A large supply of Chinese tires appeared in Russia. About whether it should be preferred as a winter option, kp.ru I learned from experts.
Avtodom Altufyevo after-sales service manager Roman Timashov noted that the advantage of such tires is their relatively low cost and wide range.
“Many new Chinese companies have entered the Russian market, and brands already known to Russian consumers have strengthened their positions. And if earlier Chinese tires were much cheaper than European, Japanese and Korean manufacturers, now the price difference is not so big. Alexey Ruzanov, technical director of the Fit Service automobile service network, said that in terms of quality, Chinese tires in the premium and middle segments are comparable to their “classmates” from other countries.
According to experts, you can take a closer look at Chinese brands Sailun, Triangle, Hifly, Maxxis, GT Radial.
But not all experts recommend buying Chinese winter tires.
“There are not many studded tires, and friction tires do not reach the level of manufacturers such as Nokian, Pirelli, Michelin, Continental and even some of our manufacturers,” explained Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of Za Rulem magazine.
On October 17, it was reported that the annual average cost of winter tires in Russia was announced. augmented By 8-14%. Thus, the average price of studded winter tires in the Russian market increased by 14% during the year, reaching 6.7 thousand rubles. It grew by 5% in September 2023. The price of non-studded winter tires increased by 8% during the year, reaching 6.2 thousand rubles.
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