15 best tire companies

A huge number of brands fill the current market for tire products, which causes some difficulty in choosing. Wide range, different characteristics, cost - which of the proposed tires is the best? At the same time, popular brands do not always offer products of even optimal quality. There are examples on the market when an unfamiliar company produces rubber that surpasses the parameters of eminent manufacturers.

Understanding this confusion can help our little review. For the convenience of the reader, the rating was divided into three price categories, each of which presents the best tire brands of today. The selection was carried out on the basis of product characteristics, opinions of service center specialists, as well as recommendations and feedback from the owners of this rubber.

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For many domestic cars and used cars, buying a cheap tire is a good option. They will serve faithfully for many years, and in case of failure prematurely they will not be a pity to be replaced.

5 Kumho

Beautiful lake - so translated into Russian name of the South Korean tire company. More than 10 years ago, the value of the gross product produced exceeded a billion dollars and continues to grow. Aggressively conquering the global market, Kumho supplies rubber for primary equipment to the factories of manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Ford and other brands. Kumho is the only Korean company to achieve such high results. In addition, it is the first trademark in the world, which has become used to identify its product RFID-tag, thereby completely eliminating any possibility of a fake tire of this brand.

Owners have opted for rubber Kumho, satisfied with the result. So, one of the best studded tires for winter, WinterCraft SUV Ice WS31 it is distinguished by low noise and excellent exchange rate stability. In general, the company's products more than once received the highest consumer loyalty index in South Korea (NPS). Numerous confirmations of the best performance are contained in the reviews of motorists who have opted for this brand.

4 Maxxis

Taiwanese company MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL has recently firmly established itself in the top ten among tire manufacturers. For 45 years, the company manufactures tires for cars and SUVs, trucks and buses, motorcycles and agricultural machinery. Production is delivered in 170 countries of the world, including the USA, Great Britain, Japan, Germany. Among the partners are auto giants such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford. High margin of safety is ensured through the use of Japanese technology and the unique development of the cord and rubber mixture.

Car owners distinguish such qualities of tires as good braking on ice, tolerable noise, high traffic and an affordable price.Such tire models as the Arctic Trekker SP03 for winter or off-road MAXXIS MT-764 BIGHORN are as good as popular brands in terms of their characteristics, and their prices are more affordable. This allows the company to compete successfully on an equal footing with market leaders, and owners to get a quality product, spending much less money. Among the shortcomings are often mentioned poor handling, rigidity, problems with balancing.

3 "Belshina"

Good value for money offers the Belarusian company "Belshina." It worked successfully during the Soviet era, and after modernization it withstands fierce competition in the global market. The company boasts a wide range of 300 sizes. The products are supplied to 70 countries of the world, the partners of the company are such grants as BELAZ, MTZ, MAZ, GAZ. Such a demand for products is not surprising at all - the company has international certificates (including those from independent expert bureaus) confirming the quality of the rubber produced. Suffice it to say that the largest manufacturer of special equipment CAT uses tires of this brand for the initial configuration of its equipment.

Motorists liked winter tires, which are soft. Rubber smooths out all the irregularities of the roadway, and deep tread allows you to overcome the deep snow drifts. The car also confidently feels on city streets with snow and mud porridge. Such tires for winter as Artmotion Snow can turn any car into a car of a higher class - there is absolutely no noise and the smoothness of the course increases significantly. One gets the impression that the owner completely changed the suspension, not the tires. Tires pleasantly surprise with noiselessness and low wear. However, excessive softness for many car owners is the main drawback.

2 PJSC "Nizhnekamskshina"

The largest domestic enterprise that produces modern tires for automobiles is PJSC «Nizhnekamskshina». Such famous rubber brands as Viatti, KAMA and KAMA EURO come out of the conveyor of this company. The buyer is offered an impressive list of different types of wheels from 250 items. Among the partners of the company are such eminent auto giants like Skoda, Fiat and Volkswagen.

Many car owners in the CIS are satisfied with the quality of Nizhnekamsk rubber. It holds the road well, steadily behaves during heavy rains, confidently passes turns at speed. During the ride a little noise, while it is durable and wear-resistant. Summer models Kama-234, Kama-Euro-129 and others are in great demand in the domestic market. They attract the buyer with an interesting tread pattern, balanced price and excellent performance characteristics. Of the shortcomings, the problem of balancing is often mentioned; it is possible to achieve an ideal balance by hanging weights 60-80 g.

1 Sava

About 85 years in the European market holds the leading position in the budget segment Slovenian company Sava. Tires are produced at several factories in Europe, but the largest enterprise remains the leading enterprise in Kranj. In the year from the conveyor of this company comes off 8 million tires. Slovenes are proud of the modernized production, where the most advanced technologies are applied. Due to constant quality control, the delivery of defective rubber to the market is excluded.

