8 best Kama tires

Not only the ride comfort, but also the personal safety of the driver and passengers depends on what tires are on the wheels of your car. Savings in choice can lead to consequences with immeasurably great damage, and it can not always be expressed in material form. When choosing tires for their car, owners are looking for an option that would satisfy several requirements at once:

• Rubber should behave confidently on the road;
• Have a short stopping distance;
• To be durable and have a long service life;
• Have side cut protection and puncture resistance;
• Well balanced;
• Have an acceptable level of comfort;
• The price should be the most affordable on the market.

Compliance with all these requirements can be observed to varying degrees in the domestic products of the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant. Despite the extensive experience in the production of fairly high-quality products, the Kama tires gained real popularity after the enterprise went through a full cycle of reorganization and renovation of production facilities, the level of which can now compete with the world's giants in the production of tires. The creation of its own research center made it possible to raise the quality of primary raw materials and introduce modern production methods, thereby significantly improving the final product. The special design of the tread (increased its thickness) made it possible to achieve an advantage in wear resistance over other competitors. Kama tires not only nurture 20 - 25% more, but, thanks to the original development of the belt mesh configuration, are able to bring tangible fuel savings to their owner.

The high quality of products is clearly evidenced by the fact that the tires of a tire plant from Tatarstan are components at car plants of such popular brands as Volkswagen, Fiat, Skoda, Ford. In total, about 30 contracts were concluded for the supply of products for the original equipment of vehicles. About a quarter of the entire tire market in Russia is occupied by products with the Kama logo - today, the production of about 370 commodity items has been established. Passenger tires are also very popular among domestic consumers due to their combination of quality, reliability and affordable cost. Below you will find a rating, which includes the best Kama passenger tires. The selection was based on the experience of the owners, the actual characteristics of the products and the assessments of experts in the field. For ease of reference, the overview will be divided into typical tire categories.

Best Kama tires for city driving

One of the most demanded categories of tires, satisfying the needs of the majority of motorists. The products of Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant are the owner of the most affordable price, while offering the quality of a decent level. Kama tires are able to compete with international leaders in the field of car tires, providing the consumer with high quality and proven product.

2 Kama Breeze

Decent quality tires Kama Breeze ensures normal operation in the summer. The tire holds the road confidently, has moderate noise, does not break into a skid on sharp turns, but the softer sidewall of the tire should be taken into account, because of which the roll of the car can cause nervousness in passengers and the driver (regulated by the speed limit). In addition, the tire behaves well on wet asphalt, has excellent braking performance and, in general, its behavior on the road is quite comparable to such a popular brand as Yokohama.

It is undesirable to get into pits and large potholes, especially at speed - lateral hernias may form, which leads to imbalance of the wheel and rapid tire failure.At zero temperatures, the rubber becomes "oak", so the owners in their reviews advise in advance to carry out a seasonal replacement of rubber, and not wait for the first frosts.

1 Kama-Euro-236

An all-season tire capable of offering not only the best price in the budget segment, but also excellent performance. The tires have a high margin of safety, providing an extended (and quite significantly) period of use.

The owners' comments note the absence of problems with balancing, low noise at speeds up to 70 km / h, confident behavior on the road due to the increased thickness of the sidewall. The latter feature protects the tire from lateral damage, especially with frequent driving over obstacles (curbs). Many owners, having bought Kama tires of this model in conditions of limited financial resources, were convinced of the decent quality and continue to operate the tires further (for some, the service life exceeded three seasons), finding no reason for a premature replacement.

The best Kama tires for aggressive riding

Despite the fact that Kama tires for passenger cars are budget models, there are some that can be appreciated by fans of high-speed driving.

1 Kama-Euro-129

The rigid sidewall of the tire provides a high level of steering response, allowing you to maneuver confidently while driving. The behavior is predictable, wet asphalt does not have a strong influence on handling - all this is the merit of the asymmetric tread pattern. The increased stiffness of the tire provides decent braking, but with a hard ride, a quick tread wear is guaranteed (during quiet urban operation, the rubber "nurses" more than 50 thousand km.).

