10 most soft summer tires

Summer tires are usually more rigid than tires for winter, but they have to work in conditions of constant heating and no cooling in a cold air environment. At the same time, in a huge range of models from different brands there is a sufficient amount of soft rubber with high traction characteristics and a low level generated during operation noise. As a rule, such tires wear out quickly and are the impractical choice. However, soft tires are very popular among the car owners, putting the comfort of movement in the forefront.

The following overview contains the best models of tires of different brands, one of the coolest features which is a soft tyre. The specified average value was taken based on seat size tires R 16.

THE SOFT SUMMER TIRES FOR PASSENGER CARS

Most soft summer tires, as a rule, is also the most comfortable. Along with the features of the tread, the rubber composition has a great influence on the noise generated by contact of tires with the road surface. This category presents rubber for passenger cars with exceptional softness.

5 KUMHO ECSTA HS51

Best price. The choice of the buyer
Country: South Korea
Average price: 3355 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

Of the participants rated summer tires Kumho Ecsta HS51 closest to the buyer at the expense of more affordable price tag. At the same time does not get called this rubber budget, because it has pretty decent performance. The softness of the tyre is one of the strengths due to which this model has a high level of comfort. They are very quiet, absolutely no noise on the pavement. Demonstrate excellent resistance to aquaplaning, behaving quite well and on dry roads.

The complete opposite of moderately soft draughts of the protector is the side of the tire. Thanks to its strength rubber capable to be obedient and to provide confident driving. Speed turns fully controlled, and high strength not possible to get the side cuts on the curb, etc. in Addition, there is a rubber protective edging for the rim of the disk. The car with these tires is more comfortable. Rubber "swallows" bumps and road vibration, ensuring the smooth running. Conducted independent tests(conducted by the Swedish publication Vi Bilagare) allow to speak about the Kumho Ecsta HS51, as a confident "serednjachki" among the elite of the tires.

4 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

A high level of comfort
Country: Italy (made in Romania)
Average price: 4770 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Pirelli Cinturato P7 cannot be called sharp, but the grip performance of summer with dear it are great. With minor Walcott (evident at low speeds) have to put up with, because it is the opposite of comfort. Summer tyres moderately soft, are quiet, perfectly smoothing out small irregularities in the road. Providing a smooth, tires wear out faster than the nearest competitor. However, owners this is absolutely not frustrating, because the basic expectations from a soft rubber Pirelli Cinturato P7 fully justified.

Tires have a sensitive side, and bumps on the edge of the road pits at high speed will inevitably cause the formation of hernias. Also easy to tear them up on the curb, so in the operation of this tire from the driver of the car you need to show more care and accuracy. When this rubber is not designed for "snail" – it is quite grippy, lightweight and holds the road well at speed.

3 HANKOOK TIRE VENTUS V12 EVO2 K120

The best combination of price and quality
Country: South Korea
Average price: 4030 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

High performance tire Hankook Tire Ventus V12 evo2 K120 for nearly six years known to the consumer. Due to its characteristics it has continued to be popular and stable demand in the domestic market. Special attention deserves the comfort level that appears at the car, "wearing" these tires. Just enough to take up Tire Ventus V12, to understand how soft it is. It may even seem that for summer tires too. However, the whole secret is hidden in tire rubber compounds (although the tread pattern is also unusual).

The inclusion of silica and styrene with a functional component allow the soft rubber to demonstrate "obedience" to maneuver. Driving in turns is just great – there is even the slightest hint of slipping from the path. Behavior on a wet road – the same confident. As for wear, it all depends on driving style: some managed to skate on these tires for three seasons, and someone they turned into slicks by the middle of next summer after the acquisition.

2 CONTINENTAL CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5

Better handling. The soft tyre
Country: Germany (made in Russia)
Average price: 6900 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

This rubber is so soft that it is recommended to install it on cars with stiff suspension, otherwise it is highly likely an unexpected effect - passengers and the driver will just rock. The tires of large diameter, quieter, and meeting on the way various obstacles (ruts, small potholes, tram rails, joints, etc.) had no significant effect on the car – the softness of the rubber allows you to literally "swallow" the bumps.

A high degree of contact with the road ensures efficient braking. Tires excellent road holding on wet roads exhibit the same confident grip as on dry. They are very sensitive and controllable, regardless of the selected speed mode. The downside is relatively rapid wear. Too soft sidewall tires can easily be damaged when hitting a large pothole with sharp edges.

1 MICHELIN PRIMACY 3

Most reliable grip. The choice of the buyer
Country: France (made in Russia)
Average price: 6620 RUB.
Rating (2021): 5.0

Summer tyre for cars middle and upper class has high performance characteristics, among which is crucial to the softness of the rubber. Innovative rubber composition containing a composition of three elastic polymers, determines the efficiency, good abrasion resistance and soft rubber. Thanks to these qualities is further enhanced by contact with the road surface and ensures a low noise level during operation of the wheel.

Soft protector, gradually turning into a side part, strengthened self-locking slats, affecting the smoothness and reliability of brake system of the vehicle. On wet pavement it demonstrates greater effectiveness. However, the qualitative composition of tyre softness of work and the best grip, is the cause of too rapid wear. As erasing protector driving properties of the tyre practically does not deteriorate, providing quality work to the full development of the resource.

