The history of the Pirelli Cinturato

The Cinturato was the first tire with a radial carcass structure around which a belt was laid (Cintura - Italian for “belt”), allowing the tire to hold its shape better than a bias tire. It is thanks to its design that the Cinturato has become a special tire in the history of motor sports. Later, the Cinturato design was used in the manufacture of tires for industrial and agricultural vehicles.

The first Cinturato tire, developed by Pirelli in the 1950s, was described by Juan Manuel Fangio as an outstanding product and a turning point in the tire industry. The famous Argentine racing driver was amazed at the absolute precision of the steering response, which was significantly different from the bias tires that were popular in those years.

In 1968, Pirelli began selling Cinturato in more than 137 countries around the world.

Cinturato today

The Cinturato summer tire series is a perfect combination of the latest technology, handling characteristics and environmental advancements. Tires are produced in different sizes with speed ratings from T to Y, which allows them to be used on almost any car - from small city cars to limousines.

The Green Performance Cinturato tires are manufactured with a rubber compound formulated from environmentally friendly materials. Thanks to the innovative carcass structure, the environmental impact is reduced, while the safety and driving comfort remain unchanged on both dry and wet surfaces. The low noise level complying with the EU Directive 2012 makes the ride more comfortable: Green Performance Cinturato tires are on average 1 dB quieter than previous generations.

Green Performance Technology also reduces rolling resistance by up to 20%, resulting in 4% fuel savings and lower CO2 emissions.

Quite often, car drivers cannot figure out how to fit Pirelli asymmetrical tires. There are also tires with a symmetrical pattern or directional, and they all require a special approach when installing. Let's consider this issue in more detail.

Features of Pirelli tires

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Asymmetric tires are tires with a tread pattern that have different designs on the inside and outside of the treadmill. To understand whether this pattern is asymmetrical or not, the inscriptions "Outside", "Inside", "Side Facing Inwards" will help you.

It is worth remembering before installing that tires are also divided into right and left, which must be installed in strict accordance and in accordance with their name. The labels "Right" and "Left" will help you to understand this.

In the present time, asymmetric tires are gaining more and more attention from motorists. The thing is that the design of these tires gives drivers more control over the vehicle. On the inside, asymmetric tires are made softer than on the outside.

This is due to the fact that when driving during cornering, the main load falls on the outer part of the wheel. That is why the handling of cars is noticeably improved in comparison with the use of other modifications of automobile tires. Also, such car tires have a larger contact patch area of ​​the tire, and this is what made it possible to increase the degree of directional stability of cars while driving on slippery surfaces.

Such cars with similar tires can easily pass slippery sections of roads at high speed, since water from the contact patch will be removed instantly, and this will prevent the car from straying from a straight line while driving.

Directional tires are slightly inferior to asymmetric tires in all of the above indicators. But the risk of aquaplaning in such tires is much lower, due to the active removal of water masses from the contact patch in two directions.

Features of mounting all types of Pirelli tires

The installation features of Pirelli asymmetric tires are quite simple and understandable for any car owner who has previously encountered the process of changing tires. It is necessary to install a wheel with an asymmetric tire in accordance with the inscriptions on the side, which speak of the outer and inner sides of the tires. That is, if the tire says "Outside", then this side of the wheel should be installed outward. Also pay attention to the right and left wheels.

When installing directional tires, you need to install the wheels so that the direction of movement of the wheel when driving coincides with the direction of the arrow, which is indicated on the side of the wheel. Typically this arrow can be seen next to "Rotation".

And here, too, you should pay attention to the fact that the right and left wheels are installed strictly in accordance with the indicated direction.

Symmetrical tires are a little more interesting because they have no outer or inner sides. Also, there is no specified direction of rotation. It is easier here - they are installed in any direction and in any place.

More information on how to fit your Pirelli tires correctly

It is worth noting that improper installation of directional or asymmetric car tires on a vehicle significantly reduces the performance characteristics of not only the tires themselves, but also the car as a whole. This can impair its maneuverability and controllability, which is a consequence of a decrease in the degree of safety.

In this situation, the "incorrect" operation of car tires will nullify all the efforts of manufacturers, which were aimed at improving all of the listed characteristics and features.

During the forced movement of a vehicle with incorrectly installed tires of these types, you need to be very careful on the roadway.

Guided by these tips for installing car tires of different formations, you can always protect yourself from surprises on the road, concerning exactly the behavior of car tires.

And be sure to remember that improper installation of asymmetric and directional tires can ultimately cause an emergency on the road.

Competition in the small tire market is serious: there are top manufacturers, second-line brands, inexpensive domestic products, and Chinese competitors attacking all at once. And this despite the fact that the revenue from the sold tires in this segment is much less than from tires with a diameter of at least 16 or 17 inches. To make money, you have to sell a lot, and to make good money, you have to sell a lot.

IN THE BEST TRADITION (185 / 60R14)

To test the tires of the largest size in Russia, we have attracted products of all price categories.

