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You can pay from $50 to over $1,000 for a single new tire, depending on type and quality.
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Tires are a big part of the cost of owning a car, and the range of tire prices doesn’t make it easier to budget for them.
The price of tires depends on several factors, including how they perform in certain weather conditions, how well they handle, and what type of terrain they can manage.
Each type of tire comes with its own price range. And while some tires might induce sticker shock, plenty of affordable options are on the market.
Tires are made of varying compounds and have different treadwear ratings.
These ratings tell you how long the tires will likely last. Tires are usually categorized according to the conditions in which they work best. Here are some of the common types of tires, and the factors that may affect their cost.
Weather performance. Tires are categorized as summer, winter or all-season. Summer and winter tires are designed to perform in certain types of weather, and all-season tires find a balance between summer and winter. All-season tires tend to be the cheapest option, and summer tires tend to be the most expensive. Winter tires fall somewhere in the middle.
🤓Nerdy Tip
If you live somewhere that drops below 40 degrees for only a few weeks a year, it’ll be cheaper to buy all-season tires for year-round driving than to go with winter tires that you swap out seasonally.
Comfort. Some types of tires, such as touring tires, are designed to give you a smoother ride. Comfort tires may have the same performance potential as other tires — for example, they may have the same wet and dry braking capabilities as all-season tires — but they tend to cost more because they offer a more comfortable ride.
Terrain. All-terrain tires are generally more expensive than standard highway tires because they have tread designed to let you go off-road. While you can get about 40,000 miles out of an all-terrain tire, it’s likely to wear down more quickly and need replacing sooner than a highway tire.
Performance. Designed for sports cars, performance tires let you take corners tightly and stop on a dime. They’ll give you that fast-driving experience, but you’ll pay more for performance tires.
The cost of tires can vary widely by type. Discount Tire, a national tire retailer, breaks down the average cost of tires by type and wheel size. Here is the range of prices and median cost per tire for each wheel size:
12-inch to 15-inch wheels. Tires often run $80 to $150, with a median price of $115. These tires are common for compact cars.
16-inch to 20-inch wheels. Tires of this size generally cost $100 to $400, with a median price of $250.
These tires are common for SUVs, crossovers, vans and trucks.
18-inch to 26-inch wheels. Tires often cost $140 to $500, with a median price of $320. These tires are common for larger trucks and utility vehicles.
The cheaper the tire within a certain group, the less likely it is to perform as well or last as long. Economical options are available, but research the quality of any tire you’re considering before buying it.
The table below shows the range of prices for different types of tires. These prices are not specific to a certain vehicle or tire size. They were gathered from Discount Tire's online inventory in October 2022.
Type of tire | Low price per tire | High price per tire |
|---|---|---|
All-season | ||
Summer | $1,486. | |
Winter | $1,311. | |
Touring | ||
Terrain | $1,447. | |
Performance | $1,486. |
When having new tires installed, the total average cost for labor is $50 to $300, according to CarRoar.com. The labor cost can vary by vehicle and tire size: The bigger the tires or more complicated the install, the higher the labor charge. For example, many shops charge more to mount low-profile tires.
Having new tires installed includes several steps. Your total labor cost is likely to include the time to perform the labor, mounting and balancing of the new tires, and disposal fees to get rid of your old tires.
🤓Nerdy Tip
You are likely to get a discount on the labor for having new tires installed if you have the work done at the shop where you purchase the tires.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set of four tires cost?
The price of a set of four tires will depend on the size and type of tire, but the median price for four tires is between $460 and $1,280.
If you have smaller tires and decide to go with a cheaper option, you could pay below that range. However, if you have larger wheels and want performance or touring tires, you’re likely to pay close to $1,000 or more. Keep in mind these prices do not include labor fees to have the tires installed.
What is a good price to pay for tires?
The price of a tire depends on several factors, but you can use the average median price based on size to judge if you’re getting a good deal. A median price for a tire for a 12-inch to 15-inch wheel will run about $115. That jumps to a median price of $250 for 16-inch to 20-inch wheels, and a tire for a larger 18-inch to 26-inch wheel is likely to have a median price of $320.
Should I replace all four tires at once?
You’ll probably need to replace all four tires at once if you drive an all-wheel drive vehicle. Otherwise, you could damage the vehicle’s drivetrain. But other types of vehicles give you more options. You can probably replace a single tire if it’s damaged and the other tires still have substantial tread remaining.
