In winter, the crucial characteristics of rubber in which "shod" your car if something is wrong, you have all chances to get into a rather serious accident. Not surprisingly, when choosing this kind of tires is only the rare motorist not approach this issue as carefully and comprehensively. This is quite a reasonable precaution.
In our country is quite popular are winter tyres “continental”, reviews of which are most often quite friendly. Need to say a few words about the history of the manufacturer. It started already in 1875, and “continental” from the earliest days engaged in the manufacture of tires. However, for bikes. So the company almost half a century working on his craft, constantly accumulating more and more new knowledge and creating advanced technology.
Strangely enough, but winter tyres “continental” known to our customers from the beginning of 90-ies. Then in Russia began to import used cars. In addition to the good quality of the machines themselves, not too spoiled motorists immediately drew attention to the tires, in “complete” which supplied the cars. They were really sturdy and well “kept” way.
At the same time a good business was done and “pods” that the trucks were brought to Russia used, and even discarded tires. Surprisingly, but they were often no worse than a brand new domestic models. So winter tyres “continental” for the first time established themselves in the domestic market.
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In principle, in the European market the products of this manufacturer has consistently ranked in the top three. In many ways, this popularity is due to the “this program” these tires, which are more or less predictable behave on any surface, whether it is pure asphalt or roll forward out of the snow and ice.
Yes, and our drivers love the German tyre this manufacturer due to the highly durable frame that withstands even the most substandard roads that occur in our area throughout. In addition, winter tyres “continental” (the reviews of which we are examining), can stand operation practically in any climatic conditions: even in extreme temperatures of our North, they only slightly lose in quality and performance.
Oddly enough for a European manufacturer, but the lion's share of his winter models are varieties of studded tires. This type of tires are most popular among domestic motorists, while in recent years there has been a clear global trend to their displacement and replacement by the “tape”. Almost all official tests top publications and car experts show that winter tyres “continental” (the reviews confirm this fully) well suited to operation in harsh local conditions.
So, a couple of years ago, this rubber is now second only to the renowned Finn Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7. But, even so, virtually all experts agree that the German is far superior to the winner in terms of handling, only slightly losing the characteristics of adhesion with the road surface in conditions of icing of the latter.
A Particularly good winter tyres “continental Conti ice Contact 4x4”, which are specifically designed for AWD vehicles. They especially appreciate the fans of “ride” in extreme conditions. They note that even on rough country lanes, where there is nothing but snow porridge and ice, these tires hold the brand.
The Tires have a direction, slipping into a rut, and wide “tree” on the protector, even with significant snow drifts. The only thing in this situation is somehow confusing, the cost of these tires. To give more than 40 thousand roubles, and to ride on terrible roads? However, it all depends on financial possibilities. Rubber is excellent, the spikes don't fly, no complaints.
The Rubber mixture made on the basis of silicates and high quality synthetic rubber. This ensures high performance in any climatic and road conditions.
The protector has a characteristic V-shaped pattern, which reduces resistance to rolling.
If you look at the same tire “continental Viking" (winter), you will see a Central wedge in the form of Christmas trees. Such shape provides the greatest possible stability when driving on slush.
Also contribute to lateral grooves that quickly evacuate snow and water from the tread, preventing the development of aquaplaning.
Hard diamond-shaped checkers on the protector is responsible for handling in turns.
Some models also use a Z-shaped slats, which will greatly enhance grip in the most adverse conditions.
The Highlight issignificantly strengthened (compared to other manufacturers) side of the tyre that allows it to operate even in very bad, broken roads.
Specially designed form of spikes and their thoughtful, mathematically created by the location on the protector not give the car to slip off even with heavily grooved road.
Many small grooves on the tread almost instantly divert excess water, but because even hard braking on the winter road will not lead to the departure from the roadway.
The Relatively low level of noise (quite controversial).
But such comments are typical for spikes. For example, the widespread German “fastener” Viking Contact from the same company showed quite contradictory results in the tests. Yes, journalists were struck by the fact that different traction on snow and ice roll forward. However, clean winter asphalt and tarnished coating clearly showed that all is not well, the results were frankly average. All this spoils the overall impression of the rubber with the proud stamp of Made in Germany.
In addition, “spikes" win "Velcro" from the same manufacturer at least four to five metres under emergency braking.
