With the onset of winter, motorists, of course, I have a summer to winter tires. But the question inevitably arises: What winter tires you choose? Which option is better tires for me and my "atopotrebnostey? What should I know before taking a decision on the choice of tires?
Everyone knows the characteristics of tires designed for winter conditions, but often when choosing a particular model of tire, we do not know which bus is best for us. Actually, the choice of tires should ensure your safety, driving pleasure and confidence that we have bought exactly what we wanted.
There are three basic types of tread pattern, which manufacturers place on winter tires: symmetric, asymmetric and directional.
Symmetrical tread found on the market rarely. Its characteristic feature is the flexibility in the direction of motion. This is a protector of low efficiency. Most of the tires with the tread is set to small and medium-sized passenger cars, commercial vehicles and trucks. An example of such a tread winter tires Cooper Weather Master S / T 2, Sava Eskimo S2 and other models.
Tires with asymmetrical tread pattern characterized by various reliefs on the left and right side tires. Designation on the bus 'inside' means that it is the inner side of the bus, and when installing it should be directed to the "center" of the car.
On the outer side bus (marked "out") are larger and more massive tread blocks. This provides stability when cornering, which improves the lateral traction and prevents premature wear on the tire edges.
The asymmetrical tread pattern designed for installation in vehicles of medium and high class. Examples of asymmetric Winter tires are the model: Nokian WRG2, Goodyear UG Performance, ContiWinterContact TS810 Continental, Pirelli Sotto Zero Dunlop SP Winter Response and others.
Tire with directional tread - it is the most common type of tread on snow tires. Directional tires are indicated by arrows on the sidewall. The greatest advantage of directional tires - this is the effective removal of excess water and mud from the tread during the movement and high traction performance (especially braking).
Track on the bus looks like "Christmas trees". On "ways herringbone snow pushed from the center of the tire to the edges, which creates a good grip. Today, tire for SUVs are usually purchased this type.
Especially popular are the tire tread papravlennym as Debica Frigo 2, Barum Polaris 2, Firestone Winterhawk 2, Uniroyal MS Plus 66, Goodyear Ultra Grip 7 +, Continental ContiWinterContact TS830.
