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Driving comfort is included in the list of the most significant indicators characterizing the quality of a car tire, which also affects its cost. In addition, this criterion is indicated on the car tire label and greatly affects the daily driving conditions.

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Safety without loss of comfort

Of course the choice of tires depends, first of all, on their performance braking on dry and wet surfaces, resistance to the effect of aquaplaning, road stability and durability decisive criteria when buying tires... However, along with safety, other indicators also play an important role, such as, for example, tire cost or consumed fuel consumptionwhich should also be considered. And don't forget about driving comfort!

Noise when driving

Driving noise is noticeable much easier when driving electric car with silent motor: any movement of the vehicle on the road produces rolling noise in the area where car tires are located.

Noise is inevitable when tires come into contact with the road surface, the level of which is directly proportional to the speed of movement... The faster you drive, the more you feel noise in the vehicle interior, which can become very loudif when developing tires no measures have been taken to combat rolling noise.

Influence of tire structure on noise level

In theory, tire tread grooves cause noise... Ideally, we could all ride smooth tires (slicks) without grooves and with rubber with low rolling resistance, which would allow us to get best grip quality on the asphalt of excellent quality. Of course, such tires are prohibited for one simple reason: lack of safety when driving on smooth rubberon wet asphalt. Tires must be multifunctional and designed in such a way that, despite the presence of grooves, rolling noise remained at an acceptable level ... This is done for the comfort of car passengers, as well as passers-by and city dwellers. Noise isolation is very important because if you measure the noise of tires in accordance with this European standard of measurement (the car engine is turned off at 80 km / h, there are two microphones on the sides at a distance of 7.5 meters from the car), the resulting noise level will be equal to the noise of the passing train or included vacuum cleaner. Therefore, the tire manufacturer must act to maximize this indicator without losing other quality characteristics of the rubber.

Absorbing road irregularities

Apart from the noise that creates car tires, driving comfort also depends on the tire's ability to absorb road irregularities... Here the result obtained depends on many factors: the ability of the top layer of the tire to absorb asphalt unevenness and resulting vibrations, the immediate quality of the road, and the shock absorbers and suspensions of the vehicle. It's no secret that you will feel more comfortable in a large sedan well-insulated from noise, driving on a smooth road than in an economy class city car on a bumpy road.

High-quality winter tires - without exaggeration, can be called a guarantee with the arrival of cold weather. This question requires a serious approach to the process of their purchase, in which the manufacturer's brand, driving style, vehicle brand and climatic conditions region of operation. A significant responsibility is assigned to winter tires, because in cold weather it becomes more difficult to drive a car, especially when snow falls, icy conditions, freezing, etc.

How to start choosing tires for winter weather

Any rating winter tires should include products from different price segments, since not every motorist can afford to buy expensive rubber, which will still have to be changed every year. At the same time, you should not save on the safety of yourself and your passengers, because mistakes on a snowy road are very expensive. When choosing these products, you need to pay attention to what exist for winter:

• studded. The structure owes its name, since such tires are equipped with metal spikes that play an anti-slip role. On such rubber, neither ice nor snow drifts are terrible, but they are of little use for dry asphalt. In addition, they significantly increase the noise level while driving;
• frictional (they are "Velcro"). They are characterized by a special lamellar surface. Densely cut sipes and a special tread ensure a secure connection to the roadway. On overly snowy areas, such winter tires may not be effective enough, but on dry roads they behave confidently and do not make noise.

Friction units are divided into 2 types: European and Scandinavian. The first type is designed for wet regions with a predominance of slush and wet snow. They do not have a raised tread, but they are equipped with drainage grooves. Scandinavian softer in themselves, equipped with slots and slats. They are characterized by high cross-country ability on ice or snow.

The most affordable and high quality winter tires

1. SnowPROX S941. it budget manufacturer with a good reputation. The products are aimed at middle class cars. Such rubber behaves well both on snowy surfaces and on wet porridge. It does not make noise and is quite soft due to its inclusion in the silicone composition.

   

2. MA STL from the Chinese company Maxxxis. The main advantage of this product is considered to be its low price in comparison with competitors in the 2019 season. However, these products behave normally on snowy road surfaces. The rubber of this model is characterized by standard acceleration and deceleration characteristics and an average noise figure while driving.

   

3. KrisAlp HP. The developer is considered to be known in automotive world Kleber, a subsidiary of the French Michelin. Decent quality of products is due to technologies and materials that are used to create more expensive types of products. The model is positioned as focused on powerful cars that require increased cross-country ability.

   

4. Hakkapeliitta 8. The well-known Finnish manufacturer "noted" even in the budget price segment. To the attention of our drivers, he presented studded tires with special sipes and a tread pattern. For the 2019 winter season, they are good because they literally allow you to cling to the ice and overcome various road bumps with a decent level of grip.

