Tires "Kama Irbis": description, features, prices

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

Among CIS drivers, the tire manufacturer "Kama" managed to win special attention. This is due to a combination of factors. Firstly, the tires of this company are distinguished by an attractive price. Often, the cost of tires is 40–50% lower than analogues from world brands. Secondly, these tires are ideally adapted for operation in Russia. Thirdly, brand rubber is highly reliable. All these statements apply to the Kama Irbis model.

Size range

This tire model was developed for budget vehicles. It is perfect for inexpensive sedans and subcompacts. The model range is represented by only 10 different variations of standard sizes. At the same time, landing diameters vary from 13 to 15 inches.

Seasonality

Kama Irbis winter tires. The tire compound is very soft. This allows them to withstand severe frosts. Tread elasticity remains consistently high even in extreme cold weather. These tires should not be used during thaw. The point is that at highertemperatures will multiply the rate of abrasive wear.

Design Features

When drawing up the design of Kama Irbis tires, the engineers of the Russian concern decided to use time-tested solutions. The pattern is symmetrical, directional. The tread is visually divided into 5 stiffeners.

The central rib is narrow and solid. This solution helps to maintain the stability of the profile. As a result, the car holds the road better. Increased vibration is possible only in two cases: lack of balancing, exceeding the speed limits declared by the rubber manufacturer.

Other edges of the central part consist of directional blocks. They form a V-shaped pattern. This greatly facilitates acceleration. The machine accelerates steadily, and the risk of drift to the side is reduced to zero.

Shoulder zones are "responsible" for braking and maneuvering. It is under such driving conditions that the maximum load is placed on these parts of the tire. The blocks in this case received enlarged sizes. This approach keeps their shape constant. As a result, Kama Irbis tires have a short braking distance on any type of surface.

Movement on ice

The greatest difficulty arises from the need to drive on an icy road. The risk of losing control of the road in this case is maximum. To increase the reliability of tires "Kama Irbis" endowed with spikes.

The head of these metal elements received a hexagonal shape. Eventuallythe car behaves stably in any vectors and driving modes. There is no difference in this case. Even a sharp turn on an icy road will not cause the vehicle to skid.

The studs are arranged along the surface of the tire in 12 rows. The pitch is variable. As a result of this decision, it was possible to avoid the occurrence of the rut effect.

Fight against hydroplaning

Often, due to prolonged thaws, puddles form on the roads. Moving on them is fraught with loss of control over the car. Just in this case, there is a specific effect of hydroplaning. Water reduces the contact area between tire and asph alt. As a result, the car seems to float above the road. The risk of an accident is maximum. To eliminate this negative effect, a number of integrated solutions were used in the design of the Kama Irbis.

The directional tread pattern itself is characterized by an increased rate of water removal. A similar design option is used even in rain tires.

The longitudinal and transverse grooves have been enlarged. This allows tires to remove more water per unit time. An additional advantage is given by the lamellas located on the tread blocks. With their help, the speed of local drainage increases.

Reliability of grip on wet roads was also improved with the help of silicic acid included in the compound. Tires "Kama Irbis" practically stick to wet asph alt.

A few words about walking

The model is different and has a high mileage. The performance properties of rubber are stable even after several tens of kilometers.

It was possible to increase the durability due to the use of carbon black in the rubber compound. Abrasive wear has become much slower. Tread depth hold maximum period.

In the manufacture of the frame, the metal cord threads were reinforced with nylon. As a result of this solution, it was possible to significantly reduce the risk of steel deformation. The polymer perfectly dampens and redistributes impact energy. The risk of hernias and bumps is minimal.

Comfort

Here the situation is twofold. This rubber has a soft ride. That's just the rumble in the cabin spoils the whole impression of the ride. The presence of spikes leads to the fact that during the movement there is an increased number of vibration waves. They provoke excessive noise.

A little about the cost

Prices for "Kama Irbis" completely depend on the final tire size. The cheapest rubber options start at 1800 rubles. The price of the most expensive comes to 2400 rubles.