves on water, the other on dry asphalt. If the tread pattern does not remove water from the contact patch of rubber with asphalt, then a water film is formed, which prevents stable control.

Cordiant tires produced by the Russian Federation have reached the best level. In second place are Continental, who scored the highest score on a ten-point scale. The water-wicking tread pattern on these models contributed to such a high result. The worst performance of the tires of the Korean manufacturer Nexen Dark, Rosava and Tunga Road. The hydroplaning of the Amtel Planet and Barum tires is lower - eight and nine points, respectively. Kama Euro-224 and Matador Prima have a slightly worse result - the final score is seven points. Kama-217 and Medeo Summer have 6.

Summer tires Cordiant

Summer tires Continental

The second test was passing a corner with a chute filled with water up to the 5 mm mark, at an average speed of 63 km/h. The maximum passing speed is 93 km / h. According to the results of the tests, the places were distributed as follows:

— Amtel and Cordiant took first and second places. Barum tires, despite the high price, are much lower.

Amtel tires

— Tunga and Nexen tires turned out to be outsiders in this race.

Tunga tires

The brake track of the car on a dry test site (tires were installed on a Chevrolet Aveo) showed the first result for Continental tires - 10 points. The second position belongs to Nexen - 9 points. Tunga tires have good performance on dry pavement - rating 8. Kama Euro-224, Matador and Kama-217 tires are next to the rating scale. The last place with a mark of 7 points is occupied by Rosava, too large black stripes on the surface - maximum wear during braking.

Next up is comfort. The noise level of tires on the go is determined. The tests are carried out at a speed of 70 km/h. The results shown by summer tires 175 65 r14: the tires of the Korean company Nexen are the most “quiet”. First place and summary - 10 points. "Noisy" tires turned out to be Kama Euro-224-6 points. Tires Continental, surprisingly, showed 7 units, but this proves that the company's designers pay more attention to safety than comfort.

Summer tire brand rating 175/65 R14

According to the test results, we conclude that the emphasis in manufacturing is on quality. Therefore, the rating of summer tires 175 65 14 - was distributed as follows.

Brand Continental - Portugal. Multi-directional pattern on a treadmill with a depth of 7.9 mm, weighing six kilograms. Maximum speed - 190 km / h. The overall score based on the results of all tests is 9.8 points.
Tires
Barum Brillantis - Romania. Drainage longitudinal grooves on the tread with a pattern depth of 7.8 mm. Weight seven kilograms. The speed is limited - 190 km / h. Rating - 8.4 points. Significant gap from the first place.
Tires Barum Brillantis
Amtel Planet T-301 - Kirov Plant. The transverse grooves of the pattern increase water drainage. Tread depth - 8.1 mm. Permissible speed - 210 km / h. Rating - 8.3 points.
Tires Amtel Planet T-301
Cordiant Sport W1 is a production association of Omskshina. Improved wet traction. Weight seven kilograms. Tread depth - 7 mm. Permissible speed limit - 210 km / h. The best value for money. The test score is 8.1 points.
Tires Cordiant Sport W1
Medeo Summer - the original manufacturer in Yaroslavl (subsequently transferred to the Poles). Tires from a Polish manufacturer were tested. Tread depth - 7.9 mm. Weight - 6.8 kilograms. The maximum for acceleration is 190 km / h. Good tires for dry pavement. Expert assessment - 7.6 points.
Medeo Summer tires
Model Nexen Dark - summer tires 175 65 r14, South Korea. Excellent stopping power on dry pavement. Increased wear resistance of the tread with a pattern depth of 8.3 mm. Weight 7.5 kg. Maximum speed - 210 km / h. The result of the general tests is 7.4 points.
Tires Nexen Dark
The seventh place was given to the Nizhnekamsk plant and the Kama Euro-224 model. The size differs from the previous ones, so we will not consider in detail. Note the overall score - 7.3.
Tires Kama Euro-224
Matador Prima MP-14 is a model of summer tires in size 175 75 r14 produced by the Omsk plant. Mishelin style tread with 8.2mm depth. The maximum speed is 190 km / h. The sum of expert scores is 7.2.
Tires Matador Prima MP-14
All-weather radial tire Kama-217 - Nizhnekamsk. Tires are equipped with cars of the VAZ family. Weight 7.7 kg. At higher speeds, the directional stability is at the level, but the braking qualities are unsatisfactory. Expert assessment - 7.1 points.
Tires Kama-217
In this article, we consider summer tires 175 65r14, so a separate section will be devoted to the expert evaluation of the Rosava and Tunga Road models.