Chat with a tire specialist if you’re unsure about your options.
How long should four tires last?
If you replaced all four tires at the same time or are on a vehicle’s first set of tires, on average the tires should last about six years and get between 36,000-75,000 miles in their lifespan. But tire life can vary with factors like driving habits, maintenance and climate. Regardless of their condition, no tires should be used longer than 10 years.
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One of the most asked questions at Les Schwab is about the price of new tires.
People want to know what a set of four tires will cost them. The price of a new set of tires depends on the type of vehicle you drive, how much comfort you want, ride quality, noise level, tread durability, and traction features, which can include seasonal tires and tires for specific terrain. Here’s how to understand the cost of your next set of new tires and why the Les Schwab Best Tire Value Promise saves you money with free peace of mind tire protection and a warranty that won’t cost you extra.
Price is a big factor for any purchase. While some online retailers might have the tires you want at a price you like, you run the risk of getting the wrong type of tires for your vehicle and driving needs. Plus, you'll need to find someone to mount them to your wheels, balance them, install them on your vehicle, and dispose of your old tires. This takes more of your time and adds to the overall cost of getting new tires. Then there are tire manufacturer warranties or other premium services to consider.
When you purchase passenger or light truck tires at Les Schwab, we mount them for free, rotate those tires for free, re-balance them for free, offer free flat repair and air-pressure checks, as well as give you a free best-in-the-industry warranty that even includes road hazard protection at no extra charge. More on that warranty in a bit.
On new tires, the price can range greatly. Tire size, which is directly tied to the vehicle you drive, affects the price. You’ll typically need a larger tire for a pickup than you would for a car. Tires are also priced based on the amount of rubber used to manufacture them as well as the manufacturing technology and features. For example, an electric vehicle (EV) will require performance tires with a higher speed rating and load capacity, which can cost more than a set of standard all-season tires.
As with any purchase with varying levels of price and performance, there are trade-offs to consider.
These can include comfort, control and traction, tire life, durability, fuel economy and the cost of a set of tires. You might even consider replacing just two instead of all four tires to save money. However, doing so can impact vehicle safety, performance, and longevity. See our article on replacing all four tires on an AWD vehicle.
If you’re looking for maximum fuel efficiency, we can help with our article on how to choose car tires.
Looking for snow tires? Depending on what you drive, maneuverability in the snow can add to the price of tires. That’s because today’s snow tires are highly engineered and packed with technological breakthroughs designed to keep you and your family safe on the road, whether that’s bare pavement on a well-maintained interstate or a snow-covered, winding motorway through the mountains.
Check out our guide to buying tires for help pinpointing the type and size of tire you need. These can include all-season tires, all-weather tires, winter/snow tires, mud terrain, as well as all-terrain tires, performance tires, highway tires, traction tires, and specialty tires.
Another factor to consider when evaluating the price of a new set of tires is the warranty and other after-purchase services. The tread life on a set of tires can range up to 80,000 miles and beyond. Some places might charge extra for the warranty, but at Les Schwab, that’s part of our Best Tire Value Promise.
Our freebies include a world-class warranty, free lifetime tire and mileage care, and free peace of mind tire protection, including flat repair, rotations, rebalancing, replacement, safety checks, brake inspections, and visual alignment checks at any Les Schwab location. From Colorado and Wyoming to the West Coast, you’re never far from one of our stores – or the road services we deliver. We even offer free tire disposal when you replace your old tires at Les Schwab.
Many of today’s new vehicles come with run-flat tires. Most of the time, these cars don’t have a spare, making run-flat tires the important difference between being stranded on the side of the road or being able to get to a repair shop.
However, they can be more expensive than standard tires.
When you’re ready to shop new tires, our pros are here to help. Stop by your local Les Schwab and we’ll take a look at your current tires, make recommendations for your next set, and show you all the options that best fit your driving needs.
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Refer to the owner's manual for the recommended tires for your vehicle. As a rule, at the end of the brochure - where technical specifications and recommended fluids are given. Or, alternatively, the dimensions of the dimensions of the tires approved for your car can be indicated on the B-pillar under the driver's door lock bracket, on the gas tank hatch, or even on the inside of the glove box lid (on some localized models).
As a rule, there are several allowed dimensions. However, if you are not going to change rims (officially - “wheels”, because what we used to call “wheels” is called “wheel assembly”), you should choose tires with exactly the same bore diameter.
