Reviews: "Belshina" - winter, summer, all-weather tires

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

The most popular tires among Russian motorists are European and Asian tires. In recent years, domestic production has reached a new level, which is slowly but surely gaining momentum. But besides this, there are products from Belarus on the market. Let's take a closer look at the manufacturer of automobile tires - Belshina. Consumer feedback on rubber and its strengths and weaknesses, as well as the range - all this will be discussed in this article.

Manufacturer information

Company "Belshina" produces more than 300 sizes of tires for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. There are models that are installed on lifting and transport equipment, buses and tractors. All tires are pneumatic and are protected by patents. Approximately 90% radial rubber.

It is worth noting that the Belarusian Tire Plant sells its products to more than 70 countries around the world. The main partner is Russia. About 60% of annual production is supplied to the territory of the Russian Federation. Substantial growthproduction capacity was in 2005, then the increase in sales amounted to 120% from the previous year. Well, now let's look at some popular models.

Summer tires

Let's take a look at the most popular models on the market. First of all, Bel-100 should be attributed to those. This is a tire of the 13th radius, so it can only be installed on a budget small car. Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting good directional stability at speeds not exceeding 140 km / h, as well as low noise levels. Of course, this is a budget option. A set of wheels will cost about 5,500 - 6,000 rubles.

"Bel-113" also applies to summer models. It has a directional V-shaped tread pattern. This configuration of the blocks has significantly improved handling on wet roads. The rubber is highly resistant to hydroplaning. The tire is presented in a single size of the 14th radius. The set costs about 6 thousand rubles. Has mixed reviews. "Belshina" - 113 is not very popular. Test rating 3/5.

Flagship variant

Another model that cannot be passed by is Belshina by Artmotion. This is a real flagship of the Belarusian Tire Plant. The tire is available in sizes R13 to R16. The cost of R15 is about 6,500 thousand per set. The maximum size will cost 8,000 rubles. Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting such qualities as:

• Stylish tread design;
• high directional stability on wet pavement;
• informative management.

Very often, motorists leave positive feedback about this tire. "Belshina" Artmotion is a rubber that everyone can afford. But there are also disadvantages. In particular, the tire wears out quite quickly, especially with an aggressive driving style. The sidewall is rather weak, so you need to be careful when rubbing against the curbs. In general, a great option for city use.

Winter Tire Range

Belshina-188 is a 13-range tire, so it will not be suitable for use on an SUV or a good sedan. But for domestic classics and small cars - this is a great option. This friction type tire has been specially designed for operation at low temperatures. Shows excellent results when driving on wet surfaces. But in deep snow or on ice, "Belshina", the price of which is only 1,700 rubles, is ineffective. The tread pattern is distinguished by the fact that it has two wide longitudinal grooves in the center. This helps fight hydroplaning.

"Belshina" Artomotion Snow - costs a little more. It is presented in four standard sizes, from the 13th to the 16th radius. It is worth noting that the R16 is not cheap at all - 24 thousand. The profile width is 215mm and its height is 60mm. Load index 99 (up to 775 kg), and speed T (up to 190 km / h). Winter "Belshina" Artomotion Snow works effectively on rolled snow and combined coverage (snow + ice). It has one significant drawback - increased wear. For the rest, quitegood tires for measured winter operation. For aggressive driving, it is better not to use it.

Review of Belshina 205/60R16 (Bel-277)

In this case, it makes sense to pay more attention to consumer reviews than the advantages declared by the manufacturer. After all, as practice shows, they do not always correspond to reality. What surprised many drivers the most was the 5 year warranty. This already speaks of the tolerable quality of rubber and that nothing will happen to it during this time. This means that microcracks will not appear or it will not begin to peel off. Well, the rest depends on the driving style of the driver. Well, it is hardly necessary to say once again that an attractive price awaits us here. Belshina is out of competition in this regard.

As for the behavior on the road, everything is in order with the exchange rate stability. There are some balancing issues, but it's fixable. On snow and wet surfaces, it behaves stably, on ice it is advisable to drive slowly and avoid sudden maneuvers. As for the cons, they are here too. Drivers note that the tire has a rather large mass, about 10.6 kilograms, so it is better to put it on alloy wheels. Otherwise, there are no complaints. Pretty good budget tire.

