15 best sticky tires

The choice in favor of winter non-studded rubber, as a rule, is made by those of the owners who operate the car mostly in the city and do not want to give up comfortable driving (tires with metal hooks produce a significant noise level).

The article will consider the best models of so-called stickies (friction tires, the tread of which due to the softness of rubber and the increased number of lamellae literally "stick" to the road). The rating was compiled on the basis of the characteristics declared by the manufacturer, expert evaluations obtained experimentally and, of course, with an eye to the opinions and experience of the owners. For the convenience of the reader, the review has been divided into several categories.

Best cheap Velcro: budget up to 4000 rubles

Here are the best velcro tires, sales of which occupy the lion’s share of the domestic market, because for many owners the price matters when choosing.

4 Pirelli Ice Zero FR

Italian rubber Pirelli Ice Zero FR, is the best alternative to the studded tire, for the owners of passenger cars and SUVs, driving mainly in the city. It proved to be excellent both in the conditions of the snow-covered road, and on dry asphalt, thanks to reliable adhesion to the surface in the temperature range from -50 ° C up to 7 ° C. The best contact with the winter track provides a unique design of the working area of ​​the wheel, where each element performs its specific function.

The inclusion of silicon dioxide and 3D lamellas on tread drafts, which form additional edges in slippery conditions, has become an outstanding feature of this winter tire. They increase the seizure of snow and facilitate the purification of the tread from clogged ice, providing fast braking and confident acceleration. The non-studded Velcro Ice Zero FR ensures safe and sharp handling while demonstrating the best acoustic comfort.

3 Toyo observe garit giz

High-quality tires from the Japanese manufacturer, the main advantage of which is an indicator of wear resistance. It lasts an average of five to six seasons, even with a very hard mode of operation and aggressive driving style.

Quite unexpectedly, Toyo Observe Garit GIZ's weakest point was behavior on various types of road bed. Even in the presence of areas of dry asphalt, acceleration to hundreds and rebuilding at speeds close to this value carries small demolitions and “swimming” of the car. With this behavior, it is better to completely avoid sharp maneuvers, especially on snowy or wet surfaces.But the permeability of ice and snow-strewn areas is quite good - the tread with wide strips in the central part of the tire well removes the snow porridge from the clutch zone, thereby giving the necessary hook. In general, this is a good budget option for equipping a car, accessible to all consumers.

2 Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice +

Winter tires, invariably included in the ratings of the best velcro for cars. At first glance, it does not represent anything new - a typical representative of the classics with a symmetrical tread and deep grooves to ensure better tire contact with the road surface. But the main effect is not in appearance. With an optimal soft balance, Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice + achieves phenomenal results. It not only does not freeze during severe frosts, but also strikingly improves the sensations of driving, filling it with comfort and safety. The only thing that can be opposed in such a situation is the deterioration of the stability characteristics after several seasons of operation, even despite the seemingly beautiful type of rubber. But after all, even the most expensive tires are not insured against gradual wear and loss of all useful qualities.

1 Cordord winter drive

The friction tire developed especially for conditions of Russian winter. Excellent road keeps on snow-covered canvas up to a speed of 180-190 kilometers per hour, after which the intensity of water withdrawal and snow porridge from under the wheels decreases sharply. However, for some lovers of fast driving this fact does not play a big role.

According to users, the Velcro from Cordiant has only one serious drawback - it provides not very good controllability of the car over the ice (especially melted) and wet asphalt. It is possible that the asymmetrical tread pattern, which cannot cope with the task of uniformly breaking the water film and bringing water out of the contact zone of the wheel with the surface, is to blame for everything. Nevertheless, this disadvantage is more than covered by obvious advantages, including low noise levels and a high degree of durability (provided that they are used evenly), reliability, and a vital price parameter for many.

Best Velcro middle price segment: a budget of up to 7,000 rubles

This section presents the best tires that have the best value for money. They are no less in demand in Russia than models from the first category.

4 Yokohama Geolandar I / T-S G073

Designed for SUV owners, the Yokohama Geolandar I / T-S G073 velcro winter tire will provide comfort and safety on the road and light sedans (R 15 to R 22 sizes are on sale). This non-studded tires demonstrate quite decent behavior on wet roads and in the snow. New developments and modernization of the tread pattern have improved the grip efficiency on ice by 30%.

