Overview of Belshina winter tire models, owner reviews
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Judging by the tread pattern, the rubber is designed for driving on snow. The tread blocks are made with numerous notches that go to the side surface, which improves the car's flotation through the mud. High-speed driving on ice and wet roads is not possible.
The Belarusian plant "Belshina" has been producing tires since 1965. The main importer is Russia. Reviews of Belshina winter tires left by motorists show that the product is popular, but has a number of drawbacks.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-81" winter
Tires for passenger vehicles "Bel-81", produced in the dimension 195/65 R15, have the following characteristics:
- execution - tubeless;
- tread pattern - winter;
- construction - radial, with a steel cord in the breaker;
- there are no spikes, there is no possibility of self-installation.
The ramps are designed for a maximum load of 615 kg and a maximum speed of 180 km/h. Designed for operation in the temperature range from minus 45 ºС to plus 10 ºС.
Rezina Belshina
Tire design is designed for leisurely driving and non-frosty snowy winters. The central rib is not solid, it is weakened by grooves, which does not contribute to the retention of fast speed and directional stability on the tracks.
Rubber behaves excellently on snowy or wet roads. The tread is replete with snow pockets and self-locking sipes that increase the grip of the wheels with snow or snow-mud pulp. Wide shoulder blocks give sure stability to the car when cornering.
Despite the symmetrical directional nature of the drainage grooves, their angle of inclination is insufficient to avoid hydroplaning at high speed. The lack of spikes does not allow you to confidently drive a car with such tires in ice.
The advantages of these tires are:
- good grip on off-road surfaces;
- the possibility of using it in the warm season, in the absence of summer tires (in this case, it is better to add pressure up to 2,5 atmospheres, which is allowed by the manufacturer);
- high wear resistance;
- budget price.
Motorists also highlight the disadvantages:
- instability at high speeds;
- heavy weight;
- poor balance;
- increased braking distance on ice and packed snow.
It is noticed that the deep grooves of tires collect stones.
Characteristics of winter tires Belshina
According to drivers, the native element for Bel-81 is snow and mud. Motorists recommend a preliminary run-in immediately after purchase due to the increased “hairiness” of new tires.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-247" winter
Unlike the Bel-81 model, the Bel-247 diameter is smaller along the outer circumference. The profile width is narrowed by 5 mm. The tread pattern on both brands is identical, but Bel-247 has a 0,3 mm more tread depth. Other quality characteristics in these models are the same.
The new, lightweight model "Bel-247" was released in order to reduce excess weight and cost.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-187" winter
Tire "Bel-187" dimension 185 / 65R1, relatively new - produced since 2012. The tire is tubeless, radial, with a steel cord. Belongs to the category of winter all-weather. The installation of spikes is not provided.
Wet stability is enhanced by a pair of wide hydraulic evacuation longitudinal grooves. Traction characteristics of the tire are average compared to alternatives. The central rib is relatively narrow, weakened by self-locking sipes.
According to the impressions of the drivers, this tire behaves well on the tracks, in the city and off-road, when there is no ice. An unpleasant moment is the increased weight of tires, in comparison with analogues, which increases fuel consumption and reduces driving dynamics.
Winter tire "Belshina BI-395"
Tire "BI-395" is designed for small cars. Dimensions: 155/70R13. Execution - tubeless, radial, with a steel cord breaker. It was originally produced for the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant for the purpose of installation on Tavria cars.
The model is all-weather, there are no places for installing spikes.
The structure of the tire with large checkers and wide grooves between them suggests intensive use of the car in off-road conditions. The checkers are cut with self-locking sipes and are made with ledges for better grip in snow and mud.
Belshina winter wheels
The lack of longitudinal drainage channels and a central rib make driving at high speed in bad weather and ice problematic and dangerous.
The main purpose of such tires is snow, slush, mud and low speed.
Advantages: low cost and increased throughput. Tires can be the best option for a car enthusiast from the countryside.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-127" winter
Tires "Bel-127" are designed for VAZ passenger cars. Product dimensions: 175/70R13. The tread pattern is identical to the Bel-81 and Bel-247 models described above.
Tires are an acceptable option for installation on domestic cars due to their low price, but drivers note the emergence of other worthy alternatives on the market at a comparable cost.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-227" winter
The tire "Bel-227" is specially made for the Russian "tens". According to customer reviews, these tires perform well in snow, but are unstable in icy conditions and at high speeds. They are in demand due to their low price and all-season.
According to motorists, studless tires on Russian winter roads can cause accidents. The assessment of rubber in frost is extremely negative.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-188" winter
The brand "Bel-188" is absolutely identical to the "Bel-187" in terms of the nature of the pattern on the tire. Tires differ only in sizes, which are shown in the table below.
Studded tires
Rubber is uncomfortable to use on icy roads at high speed. The advantage is low cost.
Car tire "Belshina Bravado" winter
Car winter tires "Belshina Bravado" are produced in the following sizes:
- 195/70R15C;
- 195R14C;
- 225/70R15C;
- 185/75R16C;
- 195/75R16C;
- 215/75R16C.