In the reviews, drivers note the relatively rapid wear of the tread (it is easy to track it thanks to markers), they advise to beware of hitting holes at high speed (the appearance of hernias). The dynamics of acceleration are positively assessed, and the tread pattern (and its behavior) is associated with Continental tires by some owners.

Best Kama Rough Terrain Tires

Those who often use a car for out-of-town trips off highways need tires that will prove themselves worthy not only on the highway, but also in all-road conditions. Among the model range of Kama tires, there are several varieties, the characteristics of which are most consistent with the requirements of this category.

2 Kama-204

Practical and reliable tires with excellent flotation characteristics. They keep the wet road well, while driving on the highway is moderate noise, high resistance to abrasion. On wet country roads, a car on Kama-204 tires behaves confidently, but it is not recommended to get into a rut, especially at a good speed (60 km / h and above) - it will throw it out anyway.

There are also reviews with the experience of successful field trips on loose snow and mud - the car in both cases behaved predictably confidently, and easily coped with muddy roads. Despite the moderate stiffness of the sidewall, the tire tolerates pits, and to get a lateral hernia, you still have to try.

1 Kama-232

Having installed Kama-232 tires on a car, the owners note excellent directional stability, sufficient cord stiffness, and pronounced efficiency. Surprisingly, when operating on asphalt roads, there is a rather low noise level. The behavior on dirt roads is predictable. In muddy conditions, many advise to lower the tire pressure, which significantly reduces the chance of getting stuck somewhere in a mud trap.

In some reviews, the owners share their experience of operating Kama-232 tires throughout the entire calendar year. As a rule, these are residents of more southern regions, with mild and short winters. It is highly discouraged for residents of the central and northern regions to use this rubber at negative temperatures exceeding 5-7 degrees of frost - the tire becomes stiff and difficult to control.

Best winter tires Kama

Winter tires are softer, due to which their properties at low temperatures provide better grip. Kama tires for winter differ not only in their affordable cost, but also in their characteristics. Among other things, they have a greater tread depth, and in some models its properties are multiplied by studs.

3 Kama-Euro-518

The tire is quite soft and quiet, despite the installed spikes. He holds the road confidently, does not bury himself in snowfalls, but literally "gnaws" his way. With careful operation, without slipping and "prancing" on bare asphalt, there are good chances to keep the studs from flying out during 2 - 3 winter seasons.

Judging by the reviews of the owners, the rubber is ideal for northern regions, has increased wear resistance, predictability of behavior on the road, and provides uniform braking. Comparative experience of operating tires Cordiant and Kama-Euro-518 gives preference to the latest model, even without taking into account its more affordable cost.

2 Kama-Euro-519

The similarity of the tread of the more eminent Nokian Nordman and Kama-Euro-519 determines the similarity of the behavior of rubber on a winter road - it "row" in snowfall, feels confident on the ice (thanks to the thorns). Hitting the pits, due to its softness, the tires are tolerated without consequences.

In the reviews, the owners note a low noise during work, a firm thorn landing (the loss per season is minimal). A special drawback is also noticed: in severe frosts (from 18 and above), the rubber begins to lose its operational properties, becomes tough, and as a result, grip deteriorates. For residents of the northern regions of the country, where frosts have been standing for quite a long time, this can become a repulsive factor when choosing.

1 Kama-505

This studded rubber is available in the three most popular sizes - 13.14 and 15 inches. The special tread pattern and studs allow you to confidently keep the car on a snowy or icy road.

In the reviews, drivers note the following features of the operation of Kama-505 tires with spikes:

• The smooth start of the movement keeps the spikes intact, this is especially true for front-wheel drive cars;
• High wear resistance;
• Excellent grip, whether it is ice or packed snow;
• High tire comfort;
• Low cost.

Among the disadvantages - it requires more attention to the speed limit on the corners, especially the steep ones.