   

5. Nordman N4. Another example of Finnish products. For a relatively small amount of money, the manufacturer has provided spikes equipped with a special support pad. Thanks to these properties, proper softness and elasticity are provided.

   

6. Blizzak Spike, represented in this category by Bridgestone. It got into the rating of the best winter tires thanks to good quality production and low price. These tires are equipped with cross-shaped studs that not only hold themselves well, but also provide the necessary grip on icy roads. Experts believe this good decision for the domestic climate.

   

7. Nordmaster ST. Tires that combine decent quality at an affordable price. The products are interesting in that they are produced domestic manufacturer... It boasts a reinforced side edge and an original tread pattern, which will provide the required grip on winter roads in some of our latitudes.

   

The middle class of winter tire manufacturers - the best representatives

The best winter tires may be in the middle price class. All such products are characterized by high quality at a reasonable cost. 3-4 thousand rubles per wheel is a price tag that most Russian car owners are quite capable of pulling. For this price, they can become owners of quality.

1. Opens top winter tires from medium price category tire Winter Contact TS 860. The manufacturer is the well-known Continental company. Many experts consider this particular model to be the best in the middle range. First of all, this happened due to the excellent sound insulation and driving performance.

   

2. Cinturato Winter is another example of winter tires that approach the premium in terms of properties. They have established themselves as an excellent assistant when driving on dry or snowy surfaces in winter. Perfectly suited for climatic zones with mild winters.

   

3. Alpin 5. A sample of good tires, in the development of which the legendary Michelin took part. The optimal solution for driving on snow-covered road sections. However, on wet and dry asphalt it does not behave so well, and the noise level is far from ideal values.

   

4. Blizzak ML-01. Inexpensive representative winter tires, which may well be the answer to the question which one is better. For an extremely low price, the consumer receives products with average performance. Can be considered a profitable purchase for a limited budget.

   

5. I Cept RS 2. These products are manufactured by Hankook. You cannot consider her one of the leaders of her segment, since she makes a lot of noise. But on a dry surface, it feels great, well overcomes snow drifts and ice on the asphalt.

   

Many of the winter tires in this segment could be converted to, given their positive characteristics... However, for the majority of domestic car owners, the decisive factor will still be acceptable quality at an affordable price.

Top winter tires 2019 premium

Leading manufacturers will be happy to offer best tires for snowy roads, icy and severe frosts with the highest performance. Each car owner defines the key criteria for himself, especially since they may differ slightly for R15 or R16 tires. Regardless of which tires are eventually fitted, premium tires combine high levels of performance with excellent quality.

For the sake of objectivity, we offer several of the most popular varieties:

1. Ice Contact2 from the world famous manufacturer Continental. The main advantages are the spike coverage for more efficient and easy work. They are great for both ice and snowy surfaces. Drivers will definitely be pleased low level noise from them when driving on a winter road. The main disadvantage remains high price among analogues.

   

2. Hakkapeliitta 9. Finnish products that are familiar with the realities of harsh, if not even extreme, winter weather. This is an ideal solution for those drivers who have to live in the northern regions for a long time. Such tires will perform well both in urban conditions and in off-road operation. Another interesting fact: they retain their qualities for a long time under various temperature conditions.

   

3. Blizzak DMV2. Products of this brand, developed by Bridgestone, do not have studs, that is, they are of the velcro type. A good sample of tires, in which the developers tried to take into account all the mistakes of the past analogues. They were able to demonstrate a high degree of controllability, a low level of generated noise and other performance characteristics.

   

4. Nord Frost 100. German manufacturer's tires based on a rubber and silicone compound with technical hydrocarbon additives, as well as special innovative polymer components. As a result, the products are characterized by impeccable adhesion to the road surface. She is not afraid of ice and snow, just like dry asphalt pavement.

   

5. Ice Zero. Products of the world famous Pirelli atelier. The company is constantly introducing new developments, seeking to improve performance. The rubber composition of the new tires has been significantly improved, the tread pattern has been changed, and the products as a whole undergo a more stringent technological selection. Thanks to all these factors, it meets the needs of domestic motorists 100%.

   

6. X Ice XI2. Another representative of the French manufacturer Michelin, which has won tens of millions of fans around the world. In the new tires for winter 2019, the manufacturer was able to implement such innovations, thanks to which water is effectively removed in order to successfully overcome icy and snow-covered road sections. On dry surfaces, they do not behave so perfectly.

   

7. Icept RW08. Few of us know this Korean-made rubber, but in vain, given the totality of its properties. To ensure good grip and maintain the elasticity of the rubber itself, the manufacturer adds ingredients such as silicone and silicon to the composition. Winter requires brand new tires, so a computer simulation method was used to create them. But they have acquired the characteristics of truly premium products.
8. Ultra Grip Ice 2. This friction-type winter rubber is specially designed for regions with high humidity, frequent low temperatures air and snow drifts. Its composition is so stable that it allows maintaining operational characteristics throughout the entire resource allocated by the manufacturer.