On the top step of the pedestal is Nokian-Hakka Green, improving its last year (second) result by upgrading the mix and construction in the “wet” direction. Having gained 959 points, "Nokian" decently broke away from "Continental" with its novelty "ContiPremiumContact 5", which took the second line with 945 points. It is noteworthy that in the nomination "Our measurements" both tires scored more than 748 points out of 750 possible. In terms of price, both products are close, but due to the difference in the results we obtained, the Nokian made in Russia with Finnish roots in terms of price / quality ratio is slightly more attractive than the German Continental made in Portugal.

Pirelli-Cinturato P1 is firmly in the third position, which it has held since last year. Price / quality ratio - 2.6; 925 points is a decent result.

The Korean "Henkuk-Kinerji eco" has aggressively broken into the fourth place. A very ambitious company that is constantly improving its product. The result of efforts is obvious - 916 points, last year's score was improved by 20 points!

They will continue in the same spirit - you see, next year Pirelli will be moved from the third place.

Somewhat unexpectedly, the younger brother of Nokian, the Nordman brand with the SX model, got into the top five. He is only 1 point behind "Hancook". A high level of performance is offered for relatively modest money: price / quality - 2.4.

Bridgestone MY-02 SS is slightly behind, at around 893 points. The level reached last year by the Turanza ER 3000 model remained the same.

We do not consider MY-02 SS to be a good buy: the price / quality ratio equal to 2.9 - like Continental, which scored 50 points more.

Yokohama-S.drive2 literally breathes in the back of the head - 891 points. Last year's result of the A.drive model has been improved by almost 50 points. Although the price / quality ratio of 2.8 is clearly overpriced.

Nearby, our dear Amtel-Planet T-301 is the oldest tire in the test (more than six years on the market). Apparently, the relationship with Pirelli helped to stabilize the quality. But, hopefully, it will soon give way to a new model. Nevertheless, the price / quality ratio of 2.3 is the most tempting in the test.

Michelin Energy XM2 is, by and large, just an enhanced version of the popular Energy Seiver. But, judging by our results, this tire has something wrong with the grip properties, as a result of which it scored only 879 points. This is 15 points worse than last year's result of the previous model. As a result, XM2 was only able to reach ninth place.

The top ten is closed by the purely domestic "Kordiant-Sport 2". According to the points scored (872), he improved the position by almost 20 points, but in comparison with others, he rolled back. In terms of price / quality ratio (2.4) it is slightly inferior to Amtel.

The eleventh place of "Contyre-Megapolis" clearly shows how difficult it is for a small company to compete with mature ones.

However, 828 points is quite a decent result.

SUMMER TIRES RATING 185 / 60R14: BY LOCATION

11th place Contyre Megapolis

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Place of manufacture Ukraine

Tire weight 7.7 kg

The average price is 2100 rubles.

Braking on a dry road is weak, on a wet road they are the worst braking, yielding to the leader of the exercise 5.8 m - one and a half car bodies.

On a straight line they float slightly. Correction of direction and soft lane changes are hampered by delays in reactions, insufficiently informative steering wheel and sideways swing of the car.

The speed of performing extreme maneuvers on dry asphalt is noticeably slower than that of other participants. In the limit - the front axle drift at the beginning of maneuvering and a deep skid at the exit. Delayed reactions and lack of information content interfere.

On a wet road, the speed is noticeably reduced: it is limited by a very deep skid with a sharp recovery of grip after sliding. The steering wheel is empty like a joystick.

About comfort: the noise is not annoying, but the smoothness of the ride leaves much to be desired. On small and medium irregularities, the tires vibrate and shake the car, on large ones they throw it up.

They roll reluctantly, forcing them to consume excess fuel at any speed.

Low noise level.

The weakest braking properties on wet surfaces, weak on dry surfaces, increased fuel consumption, problematic handling during extreme maneuvering on dry and wet surfaces, unsatisfactory directional stability, unimportant ride smoothness.

828 points

For unhurried city driving with an increased distance.

10th place Cordiant Sport 2 (PS-501)

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Place of manufacture Russia

Tire weight 7.2 kg

The average price is 2100 rubles.

Braking on a dry road is weak, on a wet one - satisfactory.

At high speed, they do not run quite smoothly, constantly requiring light adjustments. Small delays in reactions, vague, fuzzy "zero", insufficient information content.

During extreme maneuvering on a dry road, the car is inconvenient to control: very large steering angles and low information content interfere.

The speed is limited by a sharp break into a deep skid.

On wet pavement, the behavior is slightly different.

The balance is closer to neutral, but not completely - drift in the initial phase of maneuvering at the exit turns into a prolonged drift with a sharp restoration of grip. Notes to the steering wheel remain.

They make a howling noise, sound irregularities.

They itch and vibrate on rough asphalt and small irregularities, large irregularities pass harshly.

They roll badly, forcing them to spend extra fuel at any speed.

Average braking performance on wet asphalt, satisfactory noise level.

