Rating of the best winter tires 2012-2013 * Cars

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Despite the hot summer outside, sensible drivers always take care in advance of acquiring winter tires. High-quality tires will allow you to maintain full control over the machine even in icy conditions and snow drifts. It is not easy to choose the best winter tires, because hundreds of models from eminent and not very tire manufacturers are presented on the market.

Today we offer a rating of winter tires, based on consumer ratings and the opinions of professional experts.

See also the 2013 summer tire rating. And the best winter tires of the 2013, 2014 season.

10. Nexen Winguard 231 - studded radial rubber

In the center of the tire passes a rib, which together with two longitudinal grooves improves braking and provides stable driving performance. The cost of one R16 tire starts from 2500 rubles.

9. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3

- studless tires designed for powerful cars and sports driving. Tires guarantee an excellent response to steering and reliable grip, even on icy roads. The average price of a R16 tire is 4,000 rubles.

8. Nokian Hakkapeliitta C Cargo

- The best winter tires for light trucks, vans and vans. These studded tires retain excellent grip and handling even when the car is fully loaded. The average cost of one R16 tire is 7,000 rubles.

7. Nizhnekamskshina Kama-Euro-519

- studded tires for passenger cars. The tire tread consists of two layers of different textures, which allows you to maintain elasticity during operation in winter conditions, while simultaneously holding the spikes securely. The cost of the R16 tire is about 3,000 rubles.

6. Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice Navi Zea tires

- friction winter tires, characterized by a unique composition of the material. Tires are great for driving in ice, as the tread includes chemically treated glass fiber, which literally cuts the surface of the ice. The average cost of one R16 tire is 5500 rubles.

5. Cordiant Sno-Max

- studded tires that provide high levels of safety, dynamics and comfort. Tires are suitable for sports driving and are characterized by increased wear resistance. The average price of one R16 tire is 4100 rubles.

4. Kumho Ice Power KW21

- friction tire with spike tread pattern. Tires provide reliable grip and prevent lateral slipping in turns. The composition of the material is the most environmentally friendly. The average cost of an R16 tire is 4,500 rubles.

3. Pirelli Winter Sottozero II

- The second series of reliable and popular tires, released for the first time in 2004. Tires are characterized by such high rates of reliability and dynamics that they are perfectly suitable for use on sports cars. Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW and Aston Martin purchase these tires for factory equipment. The average cost of one R16 tire is 9,500 rubles.

2. Nokian Nordman 4

- Strong and wear-resistant studded tire for all road conditions from October to April. As many as three models from Nokian fell into our rating of winter tires, which indicates the high quality of tires and the reliability of the manufacturer. The average price of a R16 tire is 2,000 rubles.

1. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV

- The best winter tires of 2012. This studded rubber features reliable grip, increased comfort and a reinforced frame. Tires are perfect for SUVs and SUV cars. The composition of the material includes natural rubber, silica and rapeseed oil. Tires are resistant to tearing and can withstand collisions on sharp edges of stones and curbs. The average cost of a R16 tire is 10,000 rubles.

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