Automobile winter tires Ice Cruiser 7000 Bridgestone: reviews, disadvantages and benefits

Quality tires - a guarantee of a trouble-free ride. They allow the driver to feel confident on any road, at any time of the day or year. But especially important is the good rubber in winter. Such as the Ice Cruiser 7000 Bridgestone. Reviews about it make it clear that this product belongs to the highest class. Manufacturer - the legendary company Bridgestone, whose products have proven themselves around the world.

Basic information

Rubber is classified as studded. Such tires have a perfect grip even on compacted snow, practically do not slip on ice. Practice has shown that they have shown themselves particularly well in urban conditions, at difficult intersections.

Note that the dispute between connoisseurs of "stickers" and studded rubber does not stop for a minute. Motorists from each "faction" constantly argue in their favor, but the truth, as usual, is somewhere in the middle. Drivers who spend most of their time driving their car in the city, advocating for "Velcro". It is understandable, since in constant traffic jams and at starts from traffic lights studless tires really behave much better.

Features of rubber compound

Another thing - suburban routes, where maintaining the maximum stability of the car becomes vital. In these conditions it is strongly recommended to use the studded rubber. It shows itself much better in difficult conditions of domestic roads or full off-road, slightly covered with pressed snow and ice.

Rubber Ice Cruiser 7000 Bridgestone (reviews it is confirmed) compared with the previous model several times improved its performance. Experienced drivers note that the accuracy of control and the quality of the clutch remain at the same level as tires wear out. So, what is so special about the tires Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000, the manufacturer of which is known all over the world?

"Crystal structure"

The secret lies in synthetic crystals of a special form, which are added to the rubber mixture at the stage of tire production. Their specially designed configuration contributes to the fact that the protector literally "cuts" into the road surface, ensuring maximum grip performance. The know-how of the developers is that even with the minimum residual height of the tread, the tire still retains all its properties. So tires Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 - the guarantee of your safety on the roads.

The specially positioned central "tail" allows to ensure the stability of movement at any speed and in all road / weather conditions. In addition, the thoughtful central location of the main elements of the tread gives a high resistance of tires to wear.

This provides an extended service life, which is an important circumstance in the current economic conditions. All this suggests that the Japanese manufacturer was able to create a truly unique automotive rubber. Reviews of ordinary domestic motorists is fully confirmed, as the brand Ice Cruiser 7000 Bridgestone. Seller reviews show that the brand annually shows a tendency to increase sales.

A huge range of sizes allows you to pick up the necessary tires for the owners of almost all imported and domestic cars. More precisely, the Japanese produce rubber with a diameter of 13 to 20 inches. The speed index, which is indicated by the manufacturer, implies the possibility to develop a speed of up to 170 km / h. Of course, on our winter roads, it is strongly discouraged to drive so as the consequences can be very unpleasant ...

Other features

So, the main advantages of the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 winter tire are the following:

• High stability of the car even when driving on compacted ice.
• Stability of the studs to the flights, their durability, reliable fastening in any coating that can meet on the winter road.
• Excellent durability of automotive rubber of this brand.

To ensure the highest possible performance of the Ice Cruiser 7000 Bridgestone (reviews of experienced car owners especially emphasize this point) when driving on compacted snow and ice, Bridgestone engineers have developed a special type of multi-faceted studs. Their key feature is the availability of a specially hardened "core", which can withstand enormous physical loads and provides ideal adhesion to all types of pavement.

Unlike the previous model, here the spikes are located immediately in 16 lines, so that the overall contact with the road is improved. The total number, by the way, remained almost unchanged, as the stringent requirements in the EU and other countries every year suggest an ever-decreasing number of spikes on tires of personal motor transport. To ensure the absence of their flights, Japanese engineers have long worked on the correct composition of the rubber compound for the production of tires.

It is very dense, it provides a secure fit of the spike with a minimal probability of loss. However, almost all tires produced by Bridgestone are different. Model Ice Cruiser 7000 has other features that distinguish it even against the background of other products of the world famous company.

