13 quietest winter tires

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The approaching winter season makes car enthusiasts think about buying the right tires. Most often, non-studded rubber is preferred. The increased interest in Velcro is explained by the fact that most of the time cars move along cleaned roads or wet city streets. In such conditions, thorns are not needed, and they are lost in large quantities during the season. Friction tires provide a high level of comfort and safety. In the domestic market, studless rubber is represented by all well-known manufacturers. Therefore, without the help of experts, it can be quite difficult to make the right choice.

Recommendations for choosing quiet winter tires

Appointment. The selection of winter tires should start with the features of operation.

1. If the car spends most of the winter in a metropolis, where utilities clean the roads in a timely manner and treat them with special means, then you can focus on such tire parameters as noiselessness and softness. Velcro with a symmetrical tread pattern for maximum ride comfort.
2. When the car is operated in the harsh northern regions, the friction tires should feel confident in deep snow and on icy surfaces. In this case, preference is given to models with a directional tread pattern. At the same time, the ability of tires to self-cleaning is highly valued.

Standard size. Each car manufacturer recommends several tire sizes. The owner should make the right choice, taking into account the seasonality.

1. If it is recommended to use wider tires for the summer season, narrow tires work more efficiently in winter. In the marking, the width is indicated first, for example, with the designation 195 / 70R15, this figure will be 195 mm.
2. Also, experts advise to install Velcro with a higher height for the winter. They will better work out the unevenness of the roadway. The height in the marking is indicated as a percentage of the width (in the example, it is 70).
3. It remains to be determined with the rim landing diameter on which the tires will be mounted. If in summer it is possible to drive a cast of maximum diameter, then in winter it is better to choose a stamping with a smaller bore diameter. This value is indicated in inches after the letter R (in our case, 15).

Tread pattern. Outwardly, it is quite easy to distinguish winter tires from summer ones by the tread pattern.

1. The symmetrical pattern is suitable for city cars or small cars. The tires are versatile and perform well on both clean asphalt and fresh snow.
2. Asymmetric treads are effective in removing water and snow. Such models are most often equipped with crossovers and premium cars.

We have selected 13 of the quietest winter tires for our review. You can buy them in all regions of our country. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine relied on the arguments of experts, taking into account the reviews of Russian consumers.

13 quietest winter tires

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Quietest winter tires for passenger cars	1	GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Ice 2	3 220 rub.
	2	MICHELIN Alpin 5	RUB 4,140
	3	Nokian Tires Nordman RS2	2 300 rub.
	4	Yokohama Ice Guard IG60	RUB 2,890
	5	Bridgestone Blizzak VRX	RUB 2,900
	6	Continental ContiVikingContact 7	RUB 4,240
	7	Toyo Observe GSi-5	RUB 2 450
Quietest SUV tires	1	Continental ContiVikingContact 6 SUV	RUB 5,742
	2	Pirelli Scorpion Winter	RUB 5,010
	3	Yokohama iceGUARD SUV G075	4040 RUB
	4	Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV	RUB 3,250
	5	GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1	5 260 RUB
	6	Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2	RUB 4,140

Quietest winter tires for passenger cars

To ensure safety while driving in passenger cars, owners often purchase studless tires. They combine high ride comfort and good grip on various road surfaces. The experts have chosen the following silent Velcro.

GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Ice 2

Rating: 5.0

An absolutely new concept was introduced by the engineers of the American company GOODYEAR during the development of Ultra Grip Ice 2 winter tires. In the framework of fierce competition with Japanese and European manufacturers, the Americans were forced to resort to innovative technologies. The experts were especially interested in the unique rubber composition based on cryoadaptive materials. In addition to reducing braking distances on ice and increasing cross-country ability in deep snow, the tires demonstrate surprisingly quiet performance. All these properties are due to the combination of rubber elasticity and V-shaped tread pattern. The model receives the laurels of the winner of our rating.

Domestic car enthusiasts are satisfied with the high comfort, excellent directional stability and excellent grip on the winter road.

Advantages

• innovative rubber composition;
• short braking distance;
• noiselessness;
• excellent grip.

disadvantages

• weak sidewalls.

MICHELIN Alpin 5

Rating: 4.9

Back in 2013, French engineers developed MICHELIN Alpin 5 quiet winter tires. It was created for the European winter, so the model demonstrates its best qualities on roads cleared of snow. However, experts consider tires a good option for cars that are used in the northern regions. The fact is that the tires retain their elasticity even in severe frost (down to -35 ° C). The manufacturer managed to achieve stable softness thanks to the implementation of the MICHELIN Total Performance concept. The advantages of French rubber should also include low noise level and good cross-country ability.