Dunlop's popular summer tire. It is produced in a huge number of variations, so the price for one tire can be completely different. Tire diameter can be from 15 to 22 inches, width - from 195 to 325mm, and profile heights range from 60mm to low profile 30mm.
Older versions of this tire can provide a vehicle with a speed of up to 300 km/h (index Y). The advantages of the model include that it holds both wet and dry roads well. The tire itself is relatively strong and resists cuts and hernias to a reasonable extent. The downside of this strength is rigidity - the car on this rubber can become somewhat shaky, and the bumps in the road will be felt more strongly.
Some drivers also complain about the acoustic accompaniment - with these tires in the cabin it can become noisier.
Wide range of sizes, quite strong, excellent steering
Too stiff, noisy
Summer tires from an Italian-Chinese tire manufacturer. Cinturato P1 Verde can be easily found in standard equipment of some cars. For example, they put it on the "stuffed" Lada Granta. The tire is available in several sizes. Diameter - from 13 to 20 inches, width - from 145 to 275 mm, profile - from 70 to 30 mm. The tire is not afraid of ruts and feels good even in a sharp turn. Pits Cinturato P1 Verde endures stoically, but do not overdo it - the tire sidewalls are relatively soft.
Because of this, you can easily get a hernia or a cut, after which the tire will go to a landfill. The tread pattern is designed in such a way that the rubber is not afraid of hydroplaning. But even on a muddy primer it’s better not to meddle on it - the car has every chance of getting stuck.
Moderate cost, the car will turn more confidently, not afraid of aquaplaning
Delicate sidewalls, you can get stuck on it in the mud
The tire from the Japanese brand Toyo is by no means created for the "eaters" of kilometers of tracks. This is a balanced and inexpensive summer tire mainly for city driving. Available in diameters 13-20 inches, widths 165-245 mm and profile 40-80 mm. Rubber in motion is soft and quiet.
Tires provide good grip, but in tight corners (especially if the profile is higher) they can break. Someone thinks that the sidewalls of the Toyo Proxes CF2 are soft, but they definitely won’t suffer from contact with the curb.
Well, the tread gives out a purely road tire purpose - even on a dirty road after rain, the car can start to slip.
Relatively inexpensive, quiet, good grip on dry pavement
On a profile from 55 mm, there may be cracking when entering a turn, you can skid even on a slightly wet muddy road
MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S An elite tire for elite cars - this is how the Pilot Sport 4 S can be characterized. The special position of the tire can be understood from the considerable price - one wheel costs more than a set (with a spare tire) of rubber for a small car. The sizes in which rubber is produced correspond to: diameter from 18 to 22 inches, width from 135 to 355 and low profile 25-45 mm. Moreover, for all tires, the speed index is indicated by Y (up to 300 km / h). Of course, on public roads, even on a powerful car, such speeds are incredible, but on a sports track, such a tire will come in handy. Needless to say, this rubber provides excellent grip and steering in corners.
The low profile imposes its limitations - even small potholes on the roads should be avoided, and the sidewall may not withstand contact with the curb. The flip side of excellent grip is also quick wear - rubber, as they say, can go away in a season.
And one more feature - in the off-season, when the air temperature drops below +10 degrees, the tires start to make excessive noise.
Provides excellent handling (of course, if the car matches), clings to asphalt
Afraid of potholes, pits and parking - low profile, the price seems too high even against the background of classmates, increased tread wear It is presented on the market in several dimensions: diagonal - from 13 to 18 inches, width 145-245 mm, height - 40-70 mm. On the road, the Bluearth ES32 has proven itself to be a quiet tyre, with medium stiffness and durability. Low rolling resistance can also be recorded as an asset of the model, which means that the roll increases and fuel consumption decreases.
By the way, the tires of this series, which are sold in Russia, are produced at the plant in Lipetsk (which does not affect the final quality of the product). Some motorists complain about the soft sidewall, but the tire is relatively new on the market, and there are no real cases when the curb stone pierced the wheel.
You can complain about the tread pattern, in which small stones strive to fill up, after which the wheels begin to click on asphalt.
Accessibility, quietness, low rolling resistance
The tread pattern literally collects small stones, perhaps the sidewalls are not strong enough. You can take a closer look at Belshina Artmotion. It is available in four diameters: 13-16 inches. The width of the profile can be from 175 to 215 mm, and the height - from 55 to 70 mm (low profile is not about Belshina). Despite the low price, the tires hold the road well and are not afraid of hydroplaning.