Rubber car SUV category is bigger and can not only withstand a decent load, but also to ensure a high level of comfort due to the elasticity of the tread. The selection of the most soft tyres were carried out on the basis of tests and characteristics of the professionals of the tire industry. The best model rubber SUV that meets the specified requirements presented in this category.

5 NOKIAN HAKKA BLACK SUV 2

The most technologically advanced design
Country: Finland
Average price: 8350 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

Developers Nokian Tires were able to provide a large and heavy car really soft summer tires. High performance and comfort level of 2 tires Hakka Black SUV hidden in the structural features of the tread. It consists of three parts, each of which is applied the special rubber compound. The gain of carcass textile cord and aramid fibre (provides better protection of the sidewalls from damage) allowed to reduce rolling resistance and to obtain excellent maneuverability and braking distance indicators without sacrificing comfort characteristics. The mixture of polymer and silica components due to a denser molecular structure (used unique technology) made it possible to achieve such an unusual combination of characteristics.

The behavior of cars on a wet road is just perfect, not even a hint of aquaplaning. Also the positive aspects manifest themselves in the offseason. When the first frosts (up to -9 °C) tyre Hakka SUV Black 2 does not harden, allowing the owner to calmly wait out the rush at the tire shops. However, for the comfort and convenience have to pay – in our review of this rubber has the highest value. Besides, it has the disadvantage, however, as all soft tires. Tire wears out too fast. Usually the mileage is limited to 30 thousand miles, while aggressive driving style and less.

4 TOYO PROXES CF2 SUV

High elasticity of rubber
Country: Japan (made in Malaysia)
Average price: 5200 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Summer tires Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV during the tests, conducted by the popular magazine Auto Motor und Sport, has demonstrated the best performance in noise. Tyre was the soft beating in terms of comfort of use the leading models of such market leaders as Michelin and Bridgestone. Of course, other characteristics of the rubber is markedly inferior, but not as critical to stop interest. Moreover, despite its elasticity, the tires wear quite slowly. Thanks to the special rubber compound of a tread part, their durability is one of the highest among SUV tires.

Its handling in high-speed maneuvering worthy of praise, but the length of the brake path and behavior on wet roads leaves much to be desired. However, all these disadvantages covers a surprising silence behind the car. Go Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV for long-distance routes – is a pleasure. Being the most economical and well balanced, the tire will interest those owners who are most of the way carried out in urban traffic. Rubber shows excellent stability, insensitive to the track, and thanks to a moderately soft sidewall it withstands shock loads.

3 PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE

The eco-friendly bus
Country: Italy
Average price: 7340 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Rubber is the epitome of modern technology, and even its tread was created on the basis of mathematical calculations. Exclusive technology Pirelli Noise Cancelling System significantly reduces noise and vibration (several times) during rotation of the tire. Quality natural rubber and active components allowed to combine the softness of rubber and excellent performance properties. The tires belong to the class of Green Performance and are environmentally friendly due to the lack of a raw database of refined petroleum products. Special liner on the inside of the tyre(Inside Seal) allows not to notice the punctures wheels.

Low rolling resistance helps to reduce fuel consumption. Despite its softness, the rubber is resistant to temperature and heat maintains grip at the proper level, regardless of usage. On wet asphalt braking is much more effective than on a dry surface. When maneuvering behaves predictably, has good stability, but the movement in the track tire is absolutely not suited.

2 HANKOOK TIRE DYNAPRO HP2 RA33

The best level of acoustic comfort. Resistance to aquaplaning
Country: South Korea (Made in China, Hungary)
Average price: 6590 RUB
Rating (2021): 4.8

Tire grade medium offers its owners the optimum level of ride quality and comfort. The lid is designed for regular use during the summer period, due to the very soft rubber during operation, almost no noise. It delivers quality traction on roads covered with asphalt, clay surfaces, confidence is on the sandy and rocky areas, wet grass.

The tire is light enough and well balanced due to the presence of nylon fibers to enhance cord. Dynapro HP2 RA33 on wet roads showing resistance, maintaining a confident grip thanks to the numerous drainage channels of the tread. Because of the soft sidewall comfortable speed not exceeding 120 km/hour, followed by a deterioration of controllability and to save the path of the vehicle constantly pulled up.

1 MICHELIN LATITUDE SPORT 3

Short braking distance. A high level of comfort
Country: France
Average price: 7530 RUB.
Rating (2021): 5.0

The name of this year rubber laid sporting character and Michelin Latitude Sport 3 really lives up to expectations for its high-speed characteristics, as well as obedience and resistance to control. Excellent performance brake way of the car make this bus as the most safe. In many ways, these properties of rubber are possible thanks to double frame providing high rigidity of the soft rubber.

Despite the best resistance to wear and excellent handling, it is really quiet and comfortable. The secret combination of elastomers in rubber compounds and high-tech design allowed us to combine mutually exclusive options. This provided Michelin Latitude Sport 3, a high popularity and demand, including in the domestic market. Tires perfectly withstand extreme driving, have better stability and demonstrate excellent sensitivity of the steering wheel. At the same time, possess properties such as efficiency, smoothness and lack of noise while driving. No doubt, this rubber rightfully occupies first place in the category.

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