Products belong to the category of light truck tires. Execution - radial, metal cord frame. Designed for light trucks and vans. The rubber is not studded.
The design of the tires increases the vehicle's directional stability, reduces wear, and allows you to confidently stay on a wet and snowy road.
Among the disadvantages caused by the tread pattern, one can note poor off-road patency, low efficiency at speed and vibration on uneven surfaces.
The table shows the characteristics of winter tires "Belshina Bravado" depending on the size:
| Dimension | 195 / 70R15С | 195R14C | 225 / 70R15С | 185 / 75R16С | 195 / 75R16С | 215 / 75R16С |
| Name of tire model | BEL-333 | Bravado BEL-343 | BEL-353 | Bravado BEL-293 | Bravado BEL-303 | Bravado BEL-313 |
| Outside diameter, mm | 655 | 666 | 697 | 684 | 698 | 728 |
| Profile width, mm | 201 | 198 | 228 | 184 | 196 | 216 |
| Static radius, mm | 303 | 307 | 317 | 316 | 320 | 334 |
| Maximum allowable load, kg | 900/850 | 950/900 | 1120/1060 | 900/850 | 975/925 | 1250/1180 |
| Bearing capacity index | 104/102 | 106/104 | 112/110 | 101/102 | 107/105 | 116/114 |
| Tire pressure, kg/cm2 | 4,6 | 4,5 | 4,6 | 4,8 | 4,8 | 5,3 |
| Maximum speed km / h | 170 | 170 | 180 | 160 | 170 | 170 |
| Category index speeds | R | R | S | Q | R | R |
| Drawing depth, mm | 10 | 9,9 | 9,9 | 10,4 | 9,5 | 10,4 |
Consumers noted poor quality and a short period of use. They positively assess the handling and maneuverability of a truck in adverse conditions.
Car tire "Belshina Bel-117" winter
Tires "Bel-117" according to the pattern on the tread are similar to the other brands discussed above.
Specifications are shown in the following table.
Table of sizes of Belshina winter tires
The table shows a complete list of sizes and models of Belshina winter tires.
| Name | Width | sidewall height | Landing diameter |
| Cars | |||
| Artmotion ALL SEASONS | 215 | 55 | 18 |
| 215 | 55 | 16 | |
| 205 | 65 | 15 | |
| ArtmotionSnow | 175 | 70 | 13 |
| 175 | 65 | 14 | |
| 185 | 60 | 14 | |
| 185 | 65 | 14 | |
| 185 | 70 | 14 | |
| 185 | 60 | 15 | |
| 185 | 60 | 15 | |
| 185 | 65 | 15 | |
| 195 | 60 | 15 | |
| 195 | 65 | 15 | |
| 205 | 55 | 15 | |
| 205 | 65 | 15 | |
| 195 | 55 | 16 | |
| 205 | 55 | 16 | |
| 205 | 60 | 16 | |
| 205 | 65 | 16 | |
| 215 | 60 | 16 | |
| 215 | 60 | 16 | |
| 215 | 65 | 16 | |
| 225 | 60 | 16 | |
| ArtmotionSnow HP | 215 | 60 | 17 |
| 225 | 65 | 17 | |
| 235 | 55 | 17 | |
| 225 | 60 | 18 | |
| ArtmotionSpike | 185 | 65 | 14 |
| 185 | 60 | 15 | |
| 195 | 65 | 15 | |
| 195 | 65 | 15 | |
| 205 | 55 | 16 | |
| 215 | 60 | 16 | |
| BI-395 | 155 | 70 | 13 |
| Bel-127 | 175 | 70 | 13 |
| Bel-127M | 175 | 70 | 13 |
| Bel-188 | 175 | 70 | 13 |
| Bel-188M | 175 | 70 | 13 |
| Bel-227 | 175 | 65 | 14 |
| Bel-107 | 185 | 65 | 14 |
| Bel-107M | 185 | 65 | 14 |
| Bel-187 | 185 | 65 | 14 |
| Bel-187M | 185 | 65 | 14 |
| Bel-117M | 185 | 70 | 14 |
| BEL-227S | 175 | 65 | 14 |
| Bel-117 | 185 | 70 | 14 |
| Bel-81 | 195 | 65 | 15 |
| Bel-247 | 195 | 65 | 15 |
| Bel-207 | 205 | 55 | 16 |
| Bel-257 | 215 | 60 | 16 |
| light trucks | |||
| Bravado | 195 | 70 | 15 |
| 195 | 70 | 14 | |
| 225 | 70 | 15 | |
| 185 | 75 | 16 | |
| 195 | 75 | 16 | |
| 215 | 75 | 16 | |
Reviews car owners
According to the reviews of car owners, winter tires "Belshina" have the following advantages:
- budget cost;
- reliability and durability;
- high snow performance.
The negative sides of these tires are as follows:
- lack of spikes;
- poor stability on ice.
Also, the “disease” of Belshina tires is the ability to crack over time due to the increased carbon content in rubber. Motorists recommend inflating tires to the maximum level of pressure in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
