Rating of the 4 best models and reviews of summer tires "Matador"
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Tires "Matador" gained worldwide fame after 1993, when the company began to work under the German brand. Production sites are scattered across many countries, including Russia, Ethiopia, and European countries. The scientific center and test sites are located in China.
Rubber of the German brand Matador is gaining more and more popularity among Russian motorists. The assortment of the company includes a wide selection of seasonal tires. Among them are Matador summer tires, reviews of which are mostly positive on the network. Four interesting developments of Slovak production are presented to the attention of potential buyers.
Tire Matador MPS 330 Maxilla 2 summer
The model is designed for light commercial vehicles with a small load capacity, as well as minibuses. The manufacturer developed the Matador summer tire tread taking into account the load and the characteristics of the operation of cars, therefore, first of all, he took care of the rigidity of the slopes.
The figure clearly shows 4 massive ribs: 2 in the central part and 2 in the shoulder areas. The ribs are not broken along the entire length, they are separated from each other by deep through channels. Such a constructive solution gave the tires a high carrying capacity, but not to the detriment of driving performance: the slopes are easily controlled by the steering wheel, they go well in a straight course and maneuver.
Summer tires "Matador"
The weight of the car is evenly distributed on all four wheels, which keeps the rubber from premature wear. Strong shoulder zones also contribute to this: in their structure, they received massive blocks without gaps between them. Tires are famous for their resistance to deformation, side impacts.
Hydroplaning resistance is provided by a developed drainage network, the main elements of which are three drainage channels and many unique slots.
Specifications:
| Diameter | R14, R15, R16 |
| Tread width | From 165 235 up |
| Profile height | From 60 80 up |
| Load index | 89 ... 121 |
| Load per wheel | 580 ... 1450 kg |
| Permissible speed index | P, Q, R, T |
Price - from 4 rubles.
Tire Matador MPS 320 Maxilla summer
The model is designed for light vehicles. This is reported by the abbreviation MPS in the name of the rubber. In Russia, the Matador MPS 320 Maxilla brand is positioned as a summer brand, despite the “all-weather” tread pattern: it is full of curved transverse gripping edges.
Numerous blocks are cut with unique lamellas, which provide the skates with excellent traction and grip on snow, ice, and wet asphalt. At the same time, tires remain elastic due to the unique composition of the rubber compound.
Performance:
| Diameter | R16 |
| Tread width | 195 |
| Profile height | 60 |
| Load index | 99 |
| Load per wheel | 775 kg |
| Permissible speed | R - up to 170 km / h |
Price - from 3 rubles.
Tire Matador MP 85 Hectorra 4×4 summer
Driving on such tires of all-wheel drive SUVs and crossovers is safe and comfortable. Rubber "Hector" is distinguished by increased wear resistance, which is provided by the physical and chemical properties of the rubber compound and a peculiar tread design.
Four recessed annular channels and large slots successfully drain water from the contact patch of the ramps with the road. Strong lateral zones are characterized by an alternation of large and small grooves parallel to the roadway. This circumstance gives the product rolling resistance, good cornering, short braking distance.
Technical data:
| Diameter | R17 |
| Tread width | 245 |
| Profile height | 65 |
| Load index | 111 |
| Load per wheel | 109 kg |
| Permissible speed | H - up to 210 km / h |
Price - from 7 rubles.
Tire Matador MP 41 205/55 R16 91H summer
The original stylish tread design clearly hints at the sporty potential of the tires. Indeed, tires are designed for strong cars moving at high speeds.
The V-shaped pattern is embossed. In the central part there is a massive one-piece stiffening rib, which gives the car reliable directional stability.
Deep drainage channels run along the sides of the rib, capable of containing a large amount of water. To avoid turbulence and to improve the performance of the drainage system, engineers have provided many wide diagonal slots. A well-thought-out drainage network leaves no chance for hydroplaning and side rolling.
Reviews of summer tires "Matador" MP 41 emphasize the sensitive reaction of the slopes to the steering wheel, unhindered movement through puddles, stability on surfaces of any complexity.
Performance:
| Diameter | R16 |
| Tread width | 205 |
| Profile height | 55 |
| Load index | 94 |
| Load per wheel | 745 kg |
| Permissible speed | P - up to 160 km / h |
Price - from 2 rubles.
Size table
A large size range with different maximum speed and load indices finds wide application for Slovak tires.
All summer sizes are summarized in the table.
Summer size table
Detailed information about the brand's rubber can be found on the official website of the manufacturer.
Owner feedback
Tires "Matador" gained worldwide fame after 1993, when the company began to work under the German brand. Production sites are scattered across many countries, including Russia, Ethiopia, and European countries. The scientific center and test sites are located in China.
Owners of cars, light trucks, and all-terrain vehicles leave their feedback on Matador summer tires in social networks and on driver websites.
A selection of statements from various resources:
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Vladimir's comment about summer tires "Matador"
In general, the owners agree that the tires are very good. And note the following positive aspects of the product:
- beautiful appearance, neat execution;
- tread pattern optimized for Russian conditions;
- high quality products;
- the declared characteristics coincide with the actual ones;
- good course stability;
- excellent grip properties;
- stable behavior on dry and wet pavement;
- resistance to deformation;
- economy;
- precise response to the steering wheel;
- low noise level;
- cornering confidence;
- excellent braking performance.
