Russian tires: characteristics, review. Russian tire manufacturers

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Modern Russian tires are produced in accordance with international standards and using the latest technologies. It is absolutely not necessary to overpay for well-known foreign brands, since domestic production uses similar materials and updated equipment. There are more than ten tire factories in Russia, and many of them export goods abroad, having a high level of competitiveness in the world market.

Advantages and disadvantages

Many motorists do not trust the domestic manufacturer, mistakenly thinking that the level of technology and materials is much lower than that of foreign counterparts. However, it is not. Russian tires meet all specifications according to international standards, many products are exported to countries near and far abroad.

The obsolete equipment has been replaced with a new one, the characteristics of the materials are not worse than in imported rubber (the ratio of natural rubber is from 10 to 20 percent, as in imported variations). Among the most famous manufacturers are the following companies:

• MShZ.
• Uralcombine.
• JSC Nizhnekamskshina.
• Yaroslavl, Ural, Voronezh and Omsk plants.

When buying products, you should pay attention to the labeling. Sometimes manufacturers put a stigma indicating marriage. Such a tire can only be used for decorative purposes, so this aspect should not be ignored in order not to spend money on a poor quality product.

Overview of domestic manufacturers

Russian tires for passenger cars are produced by all domestic specialized plants. At the beginning of the review, we will consider the products of the Voronezh and Omsk plants. The Amtel brand is one of the leaders in the tire industry. The plant is based in Voronezh, produces products that are not inferior to the best foreign analogues, which has been proven by numerous tests. The factory produces tires of any category, has its own scientific laboratory, where modern products are modernized and tested.

Company "Omskshina", despite its young age, is confidently moving towards the production of summer and winter "shoes" for vehicles. Products come out under the label "Matador" and Cordiant, have repeatedly proven competitiveness not only in the domestic but also in the global market.

Nizhnekamsk and Moscow Tire Plant

Nizhnekamsk plant is one of the largest domestic enterprises for the production of car tires. The average annual turnover of the plant is more than10 million pieces. The assortment of OAO Nizhnekamskshina includes more than 150 items for various purposes, different types and sizes. One fifth of the production is exported to the CIS countries, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Jordan, Cuba and other countries. Special technology gives the wheels fuel-saving properties. In addition to passenger vehicles, the products of this plant are actively used on various trucks and agricultural vehicles.

Moscow Tire Plant produces about fifty tire models that are used on trucks, cars, buses and trolleybuses. A professional group of engineers has been formed at the plant, who develop innovative modifications with increased strength indicators (textile and metal cord, and other additions are used). The products are in demand both in the domestic market and abroad.

Ural and Yaroslavl tires

Ural manufacturers specialize in the production of motorcycle, passenger and industrial tires, including specific massive Superelastic tires. This type is unique, designed as a trouble-free modification for a wide range of special equipment, and has no analogues in the Russian Federation.

The plant is developing innovative production technologies aimed at producing environmentally friendly kits used in the food and pharmaceutical fields. Additionally, the quality of products is confirmed by numerous prizes and awards at variousexhibitions and competitions.

Yaroslavl Tires is produced by an enterprise in the format of OJSC, which is part of the SIBUR holding. One of the leading companies in this area produces more than two hundred types and types of tires. Main products include:

• tires for passenger cars in a modern design with a metal cord;
• SMC truck tires;
• aviation modifications designed for different types of civil and military vehicles.

Equipment for passenger cars

Russian passenger car tires must meet certain parameters. The wear resistance of tires is taken into account, as well as profitability, a combination of price and quality indicators. Those drivers who are fond of extreme driving pay more attention to the aspects of acceleration, holding speed and traction.

Important parameters of tires are stability on different types of tracks, minimal exposure to hydroplaning, as well as noise level. The leaders among domestic summer tires are the Nordman SX, Cordiant Road, and Matador Stella-2 brands. They are rightfully included in the top ten among similar specimens.

Tires for passenger cars of the Russian brand Maloya Eutura Primato (Amtel) proved to be quite good in testing. It is worth noting that it is not so easy to find them on our shelves. Most of this modification is exported to Europe, thanks to good handling performance on any type of road surface, combined with an affordable price.

Jeep tires

Russian tires for SUVs differ in performance from those for passenger cars. This is not surprising, since they are subject to somewhat different requirements. The main emphasis on such tires is on the level of grip with any type of road surface.

Russian tires Cordiant, Amtel, as well as products from the Yaroslavl and Nizhnekamsk plants are popular among domestic manufacturers in this segment. There are several particularly successful modifications:

1. Cordiant All Terrain - great on any surface, no matter the weather.
2. Y-471, Y-192 - produced for several decades, not very stable on wet pavement, but perfectly overcome any impassability. Often used for military vehicles.
3. I-502/520 are all-season tires that feel confident on any tracks. High braking performance.
4. "Kama Euro-22" - are included in the standard equipment of the car "Niva-Chevrolet", have a combined structure with improved stability on any type of road surface.

Briefly about other domestic producers

Popular, depending on the season, are summer or winter tires. Russia is a country with different climatic zones, so tire manufacturers produce all kinds and types of products used in a particular region. In addition to the factories mentioned above, automobile tires from the Volga developers are popular. In this factorydeveloped patented tires brand "Voltyre", which are registered in many countries around the world and repeatedly awarded prizes at the international level.

A wide range of products is produced at the Kirov Tire Plant. This combine cooperates with automobile giants GAZ, VAZ, UAZ. At the same time, the company produces summer and winter tires for trucks, cars and special vehicles.

Conclusion

Russian tires have recently been in no way inferior to their foreign counterparts, as evidenced by the recommendations of experts and consumer reviews. When choosing a new "shoe" for the car, you should not be guided solely by the country of origin. You need to judiciously balance performance, warranties, cost, machine type, tire branding, and personal preference.