Tires Forward Safari 510: reviews

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

All fans of extreme driving know that tires that can overcome serious off-road conditions are very, very expensive. This statement is refuted by the products of OJSC "Altai Tire Plant". Tires of this manufacturer are distinguished by good performance and attractive price. One of the hits of the enterprise was the Forward Safari 510 model. Drivers in their reviews note that the presented tires are able to take the car out of any off-road. At the same time, they also have a fairly affordable price.

A little about the company

The construction of a tire plant in Barnaul began in 1965. The plant reached its design capacity in 1973. Since 2004, the company has merged with a local carbon black plant. Thanks to this, it was possible to multiply the quality and reliability of manufactured tires. Since 2012, a serious modernization of equipment has started. The company's management purchased a frestor-type plant, which made it possible to produce a tire compound without its preliminary granulation. The installations designed for mixing rubber were also changed. The combination of these measures allowedincrease the quality of tires almost at times.

For which cars

Forward Safari 510 tires are made for 4WD vehicles. The presented tires are available in only one size 215/90 with a landing diameter of 15 inches. Most often, this type of rubber is installed on domestic SUVs. Forward Safari 510 is put on the "Niva" by all lovers of extreme driving. It is worth noting that the specified model can also be put on some foreign-made cars, of course, if it fits them in size. These tires are not suitable for high speed driving. The maximum speed at which the rubber retains its performance is limited to 110 km / h. With stronger acceleration, vibration increases, it becomes much more difficult to maintain a given trajectory.

Season of use

The compound of these tires is quite soft, which allows using the presented model as an all-weather one. Here only it is necessary to take into account some temperature restrictions. The fact is that the manufacturer himself does not recommend using these tires in cases where the ambient temperature is below -7 degrees Celsius. Under such conditions, the compound will quickly harden, which will significantly reduce the quality of adhesion of the tire to the roadway. Excessive heat tires Forward Safari 510 are not afraid, so in the summer they can be used without any restrictions.

Tread pattern

OperationalTire performance is largely determined by tread design. The Forward Safari 510 model received the most aggressive pattern.

The central part is represented by two rows of massive blocks of complex geometric shape. These items are very, very large. They provide good grip when moving on rough terrain. The sparse arrangement of blocks and their size do not allow you to confidently move in a straight line. With increasing speed, the car begins to deviate to the side and leave the given trajectory. Under no circumstances should a driver exceed the speed limit specified by the Forward Safari 510 tire manufacturer.

Shoulder zones are "responsible" for stabilizing the vehicle when cornering and braking. The presented tires provide a reliable and stable stop. Demolition of the car to the side is excluded. At the same time, there is another important nuance. The fact is that the blocks of the shoulder area of the Forward Safari 510 tires are also extended to the sidewalls. This was done specifically to make it easier to ride on a rut. The car, "shod" in these tires, is able to overcome any impassability.

Riding in winter

Managing winter comes with a number of challenges. Driving on loose snow and ice causes the greatest problems for drivers. How do these tires perform under these conditions?

Reliable handling on snow is maintained thanks to large blocks and wide transverse drainage channels. Tires perfectly push through loose snow and it is cleaned of adhering masses. Slip or lossroad control is completely excluded.

On the ice the situation is the opposite. Forward Safari 510 tires have no studs. As a result, the presented tire model is not able to provide reliable and confident grip with this type of coating. The risk of demolition of the vehicle increases, the likelihood of the vehicle being pulled to the side is high.

Riding off-road

These tires also feel great in off-road conditions. Tires are able to overcome any dirt. They behave quite well in mountainous terrain. The increased dimensions of the drainage elements increase the speed of cleaning the tire from adhering clods of earth. Mud just rolls under its own weight.

Drive in the rain

Wet roads are the biggest problem for motorists in summer. The fact is that a water barrier is formed between the tire and the asph alt canvas, which reduces the contact area by several times. This results in a loss of controllability. The car begins to drift to the sides, driving safety is reduced significantly. To combat the effect of hydroplaning, the brand's engineers proposed a whole range of technical solutions.

Firstly, the proportion of silicon oxide has been increased in the composition of the Forward Safari 510 rubber. This substance improves the grip of tires on wet roads. In reviews of these tires, drivers note that the car literally sticks to the roadway. Reliability of movement is also preserved.

Secondly, it is possible to prevent the risks of the hydroplaning effect with the help of a developeddrainage system. The size of the longitudinal and transverse grooves allows you to remove the maximum possible amount of water per unit time.

Durability

In reviews of the Forward Safari 510, the owners attributed its durability to one of the advantages of rubber. These tires retain their performance even after 40 thousand kilometers. It was possible to increase wear resistance thanks to a combination of measures.

Non-directional symmetrical tread design features more complete distribution of external load across the contact patch. This means that the shoulder areas and the central part are erased evenly. Emphasis on any one element is completely excluded. Of course, this is only possible if the motorist carefully monitors the level of pressure in the tires. The fact is that for over-inflated wheels, the wear of the central blocks will begin faster, and for slightly lowered wheels, the shoulder zones will be erased.

When formulating the rubber compound, the concern's chemists increased the proportion of carbon black. With the help of this substance, it was possible to somewhat reduce the rate of abrasive wear. As a result, the tread depth remains consistently high for the longest possible time.

The presented rubber model also received a reinforced carcass. For this, a metal cord was combined with nylon. The polymer improves the redistribution and damping of impact energy that occurs while moving over bumps. This eliminates the risk of breaking the steel threads and eliminates the possibility of bumps and hernias.

The outer sidewall received additional reinforcement. The use of a steel rim reduced the possibility of wheel deformation in a side impact.

Opinions and tests

During the tests carried out by the domestic publication "Behind the wheel", the strengths and weaknesses of this tire model were revealed. The experts attributed stable behavior on off-road and snow to the positive points. The biggest drawback of the rubber was the minimal handling on ice.

Tires Forward Safari 510 on "UAZ" showed their best side. Drivers note the fact that the presented tires provide reliable handling under the most difficult driving conditions. Tires can take the car out of any off-road. Motorists appreciated the level of comfort. This rubber is quiet and soft.