Poor braking on dry asphalt, increased fuel consumption, poor directional stability and handling during sharp maneuvers on dry and wet surfaces, low ride comfort.

872 points

For leisurely trips through city streets.

9th place Michelin Energy XM2 82T

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Place of manufacture UK

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.3-7.4 mm

Tire weight 7.3 kg

Average price 2600 rubles.

Value for money 3.0

They brake dry the worst of all, losing to the leader of the exercise 3.6 m - almost the body of the car.

On a wet surface, adhesion properties are also not shining, only "Contair" is worse.

At high speed, the car walks along the road.

It is difficult to correct the direction or change the lane gently due to the very wide “zero”, delays in reactions and lateral swing after the maneuver.

Fast lane changes on dry roads are limited by a sharp skid. Increased steering angles and lack of information content interfere with the start of sliding.

On wet roads, the speed of extreme maneuvers remains low. It is limited to an even sharper break into a skid already at the moment of shifting the steering wheel - as if the tires had a sidewall and the tread had lost contact with the road. Deficiencies in behavior are the same as on dry roads, but more pronounced.

No comments regarding comfort. They roll quietly, only slightly sounding the transverse seams. They hide medium and large irregularities well.

Economical at any speed.

Modest fuel consumption at any speed, good comfort.

Poor braking properties on dry asphalt, weak on wet, handling during sharp maneuvering on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired.

879 points

For leisurely trips along city streets and dirt roads, they will help to save fuel.

8th place Amtel Planet T-301

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Place of manufacture Russia

Directional tread pattern

Tire weight 7.4 kg

Average price 2000 rubles.

On a dry road, the brakes are weak, almost on a par with the "Kordiant". On a wet road they stop reluctantly, only the "Contyre" is worse.

At high speed, they keep the given direction well, soft rearrangements are performed clearly, without remarks. I liked the tight steering wheel with good reactions.

High-speed maneuvering is possible at a fairly high speed, which is limited by a sharp break into a skid. Clear reactions and good steering information help to carry out and complete the maneuver.

On a wet road, the behavior does not change, the speed is limited by the same slip into a skid. Immediate steering responses and understandable vehicle behavior remain unchanged.

Noise humming, general plan. Hard, almost like "Cordiant", jump on large irregularities, and on small ones vibrate so that the door upholstery begins to "talk" in the cabin.

Fuel consumption in urban driving modes is average, in suburban driving modes - increased.

Good directional stability, stable handling during sharp maneuvering on dry and wet asphalt.

Poor braking properties on dry asphalt, weak on wet ones, increased fuel consumption at 90 km / h, low ride comfort.

887 points

They will show their best qualities in suburban modes, do not give up on a primer.

7th place Yokohama C.drive2

5 7

Place of manufacture Philippines

Asymmetric tread pattern

Hardness of rubber on Shore 71 units.

Tire weight 7.0 kg

The average price is 2500 rubles.

In terms of braking properties in the middle and on dry and wet surfaces.

At high speed, they keep their course clearly. However, directional corrections and soft lane changes are made difficult by wide zero and lagging responses.

When maneuvering sharply on a dry road, the speed is limited by the rate of rotation of the steering wheel and its low information content. Better results can be achieved with smooth, soft steering. But sharp turns of the steering wheel cause drift at the beginning of the maneuver and a skid at the exit, ending with a sharp restoration of traction.

On wet surfaces, the speed remains average.

The deep skid at the exit and the insufficient information content of the steering do not allow it to increase. Conclusion: Tires on any surface require smooth, gentle steering. Abrupt action leads to loss of traction.

Soft and quiet on the road of any quality, dampens almost all road bumps.

Easy to roll, economical.

Modest fuel consumption at all speeds, good level of comfort.

Difficult handling during sharp maneuvering on dry and wet asphalt.

891 points

Will appeal to those who love comfort and try to save fuel.

6th place Bridgestone MY-02 Sporty Style

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Place of manufacture Thailand

Directional tread pattern

Tread depth 7.3-7.7 mm

Tire weight 7.3 kg

Average price 2550 rubles.

The brakes on dry surfaces are very good, but on wet surfaces they give up, sliding into the lagging group, to Michelin and Amtel.

At high speed, the direction needs to be clarified; when adjusting, they strain the driver with a fuzzy "zero" and insufficient information content.

The speed of extreme maneuvers on dry roads is limited to skidding. It is difficult to accurately execute an abrupt lane change: delayed reactions and increased steering angles interfere.

On a wet road, the speed of a successful fast lane change is reduced, but the vehicle's behavior remains unchanged. The remarks on the steering and behavior of the car are the same - delays in reactions, increased steering wheel steering angles and a slip into a skid at the limit.

There are no comments on the noise, but the ride is far from ideal. On microroughnesses, seams and cracks, they vibrate and shake the car, on large ones they bounce like over-pumped balls. Fuel consumption is average at 60 km / h, above average at 90 km / h.

Good braking on dry roads, low noise levels, stable handling on dry and wet roads.

Weak braking properties on wet asphalt, tough.

