Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8: reviews, test, and performance

Are your old wheel tires worn out? It's time to change them on Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. Feedback, test results and description of the characteristics of this tire brand collected in this article will help to make the right choice.

Wheel Tire Manufacturer

Famous for the whole world, the Finnish company Nokian is the flagship in the automotive tire market. The division of the huge corporation, engaged in the production of wheel tires, was the world's first manufacturer of rubber, designed for operation in winter conditions.

The Finnish manufacturer first released its products to the market in 1932. And since its foundation, the concern has been focused on the inhabitants of the northern regions of the planet. Four years after the start of production, the first winter tires appeared. On the planet there is a unique laboratory for testing winter rubber, and it belongs to this company. Probably, this production direction was due to the geographical location of Finland. Both variants - summer and winter - Nokian tires proved themselves from the best side (especially the novelty of the market - Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV), which is confirmed by the words of millions of car owners, including in our country.

Tire factories in Russia

The huge popularity of the company's products on the Russian market led to the fact that Finnish entrepreneurs opened the production of automotive rubber on the territory of our country.

The plant, built in the city of Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad region), produces 11 million tires a year. The popularity of the products predetermined the construction of a second Russian plant with a production capacity of 6 million tires per year. It is characteristic that he was placed in the same city.

Which rubber is better

The manufacturer and international experts say that the quality of the tires made in Russia is in no way inferior to the products from Finland. As far as this corresponds to reality, you can find out from owners who use tires that come from different factories. However, their evaluation can be subjective, because the operation is conducted in different road and climate conditions, and each driver has his own style of driving. This criterion of difference is the most important. One driver a set of winter tires can operate 4-5 seasons, and another tire by the end of the second winter will require replacement. And this despite the fact that their mileage will be the same.

The production capacity of Nokian Tires in Russia exceeds Finnish ones. The main indicator of quality is the fact that products from Vsevolozhsk can be found on sale in the cities of Germany, Sweden, Norway and, most of all, in Finland.

We can assure you that the structural features of the same model of wheel tires are the same for all plant concerns, wherever they are. In addition, the production technology is similar in all plants. It should also be taken into account that the plant in Russia is a fully automated production. Quality control is carried out by Finnish specialists.

Winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

All car owners are familiar with the buzzing noise that winter tires make. The design of the protector, designed for Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 (winter), has achieved acoustic comfort. Noisy this rubber can not be called. At the same time, the key features of this rubber are not diminished:

• Positive influence on the course stability of the car and controllability;
• No increase in fuel consumption;
• Excellent traction in the winter.

The tread pattern has a directionality, and due to the greater number of checkers, the spike can be spaced across the entire width of the wheel. This allows you to increase traction, durability and reduce the noise of the wheel. The heating of the latter also decreases. As a result, winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 have a greater mileage resource than previous models of this brand.

Run Flat Technology

The new internal tire architecture used in the design of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 Run Flat, opens up unprecedented opportunities for car enthusiasts. Run Flat in Russian means "flat tire". Everyone knows that with the loss of pressure in the tires, the wheel loses its shape, and it is not possible to move further on the car without damaging the tire completely.

According to this technology, the tire has a significant reinforcement of the sidewall and the entire carcass of the tire. As a result of pressure loss (puncture), such a tire does not lose its working form. At the same time, the on-board security systems with which modern cars are equipped will continue to operate in a regular mode and do not block the possibility of movement. The resource of such a tire in deflated condition is quite enough to get to the nearest tire fitting shop. It varies from 80 to 150 km depending on the car's occupancy.

There is one peculiarity of using the tires we are considering, especially the low profile Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 205/55 / R17: in the absence of a tire pressure sensor in the car's safety system, the driver may simply not pay attention to the puncture (not notice) and continue the movement without limiting the speed regime. The maximum speed allowed for movement on the run flat Run Flat is 80 km / h.

Otherwise, these tires are quite common - they are installed on the same disks using the usual tire fitting equipment. In the case of a puncture repair only the tread area is permissible. With side damages, such a tire is not subject to repair and must be disposed of.

The cost of this variety is on average one third more expensive than conventional tires. Their use saves space in the trunk (there is no need for a spare wheel). But even with a spare, in case of damage to the second wheel, you can continue driving. This is especially true for cars with a modern security system. A direct confirmation of this is the statements of drivers who have emerged from a difficult and dangerous situation thanks to the Run Flat technology in Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires 8.

