The choice of winter tires: we approach the business seriously

Periodically before every motorist gets upthe question of replacing the summer tires with winter tires, and vice versa. They can not be changed, as it threatens not only a serious fine, but also an accident. To such a task as the choice of winter tires, one should be particularly serious and bear in mind some of the subtleties that need to be considered during the purchase. First of all, you need to be interested in the life of tires. Basically, it does not exceed five years. So always look at the date when the tire was made. This is especially true when you buy rubber

on the market, and not in the company store.It is not difficult to detect the date of release. Usually it, like other parameters, is put directly on the bus itself. The date looks like four digits. For example, 3610, which means that this tire was produced at the 36th week of 2010.

Consider how to choose the correct rubber,taking into account its wear resistance. Look for the word Treadwear and the number next to it on the tire. This will be the coefficient of wear resistance, and the higher it is, the longer the tires will last. The base factor is 100 units, which are equal to 48 thousand kilometers of run. Therefore, if next to Treadwear there is a figure of 400 (this indicator is the most common), this means that the tire can run 192 thousand kilometers. Of course, all this takes into account only the ideal operating conditions. But, in any case, if you stop the selection of winter tires on the one that has a factor of 100, then this tire will last you no more than one season. The higher the indicator, the more tires will suffice for more seasons, respectively.

Еще один достаточно важный показатель – это rate index. If you have saved the instruction manual for the car, then you can find information about the necessary tire index. Usually it is denoted by Latin letters from H to Z. Each letter means a certain speed, which should not be exceeded, in order to avoid loss of adhesion to the road surface and, as a result, an accident. Therefore, when making a choice of winter tires, take note of this table:

Index	H	P	TO	R	FROM	T	Have	X	AT	AT	AND	ZR
km / h	140	150	160	170	180	190	200	210	240	270	300	More than 240

It is equally important to take into account the load index, thenthere is, the largest specific weight of the machine, which can withstand one wheel. On the tires it is indicated by numbers from 60 to 130. As the index is higher, the rubber is less elastic, and its frame is thicker. Because of this, riding a car can be not very comfortable, and the suspension can quickly wear out.

Studying reviews about winter tires, was compileda kind of rating of the best, from the point of view of domestic motorists, tires. So, in the winter of 2012-13, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV and Nokian Nordman 4 received the majority of votes. Europeans liked the Michelin brand most of all, but this is probably due to the fact that their roads are little (or rather, much) differ from ours, and this allows you to keep the rubber in perfect condition. This condition is so perfect that the former in the "European" tire consumption are sold in the markets of our country and have time to roll more and Russian motorists. In any case, the choice of winter tires - it's purely personal, but we hope that the above information will help you get what you need.