Created by I / T-S technology, the central rib provides uniform load and consistently excellent contact with the winter road. The presence of additional hooks on the shoulder block and zigzag grooves made it possible to achieve a better edge effect on the snow. The multidirectionality of the three-dimensional lamellas ensures a quick and high-quality evacuation of moisture from the contact patch, thereby ensuring confident control and a shortened stopping distance. In addition to high performance, the non-studded tire Yokohama Geolandar I / T-S G073 has excellent external characteristics due to a good design find in the form of a reflective sidewall.

3 Triangle Group Snow PL01

Despite not the most famous brand in our country, the rubber triangle Group Snow PL01 surprisingly well suited to the harsh climate of the Russian winter.Somewhat controversial and very rare statements that, "pereobuv" car in these stickies, it is impossible to move even on dry asphalt due to the effect of swimming and demolition, suggest the idea of ​​a simple slope, started up "nothing to do."

In fact, everything is completely different: the tires stand the test of any kind of roads well. Of course, the results on the ice and in the big snow cannot be called outstanding, but for the middle peasants these are quite acceptable indicators. Still, the main advantages of Triangle velcro are quality performance, wear resistance and low movement noise, achieved thanks to the softness of the rubber. A good option for purchase, especially for such a low price.

2 Nokian Tires Nordman RS2

Friction tires Nokian Tires Nordman RS2, a popular manufacturer in the domestic market, demonstrate the best technical characteristics in the most difficult and unforeseen conditions of the winter season. Innovative rubber compound in combination with a unique tread design provide this model with high traction and grip performance. The uniform distribution of pressure inside the tire and a wide profile influenced the increase in the contact patch, which in turn had a positive effect on stability and maneuverability.

Symmetrical tread design and a huge number of diverse lamellas provide strong adhesion to any surface, demonstrating it with the best results among non-studded tires when testing the behavior of tires in snow and ice. Winter tires Nokian Tires Nordman RS2 retains its elasticity at any temperature difference, has excellent resistance to deformation and guarantees a long service life.

1 Bridgestone Blizzak Revo GZ

Japanese development, which gained great popularity immediately after entering the large market. The revolutionary idea of ​​creating a tire based on sponge rubber, which behaves like a sponge, has achieved tremendous results in the field of aquaplaning and rupture of the water film. Among other things, the developers have foreseen the possibility of using rubber and during the thaw. Each block has a so-called support, which prevents the collapse of the following sector, thereby reducing tread wear.

According to the consumers themselves, Revo GZ has a relative noiselessness, excellent handling on dry and wet asphalt, as well as good traffic on ice and snow-covered road. As a nice bonus to such parameters, an attractive price is available, affordable for almost all users.

The best Velcro premium segment: a budget of 7,000 rubles

Tires for expensive cars and owners, not accustomed to save on safety and comfort. The best models of stickies in the domestic market are presented in this category.

4 GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1

According to the results of testing conducted in Germany by the publication Auto Bild Allrad a couple of years ago, this velcro tire showed excellent handling performance on a winter road covered with ice or snow shell. The only value, somewhat distinguished from the rest of the results, was the stopping distance in the snow. But the management on the ice or behavior on bare asphalt in the winter was recognized as one of the best.

In addition to excellent responsiveness steering movements, the tire has a low noise level and efficiency. Owners after a couple of hundred mileage on this velcro generally begin to forget that they are driving along the winter road - on the track, even at high speed, the car shows excellent grip. Sections with an ice surface tires are confident enough, if not actively maneuver. When there is ice under the wheels and it is necessary to turn, the owner should choose the speed limit more carefully, and if there is no time for braking, just smoothly release the gas and go "tension".GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 will cope with any situations in which the driver does not exceed the permissible threshold of reasonable behavior on the winter road.

3 Bridgestone Blizzak VRX

Another representative of the Bridgestone Blizzak family, alas, did not repeat the triumph of excellent rubber Revo GZ. Hoping to do something outstanding, the developers made a number of fatal corrections that completely killed the concept of controllability on the ice and the snow-covered road. First, the tread balance was unbalanced, in fact, it does not have a reinforced sidewall and constantly clogging snow porridge. Secondly, users note a serious wear of rubber after several seasons of use, which at such a price is simply an unreasonable waste of funds.

