Top 10 Kama Tires

The rigid sidewall of the tire provides a high level of response to steering movements, allowing you to confidently maneuver while driving. The behavior is predictable, wet asphalt does not have a strong effect on handling - all this is the merit of an asymmetric tread pattern. The increased rigidity of the tire provides decent braking, but with a hard ride, rapid wear of the tread is guaranteed (with quiet urban operation, the rubber “cares” for more than 50 thousand km).

In the reviews, drivers note relatively quick tread wear (easy to track thanks to markers), they advise to be wary of getting into pits at high speed (the appearance of hernias). Acceleration dynamics are positively assessed, and some owners associate the tread pattern (and its behavior) with Continental tires.

Decent quality tires Kama Breeze ensures normal operation in the summer. The tire confidently holds the road, has moderate noise, does not skid on sharp turns, but the softer sidewall of the tire should be taken into account, due to which the roll of the car can cause nervousness among passengers and the driver (speed control is regulated). In addition, the tire behaves well on wet pavement, excellent braking and, in general, in terms of its behavior on the road, it 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 can form, which leads to wheel imbalance and a quick tire failure. At zero temperatures, the rubber becomes “oak”, so the owners in their reviews advise to carry out a seasonal replacement of rubber in advance, and not wait for the first frosts.

New Kama GRANT tires are distinguished by a special composition of the rubber mixture. The compound is selected in such a way that it provides the best grip on a summer asphalt road. The tread additionally provides excellent directional stability and confident maneuvering at speed. Rubber is not prone to aquaplaning due to longitudinal drainage and a large number of multidirectional sipes - the contact patch gets the maximum connection with the road in all weather conditions.

The novelty of summer 2021 cannot yet boast of numerous reviews. Cautious optimism is inspired by the fact that the tire design is based on the all-weather Kama 365 base. At the same time, the rubber was developed by order of LADA, taking into account strict safety requirements.Owners who have already managed to test Kama Granta note a fairly comfortable noise level at high speeds and a short braking distance.

The deep tread and impact-resistant combined carcass make the Kama I-511 tire the best choice for winter off-road routes. Tires are distinguished by a pattern - tread blocks are staggered and slightly at an angle to the motion vector. This solution gives the rubber excellent traction in difficult conditions. The tread is easily self-cleaning and does not get clogged in mud and slush. The middle part of the blocks is densely dotted with sipes, but it is difficult to keep the course on ice due to the softness of the tread.

I-511 is produced in only one size - 175/80 R16, as it was developed for the domestic Niva. Despite this, the owners of other budget crossovers have a lot of positive feedback about this rubber. It is quite soft, does not make noise and there are seats for a spike. It keeps the car perfectly on the knurled road, confidently “rows” in deep snow and winter primer. The tire is positioned as a winter tire, but, judging by the responses, it also helps out well in the off-season.

These tires have been independently tested at the test site in Balocco (Italy). It turned out that Kama-221 tires, with their affordable price, are in no way inferior to imported counterparts with a higher price tag. Full compliance with strict European standards and stable product quality are also confirmed by numerous reviews from the owners. Tires confidently behave on dry and wet roads. Symmetric side blocks and wavy grooves with numerous sipes in the center of the tread provide confident grip on any surface.

At speed, the tires maintain excellent directional stability, obediently respond to the slightest movement of the steering wheel. Rubber is easily balanced and despite its all-season, it makes noise within acoustic comfort (even at speeds under 150 km / h). The tread pattern gives owners confidence, but there is nothing to do with it off-road - the grooves quickly become clogged with soft soil and you can easily get stuck in a small muddy area.

The NK-242 tires have excellent braking performance and excellent performance. Tires are designed to operate in all weather conditions, including low temperatures. The asymmetric tread with wide water outlets will also cope with moderate off-road conditions. Despite the nature of the picture, the noise of rubber makes itself felt beyond the mark of 100 km / h. At the same time, the owners in their reviews note that the Kama 365 SUV is not at all for fast driving. Already at 120 km / h, roll appears and the driver needs increased attention to control.

Rubber is not designed for speed, but in terms of shock loads and wear resistance, this is one of the best tires of the Russian brand. Owners also refer to the undoubted advantages of tires as a more than affordable price tag. In terms of workmanship and rubber compound quality, NK-242 is not inferior to European counterparts - tires are used on assembly lines of Skoda, Volkswagen and Fiat.

The extremely successful pattern of this winter studded tire provides excellent traction in snow and ice conditions. A sufficiently large volume of directional tread grooves gives ALGA good maneuverability and controllability in difficult conditions. Studded sectors favorably interspersed with lamella areas. Thanks to this solution, steel lugs work quite quietly. As for user ratings, the novelty of 2020 has not enough real reviews on the network so far.

Those of the owners who have already managed to test the NK-531 note the good balance of the tire and the successful compound of the mixture, which promises slow wear. The spikes are planted quite securely and are surrounded by a small platform with small lamellae, thanks to which they literally “bite” into a slippery surface.The extremely favorable price tag is also inspiring, but not everyone liked the presence on sale of only the running sizes R14-R15.

The tire is quite soft and quiet despite the studs installed. It holds the road confidently, does not burrow into snowfalls, but literally “gnaws” its way. With careful operation, without slipping and "prancing" on bare asphalt, there are good chances to protect the spikes from flying out during 2-3 winter seasons.

Judging by the reviews of the owners, the rubber is ideal for the northern regions, has increased wear resistance, predictable behavior on the road, and provides uniform braking. The comparative experience of using Cordiant and Kama-Euro-518 tires favors the latest model, even without taking into account its more affordable cost.

The similarity of the tread of the more eminent Nokian Nordman and Kama-Euro-519 also determines the similarity of the behavior of rubber on a winter road - it “rows” in the snow, feels confident on ice (thanks to the spikes). Hitting the pits, due to its softness, the tires endure without consequences.

In the reviews, the owners note low noise during operation, a strong fit of the spike (the loss over the season is minimal). A special drawback was also noticed: in severe frosts (from 18 and above), the rubber begins to lose its performance properties, becomes stiff, and as a result, grip deteriorates.For residents of the northern regions of the country, where frosts last for quite a long time, this can be a repulsive factor when choosing.

This studded tire is available in the three most popular sizes - for rims with a diameter of 13, 14 and 15 inches. The special tread pattern and spikes allow you to confidently hold the car on a snowy or icy road. In the reviews, drivers note the high wear resistance and at the same time the comfort of the tire. To keep the spikes intact (this is especially true for front-wheel drive cars), owners recommend sticking to a smooth start.

In winter, tires show excellent grip, whether on ice or packed snow. The most affordable cost is also one of the undeniable advantages. And taking into account the objective characteristics of rubber, the price for owners becomes a real surprise - the capabilities of tires many times exceed expectations. At the same time, tires require more attention to the speed limit when cornering, especially steep ones.