Together with cold, snow and ice, winter also brings one of the main problems in the automotive life of each driver - the problem of choosing winter tires. This question is really very important. Indeed, the safety of not only the driver himself, but also other traffic participants depends on the choice of tires.
What tires to choose? Today, the development of industry makes it possible to produce a large number of different and in its own way unique tires. Tires are distinguished by their functionality, chemical composition, tread pattern and even design.
As in all areas of the market, Chinese products are also present in the automotive "shoe" segment. Undoubtedly, there are quality products, but in most cases these are very unreliable and unverified tires. Nevertheless, they are always in demand, because their price is 2, or even 3 times less than their European counterparts. It is worth repeating that your safety depends on tires, so there is no need to save money by choosing products from unknown manufacturers.
The best option would be the choice of tires tested by time firms. Such are Toyo, Yokohama Ice Guard, Nokian, Michelin and others. Companies of this magnitude always value their reputation. The price of such products is fully justified by the fact that you will be confident in the reliability of tires, and, therefore, in their safety.
So, when you have decided on the choice of manufacturer, it’s time to decide on the type of “shoe”. There are two main types of tires: studded and Velcro. Studded, of course, are equipped with several rows of metal spikes. Spikes provide maximum traction during icy conditions or when driving in a dense layer of snow. At the same time, such tires increase fuel consumption and worsen the vehicle’s dynamic performance on a clean, level road.
"Velcro" is a more versatile product. On the other hand, with emergency braking on ice, spikes will be much more useful.
One of the high-quality winter tire series is the Yokohama Ice Guard. This series includes a wide range of tires, among which there are studded and Velcro type tires.
The most striking and most modern representative of tires with built-in metal spikes is the Yokohama Ice Guard ig35 model. How they look, you can see in the photo in the article. Tires are equipped with an innovative tread pattern, which provides the best removal of slush and moisture from under the wheels. Moreover, the tread has a special multilayer structure, which allows you to securely hold the spikes.
The best option for a studless tire would be the Yokohama Ice Guard ig20. The composition of the tire is unique, it is produced using a patented technology. The tread consists of a substance that allows you to absorb the upper microlayer of the liquid. This technology avoids aquaplaning.
Thus, Yokohama Ice Guard tires will perfectly cope with snow and ice and, undoubtedly, will be in harmony with any machine. Moreover, the tires of this manufacturer can be purchased at fairly affordable prices. So buying winter tires will no longer be a blow to your budget.