The best timing belts in 2020


Every conscientious car owner carefully monitors his iron horse and meets the standards for replacing components and consumables. One of these car maintenance procedures is replacing the timing belt. The reliability of the machine depends on its quality; stability of the engine, which can “fly” due to a rupture of an old or poor-quality belt; safety of the driver and passengers.

In today’s review, we will present the best timing belts in 2020 from trusted manufacturers for various makes and models of cars. The rating is based on the pricing policy of manufacturers, reviews of service technicians and the opinions of real car owners.

Purchase rules

As is the case with the purchase of any auto parts, before purchasing a timing belt, you should carefully study the comparative characteristics of several models compatible with your car, analyze reviews and compare the cost of parts from different manufacturers and at different points of sale.

To choose the best timing belt for yourself, it is worth remembering the basic important rules for testing before purchasing:

  • confirmation of product quality. An appropriate quality certificate and an original hologram on the packaging of the car part will help reduce the risk of buying a counterfeit (some place a sticker on the belt itself, but such cases are less common). Make sure that there is a hologram on the box without signs of re-sticking, and then make sure that there is a certificate for the product - every bona fide seller must present it upon request;
  • absence of visible defects. Each belt that you are considering as a potential purchase should be carefully inspected for manufacturing defects and mechanical flaws that may have occurred during transportation. Any nicks, cracks, tears, cuts, or traces of use should be a signal to refuse to purchase this item, as they significantly reduce the reliability and service life;
  • digital belt differential. The production technology of this spare part is such that a workpiece of impressive size is cut into copies, which are marked with a digital differential. This is the generally accepted norm for time-tested brands. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the numbers. If all possible values ​​are repeated on one belt, you most likely have a non-original part in front of you;
  • cost of production. No matter how much you would like to reduce your car maintenance budget, the obvious cheapness of the belt should be alarming. You may find yourself looking at either a “dark horse” product or a replica of a well-known brand. Therefore, always compare the price from several sellers, including large distributors of the brand, and look for values ​​​​close to the arithmetic average;
  • brand. Not a single brand gives an absolute guarantee of every sample - there is a share of defects in all production, and in the modern world they know how to counterfeit products extremely skillfully. However, a product from a stable manufacturer that has long conquered its market segment, purchased at a branded point of sale, is more likely to serve you faithfully far beyond the manufacturer’s warranty.

Which timing belt is better to choose?

With the modern assortment of different types of products, it is almost impossible to create an unambiguous overall rating - the pricing policy of auto parts brands is as extensive as the equipment of the cars themselves, so we will describe which timing belts are better in two large categories: among relatively budget models and premium ones.

Economy class

Let's look at five timing belts from different manufacturers with their advantages and disadvantages.

Manufacturer: BMRT (RF, Balakovo)

Description:

The only Russian manufacturer that is able not only to compete with foreign ones, but also to lead the rating of timing belts in the middle and low price category. The plant produces exclusively rubber products. The secret of his success lies in his narrow specialization.

The wear resistance of the belt allows it to be used slightly longer than the guaranteed mileage. In the assortment you can find parts for products of the domestic automotive industry - timing belts for Priora, Grant, Kalina, and popular foreign brands, including those assembled in Russia: Renault and Nissan. Balakovo products cover most of the economy car segment.

Pros:

  • product range;
  • quality confirmed by European standards;
  • reasonable price;
  • positive reviews from specialists.

Cons: not identified in this segment.

Manufacturer: BOSH (Germany)

Description:

A widely known manufacturer of equipment and electronics for one and a half years, which also has excellent recommendations for the spare parts and components produced for cars.

The concern implements a fairly acceptable pricing policy and constantly earns favorable reviews from real users. The disadvantage of timing belts specifically is their vulnerability under heavy overloads, but in the economy segment this is a general trend.

Pros:

  • adaptability of goods to various car models;
  • high protection against falsification;
  • excellent quality within the warranty period;
  • affordable price.

Cons: after replacing the belt, there is a period of grinding into the pulleys.

LEMFORDER (Germany)

Description:

This manufacturer is part of a group of enterprises specializing in auto components, which include timing belts that are suitable for both German cars and “Koreans” (Hyundai-Kia concern), “Japanese” (Honda and Toyota brands) ), “Americans” (“Chevrolet” and “Ford”), there is also a good timing belt for VAZ (including the timing belt for Grant, Kalina, Largus, etc.).

