Modern tire market is saturated with novelties of winter rubber. Therefore, sometimes a motorist is difficult to choose effective and suitable tires for their car. To understand this variety of winter tires, consider the rating of the most popular winter tires of the present season.

Winter tire rating 2019-2020

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

Tests have long shown that Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 tires are one of the best studded tires that can be purchased in Russia. However, they have a follower - Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. It is worth noting that the new modification received many awards in European magazines. In addition, hakkapelitis 8 is universal, as it has dimensions for most car models.

Often the authors of the reviews and editors of test drives tires say that hackkapelitis 8 is the best choice for deep snow, but it also manifests itself on ice. Yet Hakka 7 has one advantage over its descendant - low noise. In addition, the disadvantages of the Hakkapeliitta family include high cost.

General Altimax Arctic

In several USA rankings, the tire is listed as the best for driving in the snow. Available for different car models and in many sizes. Perfect for crossovers with small wheels. Good strength. Excellent braking on ice. Excellent comfort. However, all this is on the application of the manufacturer. Nevertheless, according to the reviews of Russian users, the tires do not mostly behave on the ice.

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4

If you are the owner of a high-performance car with a powerful motor, then the tire data will be the best choice. Especially if your car has problems with slipping while driving in the snow. Although this model is quite expensive in comparison with other options presented in the market, in terms of performance, this is a huge step forward. Alpin PA4 is characterized by asymmetric pattern of the tread, offering a much better grip with a road surface, even in slippery driving conditions and at extremely low temperatures.

top Winter Tires 2019

Goodyear Ultra Grip 9

For many shop owners, Goodyear Ultra Grip tires are the choice number 1 during the replacement of outdated winter rubber. The ninth generation of these tires was exception. All due to low cost, excellent chart characteristics and high quality, which gives tires the opportunity to occupy leading positions in a variety of tests of the best winter tires.

Dunlop Grandtrek Ice02.

Ideal for motorists who need good running quality when driving through the snow. Also at the tire is good stability on turns and excellent braking, be it on ice or in the snow. The aggressive design of the tread ensures maximum thrust. In general, Grandtreck is a very universal rubber, impressive in extreme conditions and ensures comfort and increased smoothness on all types of roadbed.

Continental Icecontact 2.

The studded rinse of the IceContAct of the second generation is a novelty in the tire market. Suitable for many SUVs, crossovers and passenger cars in their sizes. Tires of the new design are much better held in the seats.

Winter tires for crossover 2019

Nokian HakkaPeliitta R2 SUV

Are ideal for country snow-covered trails. Equipped with claws to remove slush and dirt from the surface of the tires. Have a function of wear indication.

Continental ContivikingContact 6 SUV FR

The protector of such rubber is divided into three areas for driving along a snow-covered, wet and dry track. In the center of the tire there is a double protector for the best clutch when driving on a dry road.

Bridgestone BLIZZAK DM-V2

Superior rubber composition providing maximum clutch.

Michelin Latitude X-Ice 2

Reliably hold spikes due to the increased thickness of the lower layer. In warm weather, at the expense of the special composition of the spikes are pressed into the protector, and in cold weather, on the contrary, harden, increasing the clutch with the road.

Continental Conti4x4ICecontact.

Excellent features in the snow and ice. Super supplies of spikes. But such rubber does not like deep drifts and dry asphalt.

Winter tires for sedans 2019

Continental Winter CONTACT TS 860

Rubber has proven itself in braking tests in driving in the snow. Noise insulation and high level comfort.

Nokian WR D4.

Excellent copes with snow and wet conditions. Low cost.

Winter studded tires 2019

Kama-Euro-519

The protector consists of two layers having a different texture. It gives a covership the ability to save elasticity in winter, as well as securely hold the spikes.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Navi Zea

Friction winter tires. Although there are no spikes in its design, it can be attributed to the studded tires, because a unique material is used in the tire design. The rubber added fiberglass particles spent by a particular chemical path. Due to this tire feel good on the ice, as particles of glass cut the surface of the ice like a spike of an ordinary studded bus.

CORDIANT SNO-MAX

Studded winter tires, which has increased safety and high vehicle comfort. High wear resistance.

Inspected Winter Tires 2019

Dunlop Winter Maxx WM01

A nothesive tire created using a material that has optimal strength and elasticity. Its features: Durable material blocks, which eliminates their laying, increased rigidity of the breaker, increased lamella length, which have more sharp faces, tread rigidity having an asymmetric design, which ensures stability during rebuilding and turns.

GISLAVED SOFT FROST 200

The friction tire is specifically designed for use in the city's conditions, which prevails a snow porridge and wet asphalt. However, the German engineers took care that this tire reliably behaved in deep snow and on ice.

Marking winter tires, which means

Tire brand (i.e. bus model) - 1; Maximum load - 2; wear resistance index - 3; clutch index - 4; Temperature index - 5; Maximum pressure - 6; Manufacturer - 7; Conditional designation "DOT" - 8; The letters "M + S" (suggest that rubber is designed for use in winter or can be used in the presence of snow and dirt - 9; tire size - 10; Tire capacity - 11; Maximum tire speed - 12; Features of the tire design - 12; 13.

Cheap winter tires

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 01

Japanese tires with cruciform spikes, which gives the maximum clutch with a holely. The model was specifically designed for our roads.

CORDIANT POLAR 2.

It has the presence of four rows of anti-slip spikes, which is a guarantee of good clutch. It has an unusual "rigging" groove in the protector.

Velcro Winter tires

Michelin X-Ice XI3

Inspected Velcro. This model has reached a better score in tests conducted by "Canadian Tire". Recommended for small crossovers and passenger cars. When creating these tires, a special rubber mixture was used - Flex-Ice, which provides silica in its composition, due to which the tires have incredible performance in winter and retain flexibility under conditions of low temperatures. They also retain hardness in conditions of moderate temperatures, improving the adhesion with the road, wear resistance and the efficiency of fuel.

How to choose winter tires correctly

Like any other product, winter tires have expiration date, as well as a storage temperature. Watch that in the market or in the store you have not slipped poor-quality or overdue tires. Typically, the date is indicated on the label or on the side of the tire itself. Inside the tire should not be extra materials, chips, bubbles and other damage. Do not buy tires that lay on a warehouse for more than a year. If the ABS system is installed on your car, do not buy rubber with horizontal slots and a large drainage, as it will increase the braking path.

Winter tire manufacturers rating

1. Bridgestone.
2. Michelin.
3. Goodyear.
4. Continental.
5. Pirelli.
6. Sumitomo.

Useful advice

Finally, I would like to say that safety on the road is definitely largely depends on the state of the tires and the technical condition of your car as a whole. But you should not lose vigilance. Invalid in winter, adhere to summer driving manner.