893 points

For city and country trips on hard roads with good quality surfaces.

5th place Nordman SX

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Place of manufacture Russia

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.5-7.9 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 71 units.

Tire weight 7.0 kg

Average price 2250 rubles.

Value for money 2.4

In braking on a dry surface, they show the third result, passing ahead only the "Continental" and the older brother "Nokian". They also stop well on wet pavement: they hold the fourth position, losing to the same two tires and Henkuku.

There are no complaints about directional stability at high speed. With a smooth lane change, a not quite clear "zero" and small delays interfere a little.

The speed of intensive lane changes on a dry road is limited by an abrupt skidding, but course recovery is smooth. For the successful execution of extreme maneuvers, it is important to choose the correct steering speed, correlating it with the speed of the car. It is not easy to do this due to the large turning angles and insufficient information content.

When performing such maneuvers on a wet surface, the behavior of the car practically does not change - the speed is limited by a slight skid.

Steering notes are the same as on dry pavement.

They roll quietly and quite softly, but at the seams and cracks they make the car jerk.

Fuel consumption is normal at any speed.

Minor remarks about directional stability, handling during extreme maneuvers and ride smoothness.

915 points

4th place Hankook Kinergy eco

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Place of manufacture Hungary

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.2-7.6 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 69 units.

Tire weight 7.2 kg

Average price 2300 rubles.

Value for money 2.5

The level of braking properties is high. On dry land, they slow down on a par with the Pirelli. On a wet road, the braking results are close to those shown by the leaders of the exercise - "Continental" and "Nokian": only 30 cm worse.

Keeping a clear course, but soft lane changes and heading corrections are complicated by wide zero and lag in steering responses.

Speed ​​during extreme maneuvering is high, limited by soft skidding. Only a slight delay in reactions and a feeling of tight steering are straining.

On wet asphalt the speed of the shifting is record-breaking (in this exercise "Hancook" is on a par with "Pirelli"), limited by a soft skid. Small complaints that have arisen during a sharp change of lane on a dry road remain: the information content is mediocre, there are small delays in reactions, forcing the steering to work with a slight advance. They roll silently and smoothly, but on rough asphalt, seams and cracks they make the steering wheel and gear lever tremble.

Average fuel consumption at any speed.

Good braking on dry and wet surfaces, low noise level, stable handling on any road.

Minor remarks about directional stability, handling during extreme maneuvers and ride smoothness.

916 points

For driving on paved roads in urban and suburban modes.

3rd place Pirelli Cinturato P1

9 3

Place of manufacture Turkey

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.3-7.6 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 69 units.

Tire weight 7.3 kg

Average price 2450 rubles.

Value for money 2.6

They brake well on dry, in this discipline they are on a par with the "Hancook". On the wet, they roll back to the middle peasants, yielding to the leaders by almost 2 m.

The set course at high speed is kept clearly.

Soft lane changes are performed without delay, without straining the driver.

During an abrupt lane change on dry asphalt, the speed is high. Limited by a shallow, smooth drift, which does not allow you to go faster.

With difficult maneuvers, clear reactions, a well-understood steering wheel with small steering angles help.

On wet pavement, the speed reaches the highest values ​​in the test (again on par with the "Hancook"). The behavior of the car remains unchanged, the speed limiter is a slight skid, which practically does not require adjustment. The steering wheel with excellent reactions and information content is well understood.

In terms of comfort, they are close to the "Continental": they roll in the same way, itch and shake the car in the same way on small road irregularities.

They save fuel both at city and suburban speeds.

Good braking on dry roads, economical, stable and good handling during sharp maneuvers, low noise level.

Medium wet braking properties, tough.

925 points

They will show their advantages in suburban modes on roads with a hard and even surface, and help to save fuel.

2nd place Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

10 2

Place of manufacture Portugal

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.5-8.0 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 72 units.

Tire weight 6.7 kg

Average price 2700 rubles.

Value for money 2.9

In good tradition, Continental tires have a minimum braking distance. On a dry road, the best in the test: only 10 cm, but beat Nokian.

On the wet road, the braking distance is also the shortest, but here it is the same as the opponent's.

At high speed, the car is carried straight. Gentle lane changes are clear and safe. This is facilitated by an informative steering wheel and immediate command execution.

Extreme dry maneuvers can be performed at high speeds, but slightly less than in the case of the Nokian. The reactions are immediate, the steering wheel is clear and informative, but too heavy at the moment of getting out of the “straight ahead” position. This feature, albeit slightly, but limits the rate of rotation when shifting through "zero" during extreme maneuvering.

On a wet road, everything is repeated without changes in behavior.

They roll quietly, do not make noise. But they feel any road irregularities and microroughnesses - as if walking barefoot along the road

Economical in all conditions.

Better braking on dry and wet roads, economical, stable and good handling during sharp maneuvers, low noise level.

Tough.

943 points

Shows strengths on good quality paved country roads, contributing to fuel economy.