Users' opinions differ about acoustic comfort - some motorists find it noisy, while others complain about howling. Rubber by the standards of our time is “oak”, which not everyone will like.
Belshina's problem is its unstable quality. Someone is unlucky and he is faced with a bundle of rubber after 10 thousand km. Other car owners struggle with the imbalance by securing loads.
Very cheap, damage in normal use is rare
May hum, unstable quality
Bridgestone Alenza 001 The considerable price for this model from Bridgestone is explained by two points. Firstly, although the tire is road, it is focused on SUVs. Secondly, in the Alenza 001 line, you can find models made using RunFlat technology, when you can drive up to 80 km on a flat tire. But you will have to pay extra for this option. The tire is produced in diameters from 16 to 22 inches, width can be from 215 to 315 mm, and height - 35-70 mm. The tire handles rutting and hydroplaning very well.
Car enthusiasts love this tire for its handling at high speeds. Wear resistance is also good. But you need to be prepared for noise, pushes into the cabin almost from the road markings and, no matter how strange it sounds, imbalance. Some buyers encounter it on new tires.
Of course, everything can be fixed with balancing weights, but is it necessary?
Crossover Special, Predictive Handling, RunFlat as option
Nervously reacts to the road profile, imbalance is possible
Nokian Tires Nordman SZ A popular summer tire model from the Finnish Nokian has been produced for several years. Available in three sizes - 16-18 inches. The width of the profile can be 205-245 mm, and the height - 40-55 mm. Handling on dry and wet pavement is not bad, good rubber bites into the pavement and when braking.
Tires are relatively soft and quiet. In addition, despite their road nature, they feel good in light dirt (but without fanaticism). The tire seems to be strong, but there is a marriage in the form of tread peeling. There is another problem - after 100 km / h, the tires begin to buzz a lot.
Well established in the market, handling, hard sidewalls
Faulty, hum at high speeds
Korean summer tire with a speed rating of up to 300 km/h. Can be found in diameters from 16" to 20", widths 195-295mm and profile heights 30-60mm. The tire feels good at high speeds, and grip is good on both dry and wet roads.
The manufacturer managed to make rubber soft in motion, the sides of which are not afraid of contact with the curb. But it was not without drawbacks - motorists compare the noise from this rubber with winter Velcro. Someone complains about the resource - the tires wear out relatively quickly.
Handling on wet and dry roads, reinforced sidewall, soft in motion
Noisy, resource is not the largest
We figured out the models of summer tires worthy of attention. Now it's worth figuring out how to choose tires for a specific car and your driving style. This will help us Alexander Studkov , owner of a tire fitting station.
Refer to the owner's manual for the recommended tires for your vehicle. As a rule, at the end of the brochure - where technical specifications and recommended fluids are given. Or, alternatively, the dimensions of the dimensions of the tires approved for your car can be indicated on the B-pillar under the driver's door lock bracket, on the gas tank hatch, or even on the inside of the glove box lid (on some localized models).
As a rule, there are several allowed dimensions. However, if you are not going to change rims (officially - "wheels", because what we used to call "wheels" officially - "wheel assembly"), it is worth choosing tires with exactly the same bore diameter. Don't quite understand what I mean? Do you find it difficult to read the numbers "encrypted" in the dimension? In fact, everything is simple!
For example, in the specifications or on the tire mounted on the wheel of your car it says: 205/65/R16, where
After you have decided on the dimension: whether it is the same size, or different, but with the same landing radius, or with a different one, but then you have to buy the appropriate wheels ("discs"), we proceed to the selection of the best summer tires for your car.
Summer tire tread pattern can be symmetrical non-directional, directional or asymmetric. The first option is considered the most versatile for the city and the highway. Versatility adds to them and the fact that the tires can be easily interchanged, this does not degrade their properties. With directional symmetry, wet contact is greatly improved. But you need to put them strictly in the direction of rotation. An asymmetric pattern can also be called universal - the characteristics of such a tire are highly dependent on what engineers have invested in it. For example, part of the picture may be responsible for working on dry pavement, and the other - on wet pavement. Install such tires carefully, based on the markings on the wheel.
The speed at which you can drive on a particular summer tire depends on the speed index of a particular model. It is indicated by English letters from M (130 km / h) to Y (300 km / h). Tires with maximum performance have a high coefficient of grip with the road and a minimum braking distance. But, of course, such wheels will look logical on the new Mercedes, and not on the urban Solaris.
