What to choose for winter?

Frozen car windows in the parking lot in the mornings already clearly indicate that you can't delay replacing, and therefore, buying winter tires. You should make a decision in the coming days. In this publication, we would like to provide a brief reminder on the topic of tire models that deserve attention.

Premium brands.

If you want the strongest and safest tires on all types of surfaces, then, of course, you should pay attention to top manufacturers. Contrary to the common misconception, premium tires are not overpaying for a brand, but buying a tire with the widest range of characteristics.

Among studded models, of course, one should note Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10p and Michelin X-Ice North 4. These are the safest tires not only on ice but also on dry asphalt. A large number of studs will provide reliable handling even for the most inexperienced car owner.

If you prefer non-studded tires, commonly referred to as "soft tires", then you should pay attention to the flagships from the same manufacturers Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 and Michelin X-Ice Snow. In addition, unlike the studded Continental model, which has many not very good reviews, we also recommend the non-studded tire Continental VikingContact 7. Tires of these models are so high-tech that they sometimes surpass budget studded tires on ice.

Budget brands

It's also worth not forgetting about the loud statements about the cessation of business by major manufacturers in Russia. This should be taken into account, as disruptions in supplies in popular sizes are likely, and in case of damage to one or two wheels, you may face difficulties in replacing them.

It is against the backdrop of such a situation that it is worth paying more attention to tires from Chinese brands, because manufacturers are not only not reducing but also, on the contrary, increasing supplies to our country. Perhaps it's worth recommending both well-known Triangle and Sailun, as well as less well-known Windforce, Arivo, Boto.

These manufacturers have one undeniable advantage. They simply brazenly copy the top tread patterns of flagships, making minor changes and maximally quickly reformat production to meet market requests. This can be both the modernization of rubber compounds and the change in the structure of the tire itself. That's why they change models so often. The growth in the characteristics of budget Chinese tires is due to the flexibility and agility of their approach.