Reviews about tires "Matador Ermak": description, pros and cons
Content
The Matador company claims that these tires have a unique combination of the advantages of friction and studded rubber, meaning that in regions with mild winters they can be used “as is”, and in more northern regions they can be studded. The spikes are sold separately, the seats on the wheels themselves are completely ready and do not need to be finalized.
The safety and comfort of driving in the cold season directly depends on the correct choice of winter tires. Reviews of winter tires "Matador Ermak" prove that the tires meet the preferences of Russian motorists.
Overview of tires "Matador Ermak"
For an informed choice, you need to have an idea of the full characteristics of the model.
Manufacturer
Company of German origin. Tires are produced at factories in Germany itself, as well as in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Portugal. Until 2013 inclusive, Matador developed production facilities on the basis of the Omsk Tire Plant.
Rubber "Matador Ermak"
Now all Ermak tires sold in Russia are produced exclusively in the EU. This is one of the reasons for the popularity of tires among Russian motorists, who do not trust the products of foreign brands manufactured at the facilities of domestic tire factories. Buyers who left reviews about Matador Ermak tires assure that in such cases the quality of rubber is much worse.
Model specifications
| Features | |
| Speed index | T (190 km/h) - with studs, V (240 km/h) - without studs |
| Maximum wheel load, kg | 925 |
| Runflat technology ("zero pressure") | — |
| Tread | symmetrical, directional |
| Standard sizes | 205/70R15 – 235/70R16 |
| Camera availability | — |
| Country of origin | Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal (depending on the plant) |
| Thorns | No, but a studded tire |
Description
Without taking into account the reviews about the Matador Ermak winter tires, let's consider the description of the advantages of the model provided by the manufacturer:
- low noise;
- the elasticity of the rubber compound, which remains down to -40 ° C and below, which is important for the Russian climate;
- tires can always be studded - manufacturer
- strength and durability;
- patency and confident grip on icy winter roads.
Matador declares that these tires have a unique combination of the virtues of friction and studded rubber”, meaning that in regions with mild winters they can be used “as is”, and in more northern regions they can be studded.
Reviews car owners
The picture will be incomplete without the opinions of buyers. Reviews of winter tires "Matador Ermak" emphasize the positive qualities of these tires:
- softness, low noise level;
- confident grip on dry frozen asphalt;
- good patency on loose snow and porridge from reagents;
- moderate cost;
- ease of balancing - more than 15 g per wheel is rarely required;
- confident acceleration and braking;
- resistance to shock at speed;
- durability - in two or three seasons, the loss of spikes does not exceed 6-7%.
Characteristics of rubber "Matador Ermak"
According to the reviews, it is noticeable that buyers like their choice. But for tires made in Russia (until 2013), there are complaints about the durability of the studding.
But reviews of tires "Matador Ermak" reveal the negative aspects of the model:
- at temperatures below -30 ° C, tires become significantly stiffer;
- after 2-3 years from the start of operation, the rubber mixture “dubs”, which causes noise when driving;
- tires do not like rutting;
- clear ice and well-packed snow are not suitable for these tires, in such conditions the wheels slip easily into the skid.
Overview of tires "Matador Ermak"
The main claims of the owners are related to the fact that the rubber hardens in the cold, which causes a strong hum when driving.
As a result, we can say that Matador Ermak tires are not bad, but recommended for use in the southern regions. It is not advisable to stud it, since for the total cost of tires and studding work it is better to buy tires from another manufacturer.
