Chinese tyre varieties: TOP 5 low-cost R15 winter tyres come from China

The Windforce Snowblazer passenger car tyre is perhaps one of the most affordable offers in the winter automotive "shoes" shelf. Those who want to save a lot on the re-fitting of the "iron horse" will have to fit it.

The expediency of using tyres in winter is due to the directional style of "drawing" the tread with a V-shaped arrangement of blocks. The central stiffener of the tyre is formed by offset oblique blocks. Such a format of the tread structure provides excellent directional stability of the car and a good edge effect when driving on snow-covered roads.

The shoulder areas of the model consist of rectangular open macroblocks. They fit snugly to the roadbed, support the car in turns and guarantee uniform abrasion of the tread. A separate plus sign in the karma of the tyre "arrives" for the high efficiency of the removal of melted snow and water.

The weaknesses of Windforce Snowblazer include low fuel efficiency and uncertain behavior on ice. However, it is rare which of the "clutches" holds on well to icy coatings. Still, this is the prerogative of specialized studded rubber. In the segment of ultra-low-cost winter tyres, the model deserves close attention.

The Chinese company Hengfeng is one of the largest tyre manufacturers in the expanses of the Celestial Empire. Its products are known to the public under the sign of several brands: Hifly, Sunfull, Mirage, Ovation, etc. In the winter portfolio of the latter there is an interesting winter model W586.

The design of the tread pattern of the tyre was "spied" by the popular "Vikings" — the Continental ContiVikingContact 3 winter tyre. It is characterized by pronounced asymmetrical shapes with two functional zones. The outer side of the tread contains a wide longitudinal rib, divided into massive quadrangular blocks for the benefit of ensuring high directional stability of the car. The inner part of the drawing is formed from two longitudinal rows of freestanding blocks. The edges of these elements create sharp edges of adhesion to the snow-covered roadway.

The Ovation W586 treadmill is pierced by three wide longitudinal channels to remove excess water masses and snowmelt from the contact spot. They are quickly brought out through a system of side grooves. This eliminates the possibility of hydroplaning and unexpected sliding of the tyre on the water film.

Mediocre coupling properties on icy surfaces, noise on asphalt and rapid tread wear can spoil the impression of the model. However, with an eye on the price tag and the lack of spikes, it would be unfair to demand more from the tyre. Ovation W586 fulfills its cost in full and with a modest low-cost it can be safely recommended for purchase for the winter.

Sailun has set itself an ambitious goal — to enter the top ten global manufacturers of car tyres by 2025. And she is moving towards achieving it by leaps and bounds.

The intense interest in the products of the Chinese brand can be explained by a winning combination of affordable price and driving qualities of tyres. Take, for example, the "Nordic" model Winter Pro SW61, which is well adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of the Northern European regions. The tyre does not care about low temperatures, heavy snowfalls, icy roads. And this is despite the non-studded format.

The asymmetric tread pattern contributes to the good adaptability of the tyre to the changeable weather conditions of the cold season. Its key feature is the increased density of cutting lamellae, which provide the tyre with a tenacious grip on slippery winter roads. The closing 3D slots on the shoulder zone checkers guarantee their necessary rigidity during braking and during manoeuvres.

The rubber compound of the model contains finely dispersed silica, which gives the tread elasticity at low sub-zero temperatures, as well as tensile and tensile strength when heated. Reviews about the tyre are entirely positive, so that its purchase will be a profitable investment in safe winter road trips.

At home, Triangle is a role model in the tyre arena. All thanks to the high quality of products, the use of first-class materials (for example, natural rubber) and a competent pricing policy.

The PL01 winter tyre has a directional tread pattern with a medial stiffener, which balances the wheel during manoeuvres and acts as a guarantee of excellent directional stability of the car. On each side of the central rib are sharp-angled blocks with deep wavy lamellae. With their edges, the tyre clings tenaciously to the slippery roadbed, showing quick reactions to steering commands and good traction on snow-covered surfaces.

In order to get rid of resonant vibrations when the shoulder blocks of the tread come into contact with the road, they were made of different sizes. As a result, against the background of low-cost peers, the Triangle TRIN PL01 can be called almost silent. In general, the massive "shoulders" of the tyre contribute to a confident entry into turns.

The fuel efficiency index of the model is marked with the brand "E". This is a vulnerable spot of the tyre along with a weak grip on the ice. No matter how critical these izyans can not be called in the light of the low-cost price tag of the tyre. And as a result, we see a successful winter model with a quiet and soft running for adequate money.

The Maxxis brand is among the first-tier Chinese tyre manufacturers. Recently, the brand's rubber has been in demand in east european latitudes. A good confirmation of this is the winter "friction" Premitra Ice SP3.

The model is designed for installation on the wheels of passenger cars and is available in "running" dimensions for a rim diameter from R13 to R16. The tyre is based on a non-directional tread pattern, the checkers of which are dotted with many self-locking slots. Due to the undulating shape of the lamella walls, the mobility of the blocks is limited, which significantly improves handling and increases the reaction of the tyre to the actions of the driver.

In the core of the tyre treadmill there is an unbroken rib of rigidity, which provides high rates of directional stability at high speeds of movement. Massive shoulder blocks, in turn, are responsible for safe and confident execution of manoeuvres. Also, the tyre has no problems with removing excess water masses from the contact spot, which prevents the risk of experiencing the effects of hydroplaning and slashplaning on its own skin.

To increase the strength and reliability of the structure, the model has acquired a reinforced steel breaker. In pursuit, the rubber compound of the tyre retains the necessary elasticity when lowering the mercury column of the thermometer to serious minus values. They scold the tyre only for increased noise during the run—in — after a "thousand" kilometers of mileage on winter roads, its tread gets worn down and ceases to emit a loud hum.