Overview of the tire model "Kama-205", reviews of car owners
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Driving a VAZ-21074 with Kama-205 tires at a speed of 120 km/h is technically possible, but not for long. It is obvious that these products, despite the figures declared by the plant, will not give a feeling of safety under such operating conditions. And in the winter, accelerating on them is akin to suicide.
Tires "Kama-205" - a product of the Russian plant "Nizhnekamskshina", which has been producing similar products for about half a century.
Reviews of tires "Kama 205" (summer), which entered the market in 2009, show that most drivers consider them the best option for domestic passenger cars.
Characteristics of the tire "KAMA-205"
The tire load index is 82T, which means a holding capacity of 475 kg at a speed of 190 km/h.
The carcass of the tire is radial, tubeless design, with a combined carcass and breaker.
The tread pattern type is symmetrical non-directional.
Tires belong to the category of all-weather.
Outer circumference diameter from 584-590 mm, profile - 177 mm.
Description of the tire model "KAMA-205"
According to the information on the official website of the manufacturer, model No. 205 is currently out of production. But most trading companies have these tires in stock.
Advantages:
- The calculated pattern of the tire provides stability when moving in a straight direction and when cornering.
- The presence of tread grooves that remove water makes it possible to reduce the effect of the hydrodynamic wedge on wet roads.
- The use of high-tech rubber compounds ensures reliable grip of the tires with the surface.
- The strengthened design of a tire wing protects it from mechanical damages.
- Thoughtful profile and modern tire materials reduce the noise level of the wheels.
The manufacturer posted warnings about the presence on the market of counterfeit tires with similar markings, presumably made in China. However, reviews of Kama-205 rubber do not confirm the presence of counterfeit products on the markets.
Size table
The size of this tire, presented on the manufacturer's website, is the same: 175/70R13.
Reviews car owners
Reviews about Kama-205 summer tires from drivers who are accustomed to modern foreign tires are often negative. This rubber is appreciated by experienced car owners of domestic classics for affordable prices and durability.
Unflattering reviews of Kama-205 tires regarding the strength of the side walls are due to the radial structure of the carcass, which increases the life of the tire, but makes its wings vulnerable to side impacts. This design is not designed for off-road use.
Rubber "Kama-205", having neither spikes nor the correct soft composition, receives negative reviews as an all-weather, in fact, not being one.
The durability of rubber is widely known. With proper operation in gentle conditions, the service life can exceed modern alternatives.
Driving a VAZ-21074 with Kama-205 tires at a speed of 120 km/h is technically possible, but not for long. It is obvious that these products, despite the figures declared by the plant, will not give a feeling of safety under such operating conditions. And in the winter, accelerating on them is akin to suicide.
For a comparable price, there are more advanced and reliable analogues of foreign and domestic production on sale that will last longer under the same conditions of use.