New 2018 summer tires for SUVs
The sudden return of winter delayed for some time the need for annual replacement of winter tires for summer tires. However, the calendar is the last week of March and a visit to the tire dealer sites is almost inevitable. Someone "pereobuet" your SUV in tires, carefully stored since last autumn, and someone, while there is time, will pick up their tires from the new products of the upcoming summer season.
By the beginning of the summer season of 2018, tire manufacturers did not please us with a large number of new products for cars of classes CUV and SUV, but still the situation is much better than last year. Most of the new products are enhanced versions of passenger models (which we considered in the first part of this review ), or new generations of well-known models. Although there is a completely new development. However, about everything in order.
Goodyear and Dunlop
Since February 2018, sales of two summer new products from Goodyear-Dunlop have begun in the same size of 255/50 R19 107Y. The manufacturer introduces the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV and Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV tires to the market , which are different from the passenger versions of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and Sport Maxx RT2 with a reinforced internal structure and the use of a new generation rubber compound that enhances traction with dry and wet asphalt.
The range of both new products will be updated until February 2019. For Goodyear SUV tires, it will be limited to 28 sizes for rims from 18 to 22 inches, and for products under the Dunlop brand, 23 options with mounting diameters of 17-21 inches.
In 2017, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV tires designed for luxury vehicles with a high center of gravity were introduced to Asian consumers . Given the popularity of the passenger model EfficientGrip Performance among European motorists, it can be assumed that the official start of sales of the SUV version in Europe will take place very soon.
Nokian
The world's northernmost tire manufacturer offers owners of urban SUVs and crossovers to pamper themselves with one of two premium new products: the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV or the Nokian Hakka Black 2 SUV . They offer peace of mind, driving pleasure and good grip, regardless of weather conditions.
Model Hakka Black 2 SUV, which allows you to easily maneuver through the streets and country roads, designed specifically for demanding owners of powerful SUVs, while the Hakka Blue 2 SUV is designed for speed lovers, so even in rainy weather provides stable handling and driving comfort.
In both tires of the summer season of 2018, Nokian Tires patented Aramid Sidewalls sidewall reinforcement technology is used , which protects the tires from mechanical damage and ensures durability.
Fuel and gas stations in Italy
In Italy, you can refuel to choose from unleaded 95th or 98th gasoline, as well as diesel fuel, here referred to as Gasolio. Of course, diesel fuel is cheaper, but renting a vehicle that runs on diesel will be a bit more expensive.
According to statistics, in Italy, fuel prices exceed the cost of gasoline in other EU countries. The latest changes in prices for diesel and gasoline of various brands in Italy You can seehere.
Easily, quickly and at any time of day you can refuel only on the highway. On all other roads with this matter is much more difficult. There are no gas stations on weekends, holidays and at night. Payment for gasoline is often carried out only through specialized machines that do not accept foreign bank cards, so always carry some cash with you.
Driving to a gas station in the city at any time of the day, always pay attention to the hanging Aperto sign, which means it is open or the Chiuso sign, which says that the gas station is closed.
Features of traffic rules in Italy
The traffic rules in Italian sound like “Codice della strada” and practically do not differ from the Russian traffic rules. The main difference is that they are strictly observed by all road users. Therefore, we recommend that you strictly follow local traffic regulations, communicate with other drivers politely and without conflicts, and pay fines on time if you have violated something, especially since if you don’t pay the fine, then there may be problems with getting a visa.
In no case do not try to “negotiate” with a policeman and give him a bribe - this will have negative consequences that will be fraught for you.
Road signs in Italy coincide with ours, signposts provide enough information not to go astray and reach the destination.
Speed limits in a given country are quite reasonable. So, in the locality your speed should not exceed 50 km, outside it - 90 km. It is allowed to drive on a highway at a speed of 110 km / h, on a motorway up to 130 km / h.
Documents and insurance when renting a car in Italy.
In order to rent a vehicle, you will need Russian rights and a passport. Sometimes it is not necessary to have an international driver's license, small rental companies will give you a car under Russian rights (if your name is in Latin). But there are cases that require an IDP (really only if you have Russian rights).