Which winter tires are better: "Kama" or "Cordiant"
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Positive customer reviews were evenly distributed between the two brands.
In winter, all motorists face the question of what to “change shoes” for their car. The tire market is huge. The most popular Russian representatives are Kama and Cordiant. Both have inexpensive tires that can withstand more than one season. Let's try to figure out whether Kama Euro winter tires are better than Cordiant or Cordiant tires are more trustworthy.
Description
The products of both companies belong to the budget class. Tread patterns, rubber composition are different.
Winter tires "Kama"
For the cold season, the manufacturer offers Kama Euro-519 tires. The range of sizes is not very large, but drivers have plenty to choose from:
Tire range
The manufacturer produces studded and non-studded tires. The tread pattern is a fan-shaped blocks, dotted with numerous sipes. Tires "Kama Euro-519" are made from a rubber compound.
Winter tires "Cordiant"
The range of Cordiant winter tires is much wider than Kama. Brands:
- Winter Drive 2;
- Snow Cross 2;
- Snow Cross;
- Winter Drive;
- Polar SL.
These Cordiant tires are made from an environmentally friendly rubber compound. The asymmetrical tread pattern provides maximum traction on snowy and icy roads. The company produces both studded and studless tires (the Winter Drive model belongs to the Velcro category).
The list of sizes of Cordiant tires is huge - you can match the wheels of almost all popular brands of passenger cars:
- diameter - 14 ”-18”;
- width - 225-265 mm;
- profile height - 55-60.
Tires "Kordiant" are developed in our own scientific and technical complex R&D-center Intyre. The rubber was tested and fine-tuned at the test sites in Spain, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Slovakia.
About manufacturers
The Cordiant company gained independence after leaving the care of the Sibur enterprise in 2012 and immediately began to produce tires with its own name. Already in 2016, the company became the leader of the Russian tire market.
Since 1964, Kama tires have been produced by one of the oldest enterprises of Nizhnekamskshina at the facilities of the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant. The company launched the production of Euro-519 winter tires in 2005.
Let's try to figure it out: better winter tires "Kama" or "Kordiant" on the example of the most popular tires of these brands - Cordiant Snow Cross and Kama Euro-519.
Kama or Cordiant
"Cordiant Snow Cross" - studded tires for cars, suitable for use in harsh winter conditions. The arrow-shaped tread pattern is responsible for traction with the roadway. The side segments of the tires are reinforced, which significantly increases the maneuverability of the machine. The tread lamellas effectively remove snow and ice crumbs. Therefore tires are steady on winter road, provide acoustic comfort.
Tires Cordiant Snow Cross
"Kama Euro-519" is equipped with a double tread pattern: internal - harder and external - soft. The first strengthens the tire carcass, blocks the spikes. The outer layer, remaining elastic even in severe frosts, improves traction.
According to reviews and tests, Cordiant surpasses its opponent in a number of parameters. Snow Cross tires demonstrate the best grip, flotation on ice and loose snow. "Kama" wins on price.
Grip on ice
First, let's compare how winter tires "Kama Euro-519" and "Cordiant" behave on ice:
- The braking distance on an icy road with Cordiant tires is 19,7 m, the brake track length with Kama tires is 24,1 m.
- The result of passing the ice circle on tires "Cordiant" - 14,0 seconds. Indicator tires "Kama" - 15,1 seconds.
- Acceleration on ice with Cordiant tires is 8,2 seconds. On tires "Kama" the car accelerates more slowly - 9,2 seconds.
Snow riding
The braking distance of Cordiant rubber is 9,2 m. Kama tires show a worse result: 9,9 m. A car “shod” in Snow Cross accelerates in 4,5 seconds (against 4,7 Euro-519). Motorists note that Cordiant tires cope better with the patency of snowdrifts and demonstrate excellent handling in loose snow.
grip on asphalt
Let's compare what is better on wet and dry pavement: winter tires "Kama Euro", "Cordiant".
In terms of the length of the brake track on a wet road, Kama tires win with an indicator of 21,6 m. While Cordiant tires show a result of 23,6 m.
Cordiant Snow Cross pw-2
On dry pavement, Kama also outperforms the opponent: the braking distance is 34,6 m. The Cordiant rubber passed the test with an indicator of 38,7 m.
When comparing exchange rate stability, both products of Russian brands showed approximately the same results.
Comfort and economy
Let's see if winter tires "Kama" or "Kordiant" are better in terms of driving sensations.
According to motorists, Cordiant is very quiet. Snow Cross tires are made of soft rubber. Accordingly, the smoothness of the course on them is better.
In terms of fuel consumption: the euromodel of the Nizhnekamsk plant is better. A car with 519 winter tires consumes 5,6 liters per 100 km at a speed of 90 km/h. The approximate consumption of a competitor is 5,7 liters at the same speed and mileage.
Reviews
Positive customer reviews were evenly distributed between the two brands. Winter tires Cordiant car owners praise for the quality of driving on snow and ice, noiselessness. The main advantage of Kama tires is excellent handling on asphalt and dirt roads. In any case, for those who want to save on winter tires without sacrificing too much quality, tires from both manufacturers are an acceptable choice.