1st place Nokian Hakka Green

11 1

Place of manufacture Russia

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.3-7.5 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 69 units.

Tire weight 6.7 kg

Average price 2650 rubles.

Value for money 2.8

Excellent braking performance on dry and wet roads, coming close to the results of the constant brake record holder Continental. On a dry road, they lose 20 cm to him, but on a wet road the competitors have the same results.

They keep the road very clearly at high speed.

Sharp reactions and high information content help to correct the direction with a light movement and gently change the lane.

When performing extreme maneuvers on dry asphalt, they reach a record speed in our test. This is facilitated by a clear steering wheel with excellent information content, understandable behavior of the car with a slight skid to the limit.

On wet roads, the speed of difficult maneuvers remains high. The car's behavior is perfectly balanced: there are no pronounced drifts or drifts.

Comfortable, but a little harsh.

Better braking performance on wet roads, excellent on dry roads; economical, controllability during sharp maneuvers is stable and good, low noise level.

Minor notes on ride.

959 points

Show the best qualities in suburban modes on paved roads, save fuel.

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FOR BUDGET CORRECTION (175 / 70R13)

Due to numerous requests from our readers, we checked inexpensive tires of the size that is very popular in our market - "thirteenth". But there is not much variety here. Here is a clear example of the economical approach of manufacturers to this category of tires: some of them are made only with a "slow" T index (speed up to 190 km / h), while others - only with a "fast" H (up to 210 km / h). It doesn’t matter, we will combine them, because such speeds are unattainable in real conditions.

So, we took eight tires of the most popular brands. And they also added a reference tire - a kind of starting point, assigning to its role the model "Nordman-SX", relatively inexpensive, but quite decent according to the results of the test of tires of size 185 / 60R14.

In addition, we felt that testing these tires would be incomplete without braking on locked wheels. After all, their main consumers - Samara, part of the grant and many other inexpensive cars - do not have an anti-lock braking system as standard.

So, in this group, the Amtel-Planet 3 model, which appeared on sale six years ago, was ahead of everyone, gaining 913 points, and is the oldest in the test. Its price / quality ratio (2.1) is the most advantageous. The Cordiant RoadRunner is next, with a gap of only 3 points, with 910 points. Almost on a par with him "Tigar-Sigura" (909 points) from Serbia. Their price / quality ratio is the same - 2.2.

"Breeze", a fresh model of "Kama", in fourth place with 905 points. Belshina Bel-103 also entered the top five (894 points). Sixth result for the "Matador-Omka" tire: 871 points. The seventh in our rating was "Control-Megapolis" with 863 points. The Chinese "Kapitol-Sport", which has taken the eighth place, literally does not tolerate wet roads, is far behind. He could not even reach 800 points, gaining obscenely little - 785. At the same time, his price / quality ratio is prohibitively high: 2.5.

And what is our starting point - "Nordman-SX"? He showed himself to be a fine fellow: he scored 940 points and took the leading position. However, the results are not the best in all exercises, in some ways it is slightly inferior to less expensive tires. The price / quality ratio is the same as that of "Kontayr" - 2.3.

RATING OF CHEAP SUMMER TIRES 175 / 70R13: BY PLACE

8th place Capitol Sport 82Т

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Place of manufacture China

Hardness of rubber on Shore 66 units.

Tire weight 7.4 kg

Average price 1950 rubles.

Value for money 2.5

With ABS they lose more than 6 m to the leaders of the exercises on a dry road, and almost 8 m on a wet one.

Skid braking does not shine either. On dry asphalt, the result is worse than that of the leaders, by 3 m, on wet asphalt - by more than 5 m.

Directional stability is disgusting - the car prowls. A wide, empty "zero", delays in reactions and catch-up steering of the rear axle interfere with the correct direction.

The speed of successful maneuvering is significantly slower than that of other participants. Even at low speed, the car does not want to obey the driver - it refuses to turn, it slides straight ahead with all its might. If it was possible to turn to the next lane, then staying on it, fighting with a sharp, like a whip, shooting off a skid is an even bigger problem. On a wet road, the car loses grip much earlier than on a dry one, and slides longer, as if on soap.

Uncomfortable. They buzz, rumble and vibrate, especially at speeds from 50 to 70 km / h. Shake vigorously on medium to large bumps.

They will help to save fuel in the city and outside the city.

Economical at any speed. Good skid braking on dry asphalt, medium

Frankly bad braking properties, dangerous behavior during extreme maneuvers on wet surfaces and problematic on dry ones, low directional stability, low level of comfort.

785 points

As if conceived for city traffic jams.

7th place Contyre Megapolis 82H

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Place of manufacture Ukraine

Directional tread pattern

Tread depth 7.3-7.8 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 64 units.

Tire weight 7.4 kg

Average price 2000 rubles.

Value for money 2.3

With ABS, the brakes are weak on both dry and wet roads.

However, they stop better by skidding: good on dry, satisfactory on wet.

The set course is being kept quite well. But lagging reactions, an empty, uninformative steering wheel and unpleasant steering of the rear axle interfere with correcting the direction.