The reviews are full of gratitude to the manufacturer and the engineers who developed such a product. In the cold, stay immovable on the road, away from populated areas - a dangerous prospect. If the fuel is over (and help may not be in time), then it will not take long to freeze. There are many such tragic situations. And if you are traveling with children? In general, according to car owners, modern winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 Run Flat can rightly be considered a true savior, not allowed to feel even the slightest threat on the road.

Tread features

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV protector is a complex two-layered contiguous structure. Due to this, when braking, the grip of tires with the road surface is increased. Rubber mixture inside the protector, has increased strength. The spike, placed on the tread block, sit like a cast, and does not hang out. A positive feature of this feature is uniform tire wear and stabilization of motion.

The basis of the protector is the second-generation cryosilane. It is thanks to this revolutionary material that the ambient temperature (frost) does not affect the quality of the clutch. Rape-oil (main component) supports the necessary elasticity of the tread in any frost. This property increases the wear resistance of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. Reviews of car owners, among other things, speak about a tangible reduction in fuel consumption on the winter road.

In addition, the perfect arrangement of the tread blocks makes it self-cleaning from dirt and ice porridge. From the contact patch of the tire to the road, these key components of the autumn-winter runoff are lightly carried away, which improves the grip. It turns out that the design of the protector behaves like a Velcro, not allowing the wheel to "float" over water or ice, and clearing your way to a more or less hard surface.

Located in the center of the protector, the volume lamellas make it stiffer, which makes the tire sensitive to the movement of the steering wheel. The self-locking architecture of these elements guarantees high controllability of the car on the winter road.

Present in the tread pattern and braking amplifiers. Gearing increases the surface area and improves traction during braking. Conducted with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 test showed amazing results on the snow-covered track.

The manufacturer cares about the consumer, which can be traced even in such small things as the measurement of the depth of the tread. In the center of the tire is a marker DSI - tire wear indicator showing the remaining height of the tread.

Do I need a spike in the city?

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV anchor type spike is made using the latest technology from Nokian Eco Stud 8. The flange shape ensures a minimal deflection of the stud in the seat. Located beneath it, the Eco Stud cushion pad, made of special cushioning and soft rubber, helps to soften the stud's contact with the road surface and significantly improves its functionality.

The wheel has 190 such elements, which led to a flagrant violation of the regulations of the European Union, limiting their number on a single wheel of one hundred pieces. Technologists of the company were able to prove to bureaucrats that, thanks to modern construction and materials, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 rubber causes minimal damage to the environment and spoils the road surface no more than a conventional tire.

The durability of the spike is such that at a load of 48 H it flies out of the landing socket. The studded Continental ContiIce Contact wheel has a much higher strength - it can withstand loads up to 232 H. Therefore, in urban winter conditions, the rubber Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 spike will quickly fail (it will simply fly out). Even a large number of thorns can not help in this situation. In this regard, it seems inexpedient to use the city's studded tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

Reviews of townspeople who decided to purchase this rubber for travel mainly within the city, confirm its inconsistency with urban conditions. The behavior of thorns on bare asphalt leads to an increase in the stopping distance. Wet road surface is also not very suitable for this model of rubber - suffers car handling. Therefore, if you do not leave the city limits in the winter, you do not really need to purchase studded tires. In this case, you can buy simple winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, which do not have a stud.

But for those drivers who usually go on the road, the above mentioned rubber has become a real find. Snow and ice on the highway allows to fully realize all the possibilities of tires of the Finnish manufacturer.

Driving on Nokian tires

One of the important selection criteria is the controllability of the car in the winter road conditions . The testing of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 XL, which was carried out by ordinary buyers, showed the strengths of this tire:

• On the snowy road an excellent response to acceleration and change in the trajectory of motion;
• Controllability on the track is one of the best among a lot of winter tires, good acceleration dynamics;
• Minimum stopping distance on dry road surface.

Of course, there are other impressions from Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. Reviews, which are shared by some owners of crossovers or SUVs, contain information about the shortcomings of this tire.

This once again confirms that the rubber was designed to work in the extreme conditions of a snowy winter, and not for trips on dry asphalt or slush. Here are typical reasons for discontent:

• Grip with a wet road leaves much to be desired (all the same spikes);
• Loudness;
• Long braking distance on wet asphalt.

It turns out that by purchasing Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV tires for your SUV or crossover, you choose the best product in the world of car tires. Do not you agree? Then, as experts' reviews show, your negative opinion about this rubber has developed as a result of its misuse. In this situation, no tires can not cope with the mistakes that can make a person who is behind the wheel.

What the owners say

Since the first presentation of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 reviews about the quality of tires left by satisfied owners, have been supplemented with new comments. Released in 2013, rubber proved itself on the positive side. A small number of negative characteristics only confirms the high quality and properties of the car tires we are considering.