When choosing new summer tires, remember that good handling often comes with a harsh road response. And vice versa - soft tires that swallow pits and markings can break even in a simple turn at moderate speed. So choose a tire carefully, looking not only at tests on the Internet, but also at the reviews of real motorists.
How quiet your car's interior is depends not only on soundproofing, but also on tires. Summer ones, of course, are much quieter than winter ones, but there are also loud models. Sometimes the tire starts to click because of the projector, or rather, the features of its pattern, into which small stones can be packed.
There are two things to distinguish here - the wear resistance of the projector and how the tire withstands road adversity. With the first one, everything is more or less clear - a hard tire most likely goes through more, and if you are a fan of “sinking” or arranging a burnout, then the rubber can go away in a season.
Pay attention to how strong the sidewall of the tire is. Side cuts when parking are not uncommon, and repairing this is often impossible - you will have to buy a new tire. For expensive cars, RunFlat tire technology has been used for several years now. Even with such a punctured wheel, you can drive several tens of kilometers to a tire shop. They are not suitable for all car models, but if it is possible to put them, then do not save.
Quite often, Chinese goods raise doubts among buyers. People are not sure if they are worth buying, because there is an opinion about their low quality, poor raw materials, and so on.
It is noteworthy that Chinese rubber is no exception.
Motorists are especially careful when choosing winter and summer tires, as they will be responsible for the grip of the car when driving on slippery, snowy or wet areas. Consequently, the requirements for rubber are increased.
However, most want to find good but cheap wheels. In this regard, the demand for Chinese products is high, despite the stereotypes that have formed around the Chinese tire industry.
In fact, now goods from China are coming, if not high quality, then at least not inferior to European, American, Japanese counterparts.
If it is written on the rubber that it is made in China, it is impossible to talk about its high or low quality. No one argues, it’s not difficult to hit a low-grade tire. A lot depends on production. To date, there are approximately 500 enterprises in China engaged in the production of tires.
And this is about 20-30 percent of the total world wheel factories. Favorable working conditions for foreign manufacturers in China have led leading companies to move their own production to China. And this applies not only to tire manufacturers. A number of brands have launched the production of their products at Chinese enterprises. Labor is cheaper there, raw materials are more accessible, and taxes have to be paid much less than in their native country. You shouldn't go far. Companies such as Pirelli and Michelin have built their factories in the Land of the Rising Sun. At the same time, do not think that their products have not become cheaper because of this. Therefore, do not be surprised that for Chinese-made Michelin tires you will be asked for a tidy sum. It would seem that products are made in China, but they are expensive. So the situation is not only with tires. Take the same smartphones, tablets, Apple products.
Please note that Chinese manufacturers are slowly getting into the ranking of global tire industry brands and are not just getting in, but are even present in the TOP-10! In total, five manufacturers from China got into the table!
1.
Maxxis
2. Giti Tire
3. Hangzhou Zhongce
4. Triangle
5. Shandong Linglong
The government plays an important role in the development of the tire industry in China. The management invests funds, establishes production. Their goal is to create a product that will not differ in quality from world leaders, but at the same time make products more affordable for customers. Obviously, under such conditions, the recognized leaders will have serious problems that are of little concern to the Chinese side.
But there are some disadvantages in production in China. Some factories blindly, superficially copy well-known brands of rubber. That is, they label them as branded products, but in reality they use outdated technologies, low-quality raw materials. That is, the production of fakes does not stop like that. Consequently, buyers purchase such products, as a result of which they are disappointed in the eminent manufacturers, thinking that this set of rubber was produced from their factory.
According to official statistics, more than ten companies are now engaged in the production of Chinese winter and summer tires. Moreover, we are talking about those enterprises whose products meet strict European and American standards.
Some of them are gradually gaining momentum in popularity in the world. So they should be discussed separately.
Let's start with the Ling Long brand, which is owned by a national corporation called Shandong Linglong Rubber. Their tires, which are of Chinese origin, have appeared for a long time. At the same time, the company at the dawn of its work produced only rubber intended for special equipment and trucks. Soon, the production of summer and winter tires was launched, which is now worn by many car owners.
This brand includes several factories producing approximately 10 million tires in total. That is how much has been shipped by country in the world at the moment, according to the company's reporting data.
Hangzhou Zhongce is, in fact, the current leader among all Chinese winter and summer tire companies. The start of production was given in 1958, and the company also produced products for trucks and special equipment. Soon it opened new production facilities, which today produce rubber brands such as West Lake, Chao Yang, Goodride.