If the tire test results helped you prepare for the summer season, and you used the information received to buy tires for your car, then please leave a comment.

Tests of summer tires 185/60R14 allow you to compare tires from different brands, identify the advantages and disadvantages of rubber. After reviewing the tire ratings compiled on the basis of independent testing, you can choose the best option for your car.

R14 summer tire tests make it possible to compare the following characteristics of tires from different brands:

Aquaplaning. This term refers to a decrease in the adhesion of tires to the roadway, leading to partial or complete loss of control over the machine.
Braking. The distance that the car travels from the moment the braking system is reset to a complete stop is calculated.
Handling is the speed at which tires respond to steering commands.
Vehicle stability. The ability of tires to resist rollover or skidding of the vehicle is calculated.
Wear. This concept refers to the rate of abrasion of tires in contact with the roadway while the car is moving.
Profitability. The fuel consumption is calculated, if the pressure inside the tires is distributed correctly, then the amount of fuel consumed by the car decreases.
Noise. Affects driving comfort, depends on the noise emitted by the tires while the car is moving.
Rigidity. Summer tires should not be too soft.
Resistant to high temperatures.

The highest quality P14 tires for the summer showed good results in most tests and took a leading position.

First place

Tire Pirelli Cinturato P1

In the manufacture of this rubber, innovative technologies were used. This allowed to reduce the weight of the product and noise while driving. Tires provide excellent handling of the machine. Advantages:

high level of comfort, noise inside the car decreased by 1 dB;
environmental friendliness, the product is subject to full utilization;
a special sipe system reduces the risk of aquaplaning;
quick response to steering commands;
reduction in fuel consumption;
reduced rolling resistance.

Disadvantages: smoothness is not the highest among the presented brands.

Second place

Tire Nokian Hakka Green

The best rubber for the summer, made by a Finnish company. Designed for passenger cars, the products are recommended for use in regions where the air temperature is not more than 35 0 C. Tires provide a high level of machine controllability. Advantages:

stability when driving on a wet road surface;
vehicle maneuverability;
tires practically do not heat up;
increased resource;
environmental friendliness;
provide quiet, comfortable driving;
low fuel consumption.

Disadvantages: There are no significant disadvantages.

Third place

Tire Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

Tires are made from a rubber compound based on silicate and synthetic rubber. Thanks to this composition, excellent braking of the car on wet roads is ensured, fuel consumption is significantly reduced. Advantages:

resistance to damage and deformation;
reduction in fuel consumption;
driving comfort;
tires absorb noise;
provide controllability of the vehicle in difficult weather conditions;
resistant to uneven wear;
no hydroplaning effect.

Disadvantages: the average exchange rate among competitors.

Fourth place

Tire Nokian Nordman SX

These tires belong to the premium class, developed using a thermoplastic rubber compound, provide vehicle braking on wet road surfaces. Tires are suitable for driving in the city and on country roads. Advantages:

reduction of rolling resistance;
fast braking;
reduction in fuel consumption;
high level of comfort;
little noise.

Weaknesses: handling and directional stability on dry surfaces is not the highest among the tested brands.

Fifth place

Tire Hankook Kinergy Eco K425

Tires are designed with special technologies to reduce vibration and reduce fuel consumption, suitable for driving on suburban roads. Advantages:

effective braking on wet or dry pavement;
driving comfort;
environmental friendliness;
economical when driving at high and medium speeds.

Disadvantages: average tire response to steering commands when driving on dry pavement.

Sixth place

BFGoodrich g-Grip tire

These tires are designed for a wide range of vehicles. They have a directional tread pattern. Suitable for driving around the city and country roads. Advantages:

good directional stability of the machine;
maneuverability of the vehicle when cornering;
lack of aquaplaning;
reduction in fuel consumption;
slight noise;
good grip of the tire with the road surface.

