Tests and comparison tests of KAMA-EURO 224

Manufacturer – Russia (OJSC Nizhnekamskshina)
Maximum speed – 190 km/h (index «T»)
Tread depth and pattern – 7.9– 9.3 mm, nondirectional, type M+S
Tyre weight – 7.2 kg
Price/quality ratio – 0.99
A collaboration with Pirelli. Very similar to Pirelli P2500 Euro.

Comparative test figures for KAMA-EURO 224 (175/70 R13) and KAMA-217 (175/70 R13) at OJSC AvtoVAZ test track

coasting from  80 km/h, m

average fuel consumption at 40-160 km/h, l/100 km

Comparative test figures for KAMA-EURO 224 (175/70 R13) and КАМА-217 (175/70 R13)
at OJSC AvtoVAZ test track
 braking distance from 80 km/h on dry and wet surface

The performed comparison tests showed that KAMA-EURO 224 (175/70 R13) tyres compare against KAMA-217 (175/70 R13) tyres as follows:

Superior in:

• coasting from  80 km/h;
• car stability at high speed;
• braking distance on wet surface
• braking distance on dry surface
• handling on wet surface

Equal in:

• average fuel consumption;
• acceleration from 40 to 120 km/h;
• maximum speed;
• handling and stability on dry surface;
• external noise.

Functional characteristics of KAMA-EURO 224:
1. Stability against hydroplaning
2. Road holding at high speed
(KAMA-EURO 224 - 7.8 points,
ContiEcoContact - 7,2 points)
3. Ride comfort

Tread pattern characteristics:
1. Longitudinal and transversal grooves enable water drainage at the flat spot.
2. Lamellae enable good road grip in any conditions.
3. Optimized sequence of tread pattern blocks reduces noise (KAMA-EURO 224 - 72.6 dBa, ContiEcoContact - 72.6 dBa)

Recognition by car manufacturers.
KAMA-EURO 224 tyres are recommended as standard supply tyres by OJSC AvtoVAZ. Today the tyre is supplied with LADA KALINA