Overview of the model of winter tires KAMA I-511, owner reviews
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Most of the reviews about the tires "Kama" I-511 on the "Niva" are positive. Motorists note the durability of tires, good performance and affordable price.
High-quality winter tires are a guarantee of safety on snowy roads. To choose reliable tires for the Niva, it is worth analyzing the reviews about the Kama I-511 tires.
Description of winter tires
Tires were developed at the Nizhnekamsk plant specifically for Niva vehicles for driving in difficult climatic conditions. I-511s perform well on cleared paved roads and snow-covered roads.
KAMA I-511
Tires have:
- 3-row drainage channels (reduced hydroplaning effect), checkerboard four-rib tread;
- reinforced impact-resistant frame with double metal cord;
- polymers and silicic acids in the composition of rubber (provide high frost resistance);
- a large number of sipes in the contact zones (increased grip).
Tire characteristics
| Name | Value |
| Season | Winter |
| Load index | 88 |
| Speed | Up to 160 and up to 180 km/h |
| Disk width | 5-6,5 inches |
| Profile | 140 mm |
| External diameter | 686 mm |
| Tire weight | 10,7 kg |
| Type of construction | Radial |
| frame | Combined |
| View | Chamber |
| Static radius | 320 mm |
| Load, max | 560 kg |
| Number of spikes | 144 piece. |
| Rim | 5J |
| Internal pressure | 2,5 kgf/cm2 |
Tire size table "Kama" I-511
Tires are available in one modification:
| Profile width | Height | Diameter | Speed index | Tread |
| 175 | 80 | 16 | Q, S | With or without spikes |
The opinion of motorists about winter tires "Kama"
When choosing tires, SUV owners take into account reviews of the Kama 511 tires on the Niva.
Cyril P. notes good handling, ease of cornering. Tires are used as all-weather tires due to the softness of the material. With prolonged use on dry asphalt, small cracks form, but the pattern itself is preserved.
The opinion of motorists
Vasily K. is satisfied with the optimal price-quality ratio. Claims that tires can be used for several seasons. Even with temperature fluctuations (from +5 to -30 °C), the tires cope with difficult road conditions, as well as with snow drifts and ice.
Vasily K. is satisfied with the optimal price-quality ratio
Andrei Valerievich is surprised by the capabilities of the Niva on Kama tires. The car keeps in a rut, leaving a deep hole. On the ice slide calls in without problems. Some of the spikes are lost during operation, but this does not affect the quality of control. Although the rubber does not look very presentable, it performs its duties perfectly.
Andrey Valerievich is surprised by the possibilities
A visitor with the nickname Nivovod in a review of the rubber "Kama" I-511 writes about the possibility of using tires all year round. The car rides on dry asphalt and snow. Despite the high mileage, the tires are in good condition. I had to modify the wheels, the tires are a bit narrow. Even taking into account the minuses - the best budget option.
A visitor with the nickname Nivovod in the review
Alexey Makarov, in his review of the Kama 511 studded tires, notes the unreliability of the studs. Tires remain soft even in severe frosts. The SUV confidently rides on slush and ice. One set of Kama is enough for 4-5 seasons.
Alexey Makarov in his review of Kama 511 studded tires
The reviews about the rubber "Kama" I-511 talk about the advantages of tires:
- cross-country ability - the car easily overcomes icy, snow-covered areas, off-road;
- high wear resistance (3-5 seasons);
- softness - suitable for use in winter and summer;
- affordable price;
- improved vehicle handling.
Car owners note the following tire disadvantages in reviews of Kama 511 winter tires:
- noise is heard in the cabin;
- when driving on asphalt, spikes are lost;
- the car can go off track;
- unpresentable appearance, the wheels seem small, narrow.
When installing the I-511, it may be necessary to modify the disks. Experienced car owners do not recommend swapping left and right wheels during installation.
Most of the reviews about the tires "Kama" I-511 on the "Niva" are positive. Motorists note the durability of tires, good performance and affordable price.
