Comparison of winter tires "Matador" and "Cordiant"
Content
Cordiant is a domestic company that has been producing tires since 2005 and is a leader in wholesale and retail sales. The formulation of a high-quality rubber compound was taken from leading manufacturers in different countries.
Matador and Cordiant tires are very popular with drivers. The products of these manufacturers meet high quality standards and differ little in performance. Therefore, it is difficult for motorists to immediately decide which winter tires are better: Matador or Cordiant.
Product Similarities
Slovenian tires of the Matador brand and domestic Cordiant (according to the declared characteristics of the manufacturers) have the following common features:
- high wear resistance;
- good resistance to temperature extremes and precipitation;
- reliable grip on the road;
- tires are suitable for summer, winter and off-season periods.
Distinctive features of each brand
Let's compare the winter tires "Matador" and "Cordiant" and note their main differences.
Tires Cordiant Snow Cross
The Matador brand comes from Slovakia. He began to mass-produce car tires in Russia in 2013 at a plant in Kaluga. In the manufacture, a special dense rubber compound is used, which gives high rigidity to the tires. Such a technological process gives some advantages to Matador over domestic products:
- long service life (can work up to 10 years);
- perfect grip on dry roads;
- reliable stability and controllability on the road at high speed of the car;
- gasoline consumption is lower than for cars with Russian tires (although the difference does not exceed 150 grams per 100 km).
Cordiant is a domestic company that has been producing tires since 2005 and is a leader in wholesale and retail sales. The formulation of a high-quality rubber compound was taken from leading manufacturers in different countries. Domestic Cordiant tires have the following advantages over Slovenian products:
- Hydro-evacuation grooves on the rubber easily shed dirt and moisture, which ensures reliable traction on wet road surfaces. Therefore, when it rains, the braking distance of the car does not increase, and its maneuverability remains as high as in dry weather.
- Soft tread pattern dampens vibration and reduces noise. Tires practically do not emit squeaks and other sounds distracting from driving.
A distinctive feature of Cordiant is a wide range of product lines. The Russian brand produces tires for all types of vehicles: from cars to agricultural and aviation equipment. The military departments also order these tires, which indicates a high level of rubber reliability. Slovenian Matador products are intended only for buses, cars and trucks.
Which is better: "Matador" or "Cordiant"
Both brands occupy a niche in the budget tire segment and are popular with Russian motorists.
By price
Domestic rubber is cheaper than the European competitor by 10-15%. If we take into account that any foreign product is subject to certain taxes, then both brands are on the same level in terms of the cost of the tires themselves.
By quality
In the manufacture of rubber compounds, Matador and Cordiant use innovative technologies and only high-strength materials.
By assortment
Cordiant engineers produce special projectors for different driving styles: sports, extreme or city driving. The Slovenian tire manufacturer has a smaller selection for travel in certain conditions, but they have a wide range of summer tires.
Security
Manufacturers of both companies took into account the peculiarities of Russian roads and weather conditions, so the Matador and Cordiant treads provide maximum grip on any road surface, smooth running and maneuverability of the car even at high speeds.
Tires
Winter tire comparison | ||
Features | Trademark | |
| Matador | cordial | |
| Rubber type | Hard | Upholstered |
| Optimum grip and short braking distance | On a dry surface | On the wet road |
| Noise and vibration indicator | Average | Minimum |
| Maximum service life (years) in compliance with the operating rules | 10 | 7 |
| Line assortment | Cars, trucks and buses | All types of machines, including agricultural vehicles |
To understand which winter tires are better, Matador or Cordiant, let's compare the reviews. Mostly positive comments are written about these brands.
On PartReview, an auto parts analytics site, Cordiant was the leader in the number of good reviews at the beginning of 2021: 173 positive ratings, while Matador had 106. According to the ratio of positive responses to negative responses, Slovenian tires scored 4 points, while domestic ones scored 3,9.
We can say that both brands are equivalent in their characteristics. "Matador" allows you to save money due to lower fuel consumption of the car. Optimal for frequent trips in warm weather without precipitation. "Cordiant" is suitable for drivers for comfortable and safe driving in rain and severe frost.