Despite the overall good quality characteristics, the expert community is concerned about the fact of a sharp decline in its own production. The company subcontracts belts from Korea or other German factories, packaging them under its own name. The subcontractor manufacturers themselves have good recommendations, but in fact, under the Lemforder brand lie completely different brands.

Pros:

  • compatibility with cars from around the world;
  • product quality;
  • wide price range.

Disadvantages: camouflage products of other brands under this brand.

HUTCHINSON (France)

Description:

This brand produces the most wear-resistant belts that last for a long time and mileage. During factory assembly of cars, they are used by European and Japanese brands (from BMW to Citroen). The machines at the enterprise itself are constantly updated, as are production technologies. Spare parts meet all quality requirements in Europe and Asia. They have good compatibility with the domestic automobile industry. The operating range exceeds 100 thousand kilometers.

Pros:

  • compatibility with cars from around the world;
  • product quality.

Cons: none identified.

AMD (South Korea)

Description:

In Russia, this manufacturer has proven itself very well as a supplier of spare parts for domestic cars. Although initially it was a project of Japanese and Korean factories to maintain their line of cars in working order. But the company’s development dynamics quickly allowed it to expand beyond East Asia and begin to conquer the world. Gas distribution belts of this brand rarely break, which means they minimize sudden total engine failure. In product reviews, car owners note the adaptability of Russian cars and their satisfaction with the choice.

Pros:

  • compatibility with cars from around the world;
  • increased reliability and protection against rupture.

Cons: none identified.

All of the manufacturers listed are adapted to the Russian market; their timing belts are suitable for the most popular car models made or assembled in Russia. And this is mainly economy class, like the components themselves, so car owners are satisfied not only with the quality, but also with the price of the belts.

Premium class

For owners of more expensive and luxurious vehicles, appropriate spare parts are required. The premium class rating contains the five best manufacturers with a price and class noticeably above average.

DAYCO (USA)

Description:

This brand is deservedly included in our top, although in fact it is less popular in Russia than it deserves. The company is viewed skeptically by our compatriots, although it copes well with its obligations.

Daiko divides its supplies approximately equally between assembly lines and the component market, but has insufficient protection against counterfeits, a large volume of which occurs in the Russian Federation, so reviews from Russians often include unflattering ones.

Pros:

  • strong average in terms of quality indicators;
  • protective coating for additional abrasion resistance and noise insulation;
  • adaptation to Russian cars.

Cons: high percentage of gaps due to counterfeit products flooding the market.

GATES (Belgium)

Description:

The most famous brand among people who understand cars, the vast majority of whose products go to assembly lines, so the auto parts market sees few timing belts from this company, and it is better to order them directly from the manufacturer or from officials. The quality is at its best, as is the price tag per unit of production

Pros:

  • excellent workmanship;
  • brand reputation;
  • cooperation with the best brands.

Minuses:

  • high cost;
  • a small amount of goods on the secondary market.

CONTITECH (Germany)

Description:

A comprehensive manufacturer of components for fans of one brand for the maximum number of used auto parts. The company's products are expensive, but available for selection on the shelves, although, like its Belgian colleague, it is focused on direct deliveries to car manufacturing plants. Neither experts nor ordinary users have any complaints about the quality of the brand’s products. One “but”: after installing the belt, an adaptation period is almost always required - proper fit on the pulleys takes time.

Pros:

  • product quality;
  • service life extended due to improved composites.

Cons: need for grinding in.

INA (Germany)

Description:

This manufacturer services factories of the best brands in Germany and France with also access to the Japanese market and considers it its duty to provide multi-stage and meticulous quality control at all stages of production of its products. The company's factories are scattered around the world, but product testing standards are carried out according to the same regulations everywhere, reducing defects in its own market to a minimum.

Users deservedly revere the brand for its unsurpassed reliability, so timing belts under this brand can be found in both luxury cars and mid-range domestic sedan.

Pros:

  • exceptional reliability;
  • minimum defect rate.

Cons: none identified.