Distinctive features of the tread and its behavior on the icy surface

Note that the rigidity of the projector varies depending on the area of the tread. So, in places of installation of thorns it is higher, the rest of the rubber is somewhat softer. This solution allows you to reduce noise while driving the car, increasing ride comfort. What is different about the tires of the Ice Cruiser 7000? The testimonies indicate that they "walk" for several seasons, dropping spikes is a rare case, rubber provides the highest reliability even when driving on a well-rolled, icy road. Always and in all conditions you will be sure on the road.

It is established that on the tires described by us, the car stops on pure ice 8.7% faster than on any similar rubber of competitors. Once again it is worth recalling the high reliability of retention in the thickness of the tire studs. This problem certainly worries every driver, who at least once felt how his car on the "bare" rubber starts to pull along the road. Sensations are not pleasant. To protect drivers, Bridgestone engineers worked long hours to create a mechanical system that would allow the spikes to stay in the thicker tires for as long as possible. They have succeeded in full, and the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 XL is now considered one of the most durable.

Once again about thorns

We have already said that the EU authorities have long deployed a real "crusade" directed against spikes on tires. In general, they can be understood: in those parts cold winters are extremely rare, and on the roads, the spiky is extremely negative. At present, the authorities of many countries that are members of the Eurozone, "by experience" create regulatory documents that strictly regulate the number of such elements in tires. Now the standard is 50 spikes per square meter of area. This rule is completely responsible and Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000, studded tire of a new generation.

A smaller number is allowed, more is strictly prohibited. It is not surprising that many companies involved in the production of tires immediately had serious problems, since it is extremely difficult to provide reliable grip under such requirements. The Bridgestone engineers had to solve these problems.

The solution proved to be reliable and very practical. A special model of the spike was created, which, apparently, was created in collaboration with the Swedish "Gislavedom". In any case, products of this type are still produced by Finns for both Bridgestone and Gislaved. The differences in configuration are minimal.

The size of the stud and its structure

The body of the spike is 12 mm in height, its diameter is 7 mm. Incidentally, it is because of the European location of production of these components that the cost of finished tires is quite high (even if the Russian production of rubber itself). Until recently, there was hope of transferring licensed production to the territory of our country or to Eastern Europe, but so far the project has been frozen for an indefinite period. It is for this reason that every tire of the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser, whose 7000 spikes is of the highest reliability, in our country has a value higher than that of our neighbors in Eastern European countries.

However, buyers are not interested in this. They are interested in the highest reliability of spikes, which can withstand several seasons of intensive exploitation. Rubber of the brand described by us for two or three years should save at least 83% of the studs. This is its main advantage, which is especially beloved by domestic motorists. They, accustomed to the dominance over the last five or six years on the shelves of "one-off" rubber, were happy to get really durable and high-quality tires. Especially if they are produced by a world-famous and respected Japanese company.

The secret of such durability, which can boast winter stud tires Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000, is hidden in the base of the spike. It is made in the form of an asterisk with a complex surface geometry. In principle, this is a kind of "copy", the prototype of which was "spied" by the company's engineers at the thistle thorns. The base clings to the rubber surface every millimeter of its area, because of which the loss of the spike is an extremely rare event.

In addition, due to the combination of a special cord and the structural features of the spike, the latter is able to "go" into the thickness of the tire when driving on particularly rough roads covered with potholes. Because of this, the driving comfort is dramatically increased and the stability of the machine on unreliable surfaces remains. Thus, the Bridgestone rubber Ice Cruiser 7000 is an excellent choice for young and inexperienced drivers who are not yet sure of their skills (driving in icy conditions).

Other features

But even more remarkable characteristic of this rubber is their cushioning ability: even when driving on a road that more closely resembles a washing board, they retain all their qualities. This became possible due to the special design of the cord, which is padded from a "mixture" of metal threads and special polymer fibers, characterized by increased strength and elasticity. In addition, it is for this reason that Bridgestone's Ice Cruiser 7000 tires, which are reviewed in this article, are distinguished by an enviable longevity.

