Top 10 Kama 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.

KAMA Tires was founded in 1973 and is located in Nizhnekamsk. It is a subsidiary of OOO Tatneft and is one of the leading domestic manufacturers of tires for cars of all classes. The assortment of the company includes more than 250 types of tires. The enterprise produces 42,000 items every day. In 2018, 14.6 million tires were produced. The total share of KAMA products from the volume of tires produced in Russia is 26%. The plant is the official supplier of rubber products for auto concerns Ford, Skoda, Fiat and Volkswagen. It is not surprising that many people like these products and they think about which KAMA tires to buy for their car. Our experts figured out this and present you an overview of the most popular tire options from this manufacturer in terms of characteristics and reviews.

Rating of the best Kama tires

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best summer tires Kama for passenger cars	1	Kama-234	RUB 1,924
	2	Kama-Euro-129	RUB 1,698
	3	Kama-Breeze	RUB 1,535
The best Kama winter tires for passenger cars	1	Kama-Flame	RUB 3,496
	2	Kama-505	RUB 1,898
	3	Kama-503	RUB 1,943
Best Kama summer tires for SUVs	1	Kama-Euro LCV-131	RUB 2 800
Best Kama winter tires for SUVs	1	KAMA I-511	RUB 3,784
The best all-season Kama SUV tires	1	Kama 365 SUV (NK-242)	RUB 2,017
	2	KAMA I-520	RUB 3,823

The best summer tires Kama for passenger cars

For summer tires, wear resistance and effective drainage from the contact patch are important. For it to be used on passenger cars, a load index with an indicator of 400 kg or more is sufficient. Here are three of the best models from the tire manufacturer KAMA that fit these parameters.

Kama-234

Rating: 4.7

In the first place in the category of summer tires KAMA for passenger cars is the product with the index 234. This is a popular model produced in 15 and 20 inches diameter. The tread height of the tire is 65 mm, so the bumps in the road hit the suspension less, and the passengers in the car are more comfortable. The tire width of 195 mm provides a stable hold of the car on the track. The tread pattern has two longitudinal ribs in the tread, which contain ornate grooves for faster water drainage. The wide center furrow provides effective noise absorption, which customers love in reviews.

We considered KAMA tires to be the best not only because of their affordable price, but also because of their all-season use. Although the product belongs to the summer class, the manufacturer allows them to be used all year round. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the rubber retains acceptable softness during frost and does not increase excessive rigidity while driving through obstacles. The KAMA company declares that with all-season use the rubber is guaranteed to last 4 full seasons.

Advantages

• smooth out the unevenness of the track well;
• high load index up to 615 kg;
• suitable for speeds of 210 km / h;
• attractive price.

disadvantages

• not everywhere you can buy;
• few slats;
• weak sidewall.

Kama-Euro-129

Rating: 4.6

The second place in the list of the best KAMA tires is Euro-129. The model has been produced since 2009 until now, which testifies to the high performance characteristics that have been satisfying buyers for more than 10 years. Tires are available for car rim diameters R13-17, as well as for scooters with R10. Their load index starts at 475 kg and increases with increasing diameter. The permitted maximum speed is 210 km. The rubber immediately attracts attention due to the unusual tread pattern, in which a wide longitudinal rib consists of many rhombuses. This allows you to maintain the stability of the car with a sharp change in movement and to drain water from the contact patch. The outer side contains another additional rib in the tread area to help keep the wheel in the correct shape during cornering.

Popular tires have been repeatedly tested, the results of which have been published by prominent automotive publishers for public viewing. KAMA tires show good grip on any type of dry summer road and are recommended by experts for leisurely driving on city roads and highways. Quite good indicators were also found on primers, so the rubber is suitable for trips to the country or a picnic.

Advantages

• the most affordable price;
• contribute to fuel economy;
• brakes well on wet surfaces;
• efficiently drain water.

disadvantages

• create handling problems during extreme maneuvers;
• weak exchange rate stability;
• low level of comfort.

Kama-Breeze

Rating: 4.5

The third place among KAMA summer tires for passenger cars is occupied by the “Breeze” model. In the manufacture of the rubber compound, tire workers used a special compound with silicon to increase grip. The tread pattern contains three longitudinal ribs, which are “classics” for summer tires, but the side edges are complemented by many slanted slots, which accelerate water drainage. The sloping shoulder section provides comfortable cornering and easy maneuvering. Wide furrows in it effectively throw fluid out of the contact patch. Passenger car drivers in the reviews share that the tires are quite suitable for difficult maneuvers, demonstrate directional stability and give excellent feedback.

We considered the tires to be the best because of the pronounced braking properties shown on any surface. According to tests published by Za Rulem, KAMA tires are excellent brakes on wet roads and dry asphalt. The model also has good directional stability. Considering the affordable price, these are the best tires for safety.

