Car tires "Kama-224": characteristics, reviews

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

Among low-price car tire manufacturers, the strongest competition has unfolded between Chinese and domestic companies. In the presented category among Russian companies, Nizhnekamskshina PJSC holds the undisputed leadership in sales. The company produces different types of tires, but among motorists, the most popular models of the Kama Euro series. the presented tires are designed for sedans, whose owners do not like fast driving. One of the hits of the enterprise was tires "Kama-224".

Size range

These tires are exclusively passenger. Tires are available in just two sizes with fit diameters R13 and R14. "Kama-224" is ideal for cars of the brand "VAZ 2109", "VAZ 21010", "Lada-Kalina", "Lada-Grant" and the like. Tires of this class can also be installed on Renault Symbol, Hyundai Accent.

Season of use

Manufacturers claim that these tires can be used all year round. That's just the applicabilitypossible only in regions with mild winters. The elasticity of the rubber compound remains stable down to -7 degrees Celsius. In more severe frost, the compound will harden as quickly as possible. As a result, the quality of adhesion to the roadway will drop sharply. You will have to forget about safe driving.

Tread design

Kama-224 tires were endowed with a symmetrical non-directional tread pattern. The tires themselves are divided into four stiffeners. Two of which are shoulder areas.

The central functional area is represented by two ribs, consisting of small rectangular blocks. This approach helps to increase the number of cutting edges in the contact patch. As a result, driving reliability is noticeably increased. The car holds the road better, accelerates faster. Drivers also note stable behavior on a straight line. At cruising speed, the car does not blow to the sides, and there is no vibration. Naturally, this is observed only under a number of conditions. First, the motorist should not accelerate beyond the speed limits specified by the tire manufacturer. For the Kama-224 R13 model, the safe control limit does not exceed 210 km / h. Secondly, do not forget about balancing.

The shoulder areas consist of rectangular long blocks. The presented elements are subjected to the maximum dynamic load during cornering and braking. This geometry allows the blocks to maintain the stability of their shape. As a resultimproves the quality of braking and maneuvering. Yuzu excluded.

Riding in winter

The biggest problem for motorists in winter is ice. Friction melts ice. A microfilm of water forms between the tire and the surface. As a result, the quality of management is reduced. Tires "Kama-224" are devoid of studs. Therefore, on this type of coverage you need to drive as slowly as possible. The car easily loses the road and goes into a skid. The risk of an accident is increasing.

Moving on a snowy road is somewhat better. Extended drainage elements quickly remove snow from the contact patch. Slippage is excluded. Drivers note confident maneuvering and stopping. This tire model of the Kama Euro series shows the minimum braking distance on a snowy road.

Riding in summer

In summer, the risk of accidents increases when moving on wet asph alt. It arises from the specific negative effect of hydroplaning. A number of measures have been taken to eliminate the possibility of losing control of the road.

Firstly, when developing the design, the model was endowed with a developed drainage system. It is represented by a combination of transverse and longitudinal tubules. Their walls are located at a special angle to the roadway, which increases the speed of water drainage.

Secondly, the concern's chemists increased the proportion of silicon oxide in the composition of Kama-224 rubber. Thanks to this, the quality of grip on wet asph alt has increased. Tires respond better to steering commands. ridingremains stable, reliable and secure.

Durability

The presented model is also distinguished by decent mileage indicators. A careful driver can count on 40 thousand kilometers. Reckless drivers will wear out the tread faster. The brand's engineers have achieved high durability thanks to a combination of solutions.

The developers reinforced the metal cord with nylon. Thanks to the elastic polymer, shock excess energy is redistributed over the surface of the entire tire. The threads of the frame are not deformed. This solution reduces the risk of bumps and hernias. The sides are soft. Therefore, it is better to exclude blows to this part of the tire.

The durability was also positively affected by the addition of carbon black to the rubber compound. In reviews of the Kama-224, drivers note that the tread of these tires wears out much more slowly.

The tread design also helped improve durability. The fact is that such a pattern keeps the area and size of the contact patch stable under any driving conditions and vectors. Tires wear evenly. Emphasis on one or another functional area is excluded. There is only one condition - control of the pressure level. The motorist must inflate the wheels only to the indicators specified in the technical documentation for the vehicle. For overinflated wheels, the central part is erased faster, for slightly deflated ones, the shoulder zones.

Comfort

When it comes to comfort, there are often only two factors considered: ride noise and smooth ride. ATboth cases, the tires performed well.

Tread blocks are arranged with variable pitch. Tires independently dampen the sound wave that occurs when the wheel rubs on the roadway. The rumble in the cabin is excluded.

Engineers have increased the softness of the ride with the help of an elastic compound and nylon cord in the frame. Rubber independently extinguishes the impact energy generated when driving over bumps and bumps. Shaking is excluded. This approach reduces stress on the car's suspension components.

Opinions

In general, reviews of "Kama-224" are positive. Owners note, first of all, the low cost of these tires and good performance. Drivers living in regions with severe winters recommend using this rubber from spring to late autumn. The presented tires will not stand the test of severe frosts.

Experts from the domestic magazine "Behind the wheel" also tested this model. The behavior of tires on ice left a lot of negative comments. The car easily went into an uncontrolled skid. Naturally, from this the safety of driving decreased significantly. On asph alt and snow, the stability of movement is much higher. Experts also noted the reliability of rubber during a sharp change of coverage.

Cost

Prices for "Kama Euro-224" democratic. The cost of tires with a landing diameter R13 starts from 1.8 thousand rubles. R14 tires are a bit more expensive. The minimum price for them is 1.9 thousand rubles.