   

9. Hakkapelliitta R2. Designed by the legendary Finnish Nokian plant. This winter tire is characterized by low noise level and high cross-country ability on difficult road sections. On icy sections of the road, there may be some difficulties, but they are within normal limits.

   

This rating of the best winter tires for 2019 is a recommendation. Each car owner makes his choice based on individual preferences and characteristics of his vehicle. All other things being equal, experts advise not to skimp on buying rubber for the winter, as this significantly increases handling and safety.

What should be guided by when buying tires - choose a budget option or give preference to premium tires that are more expensive? It should be borne in mind that premium tires not only have better safety characteristics. Premium tires are also more economical to operate.

Tires are the vehicle's only point of contact with the road surface. Nevertheless, many buyers do not take into account the fact that the car's handling and driving safety in general directly depend on the quality of the tires.

"Installing cheap tires on nice caryou are not taking full advantage of its capabilities, ”says Matti Morrie, Technical Customer Service Manager at Nokian Tires.

The differences between high quality and budget tires are especially noticeable in extreme conditions, such as when braking on wet roads, when there is a risk of aquaplaning, and also when driving at top speeds.

“In a sense, a premium tire is like a seat belt: you don't need it most of the time, but in an extreme situation it can save your life,” says M. Morrie.

Premium tires provide reliable grip and proven quality

Quality tires fully meet expectations thanks to carefully selected raw materials, advanced technology and rigorous testing during development.

“Cheap tires may have a similar tread pattern, but technical properties they are inferior to premium products. At the beginning of each project to create new nokian tire Tires produces several prototypes.

Further, according to the test results, the tire structure, composition rubber compound, tread pattern is being finalized and improved. This is how we find the best combination of characteristics and qualities, ”explains Matti Morrie.

During the development phase, high-quality tires undergo up to 300 different tests.

Five good reasons to choose premium tires:

1. Safety.The difference between premium tires and cheap tires is best seen in extreme conditions, such as driving on wet roads when aquaplaning is at stake. The shorter stopping distance of the premium tire reduces the likelihood of accidents and improves driving safety.
2. Using the potential of the car to the fullest.Tires are the vehicle's only point of contact with the road surface. Even the most expensive and technically advanced car loses its benefits if the tires fail to provide proper traction. With premium tires, your car will run stably, accurately and comfortably.
3. Reliability.The performance of premium tires is well balanced and rigorously tested. This way, you can be sure that they will remain highly manageable for as long as possible.
4. Fuel economy.The low rolling resistance of premium tires helps reduce fuel consumption. Thus, you save your money and at the same time reduce the negative impact on the environment. Fuel economy can be up to 0.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
5. Service and warranty.Premium brands usually have an extensive service network that you can rely on when needed. Manufacturers of high quality tires are easy to contact for any questions, including warranty coverage.

There are many conflicting opinions about budget tires. For example, the UK is known in Europe as a “dumping ground” for cheap tires, and it also has the largest percentage on the continent. budget tiresmost cars are equipped with.

However, the tire is not the same ...

Most people who choose budget tires are based on price: why spend £ 300 on a set of 4 premium tires when you can spend £ 150 on a set of budget tires? For those not in the tire business, a tire is just a round black thing that keeps a car on the road. However, premium tire manufacturers, who spend hundreds of millions of pounds annually on tire research, argue that there are significant differences in performance between premium and budget tires. What are these differences?

To answer this question, Continental recently invited Tyrereviews.co.uk to MIRA to test two identical Ford Focus vehicles with the same tire size, same tread pattern and identical tire pressures. What was the difference? One vehicle was fitted with the award-winning Continental Premium Contact 2 tires, and the other was fitted with the budget-class Triangle CNNT GLS tires.

A wet road with a windy section helped to see the response of the tires to speed changes in direction, emergency braking and the degree of vehicle stability. The second test, Circular Driving, designed to simulate roundabouts in Britain during typical British weather (rain!), Allowed Tyrereviews.co.uk to measure the speed and response of the car to steering with reduced traction.

The first test consisted of determining how the Continental Premium Contact 2 handles roundabouts. As expected, the traction was not as good on a wet surface as on a dry surface, however, it appeared that the car high degree traction, it lends itself well to regulation. During high-speed braking, the car peaked at 0.82g, and a maximum of 0.77G in corners.

Then a test was carried out for constant movement in a circle. The Contis tires averaged 35 mph "at low grip", but as the limit was approached and crossed, the driver felt a car (feedback). After the limit is crossed, the tires provide feedback and do not respond well to steering.