Domestic motorists note the availability and predictability of the wheels, noiselessness and good permeability. Sometimes cars stall at the beginning and end of winter, when the ice crust is under water or snow porridge. But in motion tires perfectly holds the road in the most difficult conditions. The Eskimo STUD model, a studded tire with a directional pattern, is very well suited for use on winter roads in Russia, is very popular with our car enthusiasts.

The best tire companies in the middle price segment

On the roads of Russia there are a lot of foreign cars that require more “delicate shoes”. It is produced by many well-known firms operating in the middle price segment. Characteristics of these tires will suit the average domestic motorist.

5 Yokohama

Ranked second among tire manufacturers in Japan, the Yokohama brand has proven itself in the global market, as its products are of high quality and meet the most challenging expectations of the consumer. This is confirmed by the participation of the company's tires in various sports competitions, where the rubber is actually tested in the most extreme conditions. Due to this, many car manufacturers with world renown choose Yokohama tires for the initial configuration of their cars (Porsche, Zender, Toyota, Mercedes Benz and others).

Applying only advanced technologies in the production of rubber, the company managed to improve the main indicators of technical characteristics. The unique composition of the mixture does not allow the tire to deform, and it remains flexible at any temperature. The noise level is minimized, the adhesion to the road and the service life are improved, due to the use of orange oil the adhesion with the surface is increased. So, one of the best models, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 summer tire shows perfect handling and directional stability even on a wet road. At the same time, rubber has a high resistance to abrasion (many owners, in their reviews, consider this characteristic as one of the most significant).

4 Triangle group

The Chinese tire company Triangle Group was established in 1976. After upgrades and reorganizations, this company became the leader in the production of automobile tires in the Middle Kingdom. There are wheels for passenger and commercial vehicles, for trucks, buses and special equipment. The annual capacity of the corporation reached 22 million sets. Having our own research centers allows us to constantly improve our products, promoting them to world markets. The Chinese manufacturer cooperates with automobile plants such as Volvo, Hyundai, Caterpillar, etc. The trading network is available in 160 countries of the world.

Among the advantages of Triangle tires, domestic consumers allocate an affordable price with sufficiently high technical parameters. The tire perfectly clings to the road surface both in summer and in winter, it is well balanced, it does not make noise during the movement. Many owners of passenger cars, judging by their reviews, like the model Triangle Group Sportex TSH11 / Sports TH201. Rubber has a hard side that provides excellent handling. At the height and grip, including wet. The combination of such properties with an affordable price predetermined the choice of many motorists.

3 Nitto

The Japanese company Nitto Tire employs employees who are passionately committed to their work. Their efforts have developed a whole line of original tires with a memorable tread. Employees of the company at lightning speed are introducing innovative developments in production, conducting rigorous tests. The range has many tires for SUVs and crossovers. A subsidiary of the concern Toyo Tire, Nitto products are focused on the North American market. The date of the foundation is considered to be 1949.

For domestic owners of SUV tires attractive quiet and safe work. A car with Nitto tires is perfectly controlled on any road. Thanks to the rounded sidewalls, the tires are protected from dangerous contact with curbs. Nitto Invo rubber is one of the flagship models of the brand in the SUV category. Compared to other brands, it has a high adhesion characteristics and reliable handling at any speed. In this case, the tire demonstrates sufficient comfort and excellent behavior on wet roads.

2 Bridgestone

The Japanese company Bridgestone adheres to a simple philosophy.It serves society, producing the highest quality goods. This motto applies to tires. Headquartered in Tokyo, the founding date is considered to be 1931. One of the most famous subsidiaries in the United States is the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. For many years, the tires of this manufacturer are installed on cars of concern Ford. And most recently (July 2017), Bridgestone products received the Volkswagen Group award as the most technologically advanced and innovative in the world market.

Domestic motorists like products under the brand Bridgestone for excellent quality, predictable behavior on the road, resistance to bumps and potholes. Winter models are soft and quiet. A car with wheels Bridgestone copes with high snowdrifts and porridge on the road. Blizzak W995 tires deserve a special respect from the owners. This tire is distinguished by high durability and wear resistance, at the same time demonstrating a fairly low noise level.

1 TOYO TIRES

Leading position in the global automotive tire market is held by the Japanese company Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. It has been operating since 1945, during which time the company managed to build branches and representative offices in 100 countries. The parent company is located in the Japanese city of Osaka. The main activity is the production of tires for cars and trucks, vans and SUVs. The quality of TOYO rubber is checked not only in the laboratory, but also on the racetracks, as well as at the famous Dakar rally.

Comparing with other tires, car owners speak positively about Japanese tires. She behaves well on the road, there is almost no slip, the car goes smoothly. The car does not notice the rut, springing over the speed bumps. On some types of road surface there is a slight noise. The summer tire of the category SUV - Toyo Open Country M / T perfectly proved itself. She not only has a high cross. Despite the impressive tread, the noise of the wheel is quite moderate. Also in the reviews of the owners, the strength of the side part is positively noted: any obstacles are not afraid of it, and besides, cuts on this tire are a rarity. Yes, and tire is erased very slowly, and provided an affordable price for rubber of this size, these factors repeatedly increase its attractiveness.