Advantages

• minimum rolling resistance;
• well drain water;
• good exchange rate stability;
• excellent handling.

disadvantages

• very tough;
• suitable only for small and medium class cars.

The best Kama winter tires for passenger cars

In winter, it is important that the tires do not become hard in the cold, which would damage the suspension and reduce comfort when overcoming bumps. The characteristics of stability on ice and the removal of snow porridge are also appreciated. Among the assortment of the KAMA manufacturer, we have identified the three best tire models for winter use on passenger cars.

Kama-Flame

Rating: 4.7

The first place in the category is occupied by KAMA Flame tires, which are produced for R16 wheels. Their tread height is 70 mm, so they are very comfortable on uneven roads in winter. The width of 205 mm allows you to hold a large weight of the car without deforming the tire and maintain stability during maneuvers. The manufacturer allows each wheel to be loaded up to 615 kg. The tread pattern is notable for the wavy sipes on the broken blocks. This creates additional mesh edges. The KAMA product excelled in 2007, when a car equipped with these tires set a world speed record while driving across the frozen Lake Baikal.

In our opinion, these are the best KAMA tires for confident winter driving on snow. Thanks to high blocks with wide grooves between them, the tread does not clog and self-cleans quickly. Developed lugs and a running zone saturated with elements have good grip and the car will not skid when cornering. If your city is in no hurry to clean the roads, then using these tires it will turn out to be safer and more controlled.

Advantages

• each wheel can be loaded up to 615 kg;
• quite comfortable due to the tread height of 70 mm;
• snow and dirt are quickly pushed out from under the tire;
• pronounced braking properties on a snowy road.

disadvantages

• relatively high cost;
• the speed index allows you to accelerate no higher than 160 km / h;
• only one size according to the disc diameter.

Kama-505

Rating: 4.6

KAMA 505 tires are made for R13-15 disks and can be used on vehicles with a mass of up to 1.8 tons. The speed index allows the vehicle to accelerate to 190 km / h. The tires are equipped with 12 rows of studs, located mainly in the shoulder area. The tread pattern contains a one-piece longitudinal herringbone rib and two rows of blocks with sipes. The wide spacing between them creates enough space for water absorption. In the reviews, buyers are satisfied with the wear resistance of KAMA rubber and the strong fixation of the studs, which prevents microcracks from forming in the compound.

We rated these tires as the best for their good braking properties on dry asphalt. Studded tires are usually only good brakes on ice, since the steel pins have room to dig in. On dry asphalt, the spikes, on the contrary, move the rubber away from the road surface, reducing grip. In these tires, metal inserts are placed according to Finnish technology, where instead of drilling the rubber, the formation of a seat is used at the stage of vulcanization. This design allows the studs to push deeper into the rubber when in contact with hard surfaces.

Advantages

• directional stability on any surface;
• affordable cost;
• increased cross-country ability;
• accelerated removal of snow slurry.

disadvantages

• slow acceleration;
• poor transverse grip on ice;
• slow down on wet asphalt;
• loud noise.

Kama-503

Rating: 4.4

For cars of the compact class, KAMA produces winter tires 503 with a standard size of R12-13 inches. For rubber, the speed index varies from 160 to 190 km / h, and the load on the semi-axle is allowed from 437 to 475 kg. The tread contains a solid rib and 4 rows of blocks of complex shape. Combined with 8 rows of studs, the tires exhibit excellent ice stability. The shoulder area is endowed with wide grooves to divert snow trapped under the wheels. Judging by the reviews, KAMA tires stand out for their excellent directional stability and handling on winter roads.

These tires show better acceleration times on packed snow. To do this, they are endowed with tightly spaced checkers, which increases the area of ​​the contact patch. The shape of the tread blocks with elliptical edges facilitates the formation of many sharp corners, cutting into the road surface. If you often have to drive on rolled snow roads, then with such KAMA products the wheels will rake less, fuel consumption will decrease, and the car will pick up speed faster.

Advantages

• excellent maneuvering;
• not clogged with snow;
• easily enter turns;
• increased number of tread blocks.

disadvantages

• not everywhere you can buy;
• more difficult to get out of a rut.

Best Kama summer tires for SUVs

The performance of summer SUV tires must meet the same performance as for passenger cars, with the exception of the increased load index. Here it should be from 600 kg per wheel. For crossovers, a larger tire diameter for R16-22 wheels is also required. Experts have identified such a product from KAMA, which is worth paying attention to the owners of SUVs.

