Summer tire test 185/60 R14 from the publisher За рулём 2011 p.

The Za Rul' Laboratory has just completed a test of the standard R14 tyre, a development of the leading Russian tyre manufacturer Rostec.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Nokian Hakka H Excellent braking performance Transparent and stable handling on all surfaces High comfort Economical Points: 962 Price/quality: 2.91	—
2	Michelin Energy Saver Good balance of cornering grip and cornering properties Stable handling Low fuel consumption High level of comfort Points: 911 Price/quality: 3,29	—
3	Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 Very good braking performance on any surface Excellent on-centre stability on straights. Excessive fuel consumption at any speed Difficult handling when performing extreme maneuvers Comments on ride smoothness Scores: 891 Price/quality: 3,49	from 6 740 ₽
4	Toyo Proxes T1R Good dry braking Steerability Minor complaints about handling at the limit, noise, and comfort – but they are perfectly normal for low-profile tires Points: 887 Price/quality: 3.95 This tire was tested in size 195/55 R14	—
5	Barum Brillantis 2 Good wet braking Stable on-road behavior at any road surface Economical Low ride comfort Scores: 885 Price/quality: 2.37	—
6	Pirelli Cinturato P6 Precise course Clear handling on dry pavement Increased fuel consumption at any speed Low ride smoothness Scores: 881 Price/quality: 2.61	—
7	Hankook K415 Optimo Good high-speed durability Stable behavior in extreme maneuvers on dry and wet asphalt Low noise levels Economical at moderate speeds Poor braking performance on dry pavement Low ride smoothness Points: 879 Price/quality: 2.39	—
8	Sava Intensa HP Poor braking performance and complex handling during sharp maneuvers on dry surfaces Increased fuel consumption at any speed. Poor braking performance and difficult handling during sharp maneuvering on dry pavement Increased fuel consumption at any speed Points: 879 Price/quality: 2,16	from 4 340 ₽
9	Cordiant Comfort Excellent braking performance on dry surface Low urban fuel consumption. Average combination of lateral traction properties and aquaplaning characteristics on a wet surface low ride smoothness Points: 876 Price/quality: 2.05	—
10	Amtel Planet Т-301 Good wet braking Understandable behavior in extreme maneuvers Satisfactory noise level Good off-road traction. Poor braking performance and difficult handling on dry pavement Low directional stability Very stiff Points: 867 Price/quality: 1.85	—
11	Bridgestone B250 Low noise level Satisfactory wet traction under extreme manoeuvring. The weakest braking performance on wet roads, weak on dry roads Problematic handling during sharp maneuvers on dry land Low directional stability Unpleasantly stiff Points: 837 Price/quality: 2,51	—
12	Infinity INF-040 Satisfactory Rolling Stability and Ride Comfort Poor traction properties Difficult handling when maneuvering sharply on any road surface Increased noise and fuel consumption Points: 837 Price/quality: 1.91	—