Today the company has several factories, each of which is able to impress the imagination with its size and technical equipment. It should be noted that there are enterprises both in the Old and in the New World, there are also manufactures in our country. All opponents of the "domestic assembly" can be reminded that the branches in Russia have repeatedly been recognized as one of the best. The quality of their products does not cause any complaints even for sophisticated motorists.

The production processes at any Bridgestone plant are fully automated, the influence of the "human factor" is minimized. In short, the production of Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 is in good hands. If you do not buy a fake, frustration with the quality of tires you just will not overtake.

Tread lamellae

Much work has been done in the matter of the most accurate selection of the shape and configuration of each tire tread element "Ice Crocer 7000". This is very important, since the stability of the behavior of the tire on the road surface largely depends on the size and other characteristics of these components of the tread. Such a positive effect was achieved not so much by engineers as by programmers who managed to create a program for automatic drawing of the "ideal tread" pattern.

The developers achieved the desired: they were able to improve the design of the previous model in such a way that the degree of adhesion to the road increased by 1.7 times. Many consider it strange that at the same time engineers have reduced the number of hooked slats. In fact, there is nothing strange about this: their number has actually decreased, but at the same time the form of the remaining ones has become more complicated. The lamellas became multifaceted, which led to an increase in their engagement qualities. The sides of the lamellas are multidirectional, which makes the car perfectly stable even at high speeds. This is the main merit of the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000, the test of which (if you decide to carry it out) confirms the exclusive "braking" qualities of the tires each time.

So, repeatedly tested on the "road", in which the role was perfectly smooth, polished ice. Even under such conditions, tires from Bridgestone showed themselves only on the positive side. Of course, to arrange from the icy surface race track in any case is not worth it, but the number of drifts when using this rubber is reduced by three times! Here it should be noted that not everything is so simple.

Such an outstanding reduction in the frequency of drifts is still achievable when the car is driven by an experienced driver. If a newcomer leaves the ice, then even with a good rubber, the result of such a trip can be sad. Better not risk! However, reviews of motorists indicate that this is not a marketing ploy. Drivers say that on the tires of Bridgestone, their car actually became more stable on the road. This is especially noticeable with regard to models of cars with rear-wheel drive. Motorists testify that the latter starts to noticeably less "wind".

Some disadvantages of rubber

It's time to talk about some of the shortcomings, described by us, tires Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000. The price - it is quite high and much higher than if compared with the domestic rubber. But this drawback is relative. Considering that these tires serve not less than three seasons, keeping practically all thorns, their cost does not look too high. In any case, almost all experienced motorists agree that it is better to buy good tires once than to spend money each season buying something cheap, but not too high-quality.

By the way, how much does Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 tires cost? Their price varies depending on the supplier and market conditions, but on average it is about five thousand rubles per tire. Of course, this is a very average value, because in different cities and different sellers the price can drastically differ. But it's worth focusing on this cost.

Another disadvantage, which many motorists say, is not the most "sane" behavior of Bridgestone tires of this model in the snow. If a lot of it fell during the night, problems with leaving the yard may arise. However, the tires of the Icecrown 7000 model were not created for the rally on snow-covered wastelands. In the case when there is not much snow on the road, the rubber behaves quite "decent", and it does not hurry to skid.

Finally, some drivers believe that these tires are not too good in terms of noise ... but this largely depends on the machine itself. First, studded rubber can not be noiseless by definition. Secondly, if the degree of noise insulation of the car meets modern requirements, even at high speeds in the passenger compartment it will be quiet: this confirms the highest quality of the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000. The tire test carried out last year by almost all domestic automotive reviewers did confirm their quality.

Let's sum up ...

What conclusion can be drawn? Having considered the totality of all the advantages and disadvantages with which this rubber is characterized, it is possible to sum up. When buying this model from the company Bridgestone can be confident in its quality, durability and stability of the machine on the road at any degree of icing of the surface. Motorists, according to their feedback, would not mind if the cost of tires of this brand decreased. At the same time, the same people testify that it is better to buy automotive rubber more expensive, but they will be fully confident in the long term of its service.