Windforce at a glance
Windforce is a Chinese tyre brand whose trademark belongs to Qingdao Windforce Tyre. Qingdao is a port city in Shandong province, and Shandong in turn is the heart of China's tyre industry, home to dozens of tyre factories. The company does not publicly disclose the year the brand was founded or exactly where production takes place. Windforce is aimed primarily at export markets and is sold in many countries.
Windforce belongs to the budget class. The tyres are made in Shandong province, and the range covers more than 1,200 sizes for cars, SUVs, vans, light trucks and buses. The brand suits drivers looking for a cheap tyre who cover few miles a year. In Europe, Windforce tyres are sold mainly through online shops and tyre wholesalers. Before buying, it is worth comparing the wet grip class and rolling noise on the tyre label.
Common Windforce summer tyres include the Catchfors UHP and Catchfors H/P, as well as the sportier Advanfors UHP. For SUVs there are the Catchfors H/T, A/T and M/T. For year-round use, the brand offers the Catchfors A/S. The best-known winter tyre is the Snowmaster. For Estonian winters, check that the tyre carries the 3PMSF symbol. On icy roads, a studded tyre is the safer choice.