A year later: Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV winter tire test
- October 4, 2023
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The experts of the AvtoVzglyad portal, who installed Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV winter tires on the editorial crossover in the fall of 2022, are preparing for the
The experts of the AvtoVzglyad portal, who installed Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV winter tires on the editorial crossover in the fall of 2022, are preparing for the new cold season. How did the tires perform after road tests and what can you expect from tires that survived the harsh Russian winter under difficult conditions?
We have to admit that last winter showed itself in all its glory. Severe frosts and heavy snowfall have literally hit Russia, discouraging car owners. Constant traffic jams, snow prison, drifting, slipping and slipping – this is exactly what the 2022-2023 season looked like for our compatriots, accustomed to driving on wet asphalt in winter, with a maximum of ice crust.
Naturally, the main role for safe use on wet surfaces, on snow, crust and ice, is played by tires designed to help the driver not get stuck in a snowstorm and not lose control of the car on a smooth surface. Of course, with the correct mounting between seat and handlebars.
So: Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV tires are designed using a functional rubber compound based on carbon black and silica, which helps improve grip properties at extremely low temperatures, including sudden thermal and mechanical changes, as well as in low-grip conditions. According to the developers, the characteristics of the model have increased by at least 7%. But how do things work in practice?
It is worth recognizing that tires behave predictably in winter in the city, providing stability with lateral and longitudinal grip, without losing their trajectory during acceleration and braking. At high speeds on a wet, ice-flavored surface, the “rubber” holds the straight line firmly and does not deviate from course when cornering. Let’s thank the engineers for the impeccable drainage qualities and a proven recipe that minimizes the effect of aquaplaning.
However, it is one thing to smoothly change lanes on a steady gas, and another to sharply wiggle the steering wheel and even brake, for example, if necessary, to get around an unexpected obstacle that has arisen on the roadway. Yes, in such situations the tires move out of line, but it does so in a predictable manner, without forcing the pilot to immediately change his underwear.
Three-dimensional slats of different configurations and depths in a cocktail with an optimal ratio of a larger contact area to the area of \u200b\u200bdrainage grooves work, as they say, for all the money. This makes the behavior of the tread blocks quite stable during aggressive maneuvering. Additional protection against uncontrolled movements is provided by a continuous central rib. In general, it is a test.
How does the Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV behave on snowy and indecently icy surfaces? This is where discs with textured contours come into play and actually play the role of additional bonding elements. Blocks of a closed design, coupled with V-shaped slots in the central rib, literally “cut” snow with crust, and ridges with unique notches in the shoulder area and tread grooves contribute to effective grip on ice and in ruts.
The most important thing is to operate the steering wheel correctly and dose the traction correctly. After all, as you know, you can destroy a lot with dope. As for braking, on an icy crust the “rubbers” slow down the car quite intensively, trying in every possible way to align the trajectory with the steering wheel in the case of active exercises. With snow porridge there are also no questions about efficiency. The resource possibilities of these ties are much more exciting.
Although after seasonal use, questions about reliability disappeared – the power of the Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV is due to a breaker of a combined design, as well as a double layer of steel cord with protection against special textiles with spiral winding. Simply put: tires are not afraid of temperature and dynamic loads, and also have increased resistance to punctures. It is true that you should not check this statement while traveling on a canvas strewn with screws.
Photo: avtovzglyad.ru
Photo: avtovzglyad.ru
We have to admit that last winter showed itself in all its glory. Severe frosts and heavy snowfall have literally hit Russia, discouraging car owners. Constant traffic jams, captivity in the snow, drifting, slipping and slipping – this is exactly what the 2022-2023 season looked like for our compatriots, accustomed to driving on wet asphalt in winter, with a maximum of ice crust.
Naturally, the main role for safe use on wet surfaces, on snow, crust and ice, is played by tires designed to help the driver not get stuck in a snowstorm and not lose control of the car on a smooth surface. Of course, with the correct mounting between seat and handlebars.
So: Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV tires are designed using a functional rubber compound based on carbon black and silica, which helps improve grip properties at extremely low temperatures, including sudden thermal and mechanical changes, as well as in low-grip conditions. According to the developers, the characteristics of the model have increased by at least 7%. But how do things work in practice?
It is worth recognizing that in winter urban use, tires behave predictably and provide stability with lateral and longitudinal grip, without losing their trajectory during acceleration and braking. At high speeds on a wet, ice-flavored surface, the “rubber” holds the straight line firmly and does not deviate from course when cornering. Let’s thank the engineers for the impeccable drainage qualities and a proven recipe that minimizes the effect of aquaplaning.
However, it is one thing to smoothly change lanes on a steady gas, and another to sharply wiggle the steering wheel and even brake, for example, if necessary, to get around an unexpected obstacle that has arisen on the roadway. Yes, in such situations the tires move out of line, but it does so in a predictable manner, without forcing the pilot to immediately change his underwear.
Three-dimensional slats of different configurations and depths in a cocktail with an optimal ratio of a larger contact area to the area of \u200b\u200bdrainage grooves work, as they say, for all the money. This makes the behavior of the tread blocks quite stable during aggressive maneuvering. Additional protection against uncontrolled movements is provided by a continuous central rib. In general, it is a test.
How does the Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV behave on snowy and indecently icy surfaces? This is where discs with textured contours come into play and actually play the role of additional bonding elements. Blocks of a closed design, coupled with V-shaped slots in the central rib, literally “cut” snow with crust, and ridges with unique notches in the shoulder area and tread grooves contribute to effective grip on ice and in ruts.
The most important thing is to operate the steering wheel correctly and dose the traction correctly. After all, as you know, you can destroy a lot with dope. As for braking, on an icy crust the “rubbers” slow down the car quite intensively, trying in every possible way to align the trajectory with the steering wheel in the case of active exercises. With snow porridge there are also no questions about efficiency. The resource possibilities of these ties are much more exciting.
Although after seasonal use, questions about reliability disappeared – the power of the Cordiant Winter Drive 2 SUV is due to a breaker of a combined design, as well as a double layer of steel cord with protection against special textiles with spiral winding. Simply put: tires are not afraid of temperature and dynamic loads, and also have increased resistance to punctures. It is true that you should not check this statement while traveling on a canvas strewn with screws.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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