When the cold season arrives, it's time to buy winter studded tires. The performance characteristics of the tires, which must provide good grip at high speeds, are of great importance.
What to Look for When Buying Winter Tires
When choosing winter tires, be sure to pay attention to several parameters: maximum load capacity, wear resistance, speed index.
All important figures are indicated directly on the tires. Wear resistance is easy to understand – 100 units correspond to 50,000 km of mileage. The speed index for domestic roads should be chosen with the S mark. Let's look at the best models of winter tires for the winter of 2018.
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Arctic
A good option for harsh winters. These tires are equipped with unique studs with sharp edges that significantly improve grip and braking performance. A car with these tires brakes excellently even on ice. Another advantage is their quietness, which sets them apart from many other models, with no discomfort while driving.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
One of the best examples of winter tires. Additionally, these tires are reinforced with aramid fibers, which positively affect their wear resistance. The tires are designed for severe winter conditions. The manufacturer offers a wide range of sizes – from 15 to 21 inches. Wear is very slow – with careful driving, these tires will last at least ten seasons, the studs hold firmly, and they perform well even on dry asphalt.
Nokian Nordman 5
Worthy winter tires made from modern materials. The studs have an original shape, do not sink under the weight of the car, always maintaining a vertical position. Road grip is good. With these tires, you can also drive off-road; thanks to design features, the car will handle well on both loose snow and ice.
Hankook Winter i*Pike RS W419
This tire model immediately sparked interest among car enthusiasts. The Koreans made tires with a distinctive V-shaped tread pattern. The relief differs from predecessors released by this company; here, a dividing barrier is placed in the middle of the tire. The tread blocks have been enlarged, and the density of sipes has also increased, now numbering over 120. Korean winter tires will last the owner at least eight seasons, and if intensive use is avoided, even longer.
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