OPTIBELT (Germany)

Description:

It is Europe's largest manufacturer of belts, which are known for their top-level performance. Special production technology makes the “rubber bands” stable, but flexible, so the teeth do not move along the gears. Owners of domestic and foreign cars agree that purchasing such a belt is an investment in long-term peace of mind for the safety of the engine of their iron horse and their own safety while driving. This product does not deliver any unpleasant surprises.

Pros:

  • enormous reliability;
  • manufacturability of execution.

Cons: none identified.

Comparison of Bosch with other brands in the product group “Belts - pulleys - tensioners”

ManufacturerCodeDescriptionDispatch CITYPrice, EURSalesman
Bosch1987949095Bosch lv timing belt z111 lada 2108-09 trapezoidToday5,18Show
Lada21080100604010Timing belt 1485 VAZ-2108-99,2113-15 8 cl. (Lada-image) Today9,10Show
Gates5521Timing beltToday7,89Show
Dayco94089DaycoToday5,60Show
BRT2108100604010Timing belt 2108 brtIn stock6,13Show
ContitechCT527Timing beltToday2,65Show
PolcarBS1987949095Timing belt3 days5,76Show
FinwhaleBD111Timing beltToday3,36Show
Japan CarsDAY94089Timing belt lada samara 1.1-1.5 88.01- In stock3,93Show
Flennor4013Timing beltIn stock3,31Show

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ABC of Operation

Having decided which timing belt from which company is better, drivers, especially those who have encountered problems caused by defects in the production or operation of gas distribution rubber bands, should study the ABC of replacement and safety precautions associated with these components. Here are the simple truths of operation:

  • The average mileage of a timing belt from replacement to replacement remains at 60 thousand kilometers. It is better to look at the specific information on your car in the owner’s manual from the manufacturer, but if you cannot study these materials, you should play it safe and work according to average indicators;
  • Belt tension is the key to its quality performance. An excessive indicator leads to stretching and is usually associated with excessive efforts by the technician, which threatens early failure of bearings and pumps, not to mention the timing belt itself. Initially, insufficient elasticity threatens to shift the belt, which may be followed by a serious problem in the engine. To prevent unpleasant surprises from becoming global, the degree of tension should be checked immediately after installation, and then monitored after half the recommended service life and, if necessary, tightened/changed to a new one;
  • If the car “lives” in a hot climate all the time, the belt may shorten its service life due to drying out, loss of flexibility, and cracking. The spare part is made of rubber, which is extremely difficult to protect from changes in constant heat. Recommendations from timing belt manufacturing plants always indicate that permanent heat is the basis for replacing the component ahead of schedule by a quarter, and sometimes even a third;
  • Attention should be paid not only to the belt itself, but also to its protection. If the casing is damaged, dirt, drops of oil and other engine compartment fluids are likely to get on its contents. Which also leads to premature aging of rubber;
  • savings are not always justified. For example, in the case of replacing a belt without timing rollers, as the Russians like to do. According to the regulations, these spare parts are replaced as a set after certain mileage indicators, regardless of their visual condition. Otherwise, the rollers, which look good and are quiet to hear, may stop rotating at the most inopportune moment, and soon after reinstalling the belt, then you will have to change everything at once, and perhaps end up in repair of the motor due to a break with all the ensuing consequences;
  • You can only change a belt without rollers if the first one fails much earlier than expected, for example, due to defects in the casing and subsequent oil spillage, drying out of the rubber, etc. But then the timing of replacing the belt and rollers will become asynchronous, and this will need to be closely monitored, without relying on the Russian chance.

The correct choice and conscious use of the timing belt, as well as the vehicle as a whole, is the key to the personal safety of the driver and his passengers. And also additional protection of the family budget from sudden expenses for repairs.

