Which tires are better - Viatti or Tunga, features, advantages and disadvantages
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The choice of winter tires is a problem known to all Russian motorists. And because the debate about which is better to buy, each time resumed with the advent of cold weather. We examined the characteristics of the products of two popular tire manufacturers in order to figure out which rubber is better: Viatti or Tunga.
The choice of winter tires is a problem known to all Russian motorists. And because the debate about which is better to buy, each time resumed with the advent of cold weather. We examined the characteristics of the products of two popular tire manufacturers in order to figure out which rubber is better: Viatti or Tunga.
Brief description and range of "Viatti"
The brand belongs to a German company, but rubber has long been produced in Russia at the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant. Technologies and equipment are provided by Germany. Viatti tires are popular in the budget segment of the Russian market, competing with Kama and Cordiant.
Viatti tires
In recent years, friction rubber of this brand has become increasingly popular. It is distinguished by low noise (but the studded models of the same company are very noisy), good grip on icy surfaces.
| Brief characteristics (generalized) | |
| Speed index | Q - V (240 km / h) |
| Types | Studded and friction |
| Runflat technology | — |
| Tread characteristics | Asymmetrical and symmetrical, directional and non-directional types |
| Standard sizes | 175/70 R13 - 285/60 R18 |
| Camera availability | — |
Description and range of models "Tunga"
Russian motorists often consider the Tunga brand to be Chinese, but this is not so. The manufacturer is the Sibur-Russian Tires company, production has been established at the Omsk and Yaroslavl tire plants.
| Brief characteristics (generalized) | |
| Speed index | Q (160 km / h) |
| Types | Studded |
| Runflat technology | — |
| Tread | Asymmetrical and symmetrical, directional and non-directional types |
| Standard sizes | 175/70R13 – 205/60R16 |
| Camera availability | — |
Advantages and disadvantages of Viatti tires
All the pros and cons of Viatti products are presented in a summary table.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Friction varieties are quiet and tenacious | Does not like alternating sections of ice, packed snow, clean asphalt. Course stability in such conditions is reduced, the car needs to be "caught" |
| Budget, size R13 | Studded models at speeds of 100 km / h and above create significant auditory discomfort, emitting a strong hum |
| Durability, spikes are resistant to flying | The rubber is hard, it transmits all the unevenness of the road surface well into the cabin. |
| The strength of the cord, sidewalls, tires are resistant to impacts at speed | Tires do not behave well at temperatures around 0 ° C |
| Good cross-country ability in snow, slush | Sometimes there are problems with wheel balancing. |
Advantages and disadvantages of tires "Tunga"
The products of this manufacturer have positive and negative features.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Budget, durability, spikes are resistant to flying | Narrow range, few sizes |
| Good cross-country ability in snow, slush. The tread pattern of many models is similar to the Goodyear ultra grip 500 (famous for "off-road" properties) | Despite the durability of the spikes, motorists report that by the end of the second season of operation, air begins to escape through them. Tires have to either constantly pump up, or put cameras |
| Good grip on icy roads (but only within 70-90 km/h) | The rubber compound is not optimal in composition, the tires are quite noisy and “boomy” on dry pavement |
| The braking distance on rolled and icy surfaces is only a little longer than that of products from renowned manufacturers. | Moderate road holding on packed snow |
| Despite the budget, rubber retains its characteristics down to -40 ° C | Tires do not like impacts at speed, in which case the risk of hernias is high. |
| Confident exit from the knurled rut |
Comparison of two manufacturers
To help customers figure out which rubber is better for Russia: Viatti or Tunga, we tried to visually compare the products of both manufacturers.
What common
Most models in the "winter" lines have many similarities:
- tires are budgetary, and therefore in demand among Russian motorists;
- good cross-country ability, especially necessary in conditions of poorly cleaned yards and roads;
- strength, allowing you to neglect trips on the road surface, replete with potholes, potholes;
- noise - inexpensive tires do not differ in silence when driving;
- durability - once you buy a kit, you don't have to worry about replacing it for the next three years.
Winter tire comparison
Differences
| Technical specifications | ||
| Tire brand | Tongue | Go away |
| Places in the rankings | Most often does not participate in tests or is at the end of the lists | Consistently occupies 5th-7th position |
| Exchange rate stability | Average on all types of surfaces | Tires really do not like alternating snow, ice, dry asphalt |
| Snow flotation | Mediocre | Good |
| Balancing quality | Satisfactory. Experienced drivers do not advise taking these tires if they are older than a year - in this case, you need a lot of weights | Secondary |
| Stability on the road at a temperature of about 0 ° C | The car remains in control | Extremely mediocre (especially for friction models) |
| Softness of movement | Tires are soft and comfortable to ride | The rubber is hard, the joints and bumps in the roads feel good |
| Manufacturer | Russian brand | The owner of the brand is a German company that provided technological equipment |
Comparison of the products of the two manufacturers clearly shows that they have much more in common, even taking into account the differences.
Tunga tires
Under both brands, budget durable rubber is produced, which can scare away the low level of acoustic comfort of owners of expensive cars, but is in demand among motorists who value durability, practicality and cross-country ability.
What tires are best to buy
Given the above data, let's try to find out which rubber is better: Viatti or Tunga. To understand this, let's consider what operational moments create the most inconvenience for buyers of products from these manufacturers.
| Problems during operation | |
| Tongue | Go away |
| There is information about the low strength of the sidewalls, parking close to the curbs of tires is not beneficial | Moderate driving stability of the car at temperatures close to 0 ° C |
| Rubber is heavy, which causes rolling, increased fuel consumption, balancing problems are likely | Noise discomfort at speeds over 100 km/h tires the hearing of the driver and passengers |
| Moderate snow handling, which often causes problems when leaving snow-covered yards | The rigidity of the tires makes it uncomfortable to ride on a bumpy road. |
| The speed of movement on an icy road is not higher than 90 km / h, otherwise it is difficult to control the car | By the third season, the spikes are strongly recessed into the lamellas, which increases the braking distance |
| The absence of friction models is a minus for car owners who rarely travel outside the city | Drivers warn tires don't like icy ruts |
Summing up, we can answer the question of which rubber is better: Viatti or Tunga. In terms of the combination of operational qualities, Viatti surpasses its opponent. Studies by marketers of automotive publications also confirm this conclusion: Russian motorists choose Viatti tires 3,5 times more often.