The best firms of premium tires

Many of the top ten tire companies have a century-long history of development. These huge concerns have enormous experience, they boast record sales. Motorists have to pay big money for the highest quality and brand promotion.

5 Dunlop tires

The company was opened in the nineteenth century, and is considered not only the ancestor of the tire industry - all the fundamental developments in the creation of winter tires belong to the Dunlop brand. For more than half a century, the manufacturer has been the official Formula-1 supplier. This fact was reflected in the model range of tires for conventional vehicles - the Dunlop sports line is considered one of the best in the world.

The most popular among high-speed tires of this brand is Sport BluResponse. In 2015, she was among the top four favorites in the ADAC rating, demonstrating jewelery accuracy in control, braking performance on a wet road, wear resistance (the manufacturer claims a 80 thousand km long resource). On top of that, in their reviews, many owners consider this summer rubber as one of the most economical models of the brand.

4 Continental

The German manufacturer of high-quality tires Continental for a long time is considered a leader in the global market. The numbers speak for themselves: more than 90 million tires for cars are produced annually. As a major supplier of rubber to auto giants like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, General Motors Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, Toyota.Tire products of the company regularly undergo various tests and tests, as a result of which it occupies a leading position in such important indicators as stopping distance and controllability in various conditions.

The engineers of this brand managed to combine the "incompatible" when developing the model Continental Premium Contact 6 (PC6). All the best qualities of sports and comfortable rubber were implemented in one. Thanks to nanotechnology and the latest opportunities in tire tread design, it was possible not only to significantly increase the tire life, but also to reduce rolling resistance and noise levels.

3 Michelin

The French company Michelin has a glorious century-long history. At the dawn of development, the company's employees paid special attention to research and innovation. It was Michelin became the first manufacturer of wheels that were pumped with air. The concern follows its own traditions; in recent years, engineers have replaced carbon black in rubber with silica. Thanks to EverGrip technology, tire properties do not deteriorate with wear. The company's products are not only for cars, trucks and special equipment. Already created tires for electric cars and hybrid cars.

Fans of fast driving respond positively about the stability of the car on the road, resistance to drifts, strong sidewalls. Negatively expressed motorists about the price and noise. MICHELIN CrossClimate, one of the best tires of this brand, provides a quiet and smooth running of the car, jewelery control accuracy, minimal aquaplaning. All these characteristics remain unchanged with increasing speed. Resistance to temperature changes makes the tire one of the best for the off-season, and in large cities it allows you to ride a CrossClimate all year round. The only thing that motorists can speak negatively about is its price and noise.

2 Nokian

The leading tire manufacturer in Europe is the Finnish concern Nokian Tires. Since 2005, a branch of the Finnish company has been operating in the Russian city of Vsevolozhsk. Annual capacity is 14 million tires. The German magazine Focus Money, which annually conducts the selection of the most popular tires, in the nomination "The best car tires of 2018" awarded the victory of products under the brand Nokian. Strengths such as excellent price, quality, and brand appeal were noted.

Car owners are satisfied with a quiet ride, good maneuverability, stability on icy roads. Particularly popular among local motorists model Hakkapeliitta. The spikes are kept very securely, after 5-6 years of operation, more than 80% of metal elements remain. The main disadvantage of domestic motorists consider the high price.

1 Goodyear

The American company Goodyear is one of the leading players in the field of rubber products. It was on the wheels of this company that the first serial Ford left the factory. The history of the company has more than 100 years. At the heart of the work has always been the search for innovation and the introduction of advanced technologies. The main office is located in 1898 in Akron (Ohio). In the line there is a rubber for cars and trucks, for motorcycles and aircraft, agricultural machinery and special vehicles.

Flattering reviews from Russian motorists are mainly related to summer tires. She perfectly keeps the car on a slippery road when cornering. When driving you can not hear the noise, balancing goes on "excellent", copes well with dirt surfaces. Fast driving through potholes and potholes can lead to the appearance of a hernia. Identical features can be found on the most popular tire of this brand - Wrangler DuraTrac. The only thing to get on such a rubber "hernia", we must properly try.Despite the brutal deep tread, the tire is quite quiet in operation, and at the same time it is highly durable.

Popular vote - who is the best car tire manufacturer
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PJSC "Nizhnekamskshina"

"Belshina"

Sava

Maxxis

TOYO TIRES

Triangle group

Bridgestone

Nitto

Goodyear

Nokian

Michelin

Cordiant

Continental

Hankook

Gislaved

Pierlli

Dunlop

Yokohama

Kumho

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