Kama-Euro LCV-131

Rating: 4.7

The KAMA model for summer use on SUVs is available in 19 standard sizes, but the maximum disc diameter is only 16 inches, so the tires are suitable only for the most compact crossovers. Despite the relatively small size, the width of the tires is 235 mm, so they look powerful and withstand well the load from the weight of the car. Since 2008, these tires have been factory fitted to commercial vehicles Fiat Ducato. In Italy, at the Balocco test site, rubber was tested for compliance with European requirements, where KAMA products received a 7+ rating, at a time when products of other European brands were only 7.

We drew attention to the tires due to the extraordinary tread, literally cut by wave-like grooves. This creates an increased volume of rubber to maintain its shape when the vehicle is loaded up to 900 kg per axle. At the same time, the slots accelerate water absorption and maintain a high grip on the asphalt.

Advantages

• 235 mm tread width allows even load distribution;
• withstand weight up to 900 kg per wheel;
• facilitate the execution of maneuvers;
• well drain water from the contact spot.

disadvantages

• the speed index does not allow the SUV to accelerate over 140 km / h;
• relatively high cost;
• maximum size R16.

Best Kama winter tires for SUVs

Among winter tires for SUVs, KAMA offers variants with and without studs, as well as with a load index from 550 to 900 kg. But our experts were able to identify only one high-quality winter model in terms of characteristics and reviews.

KAMA I-511

Rating: 4.7

I-511 is produced in two standard sizes for a disc diameter of 16 inches and is a hit of sales from KAMA. The products are suitable for light crossovers and ensure their fast movement on the track due to the reduced width of 175 mm. By type, tires are radial and endowed with a combined carcass with a breaker. The running area contains spikes, so the rubber brakes well on ice and packed snow. Additional lamellas create edges for engagement when the load increases. Buyers say that the car with such tires does not throw and there is good directional stability, despite the fact that the tread does not have a solid rib.

Buyers praise KAMA I-511 tires in reviews for their softness, which is why we included them in the review of the best ones. The compound does not coarsen in the cold due to the high content of silica. Another shape of the tread is characterized by small diamond-shaped blocks located at a distance from each other. This allows the tread elements to diverge and converge when driving over bumps, while maintaining a soft suspension. The owners recommend rubber not only for driving on the highway, but also for off-road driving.

Advantages

• good braking properties on ice;
• durable sidewall;
• developed lugs;
• suitable for trail and off-road.

disadvantages

• high price;
• you cannot move at speeds over 160 km / h;
• for compact crossovers only.

The best all-season Kama SUV tires

In order not to change tires on an SUV every six months from summer to winter, some car owners choose all-season options. It is also practical when there is nowhere to store the second set of tires or in a region where it is freezing in the morning and the temperature rises to +15 degrees during the day.

Kama 365 SUV (NK-242)

Rating: 4.4

All-season tires are designed for intensive use in crossovers and SUVs. The model has a solid longitudinal rib providing directional stability and V-shaped checkers on its sides. The multidirectional tread pattern contributes to good grip when driving forward and backward. The sloping shoulder area facilitates maneuvering and sudden direction changes. To keep the compound mild in winter, tire workers added a high content of silica to the composition. The all-season rubber is heat-resistant, but durable. Customer reviews indicate that it wears out no faster than seasonal tires. The KAMA company even claims an increased resource of these tires, which can last up to 15% longer than other models in the catalog.

We paid attention to KAMA tires because of their low rolling resistance coefficient. This makes it easier to drive both when driving with a gear engaged and coasting, but in the first case it also helps to reduce fuel consumption by 11%.

Advantages

• easily enters turns;
• nice to maneuver;
• effective braking;
• comfortable driving on uneven surfaces.

disadvantages

• soft sidewall;
• are clogged with snow faster.

KAMA I-520

Rating: 4.3

The I-520 model is produced in 7 standard sizes and is designed for R16 disks. All-season rubber for small crossovers has one of the highest load indices, allowing to carry up to 925 kg per wheel. According to the carcass construction, the tire is a combined type with a belt and a cord. By type, tires belong to the radial category. The tread pattern contains square blocks, divided internally into four more pieces. This configuration improves water drainage from the contact patch and creates an increased bonding area. Reviews show that tires are perfectly cleared of dirt and snow at a speed of 40-50 km / h.

These are the best tires for crossover driving on dirt roads. The I-520 model within the KAMA company is called “Pilgrim”, since it was specially designed for off-road conquest. The tires have a well-developed shoulder area and high grip on loose, soft surfaces. If you are looking for KAMA rubber for hunting, fishing or mushroom hunting, then this is definitely the I-520.

Advantages

• durable sidewall;
• developed lugs;
• excellent self-cleaning properties;
• confidently row on snow and mud.

disadvantages

• high price;
• carries on ice.

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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.