Budget tires

Then it was time to test the budget Triangle tires on the wet roundabout. The difference was immediately apparent. The car had much less grip, completely inadequate regulation, and the driver had no idea what was going on with the car, grip or slip. Lack of steering response - something that was barely noticeable on premium tires - is now a major problem. The clutch, one might say, almost completely disappeared, which is why it took a long time to regain control over vehicle after the tires start to slip. The constant movement around the circle became even more hectic: the car was not turning enough, it was skidding around corners and the feeling of control and power was reduced. Maximum Gs? At just 0.61G when braking and 0.55G when cornering, about 30% lower than when using premium tires.

Tyrereviews.co.uk companies are often asked a large number of questions of the following kind "are budget tires worth the savings?" And now you can confidently answer “No”. And this is not only the lack of traction, but also how the car reacts in and out of the limit. Well-designed premium tires undergo rigorous testing in all situations, which is not always the case with budget tires.

If the mother does not have the opportunity to breastfeed the baby, then there is an urgent problem in the selection of a high-quality mixture. At the moment, the baby food market is oversaturated with supply. The main thing for the mother is for the child to grow up healthy, develop according to the prescribed schedule and receive all the necessary elements. Therefore, the question of selection is a very responsible matter.

NUTRICIA is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality baby food. Many years of experience of mothers in feeding their babies with the products of this company is highly appreciated by pediatricians. Each package has a note - “Recommended by the pediatrician union. This speaks of achievements. "Nutrilon" - food adapted for the child's body. It has a number of varieties designed for any occasion.

Properties of the base "Nutrilon"

Designed for feeding babies from 0 to 3 years (divided into categories by age). Suitable for children without any health abnormalities. If the baby is premature or allergic, he needs such types as Premature care and Hypoallergenic.

The usual Nutrilon contains all the elements necessary for the full development: hydrolyzed protein, useful vegetable oils, prebiotics, minerals and vitamins, microelements. According to consumer surveys, 90% of mothers note an improvement in all physical indicators of child development after the introduction of this brand of nutrition.

Created for those babies who have deviations in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. This mixture should deal with the constipation and colic that are troubling in the first months of life. It can be used as primary and preventive. The components that make up Comfort prevent the formation of a dense stool in the child, the occurrence of gas in the intestines.

What common

• Both mixes are produced by the same manufacturer. Comfort is a subspecies of regular Nutrilon. The base of the composition is the unique Pronutra + complex, developed to improve the functioning of the brain, increase immunity.
• They have almost the same composition: prepared protein, refined vegetable oils, glucose, starch-containing elements, prebiotics, lactose, a complex of minerals and vitamins, nucleotides and other components.
• Both have a slightly bitter taste due to degraded protein and reduced glucose levels.
• The same shelf life of the mixture in a sealed package is 18 months from the date of release.
• Identical packaging - in tin and cardboard packages weighing from 350 to 900 g. It is more profitable to buy larger packages - the price is lower.
• They are instant (diluted with boiled water at a temperature of 40 degrees according to the table indicated on the package). Each package has a special measuring spoon inside.
• Do not refrigerate. Better if it is a cool place protected from sunlight.
• Cooking is recommended just before feeding. You can use it only for one hour.

What are the differences?

1. Nutrilon is a base mix, and Nutrilon Comfort is a specialized one.
2. In Comfort, the hydrolyzed protein content is even lower, as well as lower glucose content. Because of this, the taste of Comfort is more bitter, children do not always eat this mixture with pleasure.
3. Comfort is recommended for children only from 0 to 1 year old, that is, this mixture is produced in two lines - 1 and 2. Normal Nutrilon is produced for children from birth to 3 years old (1, 2, 3 and 4).
4. Comfort contains modified palm tree oil that prevents constipation. Nutrilon base also contains this component, but to a lesser extent.
5. Nutrilon Comfort is thicker in its consistency, due to which the baby spits up less and better digests the mixture.
6. Base Nutrilone has a higher lactose content.

Which mixture to choose

The first step is to consultation of a competent specialist - a pediatrician. Only a doctor can identify any health problems in your baby. Nutricia products are as close as possible in composition to a woman's breast milk. All mixtures have a similar composition, but also distinctive nuances. If you make a choice between Nutrilon and Comfort, then the conclusion is the following:

• Is your child healthy, does not suffer from colic, does not torment gaziks, is he calm and gaining weight well? Then the basic one is perfect as a substitute for breast milk.
• If from the very birth the child is restless, suffers from constipation, often spits up, poorly gains weight - it is necessary to solve problems. It is recommended to introduce the Nutrilon Comfort mixture, the composition of which is specially designed for children with similar deviations.
• Comfort is also recommended for all children in the first months of life, when the digestive system is improving.

It is worth focusing on how your child reacts. Any newborn person is a person with individual needs. Someone will suit Nutrilon, someone - Comfort. And another baby needs a different brand of food.