We do not recommend drastic maneuvers. On a dry road, such actions are complicated by the sluggish reaction of the car to the steering wheel, very large steering angles and low information content. In addition, the speed of successful extreme maneuvers is average, limited by a sharp and deep drift.

On a wet road, the maximum maneuvering speed is low, comparable to that obtained on the "Matador".

Management is complicated by the fact that the car begins to lose traction at the beginning of the maneuver, significantly straightening the trajectory, and the skid at the exit becomes progressive, moreover, with an unpleasantly sharp recovery of traction.

Not the quietest: they sound the cover change, changing the tone of the "singing".

They brake well with skidding on dry asphalt, average on wet ones, high ride quality, satisfactory noise level.

Weak braking qualities with ABS on any road, problematic handling when performing extreme maneuvers on wet surfaces, difficult - on dry surfaces, medium directional stability, low level of comfort.

863 points

For leisurely city driving. Preferable for vehicles without ABS.

6th place Matador Omka (MP-21) 82H

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Place of manufacture Russia

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.4-7.8 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 70 units.

Tire weight 7.0 kg

The average price is 1900 rubles.

Braking with ABS on dry and wet surfaces is weak, in the same group as Belshina and Kontair.

They also stop reluctantly, on a dry road they compete with the "Kapitol", on a wet road - the penultimate place along the braking distance.

At high speed, the car runs smoothly, without any remarks. Nice tight steering wheel with a clear, well-understood "zero".

On dry roads, harsh maneuvering does not come as a surprise.

Soft skid in the limit, small steering wheel turning angles, good information content make the car's behavior understandable and predictable.

On wet asphalt, the speed of successful maneuvering is significantly reduced.

Behavior also changes. The steering angles are growing, the information content is deteriorating. A deep skid in the limit requires timely correction. They buzz and rumble, especially loudly in the speed range from 40 to 70 km / h.

Ride smoothness is satisfactory.

Acceptable skid braking on a wet road, economical in suburban modes, good directional stability, satisfactory handling when performing extreme maneuvers on a dry road and noise level.

Poor braking properties, ambiguous handling on a wet road, loud noise.

871 points

For leisurely driving in urban and suburban modes.

5th place Belshina Bel-103 82H

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Place of manufacture Belarus

Symmetrical tread pattern

Tread depth 6.5-7.1 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 69 units.

Tire weight 7.2 kg

Average price 1850 rubles.

Rounding out the group of tires with poor braking properties. With ABS they slow down badly on a dry road or on a wet one. However, in skid braking they are comparable to the "Kontyr": good on dry and medium on wet surfaces.

They clearly hold the set course, immediately react to adjustments. A clear, understandable "zero" and high information content of the steering wheel contributes to a good understanding of the car.

On a dry road, the transfer speed is average, limited by a slight skid. The steering angles are slightly above average, the information content is good.

On wet roads, speed is noticeably reduced and behavior is impaired. The skid becomes deep, with kickback when traction is restored.

Performing a difficult maneuver, you have to turn the steering wheel ahead of the curve.

Comfort without comment. They roll with a modest, non-irritating rustle, absorb any irregularities well.

Increased fuel consumption.

Good skid braking on dry asphalt, directional stability, level of comfort.

Weak braking qualities with ABS, "overeat" fuel, difficult handling during extreme maneuvering on a wet road.

894 points

For leisurely comfortable trips in suburban modes. Cars without ABS are preferable.

4th place Kama Breeze (НК-132) 82Т

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Place of manufacture Russia

Directional tread pattern

Tread depth 6.5-6.6 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 69 units.

Tire weight 6.9 kg

The average price is 1900 rubles.

Value for money 2.1

With ABS, the brakes on dry surfaces are good, on wet surfaces it is acceptable.

Skid on a dry road they stop well, but on a wet road they are the best, except for the "Nordman". The braking distance is shorter than that of the outsider by more than 5 m!

At high speed, the car is carried smoothly, without deviations. Correcting direction is easy thanks to clear, immediate responses.

Swing speed is limited by drift on entry rather than soft drift on exit.

They react to wet surfaces by slowing down to medium speed and worsening behavior. In the limit, a deep lingering skid occurs. It is not easy to cope with, despite the precise steering, good reactions and good information content.

They cannot boast of comfort. The noise is not annoying, although it is quite loud in the speed range of 40 to 70 km / h. On small and medium bumps, itch and shake the car unpleasantly.

Average fuel consumption at all speeds.

Better skid braking on wet roads; good braking on dry asphalt, regardless of the braking mode; good directional stability.

Difficult handling when performing extreme maneuvers on wet asphalt, very tough.

905 points

Show their merits in suburban driving modes on a good quality surface.

3rd place Tigar Sigura 82H

17 3

Place of manufacture Serbia

Directional tread pattern

Tread depth 6.6-6.8 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 61 units.

Tire weight 6.4 kg

Average price 2000 rubles.