The model ranks high in second place in our review. Among the disadvantages, users note low resistance to cuts and blistering.

Advantages

• low noise level;
• elasticity;
• good cross-country ability;
• excellent grip.

disadvantages

• low resistance to cuts;
• the formation of “hernias”.

Nokian Tires Nordman RS2

Rating: 4.8

Nokian Tires Nordman RS2 winter tires look very attractive in terms of price. Although it is inferior to the leaders of the review in terms of noise level, the tires are all right with the braking distance. Tires work great on ice, providing vehicle handling. This is confirmed by numerous tests, including research by the authoritative journal Moottori. Rubber feels confident enough in the snow, this concerns handling. But overclocking is a little worse. Experts consider the model worthy of the bronze of our review.

Motorists praised Velcro's softness, fuel efficiency, low noise level and affordability. On the downside, they include swelling when cornering, poor acceleration on ice and snow.

Advantages

• short braking distance;
• good handling;
• low noise level;
• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• swelling when cornering;
• slow acceleration on ice and snow.

Yokohama Ice Guard IG60

Rating: 4.7

A number of advanced technologies, which have proven themselves well in the Yokohama Ice Guard IG50 series, have been implemented by the Japanese manufacturer when creating the new Ice Guard IG60 winter tires. One of them is the use of Orange Oil S orange peel oil. Customers are offered a wide range of standard sizes (13 … 19 inches). Experts note the directional stability of the car both on wet asphalt and on snowy surfaces. The Japanese engineers managed to improve traction with the road due to the complicated tread pattern. It has good self-cleaning ability, which allows you to overcome deep snowy ridges.

The model stops one step away from the top three due to rapid tread wear. Otherwise, users have no complaints.

Advantages

• unique rubber compound;
• elasticity;
• good directional stability;
• patency.

disadvantages

• accelerated tread wear.

Bridgestone Blizzak VRX

Rating: 4.6

Bridgestone Blizzak VRX friction tires ensure safe and comfortable travel in the winter season. Thanks to a wide range of standard sizes, rubber can be selected for both budget subcompact cars and premium cars. Experts consider the patented Multi-Cell Compound rubber compound to be a chip of tires. The strengths of the Velcro include a long service life, preservation of elasticity in severe frost. Users found several flaws in the rubber that prevented it from climbing higher in our rating.

First of all, they pay attention to the running-in duration (up to 1500 km). The second unpleasant moment is the increased fuel consumption. But lightness and strength are considered by motorists to be important advantages of rubber.

Advantages

• ease;
• a wide range of;
• elasticity;
• strength.

disadvantages

• long run-in;
• increased fuel consumption.

Continental ContiVikingContact 7

Rating: 4.5

Quiet winter tires Continental ContiVikingContact 7 take an active part in many ratings. The range of sizes ranges from 14 to 20 inches. The tires are based on the successful predecessor ContiVikingContact 6. The manufacturer has changed the composition of the rubber compound by developing an additive package Active Grip Silica. The tires have become more elastic at low temperatures, improved traction and directional stability. Experts note the comfort of the tires; the quiet operation can even lull the driver's vigilance.

As for the weaknesses, first of all, users are unhappy with the high price. When balancing, you have to mount heavy weights. Of the advantages, motorists note confident acceleration and braking.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• softness and elasticity;
• confident acceleration;
• effective braking.

disadvantages

• high price;
• not the best balancing.

Toyo Observe GSi-5

Rating: 4.4

The most attractive price for winter friction tires is offered by the Japanese manufacturer Toyo. However, the Observe GSi-5 rubber was included in our review not only for its low cost. The tires are available in a wide range of standard sizes (13-20 inches), and the Microbit technology was used to create the new product. Experts were surprised to learn the secret of a rubber compound, where crushed walnut shells are present. It is these particles that provide good grip and effective braking on slippery roads. At the same time, Velcro is quiet on all types of surfaces.

Domestic motorists did not really like the excessive softness of rubber during the thaw. But a more dangerous flaw is the propensity for aquaplaning. Therefore, the model closes our review.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• wear resistance;
• low price;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• a penchant for aquaplaning;
• excessive softness at positive temperatures.

Quietest SUV tires

Crossovers and SUVs' cross-country ability in winter depends largely on tires. However, I also want to enjoy driving on asphalt. Therefore, many owners prefer friction rubber. Experts recommend the following quiet winter tires.