Weaknesses: When driving on wet pavement, the average indicator of handling and smoothness.

Seventh place

GT Radial Champiro VP1 Tire

lack of aquaplaning effect;
improved handling on wet road surfaces;
tires are almost silent;
reduction in fuel consumption.

Disadvantages: tires show their best sides while driving on a flat road surface, directional stability is low. The rubber is pretty hard.

Eighth place

Tire Cordiant Road Runner

These tires are designed for passenger cars. Perfectly proved at high-speed driving. Advantages:

dynamic acceleration;
resistance to external mechanical influences;
a clear course when driving on a dry road;
no noise while driving.

Drawbacks:

long braking on dry pavement;
difficult handling on wet roads;
increase in fuel consumption.

ninth place

Tire Amtel Planet T-301

The tires have a block tread structure that allows the wheels to respond quickly to steering commands. Tires have proven themselves well for driving on dirt roads, as well as country roads. Advantages:

high permeability;
average braking performance on various road surfaces;
are a budget option;
noise reduction.

Flaws:

increased fuel consumption;
the occurrence of the effect of aquaplaning when moving at high speeds on a wet road surface.

Tenth place

Tire Pirelli Cinturato P1

Tires are designed for SUVs. They have an asymmetric tread pattern. Suitable for country roads and urban conditions, designed for the movement of the car on a good quality road surface. Advantages:

average course stability;
reduced fuel consumption

Flaws:

weak braking on wet surfaces;
too tough.

Eleventh place

Tire Bridgestone MY-02 Sporty Style

These tires are designed with a special tread layer for dynamic driving. Products are perfect for long trips. Advantages:

average wheel reactions to steering commands;
noiseless driving;
reduced fuel consumption;
comfort;
large operational resource;
resistance to mechanical stress.

Disadvantages: Difficulty in driving when performing emergency maneuvers.

Twelfth place

Tires Yokohama BluEarth AE-01

The composition of these tires is environmentally friendly, consists of self-renewable substances that do not harm nature and people. When driving on suburban roads, they allow you to minimize fuel consumption. Advantages:

reduction of fuel consumption by 10%;
driving comfort;
improved grip when driving on wet road surfaces;
practically silent.

Flaws:

low course stability;
possible loss of control during extreme maneuvering;
slow rebuilding speed.

thirteenth place

Tire Nexen Class Premiere 641

Tires have a unique tread structure that provides dynamic acceleration and high speed performance when the vehicle is moving.

Advantages:

low fuel consumption;
noise reduction while driving;
driving comfort.

Flaws:

weak braking;
insufficient vehicle control on dry and wet road surfaces;
slow response to steering commands.

Fourteenth place

Tire Barum Brillantis 2

Tires have proven themselves well for driving on country roads with a hard road surface. Tires practically do not create resistance while the car is moving and thus helps to reduce the consumption of the fuel mixture.

Advantages:

normal course stability;
driving comfort;
long operating period;
hydroplaning resistance.
fuel economy.

Flaws:

slow braking;
insufficient vehicle controllability on dry and wet road surfaces when performing emergency maneuvers.

Fifteenth place

Tire Contyre Megapolis

The composition of the rubber compound from which these tires are made includes a compound. It allows the tires not to heat up while the car is moving. The unique tread provides grip on the road surface.

the lowest rate of braking and rearrangement speed among competitors;
slow rubber response to steering commands;
poor course stability;
too tough.

Conclusion

The choice of P14 tires in our time is quite large. Manufacturers offer a wide range of products with different quality characteristics. Therefore, it is quite difficult to choose tires on your own, you need to spend time comparing the parameters of rubber from different brands. To simplify the choice of motorists, independent experts conduct tire tests, leave reviews, ratings of products offered in the car market.

Which tires showed the best performance can be judged by the results of the R14 summer tire test. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that tires that have taken a leading position may not be suitable for the operating conditions of your car, plus they are not a budget option. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of all brands in order to choose the best option.