Strong middle class: TOP 5 balanced R16 summer tyres

The tyre of the South Korean "breed" Nexen Nblue HD Plus is ranked among the guards of "green" car tyres with care for the environment. The model is characterized by reduced sliding friction, resulting in reduced harmful emissions into the environment and fuel consumption of the machine.

The tread pattern of the model has an asymmetric "drawing". Its inner part provides water evacuation and reduces the risk of aquaplaning, while the outer part is reinforced with strong shoulders and provides the necessary rigidity for maneuverability. A trio of stiffening ribs in the central area of the tread are responsible for the directional stability of the car at high speeds.

The stability of the grip properties of the tyre is due to the increased content of silica in the rubber compound. And although the rubber compound of the model has become more rigid than that of the Nexen Nblue HD without the “plus” prefix, the tyre is very soft on the go. Sometimes even too much, because of which in sharp turns it becomes a roll.

The tyre breaker is reinforced with an additional steel cord. The high-strength carcass does not allow the tyre to deform when rolling, which gives it excellent stability on the road. The model deserves a separate tribute for long mileage and uniform tread wear. In the strong medium segment of summer tyres, Nexen Nblue HD Plus occupies exactly the “golden mean”.

The Dutch summer tyres Vredestein Ultrac are aimed at the adherents of the style of dynamic driving behind the wheel of passenger cars. They provide responsive handling and good maneuverability at high travel speeds.

In the model, an asymmetric tread pattern of the most smooth structure was used. The tyre demonstrates confident accelerating dynamics and effective braking on any type of road surface. Rigid tread ribs are responsible for the exact trajectory of the car when making turns, which effectively dampen vehicle displacements when maneuvering.

The rubber compound of the Handling Tuned Tread Compound tyre contains an increased percentage of silica, which results in reliable grip. And the square profile of the contact patch reduces the tyre's rolling resistance. The Vredestein Ultrac is characterized by durability and fuel efficiency - essential attributes of a good medium-class tyre.

In terms of water evacuation, the tyre instantly gets rid of large volumes of water, so that when it rains, the car does not break into hydroplaning. The release of the model has been established in a huge list of sizes R15-R17 for a wide range of sedans and family cars. With such tyres on the wheels of the car, you can feel completely safe on city streets, country asphalt roads and highways.

Barum Bravuris 5HM is a balanced summer tyre with an eye on long service life. Behind the abbreviation HM in the full name of the model is the phrase High Mileage, which literally translates from English as “high mileage”.

In the context of the predecessor in the face of Barum Bravuris 3HM, the tyre has significantly improved the mileage before tread abrasion. Also, the model has significantly increased the level of acoustic comfort and has become better able to resist hydroplaning. A lot of functional polymers were added to the “rubber cocktail” formula of the tyre, and the same distribution of pressure over the entire plane of the contact patch contributed to uniform tread wear.

The focus of the tyre's tread is a trio of longitudinal stiffening ribs with special active notches. Closed shoulders work side-by-side with them, with a self-locking slot design. Rubber is sensitive to steering commands, shows reliable grip and effective braking on wet roads. However, on dry pavement, the model also does not disappoint - its control stability is at the highest level.

Behind the back of the Czech company Barum is the parent concern Continental AG, so you definitely don’t have to worry about the quality of tyre products. The best confirmation of this is the high prizes of Barum Bravuris 5HM according to the results of various independent tyre tests. The model has practically no frankly weak sides, and therefore is a very tasty acquisition among tyres of a strong middle link.

As the successor to the popular summer tyre Debica Presto HP, the model in question has changed beyond recognition and significantly improved its driving performance.

The Debica Presto HP2 replaces the symmetrical directional tread pattern with an asymmetric relief. The tread of the model is divided into two functional zones: the outer part is responsible for the stability of the car when maneuvering, the inner part effectively drains water when driving on wet surfaces. Stable indicators of "wet" grip of the tyre are provided by slot-like slots of various shapes in the tread blocks - these sipes enhance the edge effect.

The tyre performs well on the roads in any weather. Uniform distribution of pressure over the entire plane of the contact patch helps to reduce the level of rolling resistance. As a result, the tyre boasts fuel efficiency and uniform wear. The tread of the model has good abrasion resistance.

The optimized shape of the grooves for the removal of water masses has contributed to lowering the noise threshold of the tyre when rolling. Debica Presto HP2 will delight you with a high level of acoustic and driving comfort. In general, the Debica tyre brand is run by the venerable Goodyear Corporation. Sub-brand rubber is subject to the same rigorous quality control as Genuine Goodyear products.

High-performance summer tyres Toyo Proxes Comfort class UHP (Ultra High Performance) give not only a high level of driving and acoustic comfort, but also provide stable performance in all weather vagaries of the warm season.

The model received an asymmetric tread pattern with three functional zones. The central stiffening rib in it is responsible for the clarity of the course in a rectilinear trajectory, the outer part of the tread maintains the stability of the car in corners, and the inner zone enhances the traction and braking properties of rubber. The tyre provides safety when driving at high speeds.

The Toyo Proxes Comfort drainage system is formed from four volumetric longitudinal channels for the removal of water masses and diagonal grooves in the shoulder area. On wet pavement, the tyre behaves no worse than on dry pavement. By the way, the slots in the shoulder areas of the tread are directed not just obliquely, but diagonally to the left and right. This Dynamic Taper arrangement significantly improves the vehicle's directional stability both when driving in a straight line and when cornering.

The tyre uses a Nano Balance rubber compound with a focus on environmental friendliness, economy and low rolling resistance. However, the model is able to boast good wear resistance. Toyo Proxes Comfort is a comfortable summer tyre with high performance characteristics, which is rightfully considered one of the leaders in the medium segment of car tyres.