Popular Bosch spare parts codes belts - rollers - tensioners

Product codeProduct groupAverage price, UAH
1 987 948 849Timing belt289,47
1 987 949 529Timing belt583,23
1 987 949 473Timing belt449,96
1 987 949 433Timing belt421,30
1 987 949 570Timing belt527,63
1 987 947 949Drive unit belt308,38
1 987 949 590Timing belt717,07
1 987 949 107Timing belt162,79
1 987 947 958Drive unit belt427,61
1 987 948 215Timing belt, kit3 393,92
1 987 949 190Timing belt615,90
1 987 949 071Timing belt232,72
1 987 947 833Drive unit belt361,69
1 987 948 253Timing belt, kit2 650,19
1 987 948 778Timing belt248,77
1 987 946 046Drive unit belt457,13
1 987 947 953Drive unit belt281,44
1 987 949 047Timing belt228,13
1 987 949 457Timing belt318,70
1 987 948 304Drive unit belt212,94
1 987 946 047Drive unit belt397,80
1 987 949 459Timing belt412,99
1 987 949 536Timing belt456,84
1 987 949 019Timing belt152,47
1 987 949 559Timing belt242,18
1 987 947 960Drive unit belt425,03
1 987 949 045Timing belt300,64
1 987 948 761Timing belt253,07
1 987 949 564Timing belt607,59
1 987 948 823Timing belt670,64
1 987 947 601Drive unit belt92,57
1 987 948 393Drive unit belt381,46
1 987 946 305Timing belt, kit1 821,34
1 987 946 200Drive unit belt545,40
1 987 947 819Drive unit belt250,20
1 987 947 894Drive unit belt130,98
1 987 949 042Timing belt203,20
1 987 946 304Timing belt, kit1 269,35
1 987 949 424Timing belt310,10
1 987 948 752Timing belt567,75
1 987 949 505Timing belt300,07
1 987 948 645Timing belt, kit852,64
1 987 947 829Drive unit belt158,78
1 987 946 132Drive unit belt294,05
1 987 947 911Drive unit belt156,20
1 987 947 946Drive unit belt196,32
1 987 948 391Drive unit belt243,90
1 987 948 833Timing belt397,23
1 987 949 470Timing belt362,84
1 987 949 413Timing belt439,93
1 987 949 435Timing belt586,10
1 987 947 972Drive unit belt182,56
1 987 949 191Timing belt412,42
1 987 949 090Timing belt333,32
1987946319Timing belt, kit2 069,54
1 987 947 978Drive unit belt256,51
1 987 949 599Timing belt570,91
1 987 949 158Timing belt258,80
1 987 949 598Timing belt1 406,35
1 987 949 199Timing belt1 065,29
1 987 949 082Timing belt141,87
1 987 948 707Timing belt454,55
1 987 948 061Timing belt, kit1 955,76
1 987 949 156Timing belt247,91
1 987 947 940Drive unit belt244,47
1 987 947 613Drive unit belt83,69
1 987 949 452Timing belt466,30
1 987 949 574Timing belt562,88
1 987 949 044Timing belt379,75
1 987 949 139Timing belt197,18
1 987 949 150Timing belt253,64
1 987 947 812Drive unit belt154,48
1 987 947 885Drive unit belt215,81
1 987 949 573Timing belt621,92
1 987 948 260Timing belt, kit4 754,12
1 987 949 163Timing belt338,19
1 987 946 034Drive unit belt127,54
1 987 948 629Timing belt, kit1 735,36
1 987 948 435Drive unit belt235,87
1 987 948 780Balance Shaft Belt219,54
1 987 949 472Timing belt395,79
1 987 949 565Timing belt585,81
1 987 949 437Timing belt234,73
1 987 947 955Drive unit belt361,98
1 987 949 169Timing belt226,41
1 987 949 614Timing belt554,57
1 987 948 250Timing belt, kit1 116,02
1 987 949 046Timing belt276,28
1 987 949 116Timing belt344,78
1 987 947 634Drive unit belt74,80
1 987 947 638Drive unit belt76,24
1 987 947 650Drive unit belt110,63
1 987 949 192Timing belt433,63
1 987 949 018Timing belt203,20
1 987 948 286Timing belt, kit1 584,90
1 987 949 403Timing belt311,53
1 987 949 538Timing belt847,76
1 987 949 662Timing belt560,02
1 987 948 526Timing belt, kit3 474,17
