An interesting alternative

When you own your car, you obviously need to take care of it and, above all, equip it well for safe driving. This, obviously, does not include the choice of tires, which have a special, even capital importance. And it is not for nothing that they are the only connection between you and the road. Therefore, it is better not to make a mistake when buying. Fortunately, there is now a very wide selection on the market. In particular, with Asian tires, which were previously considered less prestigious alternatives. In recent years, they have really gained popularity. They even managed to shake the hegemony of Russia European class tires and Americans. But how did these low-cost brands manage to gain a foothold in the market? Here is some insight into this phenomenon. One of the main reasons for the growth of Asian tires is their affordable price. Asian manufacturers managed to optimize production costs, which was reflected in the final price for consumers. Motorists seeking to reduce maintenance costs have found these tires to be an economical alternative.

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Real assets

Aware of safety concerns, Asian manufacturers have also improved the quality of its products meet strict European standards. Since 2012, all tires sold in Europe must meet certain criteria, including fuel efficiency, noise levels and wet braking. Asian brands are gradually solving these problems by offering safer and more efficient tires. Asian tires often offer performance comparable to premium tires but at a lower price. Models such as Aeolus PrecisionAce 2 AH03, Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Giti Premium H1 have gained a reputation among drivers. However, not all Asian brands are created equal. Linlong, Westlake and Wanli are poorly rated in European tests. For example, Wanli tires can wear out quickly and slide in the rain, which compromises safety. Also, Chinese tires have yet to make progress in terms of cold weather performance.

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