8 best tires Kama

From what tires are dressed on the wheels of your car, depends not only the comfort of the trip, but also the personal safety of the driver and passengers. Savings in choice can lead to consequences with immeasurably greater damage, and not always it can be expressed in a material form. Choosing tires for their cars, owners are looking for an option that would satisfy several requirements at once:

1. Rubber must behave confidently on the road;
2. Have a short stopping distance;
3. To be wear-resistant and have a long service life;
4. Have side cut protection and puncture resistance;
5. Well balanced;
6. Have an acceptable level of comfort;
7. The price should be the most affordable on the market.

Compliance with all these requirements to varying degrees can be observed in domestic products of the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant. Despite the great experience in the production of fairly high-quality products, the real popularity of the Kama tires was obtained after the company went through a full cycle of reorganization and renewal of production capacities, the level of which can now compete with the global giants in the production of tires. The creation of its own research and development center made it possible to improve the quality of primary raw materials and introduce modern production methods, thereby improving the final product many times over. The special tread design (increased its thickness) has made it possible to achieve an advantage in wear resistance over other competitors. Tires Kama not only nursed by 20 - 25% more, but also, thanks to the original design of the configuration of the breaker grid, can bring tangible fuel savings to its owner.

The fact that tires of a tire factory from Tatarstan are component parts at car factories of such popular brands as Volkswagen, Fiat, Skoda, Ford clearly demonstrates the high quality of products. In total, about 30 contracts have been concluded for the supply of products for the initial assembly of vehicles. About a quarter of the total tire market in Russia is occupied by products with the Kama logo - today, production of about 370 items has been launched. Passenger tires are also very popular among domestic consumers due to the combination of quality, reliability and affordable price. Below you can see the rating, which includes the best passenger tires Kama. The selection was carried out on the basis of the experience of the owners, the real characteristics of the products and the assessments of experts in this field. For convenience, the review will be divided into typical tire categories.

Top Kama tires for city driving

One of the most popular categories of tires, satisfying the need of most motorists. The products of the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant are the owners of the most affordable prices, while offering quality at a decent level. Kama tires are able to compete with international leaders in the field of tire covers, providing the consumer with high-quality and proven products.

2 Kama breeze

Decent quality tires Kama Breeze ensures normal operation in the summer.The tire steadily holds the road, has moderate noise, does not fall into a skid at sharp turns, but you should take into account the softer sidewall of the tire, which is why car roll can cause nervousness in passengers and the driver (regulated by speed) In addition, the tire behaves well on wet asphalt, great brakes and, in general, in its behavior on the road is quite comparable to such a popular brand like Yokohama.

It is undesirable to get into the pits and large hollows, especially at speed - lateral hernias can form, which leads to an imbalance of the wheel and a quick tire failure. At zero temperatures, the rubber becomes "oak", so the owners in their reviews advise in advance to carry out seasonal replacement of rubber, and not to wait for the first frost.

1 Kama-Euro-236

All-season tire, able to offer not only the best price in the budget segment, but also excellent performance. Tires have a high margin of safety, providing an increased (and quite significant) period of use.

Reviews of the owners point out that there are no problems with balancing, low noise at speeds up to 70 km / h, confident behavior on the road due to the increased thickness of the sidewall. The latter feature protects the tire from lateral damage, especially when passing through obstacles (curbs). Many owners, having bought Kama tires of this model in conditions of limited financial opportunities, were convinced of decent quality and continue to operate the tires further (for some, the use period exceeded three seasons), not finding the reasons for a premature replacement.

Top Kama tires for aggressive riding style

Despite the fact that Kama tires for passenger cars are low-end models, among them there are those that can be appreciated by lovers of high-speed driving.

1 Kama-Euro-129

The hard side of the tire provides a high level of response to steering movements, allowing you to confidently maneuver while driving. The behavior is predictable, wet asphalt does not have a strong influence on the handling - all this is due to the asymmetric tread pattern. Increased tire stiffness provides decent braking, but with a hard ride, fast tread wear is guaranteed (with quiet urban use, the rubber “nurses” more than 50 thousand km.).