1 987 949 450Timing belt613,61
1 987 949 575Timing belt617,34
1 987 946 281Drive unit belt363,41
1 987 949 600Balance Shaft Belt338,47
1 987 948 028Timing belt, kit3 896,61
1 987 948 320Drive unit belt452,54
1 987 949 539Timing belt212,66
1 987 949 041Timing belt256,22
1 987 947 824Drive unit belt286,60
1 987 948 625Timing belt, kit1 386,00
1 987 949 005Timing belt145,59
1 987 949 194Timing belt270,84
1 987 948 850Timing belt648,58
1 987 946 045Drive unit belt331,31
1 987 949 454Timing belt664,91
1 987 947 820Drive unit belt282,59
1 987 947 898Drive unit belt136,42
1 987 947 893Drive unit belt126,39
1 987 947 608Drive unit belt76,52
1 987 947 952Drive unit belt296,06
1 987 949 095Timing belt152,76
1 987 949 023Timing belt223,55
1 987 949 020Timing belt166,80
1 987 949 584Timing belt590,68
1 987 947 938Drive unit belt184,00
1 987 946 431Timing belt, kit2 172,43
1 987 949 168Timing belt288,89
1 987 948 254Timing belt, kit3 268,39
1 987 949 067Timing belt140,15
1 987 948 838Timing belt969,57
1 987 948 453Drive unit belt338,47
1 987 946 105Drive unit belt402,10
1 987 948 914Timing belt, kit1 371,95
1 987 949 509Timing belt338,19
1 987 946 077Drive unit belt376,02
1 987 948 226Timing belt, kit2 092,47
1 987 949 666Timing belt701,60
1 987 949 562Timing belt582,08
1 987 949 524Timing belt678,10
1 987 948 909Timing belt, kit1 241,26
1 987 947 948Drive unit belt242,75
1 987 948 306Drive unit belt382,32
1 987 947 683Drive unit belt65,92
1 987 947 611Drive unit belt67,64
1 987 949 555Timing belt547,41
1 987 949 188Timing belt448,53
1 987 949 456Timing belt700,45
1 987 949 630Timing belt732,55
1 987 948 495Drive unit belt464,01
1 987 949 547Timing belt586,10
1 987 947 635Drive unit belt78,53
1 987 949 578Timing belt1 230,66
1 987 948 825Timing belt518,75
1 987 949 544Timing belt305,52
1 987 949 141Timing belt310,39
1 987 949 053Timing belt232,15
1 987 948 410Drive unit belt191,74
1 987 946 039Drive unit belt277,14
1 987 948 907Timing belt, kit2 765,12
1 987 947 896Drive unit belt134,42
1 987 947 888Drive unit belt112,06
1 987 947 658Drive unit belt152,18
1 987 947 934Drive unit belt213,52
1 987 948 452Drive unit belt198,61
1 987 946 071Drive unit belt235,87
1 987 947 653Drive unit belt120,95
1 987 947 850Drive unit belt230,14
1 987 947 887Drive unit belt312,97
1 987 946 000Drive unit belt198,61
1 987 948 437Drive unit belt254,21
1 987 947 651Drive unit belt128,68
1 987 949 487Timing belt515,59
1 987 949 171Timing belt380,32
1 987 949 500Timing belt460,57
1 987 946 099Drive unit belt265,96
1 987 947 689Drive unit belt61,91
1 987 947 895Drive unit belt121,81
1 987 947 745Drive unit belt103,18
1 987 949 087Timing belt400,95
1 987 947 989Drive unit belt314,97
1 987 948 313Drive unit belt394,93
6PK1900Drive unit belt232,15
1 987 947 975Drive unit belt284,88
1 987 947 617Drive unit belt119,23
1 987 947 935Drive unit belt143,59
1 987 946 103Drive unit belt255,65
1 987 949 439Timing belt426,75
1 987 949 055Timing belt167,37
1 987 946 052Drive unit belt268,54
1 987 947 890Drive unit belt140,15
1 987 948 146Drive unit belt123,81
1 987 946 062Drive unit belt207,50
1 987 949 159Timing belt516,45
1 987 949 602Timing belt872,12
1 987 949 122Timing belt304,37
1 987 947 944Drive unit belt208,36
1 987 947 502Drive unit belt98,59
1 987 947 943Drive unit belt177,69
1 987 947 987Drive unit belt434,49
1 987 946 064Drive unit belt256,51