It is the last of the brands that is in high demand. According to experts, Goodride tires for both summer and winter are getting closer to leading Japanese, American and European tires every year.
Another company that deserves attention is the Triangle Group. She appeared in 1976, far enough for us. You might not be surprised, but Triangle Group originally produced tires for trucks. At the moment, it offers a very wide range of winter tires made in China, which are of excellent quality. We do not know whether to believe the manufacturer, but he claims that each wheel undergoes a thorough bench test. This, in turn, allows almost 100 percent to avoid any marriage.
But, judging by the feedback from customers who put their car in these wheels, the statement quite claims to be true.
WIDEWAY tire production started in March 2015.
The factory is located in Weifang, Binhai Economic Development Zone. The factory area is 500,000 m2. It includes 3 production lines, a logistics center, 4 warehouses and office space. The cost of lines producing passenger tires is estimated at 200,000,000 US dollars. About 20,000,000 car and 2,000,000 truck tires are produced per year. A total of 4,000 people are involved in all work processes. All tires are manufactured on premium equipment manufactured in Germany, Holland, Japan and China.
Still a young brand, but according to sellers and customers, a very bright future, the tires are made with a reinforced sidewall (XL), high-speed and asymmetric tread pattern, which eliminates noise and aquaplaning.
We note right away that when listing the advantages, we will take into account high-quality tires that are produced in China.
Everyone is well aware that even among European and Japanese manufacturers, you can find those whose tires leave much to be desired in terms of quality, reliability and other characteristics.
Chinese production has not yet reached the level of the leading modern tire manufacturers, but is striving hard for this. Therefore, today it is quite fair to call Chinese winter tires a worthy alternative to more well-known brands and brands.
1. Chinese rubber, with or without studs, is quite suitable for those cases where the movement is not intense. Good products from the Middle Kingdom are able to maintain their elasticity at those temperatures that are typical for the Russian winter. Therefore, it is very possible to use them on our roads.
2. Eat drives and expert opinions show that wide tires made in China are characterized by the ability to run the car smoothly, plus they have low rolling resistance.
As a result, when driving a car, shaking is minimized, the trip becomes comfortable.
3. A whole range of advantages can be added to one point. Multiple tests of Chinese tires under various conditions show that they can significantly save on fuel, rubber has wear resistance and reliability. Compared to many well-known global brands, Chinese counterparts have a higher power reserve. And this already speaks volumes.
4. If we take into account the affordability of Chinese rubber, then in terms of mileage they can compete with European, American, Japanese tires.
5. One very interesting observation came from experts testing Chinese winter and summer tires over a long period of time. They noted that the actual range of the wheels exceeded the figures indicated by the manufacturer.
1. Speaking of such a disadvantage as mediocre handling, low braking efficiency, poor grip on snowy and icy road sections, it should be emphasized that not all Chinese tires are completely characterized by such features.
But even among those tire manufacturers who have proven themselves well, there are frankly unsuccessful tire models.
2. Chinese rubber sometimes reacts badly to braking, it can slip. So experts do not recommend buying such tires if the car is regularly used in the winter season and moves along country roads. Tests show that almost all manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom have such a drawback in their arsenal. For some, it manifests itself to a greater extent, for some - to a lesser extent.
3. A number of winter tires have a relatively low braking performance on slippery roads, which has been confirmed by relevant tests.
4. And the last drawback is the excessive noise produced by Chinese car products. This is especially true when driving at high speeds. Agree, sometimes it is not very pleasant to listen to such sounds. This is felt more strongly when you regularly have to travel by car in winter, on snowy roads. So the ability to dampen noise is not the strongest side of Chinese tires. Worst of all in this regard are the tires produced by INFINITY and Sunny.
Summing up our conversation about Chinese-made tires, we will try to answer the most important question - is it worth buying them and putting your car in such rubber.
You can answer as follows. If you are thinking about buying used wheels of European, American or Japanese production, or prefer products made in the Middle Kingdom, then it is better to opt for the second option. But on the condition that these will be the tires of one of the leading tire manufacturers in China. Fortunately, it is not difficult to find them on the Russian market.
You should also buy tires from the leading manufacturers of China, and only in official dealer stores. This will allow you to get a guarantee of quality and replacement in case there are problems during the operation of the wheels.
Today, Chinese tires are very close to their competitors from Europe, Japan and the USA in terms of quality and reliability.