Continental ContiVikingContact 6 SUV

Rating: 5.0

Continental ContiVikingContact 6 SUV friction winter tires are very popular among crossover owners. The German manufacturer, when developing this model, took into account the climatic features of Russia. Most of all, the experts liked the grip, which was the result of the preparation of a special rubber compound Nordic Soft. The tires remain soft even in severe frost. The editors of the magazine gave Velcro the first place in the review for their quietness and high quality.

Users appreciated the elasticity of the rubber, it balances perfectly and demonstrates good cross-country ability on snow. Tires ensure safe driving and vehicle stability on any surface. Of the minuses, only the high price can be noted.

Advantages

• new rubber compound;
• excellent grip;
• noiselessness;
• high cross-country ability.

disadvantages

• high price.

Pirelli Scorpion Winter

Rating: 4.9

The renowned Italian tire manufacturer has unveiled a crossover model called the Pirelli Scorpion Winter. The range of standard sizes is wide enough, tires can be selected for 16-22 inch rims. The experts praised the elasticity of rubber, which remains at low temperatures. Thanks to the V-shaped tread, the Velcro straps demonstrate confident grip on any road surface. The pluses of friction rubber include directional stability and precise controllability of crossovers. The model is somewhat inferior to the winner of the review in cross-country ability.

Domestic motorists confirm low cross-country ability in snow and ice. They also include a high price among the disadvantages. The strengths of the users are considered to be quietness and stability.

Advantages

• elasticity and softness;
• exchange rate stability;
• noiselessness;
• excellent grip.

disadvantages

• high price;
• low permeability.

Yokohama iceGUARD SUV G075

Rating: 4.8

The glorious traditions of Geolandar I / T-S winter tires are continued by the Yokohama iceGUARD SUV G075 Velcro. Japanese engineers have worked on the shortcomings of its predecessor, which led to improved traction, increased resistance to aquaplaning. The tires feel good in deep snow, the tread has a self-cleaning property. The tread grooves do not close under the weight of the car, which is achieved by increasing the density of the sipes. The attractive factor of the model is the democratic price, but in terms of noise, it loses to the leaders of the rating.

Russian car enthusiasts are satisfied with the adequate cost, good cross-country ability and handling. In this case, a soft sidewall and poor balancing are noted.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• good cross-country ability;
• efficient drainage of water;
• controllability.

disadvantages

• there is a hum;
• soft sidewall.

Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV

Rating: 4.7

In the development of Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV winter friction tires, Finnish engineers have implemented the new Nokian Cryo Crystal technology. Thanks to the introduction of multifaceted particles into the rubber compound, the tires began to feel more confident on the icy surface. And the presence of natural rubber and silica in the composition had a positive effect on the adhesion of tires to the road. Aggressive tread pattern and wide sipes for effective snow removal. The model did not reach the top three for reasons such as increased fuel consumption and unstable position on the packed snow.

Users praise the tires' high wear resistance, low noise level, and comfort. The rubber swallows small pits and joints with ease.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• wear resistance;
• smooths out bumps in the road;
• good cross-country ability.

disadvantages

• fuel consumption increases;
• does not like packed snow.

GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1

Rating: 4.6

The American manufacturer of automotive rubber GOODYEAR decided to make universal Velcro for passenger cars and crossovers. The company's engineers took this step because of the high efficiency of the V-pattern with 3D-BIS lamellas. By increasing the number of edges, the adhesive qualities of the Velcro have increased. With the same tread pattern, the Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 tires stand out for their reinforced sidewalls and increased contact patch size. Experts drew attention to the reduction in the size of the tread blocks, so the rubber clings well to the rolled snow.

Domestic motorists did not like the excessive softness, the weak point is the cord. There are no complaints about directional stability and noise level.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• excellent road holding;
• good cross-country ability;
• elasticity.

disadvantages

• fragile cord;
• excessive softness.

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

Rating: 4.5

Japanese engineers rely on cross-country ability when developing the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 winter tires. Unlike previous generations, Velcro effectively removes water from the contact patch, the tread is well cleared of snow. Therefore, the rubber copes confidently with both wet and snowy roads. The manufacturer has also strengthened the sidewalls of the tires, now SUV owners can safely overcome difficult areas. The model closes the TOP-6 of our review because of the rut and long braking distances in the snow.

Russian users praise Japanese Velcro for directional stability on any road, high cross-country ability, smoothing of road irregularities.

Advantages

• resistance to aquaplaning;
• patency;
• noiselessness;
• smoothing bumps in the road.

disadvantages

• difficult to get out of a rut;
• long braking distances on ice and in a slush.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.