1 987 947 847Drive unit belt132,12
1 987 947 832Drive unit belt248,20
1 987 947 932Drive unit belt149,61
1 987 949 170Timing belt235,30
1 987 949 121Timing belt289,75
1 987 949 491Timing belt731,40
1 987 947 981Drive unit belt300,07
1 987 948 915Timing belt, kit3 063,47
1 987 948 479Drive unit belt286,60
6PK1555Drive unit belt389,78
1 987 949 415Timing belt471,46
1 987 948 403Drive unit belt534,51
1 987 948 350Drive unit belt126,10
1 987 947 941Drive unit belt220,97
1 987 948 265Timing belt, kit3 914,10
1 987 949 410Timing belt352,52
1 987 949 657Timing belt1 252,73
1 987 947 600Drive unit belt75,38
1 987 949 160Timing belt383,47
1 987 947 834Drive unit belt354,52
1 987 949 447Timing belt565,75
1 987 948 828Timing belt481,77
1 987 949 605Timing belt588,10
1 987 948 872Timing belt, kit4 406,76
1 987 949 004Timing belt175,97
1 987 949 099Timing belt404,39
1 987 946 079Drive unit belt380,89
1 987 949 672Timing belt719,94
1 987 949 423Timing belt409,55
1 987 947 950Drive unit belt326,72
1 987 948 157Timing belt, kit2 923,03
1 987 947 994Drive unit belt609,31
1 987 949 519Timing belt658,03
1 987 947 626Drive unit belt90,85
1 987 948 944Timing belt, kit1 269,35
1 987 946 016Drive unit belt381,18
1 987 948 415Drive unit belt186,58
1 987 949 050Timing belt361,40
1 987 947 606Drive unit belt67,92
1 987 948 413Drive unit belt255,65
1 987 948 737Timing belt, kit900,78
1 987 949 027Timing belt194,31
1 987 948 774Timing belt263,67
1 987 948 493Drive unit belt378,89
1 987 946 362Timing belt, kit1 448,19
1 987 947 665Drive unit belt215,52
1 987 949 429Timing belt518,46
1 987 946 329Timing belt, kit767,80
2447010011Drive unit belt67,35
1987947618Drive unit belt134,99
1 987 947 823Drive unit belt213,52
1987949014Timing belt226,99
1 987 949 530Timing belt519,61
1 987 949 572Timing belt1 172,48
1 987 946 070Drive unit belt220,68
1 987 949 453Timing belt385,76
1 987 949 080Timing belt246,76
1 987 949 616Timing belt534,80
1 987 949 032Timing belt339,91
1 987 948 078Timing belt, kit4 607,10
1 987 949 064Timing belt151,04
1 987 948 486Drive unit belt185,72
1 987 946 097Drive unit belt307,52
1 987 947 840Drive unit belt237,59
1 987 947 842Drive unit belt278,86
1 987 946 124Drive unit belt178,55
1 987 949 492Balance Shaft Belt174,54
1 987 946 012Drive unit belt316,69
1 987 947 951Drive unit belt340,48
1 987 948 343Drive unit belt359,40
1 987 948 208Timing belt, kit1 693,23
1 987 947 631Drive unit belt77,67
1 987 949 462Timing belt382,04
1 987 946 104Drive unit belt435,35
1 987 949 070Timing belt415,00
6PK1795Drive unit belt364,27
6PK2080Drive unit belt359,11
1 987 946 072Drive unit belt339,05
1 987 947 656Drive unit belt134,42
1 987 948 902Timing belt, kit1 636,49
1 987 949 624Timing belt364,84
1 987 949 548Timing belt775,54
1 987 947 917Drive unit belt168,81
1 987 948 353Drive unit belt226,99
1987947645Drive unit belt95,72
1 987 949 015Timing belt232,72
1 987 948 788Timing belt389,49
1 987 947 937Drive unit belt180,84
1 987 947 918Drive unit belt136,71
1 987 949 585Timing belt524,48
1 987 946 031Drive unit belt353,38
1 987 946 268Drive unit belt395,22
1987947782Drive unit belt96,58
1 987 947 057Drive unit belt404,39
1 987 948 733Timing belt, kit1 749,12
1 987 947 891Drive unit belt122,66

In our avto.pro database there are 1132 Bosch catalog codes: belts - rollers - tensioners

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