Despite the cold, the time is approaching to prepare the car for the warm season. In just a few months, you will have to change winter tires to a summer version. Leading experts conducted summer tire test for 2013by publishing your own recommendations.
Based on these recommendations, our ranking of the best summer tires 2013. The top ten includes tires of different price categories, but each of the tires provides safe and comfortable driving.
This article is out of date. Read summer tires rating 2014 year. Rubber test and summary table of results.
Analyzing the cost of tires, we settled on the most popular tire size among Russian owners of foreign cars - 205 / 55R16. The price of tires of this size is given for each participant in the rating.
We offer to see the rating of winter tires 2013-2014.
10.Barum Bravuris 2
The cost of one tire is about 5 thousand rubles. Tires feature an asymmetric tread pattern. Silicon is included in the rubber composition, which optimizes the car’s behavior on wet roads and reduces rolling resistance. Compared to Bravuris 1, new summer tires reduce braking distances on wet asphalt by 5% and improve handling performance by 4%.
9. Federal SS595
The cost is about 3 thousand rubles. The original V-shaped tread pattern provides maximum traction and precision control in all conditions. Federal is one of the best brands in the low-cost segment.
8. Yokohama AC02 C
Drive 2. Cost - about 4 thousand rubles. Orange oil has been added to the rubber compound to increase grip and environmental performance. Tires have a low noise level and guarantee excellent handling.
7. Pirelli Cinturato P1
The cost is about 4 thousand rubles. According to the manufacturer, in comparison with the tires of previous modifications, the Cinturato P1 model, included in the 2013 rating, allows to reduce fuel consumption by 4%, and the noise level by as much as 30%.
6. Michelin Energy Saver
Cost - a little less than 4 thousand rubles. According to T? V S? D Automotive tests, these tires will last an average of 10,000 km longer than most class mates. Energy Saver tires have one of the best rolling resistance ratings.
5. Toyo Proxes C1S
The cost is about 4 thousand rubles. Compared with the previous modification, the new model has reduced rolling resistance. The new tread pattern and anti-noise wall make driving as safe and comfortable as possible.
4. Kumho Solus KH17
The cost is about 3,500 rubles. These comfort class tires offer good grip, low noise and excellent car handling. Experts of the publication “Behind the Wheel” note the fuel efficiency of this tire model.
3. Toyo Proxes CF1
The cost is about 4 thousand rubles. The model that closes the top three among the tires included in 2013 summer tire ratingreplaced the popular TOYO R610 tires. Rubber with an asymmetric tread pattern surpasses the previous model in terms of noise, comfort and control accuracy.
2. Nokian Hakka Green
The cost is just above 3,500 rubles. The prefix “Green” in the name of tires is evidence of their high environmental safety. In addition, experts note a high level of adhesion, the absence of the effect of "thawing" even on the most hot asphalt, as well as low rolling resistance.
1. Michelin Energy XM2
The best summer tires in 2013 costs about 5 thousand rubles for a tire. The manufacturer characterizes this model as ideal for developing countries with poor roads. Tires are characterized by high strength and low rolling resistance. The unique design of the sidewall allows tires to overcome curbs and road pits without loss. The life of the XM2 is 20% longer than the Michelin Energy Saver.