But among the advantages can be identified almost perfect handling on asphalt of any condition. And on the wet, and even more so on a dry surface, they behave very predictably, like summer rubber. However, it should be remembered: a sharp switch between types of pavements can play a cruel joke.

2 Michelin Latitude X-Ice 2

Despite the fact that the Latitude X-Ice 2 has a directional pattern, it is not at all afraid of rut. In this case, the strength of this rubber is considered to be behavior on ice. The stopping distance of tires is almost 2 meters shorter than that of its direct competitors. As for the wet asphalt, on it the Latitude X-Ice 2 behaves not so confidently and does not fully demonstrate the effectiveness of bulk lamellae.

The use of Comfort Control Technology significantly reduces vibration and noise level when the wheel is in operation - it is safe to call this rubber the quietest in the winter velcro category. In general, this is one of the best tires for the urban winter, which will allow you to go where others can drop - for a studless tire, the car climbs unexpectedly confidently on an icy 15-20 ° road.

1 Continental ContiVikingContact 6

An excellent non-studded tire of German origin, which in a short time has earned the worldwide recognition of professionals and the great love of ordinary car enthusiasts. Engineering thought embodied in a very real concept of rubber, equally good for the main types of coverage. Powerful shoulder area provides reliability of adhesion to the asphalt surface. It consists of several blocks insuring each other in the event of lateral overloads. The central zone of the tire is responsible for controllability, protection against hydroplaning and braking performance on ice, which is provided by a high number of lamellae. The main contribution to the movement through the snow is made by the inner shoulder area, which consists of paired blocks with rigid lamellae and jumpers as side walls that prevent sticks from sticking together to remove snow. As a result, we get an excellent velcro, fully justifying its value.

Best Velcro for SUVs

For large SUVs and crossovers, velcro tires are the best option for urban winter, as the heavy weight of the car tightly presses the tire to the road, which has a positive effect on its grip characteristics.

3 Nokian Tires WR SUV 4

Only the price did not allow this tire to become a leader in the category. Pretty soft tires for crossovers and SUVs do well without spikes on the winter road. This model is new to the market and embodies the best features of the WR SUV series. Tread design with wide evacuation channels provides sharp control and good speed, regardless of whether ice, snow or bare asphalt is currently under the wheels of a car. The only thing that getting on corners (especially at an acute angle) on the winter highway still requires some accuracy from the driver, especially since the Nokian Tires WR SUV, with its resistance to aquaplaning and effective braking on ice, creates the same sense of confidence as when driving on a summer road.

The special design of locking bulk lamellae and rubber mixtures interspersed with silicon dioxide has a positive effect on the effectiveness of adhesion to any surface. The same component prevents wear too fast, which for velcro is an important factor affecting the service life of rubber. Despite the cost, high even for this category, Nokian Tires WR SUV 4 tires can reasonably be considered the best model of this manufacturer.

2 Hankook DynaPro i * cept RW08

One of the most confident in terms of behavior on the winter road velcro tires. Rowing excellently in the snow, confidently keeping the road on dry and wet asphalt, predictable on ice - such characteristics of this non-studded rubber can be heard from its owners. Those who are accustomed to trusting more serious sources, it is enough to know that during the independent testing conducted by Auto Bild, the Hankook DynaPro i * cept RW08 tires showed the second result in braking and acceleration on ice. At the same time, they lost (and only slightly) only Nokian Hakkapelitta R2 SUV.

The test for controllability showed a speed lap on the winter road, just 1.7 seconds more than the Continental ContiVikingContact 6, and this is a very high result. In normal operation, the owners boldly travel on this rubber out of town, confident in the excellent characteristics of i * cept RW08. Many people note that wear is too fast, but this is normal for velcro.

1 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

The third representative of the Blizzak series of Bridgestone, showing what should be the reference universal tire for SUVs. The Japanese took into account the experience of creating the first version of the Velcro VM and introduced into the project several new (at that time) technological solutions. In particular, the centerline of the tread has been significantly reworked, having acquired not only a more aesthetic appearance, but also improved snow removal performance from the contact patch by about 20-30 percent.

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is the rare case when a non-studded tire combines good cross-country performance on snow and open ice (mainly due to the reinforced side section), and also results close to summer tires on dry and wet asphalt. As a result, a good purchase that fully justifies a large price tag and driving characteristics, and reliability parameters.

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Cordiant

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Michelin

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