The experts of Za Rulem magazine, the oldest and most popular automotive publication in Russia, conducted a large comparative test of nine summer crossover tires (size 215/65 R16) and determined the best in different price categories.
Also, the properties of tires are traditionally compared with their average price in shops. It turned out that five of the nine subjects could cost more, based on what they can do along the way.
viatti Bosco huht V—238
Under the budget tires were underestimated viatti Bosco huht V—238 (average price 5310 rubles), which could cost 19% more.
The testers noted their stable handling on dry and wet surfaces, but poor resistance to lateral aquaplaning.
cordiant Comfort 2 SUV
In the middle price category, summer tires are the most undervalued (at 16%) cordiant Comfort 2 SUV (6790 rubles). They have good wet handling, high slipperiness, but not the best economy.
nordman s2 SUV
Slightly less underestimated nordman s2 SUV, which cost an average of 7160 rubles (3% less than they could). They are distinguished by a certain resistance to transverse aquaplaning. There were questions about driving behavior on dry roads.
good year EcientGrip 2 SUV
It’s amazing how underrated tires have turned out. good year EcientGrip 2 SUV This makes it appear that they belong to the middle price segment, and not to the upper. They cost 7820 rubles, but could be sold more expensive – by 17%. And it’s the softest tire we’ve tested, with the lowest rolling resistance.
Nokian Hakka Blue 3 SUV
Same story with tires. Nokian Hakka Blue 3 SUV, which you can buy for 8330 rubles, saving 19%. At the same time, they have the best lateral wet grip and cold weather braking, they are the quietest and have impeccable handling.
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Read more about other features of the tested summer tires 215/65 R16 for crossovers in the April issue of the magazine “Behind the wheel” – which is already on sale.
The material was prepared on the basis of the article by Sergey Mishin and Dmitry Testov “The Big Difference”, published in magazine “Behind the wheel” No.4/2022.
According to Za Rulem experts, such tires are available in all price ranges.