Value for money 2.2

Braking with ABS on dry surface is good, on wet - average. Skidding on dry asphalt is the best braking, the gap from the outsider is more than 6 m. On a wet surface - the third place in the test. Not bad!

Sharp maneuvers on dry asphalt are successful even at high speeds.

On wet surfaces, the speed of extreme maneuvers is significantly reduced. It limits its smooth, increasing skid and inert steering wheel with an abrupt change in resistance with an increase in the steering angle.

The rolling noise cannot be called loud, but the change in tone depending on the coating is annoying.

The best skid braking on dry asphalt, good skid braking on wet and with ABS on dry, highly economical; stable handling.

Braking with ABS on wet roads is worse than average.

909 points

For urban and suburban modes, they are not afraid of primers, they will help save fuel.

2nd place Cordiant RoadRunner (PS-1) 82Н

18 2

Place of manufacture Russia

Directional tread pattern

Tread depth 7.0-7.9 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 61 units.

Tire weight 6.4 kg

Average price 2000 rubles.

Value for money 2.2

Braking with ABS on dry roads is record-breaking, the difference with the worst result is more than 6 m.

But on wet asphalt they slide into the middle peasants.

For skid braking, the alignment practically does not change.

The trajectory at high speed is kept without remarks, but the wide "zero" and small delays interfere with the correction.

In a rearrangement on a dry road, they show a record result: soft, speed-limiting skid to the limit, clear reactions and good information content. But on a wet road, the speed drops significantly with a sharp lane change. The pace limits deep skid with kickback when traction is restored.

Almost do not make noise, but there are comments on the smoothness of the course.

The best braking with ABS on dry surfaces, good - with skidding, economical at 60 km / h, good handling when performing extreme maneuvers on dry surfaces, low noise level.

Average braking properties on a wet road, difficult handling during sharp maneuvering on wet surfaces.

910 points

For urban and suburban driving modes, they are not afraid of primers.

1st place Amtel Planet 3 82Т

19 1

Place of manufacture Russia

Directional tread pattern

Tread depth 7.7-7.8 mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 65 units.

Tire weight 6.6 kg

The average price is 1900 rubles.

Value for money 2.1

On a dry road, braking with ABS is good, on a wet road - so-so. When braking with a skid, the behavior is similar.

They keep a straight line at high speed, but with a smooth change of lanes, they annoy with delays in reactions and insufficient information content.

Extreme dry maneuvering speed is best. A fly in the ointment is a skid in the limit, requiring timely adjustment.

On a wet road, the speed decreases naturally.

Best skid braking on wet roads, good with ABS; low fuel consumption, stable handling, good level of comfort.

Average wet braking properties.

913 points

Will appeal to lovers of comfort and fuel economy in urban and suburban modes on hard roads.

Reference tire Nordman SX 82T

20 0

Place of manufacture Russia

Asymmetric tread pattern

Tread depth 7.6-7.8mm

Hardness of rubber on Shore 67 units.

Tire weight 6.7 kg

Average price 2200 rubles.

Value for money 2.3

Braking with ABS on dry pavement is good.

On wet surfaces, the result is leading, and by a large margin: 1.3 m from the best opponent, 7.8 m from the worst!

The results of dry skid braking are in the leading group, and on wet surfaces they are generally record-breaking.

Straight ahead and soft lane changes - no comment.

The speed at a sharp change of lane on a dry road is the highest. At the limit, there is a soft transition to skid and the same soft restoration of traction.

On the wet road, the speed remains the same, the behavior changes only in nuances. The skid becomes even softer, but at the initial stage of the turn there is a slight hint of drift - understeer shifts very slightly to neutral.

The best braking with ABS, good - when braking by skid, low fuel consumption, stable, reliable handling when performing sharp maneuvers on any road, low noise level.

Minor notes on the ride.

940 points

Will like it in any mode on paved roads, help save fuel.

IRON INTERMEDIATOR

During tire tests, we also indirectly check the wheel rims. The load and intensity of operation they have is serious - assembly and disassembly of tires several times a year. And the "remove-put" technique is performed on average more often than once a month (about 15 operations during the year), and at different temperatures - from summer heat to bitter frosts. Therefore, we use only high quality products.

For 15 years of tire testing, K&K, Proma, RW and Vikom wheels have passed our hands. All products worked almost flawlessly.

Today the LS brand is gaining momentum in the domestic market. Its wheels look high quality, like a beautiful import, they are quite light, and the price is quite affordable. There is a choice of designs for every taste (more than 200 options) and a wide range of sizes, these wheels are suitable for a variety of cars - from budget "frets" to expensive foreign cars and off-road vehicles. Now they are in our arsenal.

We express our gratitude to the tire manufacturing companies,

who submitted their products for testing,

as well as to the staff of the AVTOVAZ test site and the Volgashintorg company in Togliatti for technical support. Anton ANANIEV, Vadim KORABLEV, Yuri KUROCHKIN, Evgeny LARIN, Anton MISHIN, Andrey OBRAZUMOV, Valery PAVLOV and Dmitry TEST helped Sergei MISHIN in tire testing.

