Tyre reviews Zmax Winternova Stud II. Page 2 87

After a mileage of 15,000, I'd say they're okay. The studs are all intact. The same with the drawbacks - noisy wheels, but tolerable. Also, they handle the road in snow without any particular issues. Of course, there are better tires out there. But overall, the price and quality are comparable.

Excellent tires! For this money, there's simply no competitive tires! I got 20-inch tires of different widths, the tread is beautiful and aggressive. I drove sideways on a dry parking lot and the spikes are still in place!!? I'm shocked by such cheap and excellent tires. I'll be paying attention to this company now

For this cost - quite decent tires. Previously, there were Nokian Hakka 7 studs, in comparison with which these tires are both quieter and better in operation.

Took a risk buying Chinese tires due to the lack of adequate analogs. In terms of characteristics, the only analog was Michelin, which was 6 times more expensive than this one. So far, I'm very pleased with the tires, they handle the road better than Nokian Hakka 8. Let's see what will be at the end of the season

I didn't expect such quality from Chinese tires, I'm very pleased, previously I drove on Michelin 4, but with the current prices I started looking for an alternative. In short, I'm fully satisfied!!!

I have driven on them for a bit longer. But the tires have proven themselves to be much better than I expected for this price. On snow, they brake well, and on slush, they hold the road.... In the parking lot of Leroy, I tried to make the car skid - it didn't quite work, the lamellas grip the snow well. One minus is that they are very noisy (when driving on dry asphalt). In general, I'm satisfied with the tires. The price/quality ratio is excellent. We'll see how long they last.

I've been driving on these tires for the second year now. What can I say, the tires are soft, they handle the road well, and brake quickly on ice. They don't skid or lose traction, and can get out of any situation on snow or ice. I really like these tires. Not a single stud has come off in two years of active driving. I drive around 25-30 thousand kilometers per year, and actively travel out of town or between cities every weekend.

In the summer, I have Bridgestone tires, which are much harder, of course, and the car becomes stiff on them, but with these tires, it's comfortable and soft to drive.

Tire size 255/45 R20, car Voyah Free, weight 2300 kg, four-wheel drive. Ratings by category:

Balancing 5*. The wheels were balanced perfectly. Maximum weight 25 grams per wheel. For comparison, Russian-made Pirelli Ice Zero FR winter tires were balanced with weights of 50-60 grams and caused vibration at speed.

Geometry 5*. There is no tire beating during balancing. On a par with Michelin.

Noise 4+*. In terms of noise, it's a bit quieter than the studded Michelin X-Ice North 2+ and much quieter than Hakka 8. The tone of the Zmax noise is not annoying like the Hakka 8. But Zmax is noticeably noisier than the Pirelli Ice Zero FR friction tire. The latter was the quietest tire in my life.

Quality of studding 4*. Different depths of stud seating are visible, but not critical. After 1000 km, all the studs have settled to the same level. After running-in, the noise has decreased significantly.

Handling 5*. The tires handle almost like summer tires thanks to the thick sidewall.

Comfort 4+*. In terms of comfort, they are average. On a par with Michelin winter tires, but stiffer than Pirelli friction tires.

Grip on asphalt 5*. Everything is fine.

Grip on snow 5*. Everything is fine.

Grip on ice 4+*. They brake well, they handle well. Of course, not like Michelin X-Ice North 4 with its 250+ studs, but everything is as expected and predictable. On a par with Michelin X-Ice North 2+ and head and shoulders above Pirelli Ice Zero FR or Nokian R friction tires. I tried to switch to friction tires twice. I drove a winter and sold the tires, because friction tires don't brake on smooth ice at all. In the end, I returned to studded tires.

In general, based on the feeling, Zmax can be compared to solid mid-range tires like Nordman-7 or Michelin X-Ice North 2+. Not perfect, but definitely worth their money. Considering their price (2-3 times cheaper than well-known brands), I put a rating of 5, as they exceeded expectations.

High-quality tires. On the highway and in the city, they feel confident. In deep snow, they didn't let me get stuck. On ice, they showed good performance, the braking distance is not great, and they accelerate from a standstill without any issues.
I'm impressed, to say the least.
Over the winter, the studs didn't come out, and the remaining tread depth decreased by 1 mm after 15,000 km.
I don't drive like a "grandpa"

Good tires. The price is good, and the quality is no worse than European ones.
It holds the road well and is not noisy. 👍👍👍