So, what's so good about winter tyres “continental”? Reviews indicate the excellent results of the safety spikes. And this, in recent years, alas, a rarity. So, last year the prizes repeatedly took the tires "Pirelli" only that even the experts who carried out the practice, noted the loss of four to five spikes with the front tires after a few “hard” community.
About the disastrous results of the Japanese "Yokohama" and is written the whole «sheets» the negative experiences. Now, the Germans in this respect is clearly in the lead. Tires of this manufacturer is not the European way hard, but because the spikes in it holding up well even when operated on rough roads of our vast expanses.
As usual, we are interested in the opinions of real drivers, not the official testers. What do they say to ordinary users? They really like the tire “continental” (winter tires), as they behave not only in the winter asphalt and reel, but on snow porridge and ice chips.
There are negative opinions. As a rule, they are associated with a high level of noise, that make winter tires. In fairness it should be noted that this problem is typical for all spike models, with the exception of products from Japanese manufacturers (they use a particularly soft rubber).
“Chip” of these tires is the tread “diamond” shape. This figure, according to the drivers themselves, promotes good abstraction of moisture from the surface of the tire. Given the presence of spikes, and traction even in turns on the winter road is almost perfect (as possible). Thus, tyres “continental” (winter tires) are the perfect choice in most cases.
They are perfect for both city and highway. They are especially good for the countryside: machine “holds” the track and won't wobble when overtaking, quickly picking up speed. In the snowy urban yards and everything is fine: the car travels its course from almost any deep ruts (assuming normal clearance). Especially famous for this winter tyres “continental Contact”, which are characterized by a particularly tight fit of the spike and rare durability.
The Only drawback — a price that is far from democratic. So, the cost of a full set of winter tyres of this brand may well pass for 50 thousand rubles, which is by far not for all is an acceptable result. Anyway, to endure such a travesty will not every family budget.
After reading the article you could get the impression that the same tyres winter “continental” 4x4 does not have negative qualities. Unfortunately, it is not. Disadvantages associated with the long-suffering thorns.
So if you prefer a rather aggressive nature of the drive, don't be surprised by the absence of half the drop after two seasons. Complain about it a lot. However, they have been lost it is foolish to blame the manufacturer: extremely rare winter grade tires are designed for racing style. And definitely not buy in regular stores. Simply put, if you love Scorcher on the winter roads, all have to pay.
As we have said, winter tires without studs from this manufacturer with some special qualities does not differ in principle. It shows pretty average results for the stopping distance, and other characteristics especially imagination is amazing.
However, the positive qualities she does have. The Germans almost never flirted with excessive softness of the rubber, and therefore wear their products almost out of the competition. So, if you choosewinter tires ("Michelin” or “continental”, for example), experienced drivers almost always prefer to use German tires. They can cover up for several seasons in a row, a little while losing its quality.
The Behavior on the ice is very good, the car almost puts. All this is very valuable. But in heavily snow-covered yards “fastener” shows not the best results. No, every snow drift, you will not sit, but a spade is a necessary to have. This is what almost all user reviews motorists from domestic Northern cities.
In General, nothing criminal in this, because it is difficult to find non-studded tires that winter conditions have shown really outstanding results.
Important! If you look at the statistics of accidents on winter roads, the picture is pretty bleak: they often get those drivers, who “put” car in “tape”. Why is this happening? It's simple.
Enough to read at least a few drivers. They often confess that often “forgotten” and make no distinction between spikes and normal tires without it. The result is a particularly “gifted” can also conduct experiments on a sharp braking on ice, covered with a layer of snow. Anything good, such experiments never end, even if you use winter tyres “continental Conti ice Contact”. Therefore, we would recommend to refrain from conducting such experiments, the charge for which may well be your own health, and even life.
So, what to say in the concluding part of the article? Suppose you bought the tire “continental” winter (studded). Reviews indicate that you were absolutely right! Despite the high cost, these tires will provide you with confident control of your car in the most difficult conditions, the domestic severe winters. But it's worth it!
Claims to the products of the German manufacturer of tires there (except the price). Tyres “tolerate” at least three seasons, losing no more than a few thorns (if you normally ride). If you talk about "Velcro", it has a great resistance to wear, keeps excellent car on snowy and icy road.
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