In the reviews, drivers note a relatively fast tread wear (easy to track thanks to the markers), they are advised to be wary of falling into the pits at high speed (hernias). The acceleration dynamics is positively evaluated, and the tread pattern (and its behavior) is associated with some owners with Continental tires.

Top Kama tires for rough terrain

Those who often use the car for country trips off the roads need tires that will adequately show themselves not only on the track, but also in all-road conditions. Among the model range of tires Kama there are several varieties, the characteristics of which most closely meet the requirements of this category.

2 Kama-204

Practical and reliable tires, have excellent all-terrain performance. Well kept wet road, while driving on the highway noise is moderate, high resistance to abrasion. On wet country roads, the car on Kama-204 tires behaves confidently, but it is not recommended to get into a rut, especially at a good speed (60 km / h and more) —will be thrown away anyway.

There are also reviews with experience of successful trips by the field of loose snow and mud - the car in both cases behaved predictably confidently, and easily coped with the impassability. Despite the moderate stiffness of the sidewall, the tire endures the pit, and to get a lateral hernia, we must also try.

1 Kama-232

Having installed Kama-232 tires on the car, the owners note excellent road holding, sufficient cord rigidity, and a pronounced economy. When operating on asphalt roads, surprisingly, there is a fairly low noise. The behavior on dirt roads is predictable. When mudslides, many advise to reduce tire pressure, which greatly reduces the chance to get stuck somewhere in a mud trap.

In some reviews, the owners share the experience of operating tires Kama-232 throughout the calendar year. As a rule, they are residents of more southern regions, with mild and short winters. Residents of the central and northern regions to exploit this rubber at negative temperatures in excess of 5 - 7 degrees of frost, it is not recommended - the tire becomes tough and difficult to manage.

Best winter tires Kama

Winter tires are softer, so that its properties at low temperatures provide better grip. Tires Kama for winter differ not only affordable price, but also its characteristics. Among other things, they have a greater tread depth, and in some models its properties are repeatedly reinforced with spikes.

3 Kama Euro 518

The tire is quite soft and quiet, despite the installed spikes. He keeps the road confidently, does not bury himself in snowfalls, but literally “gnaws” his way. With careful operation, without slippage and "caravanization" on bare asphalt, there are good chances to protect the spikes from departure during 2 - 3 winter seasons.

Judging by the reviews of the owners, the rubber is ideally suited for the northern regions, has an increased wear resistance, predictability of behavior on the road, and provide uniform braking. Comparative operating experience of tires Cordiant and Kama-Euro-518 prefers the latest model, even without taking into account its more affordable cost.

2 Kama Euro 519

The similarity of the tread of the more eminent Nokian Nordman and Kama-Euro-519 determines the similarity of rubber behavior on the winter road - it “rows” in the snowfall, feels confident on the ice (thanks to the spikes). Falling into the pits, due to its softness, the tires tolerate without consequences.

In the reviews, the owners say low noise at work, a strong landing spike (loss for the season is minimal). Also, a special drawback is noticed: in case of severe frosts (from 18 and above), the rubber begins to lose its performance properties, becomes tough, and as a result there is a deterioration in traction. For residents of the northern regions of the country, where the frosts are quite long, it can be a repulsive factor when choosing.

1 Kama-505

This studded tire is available in the three most popular sizes - for discs with a diameter of 13.14 and 15 inches. Special tread design and spikes allow you to confidently keep the car on a snowy or icy road.

In the reviews, drivers note the following features of the operation of tires Kama-505 with spikes:

• The smooth start of the movement keeps the spikes in integrity, this is especially true for front-wheel drive cars;
• High wear resistance;
• Excellent grip, whether it is ice or rolled snow;
• High comfort tires;
• Low cost.

Of the shortcomings - requires more attention to the speed limit when cornering, especially steep ones.

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