It is characteristic that in the year when the winter tire Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 was released, the world record of the speed of tires on ice was set - a mark of 335 km / h could be overcome by cars "shod" in tires manufactured by the Finnish manufacturer.

The main reason for bad reviews

At the heart of poor ratings, as a rule, is a gross violation of operating conditions and the lack of proper running-in of the tire (compliance with the speed limit, rules of starting from the road, etc. rules of conduct on the road, recommended by the manufacturer in the first thousand runs). Violation of the recommendations of running-in leads to the fact that during operation the tire does not fully exhibit its features.

In addition, a large impact on the quality of the tire is caused by improper storage of this in the warehouse from the seller or in the garage from the owner. Rubber should not stand. Proper storage means being in a horizontal position without any pressure from above. Located on top of the other tires damage the bottom in the stack, as well as vertical storage. Best for security in the offseason to use a rack or a hanging shelf under the ceiling of the garage. At the same rubber should be cleaned of dirt, dried and packed in a plastic bag for tires.

Do not discount the possibility of buying non-original tires. In this there is nothing surprising - in our capitalist age, many enterprising people are not squeamish about earning someone else's fame and reputation for quality.

Objective assessment

A lot of motorists, who previously used studded rubber from other manufacturers, note a quieter wheel operation, especially for tires of larger radius. This is explained by the fact that the Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 XL tires have less protruding elements, have sharp edges, and when in contact with the road surface, the cushion pad softens the pressure on the spike. The statements of the owners, as if the tires are very noisy, are unreasonable. If you continue the conversation, as a rule, it turns out that the operation was not the intended purpose. In this case, urban residents "shoe" their cars on the basis of the following considerations:

• Expensive tires need expensive tires;
• On my car should be the latest model of tires from the best manufacturer in the world;
• I must have all the best and modern.

Such arguments with detailed criticism crumble, like a house of cards, and do not cost anything.

The same drivers who know what they are buying for are very satisfied with the performance characteristics of this model. There is a confident contact with the road, maneuverability and good braking characteristics. The car confidently advances even on the snow-covered highway. Also, the owners noticed that on this rubber the car behaves better than the rolled track.

Here are just a small number of characteristics given by drivers who experienced this tire under severe winter road conditions, or rather, off-road:

• I dressed and forgot that it was winter outside;
• You stop understanding how you can stall somewhere;
• At 20 degrees frost the rubber is soft as it was;
• Traveled 17 thousand km. (Three seasons) - not a single thorn flew out;
• The best of the entire winter line of Nokian;
• In the snowy winter, he lost only 4-5 spines;
• Well rake in the snow, on the ice - as on pure asphalt;
• In the countryside, rubber has never failed.

Testing

Before starting the production of a new tire, long before the field test runs, the engineers of the design bureau conducted a number of technical tests of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

The test allows you to identify the shortcomings of new products, imperceptible at first glance. It is thanks to this approach and Finnish attentiveness to detail that Nokian Tires products have won leadership positions in the international market of automobile tires.

Only after painstaking and comprehensive research on special stands simulating the harshest winter realities, new tires can be tested by the consumer. As evidenced by the reviews, the Finnish manufacturer launches a highly efficient product on the market, which perfectly demonstrates itself on the winter roads.

The cost of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

The price of the products of the Finnish manufacturer allows us to conclude that this product belongs to the expensive segment. The cost may seem overestimated, but not by those who year after year give preference to the products of Nokian Tires. People usually do not spend money on the wind. In this situation, it would be appropriate to recall one folk wisdom: "Miserly pays twice." If you have firmly decided that for you on the winter road the safety of the car, its driver and passengers is more important, then, like millions of other car owners, you will choose the products of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

The price of a tire, according to consumers, depends heavily on its size. Buying a wheel with R 13, you pay for one tire (the average cost in Russia) 3,3 thousand rubles. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 r16 is already worth significantly more expensive - 7,5 thousand rubles. The tire for 255/45 R 18 will cost the new owner 16 thousand rubles. The prices quoted vary depending on the season and the sales region, but insignificantly. Variants of tires with Run Flat technology will cost accordingly:

• R 16 - 10.5 thousand rubles;
• R 17 - 15 thousand rubles;
• R 18 - 20.5 thousand rubles.

The most expensive is rubber Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 285/30 R 22. Today for one such tire will need to pay out 26 thousand rubles.

As is customary in our world, everything must be paid for. Including for quality rubber. You choose how important is safety for you on the winter road.