Reviews about the model BI-555

This tire was designed specifically for installation on the domestic car VAZ-2110 and its analogues. "Belshina" (185/60/r14) has an all-weather tread pattern and isto radial rubber. It is noteworthy that many motorists do not position this tire as an all-weather tire. This is due to the fact that it is completely useless in the snow. At the same time, there are a lot of complaints about the noise level. Drivers note that it hums like an airplane. The developers really paid little attention to acoustic comfort. But if you take into account the cost of tires - 8 thousand for a set of R14, then this is not so critical, although everyone decides for himself.

As for wear, in two seasons the drive wheels wear out by 50-60%, and the driven ones by about 30%. This suggests that the service life of such a tire is no more than 3 seasons.

Advantages of the BI-555 model

It is impossible not to say about the advantages of this tire. First, it is low cost. For such money it will be possible to purchase only a set of used tires, and even then not in the best condition. Secondly, Belshina rubber withstands side impacts and cuts well. This is due to the fact that the sidewall is reinforced. It is much easier to bend a rim than to make a hernia on a tire.

As for road holding, everything is within the normal range on a dry road. But hydroplaning for this tire is a big problem, so deep puddles are best driven at a moderate speed. Such tires are worth buying if you do not like aggressive driving. For trips to the country - it's just a great choice. As noted above, Belshina R15 Bi-555 withstands mechanical damage just fine.

Belshina - wintertires at an affordable price

All winter tires when purchased from the manufacturer are guaranteed for 50,000 kilometers or 5 years, whichever comes first. This indicates a fairly good quality and the manufacturer's confidence in the reliability of the product.

As for the cost, as we have already figured out, this is one of the most budget options that can be found on the market. The most expensive model is a winter tire of the 16th radius with reinforced sidewalls. BEL-257 costs about 6,000 rubles. In terms of performance, the tire performs well on snow and boasts excellent directional stability. This is a relatively quiet option that is suitable for both clean asph alt and off-road use. In general, Belshina tires for winter operation have very good performance, the average rating is about 3.5/5.

Worth taking?

This question interests many motorists. After all, many do not trust the domestic manufacturer, and Belshina is no exception. Reviews about these Belarusian tires are very contradictory. This is what is confusing. But in fact, if you figure it out, then everything is quite simple. The following advantages of all types of rubber can be distinguished, regardless of size and seasonality:

• low cost;
• reinforced cord;
• guarantee 50 thousand kilometers or 5 years;
• high quality rubber compound.

Of course, all these virtues are very abstract, although they speak of somebenefits during operation. When driving on tires "Belshina" one feels the normal quality of rubber in general. At the same time, there are obvious shortcomings that limit its use. In general, a great option for measured driving around the city. For lovers of racing, this is definitely not the best choice.

BRAVADO Model

In conclusion, I would like to consider one more product of the Belarusian Tire Plant. It's about a tire called BRAVADO. This is a winter friction tire, which can be either chambered or tubeless. In this case, the cord may have a metal breaker or a textile frame. Target audience of the model "Bravado", owners of cars of the brand "Sobol" and "Gazelle". In total, Belshina tires are produced in three sizes.

It is also worth noting that the operating temperature of rubber, at which its characteristics do not change, is from -45 to +10 degrees Celsius. In principle, you can put this tire on a car already in early November, and change it to a summer one at the end of March. Also of interest is the question of price. "Bleshina Bravado" costs about 14,000 rubles for a set of the 16th radius. There are reinforced options with an increased load capacity index, but 4 such cylinders cost 17 thousand.

Summarize

When choosing a tire for a car, first of all, you need to consider what winter is in your region. "Belshina" can be operated at fairly low temperatures, so it behaves stably even in the conditions of the far north. Another thing,that you can’t really ride it on ice, even though there are studded options.

At the same time, Belshina is just perfect for driving around the city. But again, if the tire is studded, then it must be properly run in and try to avoid sudden maneuvers. In general, this rubber does not behave well at high speeds and on icy surfaces.

As practice shows, even if the region has a warm winter, Belshina (all-weather) is not suitable for operation at this time of the year. This is due to the fact that the tire constantly goes into demolition and practically does not resist hydroplaning. In general, this Belarusian manufacturer offers rubber at a relatively low price. Therefore, it is definitely worth taking and trying, especially since the price of the issue is not so high.