Advantages:

• holds well in corners
• not sensitive to rutting
• quiet
• swallows bumps, cracks in asphalt well
• excellent adhesion properties
• wear-resistant, not very noisy
• does not make noise, keeps the road
• perfect cornering on wet and dry asphalt

Flaws:

• stones fall into the protector and this sound annoys me very much

Detailed specifications

Seasonality summer Spikes no Purpose for a car

General characteristics

Appointment for a car Seasonality summer Diameter 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 Profile width 145 / 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 Profile height 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70

Functions and features

Cleats no RunFlat technology optional Maximum speed index H (up to 210 km / h) / T (up to 190 km / h) / V (up to 240 km / h) / W (up to 270 km / h) / Y (up to 300 km / h) Load index 72 ... 107 355 ... 975 kg

Video reviews and tests

Summer tires Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde are ideal for compact cars, family trips around the city. Tires belong to the "green" models of the premium segment, successfully combining safety and driving comfort with environmental friendliness.

The composition of the rubber and the pattern of the wheel create conditions for economical fuel consumption and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Excellent driving performance is maintained on any road surface.

Innovative technology

Optionally, the model is equipped with a special reinforcement built into the sidewall structure. This method of increasing the strength of a tire is called RUN FLAT. Additional reinforcement keeps the car body from falling onto the discs during a sharp drop in pressure.

At the moment of a puncture or a small break in the rubber, the car is able to continue driving enough to visit a service station.

If the pressure is too low, the driver should drive more slowly until the repair is carried out. The self-supporting system protects the discs from deformation, keeps the car on its wheels, thus ensuring maximum driving safety.

Environmentally friendly product

A summer tire contains natural rubber, which makes the material elastic. Black carbon is added to the mix to provide durability, toughness and high temperature tolerance.

Silicon dioxide and nanocomposites are declared by the manufacturer as environmentally neutral elements. Indeed, silicon, sand known in nature, has always been a non-aggressive element capable of increasing the strength of the wheel surface and its durability, uniformity of wear.

The prefix "nano" means that the mixture is created on the basis of the smallest particles that ensure the most dense adhesion of molecules within the structure. This enhances the tire's ability to hold the road, literally stick to it.

High-quality rubber Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde has minimal resistance to wheel rotation, which helps to save gasoline and reduce emissions of harmful exhaust gases. This factor enhances the product's environmental friendliness status.

Wave design

A wavy pattern adorns the wide tire blocks. Moreover, the waves from both sides are directed towards each other, forming a pattern of lines of different widths. This mathematically calculated, verified system creates maximum wheel integrity when cornering, an even distribution of external pressure on the site in contact with the roadbed and silence.

Checkers and wheel profile blocks are located at different levels. This arrangement of checkers reduces the noise that occurs during movement. Because each part of the tire touches the ground at a different time. The absence of resonance phenomena results in acoustic comfort.

Three high-capacity channels collect water from the wavelike sipes on a rainy day and clean the contact patch while maintaining a secure grip on the highway. Thanks to this, the car moves confidently in all weather conditions, along straight and winding streets.

The sides are made taking into account the aerodynamics of movement, which also reduces noise and increases economic performance.

Important! The Cinturato Pi1 Verde model is not only comfortable, but also aerodynamically optimally calculated, the correct tire.

Sources of

The sources correspond to companies that independently compare tires using a consistent methodology that incorporates the maximum number of tire quality criteria, and provide objective ratings based on test results for a group of similar tires based on usage.

This database includes only those sources that meet these criteria. These criteria also apply to each test source.

Sources used to determine tire performance:

• Test results published in specialized publications.
• Figures obtained in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1222/2009 “On tire labeling in relation to fuel efficiency and other relevant parameters”. Or Estimates used in car tire markings (MOBS *) in the absence of official data.
• Data published by independent testing laboratories.

A detailed list of sources (excluding EC Regulation 1222/2009) used to assess the rating of each product is attached to the publication.

Evaluation scheme

The final score consists of 9 baselines, which are complemented by 4 other baselines for winter tires.

The basic indicators are divided into 5 groups: 3 - for summer tires, 2 - for winter tires.

Each core indicator is weighted differently in its group based on the degree of its importance in the category.

Below are the groups of indicators and their basic indicators:

Calculation method

Each baseline is assessed according to the following principle:

• A score of 10 is assigned to the tire that scores the best in a given test.
• The score of the other tires is reduced in proportion to the resulting standard deviation of the discriminant.
• All results 9 times the standard deviation are given a score of 1.

If the source uses its own grading system (which is not based on a 10-point system), then linear recoding is performed.

The final baseline score will be based on the arithmetic mean of the scores obtained for each test.

Note: Tests by automotive magazines or specialist organizations are generally based on the most common sizes on the market. While tire performance may vary slightly depending on size, we have preferred to assign a rating to the entire dimension panel to a specific tire model.