The most popular among Russian motorists are tires of European and Asian production. 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 car tires - Belshina. Customer reviews of rubber and its strengths and weaknesses, as well as the range - all this will be discussed in this article.
Manufacturer Information
The company "Belshina" produces more than 300 standard sizes of tires for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. There are models that are installed on handling equipment, buses and tractors. All tires are pneumatic and protected by patents. Approximately 90% of radial type rubber.
It is worth noting that the Belarusian Tire Plant sells its products in more than 70 countries. The main partner is Russia. About 60% of annual production is supplied to the territory of the Russian Federation. A significant increase in production capacity was in 2005, while sales growth amounted to 120% from the previous year. Well, now let's look at a few popular models.
Summer tires
Consider the most common models on the market. These include, first of all, Bel-100. This is a tire of the 13th radius, so you can only install it on a budget compact car. Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting good directional stability at speeds not higher than 140 km / h, as well as a low noise level. Of course, this is a budget option. A set of wheels will cost about 5,500 - 6,000 rubles.
"Bel-113" also refers to summer models. Has a directional V-shaped tread pattern. This configuration of the blocks has significantly improved wet handling. Rubber perfectly resists aquaplaning. The tire is presented in a single size of the 14th radius. A set costs about 6 thousand rubles. Has mixed reviews. "Belshina" - 113 is not very popular. Test rating 3/5.
Flagship option
Another model that cannot be ignored is the Belshina Artmotion. This is the real flagship of the Belarusian Tire Plant. The tire is available in sizes from 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 pattern design
- high directional stability on wet asphalt;
- informative management.
Very often, motorists about this tire leave positive reviews. "Belshina" Artmotion is a rubber that everyone can afford. But there are also disadvantages. In particular, the tire wears out pretty quickly, especially with an aggressive driving style. The sidewall is rather weak, so you need to rub against the curbs with caution. In general, a great option for operation in the city.
Assortment of winter tires
Belshina-188 is a rubber of the 13th radius, so it is not 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 use at low temperatures. It shows excellent results when driving on a wet surface. 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 allows you to deal with aquaplaning.
"Belshina" Artomotion Snow - costs a bit more. It is presented in four sizes, from the 13th to the 16th radius. It is worth noting that the R16 is not at all cheap - 24 thousand. The width of the profile is 215mm, and its height is 60mm. The load index is 99 (up to 775 kg), and the speed T (up to 190 km / h). Winter Belshina Artomotion Snow effectively works on packed snow and combined cover (snow + ice). It has one significant drawback - increased wear. For the rest, it’s quite good tires for measured winter use. For aggressive driving it is better not to use it.
Review of the Belshina model 205 / 60R16 (Bel-277)
In this case, it makes sense to pay more attention to consumer reviews than the merits declared by the manufacturer. Indeed, as practice shows, they do not always correspond to reality. What surprised many drivers the most was the warranty period of 5 years. This already speaks of the tolerable quality of rubber and that nothing will happen to it during this time. It means that microcracks will not appear or it will not begin to exfoliate. Well, the rest depends on the driving style of the driver. Well, it’s hardly necessary to say once again that an attractive price is waiting for us here. "Belshina" in this regard is beyond competition.
As for the behavior on the road, then with directional stability everything is in order. There are small problems with balancing, but this is solved. It behaves stably on snow and a wet surface, it is advisable to go on ice slowly and avoid sharp maneuvers. As for the cons, then they are here. 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 high-quality budget tire.
Reviews on the model BI-555
This tire was designed specifically for installation on a domestic car VAZ-2110 and its analogues. "Belshina" (185/60 / r14) has an all-weather tread pattern and refers to radial rubber. It is noteworthy that many motorists do not position this tire as an all-weather one. 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 is buzzing like a plane. 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 not more than 3 seasons.
Advantages of the BI-555 model
It is impossible not to say about the advantages of this tire. The first is low cost. For that kind of money it will be possible to purchase only a set of used tires, and even that is not in the best condition. Secondly, Belshina tires can withstand side impacts and cuts. This is due to the fact that the sidewall is reinforced. It is much easier to bend the rim than to earn a hernia on the tire.
As for directional stability, then on a dry road everything is within normal limits. But aquaplaning for this tire is a big problem, so it is better to drive deep puddles at a moderate speed. Such tires are worth buying if you do not like aggressive driving. For trips to the country - this is just a great choice. As noted above, the mechanical damage of the Belshin R15 Bi-555 can withstand just fine.
"Belshina" - winter tires at an affordable price
All models of winter tires when purchased from the manufacturer have a guarantee of 50 thousand kilometers or 5 years, whichever comes first. This indicates a fairly good quality and manufacturer 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 the 16th radius winter tire with reinforced sidewalls. BEL-257 costs about 6,000 rubles. As for performance, the tire behaves perfectly in the snow and boasts excellent directional stability. This is a relatively quiet option, which is suitable for use on clean asphalt, and off-road. In general, Belshina tires for winter use have very good performance, with an average rating of about 3.5 / 5.
Is it worth taking?
This question is of interest to many motorists. Indeed, many do not trust the domestic manufacturer, and Belshina is no exception. Reviews on these Belarusian tires are very controversial. This is confusing. But in fact, if you look, then everything is pretty simple. The following advantages of all types of rubber can be distinguished, regardless of size and seasonality:
- low cost;
- reinforced cord;
- guarantee of 50 thousand kilometers or 5 years;
- high quality rubber compound.
Of course, all these advantages are very abstract, although they speak of any advantages during operation. When riding on Belshin tires, the normal quality of the rubber as a whole is felt. At the same time, there are obvious flaws that limit its use. In general, a great option for a measured ride around the city. For lovers of driving, this is definitely not the best choice.
Model BRAVADO
In conclusion, I would like to consider another product of the Belarusian Tire Plant. It's about a tire called BRAVADO. This is a winter friction tire, which can be either chamber or tubeless. In this case, the cord may have a metal breaker or a textile frame. Target audience of the Bravado model, owners of Sobol and Gazelle cars. In total, Belshina tires are available 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 the car in early November, and change it to summer at the end of March. Also interesting is the question of price. "Bravado Blaise" costs about 14,000 rubles for a set of 16th radius. There are reinforced options with an increased capacity index, but there are 4 such cylinders of 17 thousand.
To 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 extreme north. Another thing is that you won’t be able to ride on ice on it, even though there are studded options.
At the same time, “Belshina” is just fine for driving around the city. But then again, if the tire is studded, then it must be properly run in and try to exclude sharp maneuvers. In general, this rubber behaves poorly at high speeds and on icy surfaces.
As practice shows, even if the region has warm winters, Belshina (all-weather) is not suitable for operation at this time of year. This is due to the fact that the tire constantly goes into demolition and practically does not oppose aquaplaning. 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 big.