Top 10 Timing Belts

If we talk about Europe, then the brand there is the most recognizable. This is a well-known company with a long history and a lot of achievements. Once the manufacturer was one of the market leaders, but today you cannot say the same about him. Yes, he has the best price tag, and all products have been produced in China for a long time. Of course, absolutely nothing remained of its former quality and greatness. The belt of the company is perfect for Priora, Grant or any other car of the VAZ concern.However, as with another brand that has protection against valve bending. Yes, breaks in this belt are possible, but it is extremely difficult to predict them. While VAZs have protection against this, and their valves remain straight even with a sharp blow to the piston. If you have a Japanese, do not even look in the direction of this brand.

Sun has a complex and confusing history. This is a Japanese manufacturer, or rather a brand owned by UNITTA. And already it is a subsidiary of the eminent brand Gates. In fact, this is a division specializing in the production of components specifically for Asian cars. In their catalog you will not find a belt for a VAZ or Ford. But there are a lot of options for Kia, Hyundai and so on. This focus is not accidental, since it is in Asian, in particular Japanese cars, that a timing belt break leads to the most fatal consequences. All valves bend, and sometimes the head cracks. In theory, with this module you will be more secure, but you must strictly follow the recommendations for wear.

One of the five companies of the German concern ZF, engaged in the production of a wide range of auto components, including timing belts. The market coverage is wide: in addition to the understandable support of the German automotive industry, Lemforder belts include models for Korean, Japanese, American, and Russian cars. Regarding the company, only one fact is alarming: the once strong brand has recently (according to the assurances of professionals and experts in the car market) lost ground and has become nothing more than a packer for other manufacturers. Fortunately, under the Lemforder logo, most often there are either Korean or German spare parts, the quality of which meets high standards.

An old German company founded in 1886 in a place called Gerlingen.We all know Bosch as one of the best manufacturers of household, construction and garden equipment, but only a few know that the company is no less successful in the production of auto parts and accessories, including timing belts. Most consumers respond positively to the products - the cost of belts is relatively small, and the quality is excellent with moderate use. Of course, they cannot withstand large overloads, but not all products from famous manufacturers can boast of this.

The Flennor brand is owned by the German family company Walther Flender. For almost a century, this manufacturer has been producing various automotive parts and is constantly expanding its catalog. There are also timing belts in it, and in the widest range. Despite the fact that the company does not specialize specifically in these modules, they come out very good. Positive product reviews are often found on the net, but as practice shows, there is a significant difference between models released in Europe and in China. Apparently, the brand does not follow its subsidiaries very carefully. But the prices for Asian products are lower than for European ones.Before buying these belts, it is recommended to study the product for defects.

If you have ever bought a new Korean car, whether it be Hyundai, Kia or any other, most likely it had a belt of this particular brand under the hood. The manufacturer is the oldest in South Korea, and it is he who supplies spare parts to leading enterprises. Such a choice is not accidental. Products differ in quality and reliability. They initially have a high working resource, but in practice it is even higher. Also in the reviews they write a lot about attractive prices. But finding this brand in a regular retail store can be quite difficult.The manufacturer releases goods to the secondary market, but, since he has only a couple of factories, he cannot cover the entire volume of demand. In general, this is the best timing belt for a Korean car.

Before us is the best timing belt for Japanese cars. However, nothing prevents you from buying this product if you have Priora, Grant or any other VAZ car. The quality is very high. The resource is huge. The manufacturer himself claims 80 thousand mileage, but, as the experience of real users, which is reflected in the reviews, shows, the service life is much longer, up to 190 thousand kilometers. This is a huge figure, it almost completely levels the price tag. Namely, it is the main disadvantage. It should also be noted that the quality is identical, regardless of which company produced the product. The company has more than 40 factories around the world and carefully controls the production process. With this strap, your valves will be in maximum safety.

An old American manufacturer of timing belts for internal combustion engines, also specializing in the production of tensioners, dampers, water pumps and hoses (at an average level). For domestic users, Dayco is something far and little known, so skepticism about the purchase is an integral part of the company's trading policy. Unlike competitors, the supply of spare parts to the primary (factories) and secondary markets is approximately equal to each other. Unfortunately, fake belts are very common in Russia, so you can find a lot of negative reviews on the World Wide Web.

Contitech is one of the offshoots of Continental, engaged in the production of rubber suspension components, timing belts for internal combustion engines, as well as other automotive parts and components.Like the leader of the rating, Gates, Kontitek cooperates directly with automobile factories, but it is much easier to find their products in the secondary market, although the cost will be quite high. As for reliability and overall quality, there are no complaints about these components for the German company - the belts run for a long time, sometimes even knowingly more than the declared value. There are no visible problems.

Perhaps the most famous manufacturer of belts for internal combustion engines. The American concern covers not only the automotive industry: Gates is involved in the computer, and in the agricultural, and even in the metallurgical industry. As for timing belts specifically, they are very difficult to find in the secondary market. The fact is that Gates, as the best manufacturer, conducts direct cooperation with leading automotive concerns, and supplies only a small part of its products to the spare parts market. Therefore, components can be ordered either directly from the factory or through a service center. The cost is high, but fully consistent with the inherent quality.