The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 non-studded winter tire is manufactured for a wide range of passenger cars. The Hakkapeliitta R3 belongs to the family of Nordic-type winter tires that provide reliable traction in regions with difficult climatic conditions. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 tire is characterized by a high level of safety, comfort and fuel efficiency.

The directional tread of the Hakkapeliitta R3 is based on the patented Arctic Sense Grip concept, combining technologies aimed at providing reliable traction, precise handling and driving pleasure. The functional sipes used in the tire tread work effectively in various weather conditions on ice, snow and asphalt. The new Cryo Crystal 3 micro-particulate rubber compound ensures optimum longitudinal and lateral grip. Optimized shoulder block design improves flotation and handling and reduces noise.

An increased number of pump sipes is located in the central part of the tread. They remove residual water from the contact patch, providing stable and reliable grip on wet roads. The shoulder areas of the tire are equipped with self-locking 3D-sipes, the sharp zigzag edges of which open and close during acceleration and braking, improving traction and shortening the braking distance on slippery winter roads.

The unique Cryo Cristal 3 microparticles in the rubber compound provide optimal longitudinal and lateral grip. The microparticles work like miniature spikes, creating sharp, hard edges of grip. As the tire wears, the crystals, evenly distributed in the rubber compound, gradually come out to provide reliable grip throughout the tire's life.

Taking into account the many years of experience of the world's northernmost tire manufacturer, we dare to think that this is a recognition "for nothing". And the practice of using Hakkapeliitta R2 by our compatriots speaks in its favor. But the Finns are not accustomed to sitting back and resting on their laurels, they can simply freeze. For three polar years, they pored over improving the R2 and this week gave a presentation on the appearance of a new, even more progressive product, as they announced, the Hakkapeliitta R3. The Russian group of journalists became the first at its world presentation. For what such respect, we can only guess: either for the principle of good neighborliness, or for the volume of the market. According to the firm belief of the company's managers, the right friction winter tire should demonstrate a bunch of advantages not only on snow and ice, but also on dry surfaces. This is probably why testing R3 captured such warm territories as Spain and South Africa. No matter how hard Marko Rantonen, Product Development Manager of Nokian Tires tried, to explain the reasons for the southern tests, I honestly did not fully understand the logic. And, I must admit, it is not important. I'm not sure that in Russia someone will drive a Hakkapeliitta R3, say, in July (originals and bloggers avid to "fried" do not count). ((person_149_White Hell) is the world's largest winter tire testing ground. Owned by Nokian Tires and located near Ivalo. It is a small town 300 km north of the Arctic Circle (68 degrees north latitude, 121 meters In the Finnish tundra, on an area of ​​700 hectares, there are 20 test tracks with a total length of more than 100 km, intended for testing rubber in severe weather conditions. Many tracks are laid on the ice of lakes. More than 500 sets of tires are tested here a year)) What is a dry surface through the prism of car tires? First of all, speed. A priori, the desire of the majority to go quickly is understandable, being sure that the tires will not let you down. In this regard, the Hakkapeliitta R3 is even more resistant to dynamic loads than the R2 with its speed index R (170 km / h). So, for example, with the 45th profile and below, it was possible to achieve an increase in the index to T (190 km / h). The roads in the snow-covered Ivalo region, even after heavy snowfalls, are a fairy tale. Here I will be supported by our compatriots, frequent guests at local winter resorts. Everything that is rolled by the wheels is dry. And only the core of the roadway and areas near the side of the road is ice. With a certain skill, you can ride with a breeze, in the truest sense of the word. The Audi A5 will help you. I did not accelerate to 170 km / h, but "130-140" is easy. The tires behave tenaciously, the car does not drive, the braking is stable, even with the ESP turned off. If it were not for the polar pink dawn outside the window, and the white blanket around, and the thought of a winter test would not have arisen. ((gallery_1036)) ((photo_text_116)) Marko Rantonen explains confident behavior on a dry, frosty surface by the presence of smart technologies incorporated into the design of the R3. There are many of them, not all can be described, therefore, briefly. The R3 has a completely different tread pattern than its predecessor - a dedicated central part responsible for handling, as well as 3 types of siping. The slots for the sipes are turned in different directions, and the sipes themselves are not completely cut - this is both good control and the grip we mentioned. In the shoulder area, the sipes are elongated, they do not cut the tread block much, and it does not swing. The checkers are interconnected by supports that do not allow them to swing with good dynamics of the car. Plus all the same improved grip. The blocks are made of a rubber that is harder in composition than the surface layer of the tire. If the checkers were soft, there would be no need to talk about any stability and stability. There are protrusions between the checkers - the so-called. "Snow claws". Already from the name it is clear that they are designed to create good traction, however, mainly when driving on snow. The only question is - for what? On the downhill track, my colleague and I deliberately lagged behind the convoy of test Audi Q5 Hybrid to check the braking. Having accelerated to 50 km / h, they braked sharply ... And, I must admit, it was worth stopping the car - it was carried with a neat stern skid, even the ABS did not show 100% of its effectiveness. Coming out of the car, we “felt” the snow - there was ice under it, and the layer of snow itself is nothing more than an ice crumb, although it looks like a fluffy white blanket. Nonviolent half-pedal braking gave a slightly better result. I believe that the studded Hakkapeliitta 9 in this particular situation would have demonstrated greater reliability, but, as we understand it, this is not about it. ((gallery_1038)) ((photo_text_117)) To feel the difference between the “ninth Hakka”, the R3 and another tire, which the Finns presented as “Central European”, we were brought to the ice of a lake that is part of the infamous White Hell training ground. The name - wah-wah - is not the most optimistic, but how many good products have been tested here over the past 30 years is hard to say. The proposed route is zero revelation: start, approach to the “snake”, a long straight corridor, again slalom, again a high-speed passage in a straight line, “snake” and a turn leading to a U-turn. 1.5 km of well-known exercises - it seems, a little: the steering wheels are competent, entering a turn with a margin - and you will be with a good time. But it's not so simple for the Finns who create tires. The “snake” cones and “straight” gates are installed on different types of surfaces, and this is the highlight of the track. Start - on clean ice, as the people say. "Shod" in Hakkapeliitta 9 "Golf" almost without wasting precious time sets off on the road, clinging to the "blue" of the coating with a studded tread. Skillfully "claws" are triggered in a series of turns, partly taking over the function of the disabled traction control system. "Central European" tires on the same "Golf" noticeably loses from the first meters of the distance - this is obvious: even with accurate gas, the efficiency of the activated ESP is zero. Every now and then you have to control the unpredictable course of the car, keeping in mind the smooth operation of the steering wheel. The capabilities of the Hakkapeliitta R3 are somewhere between these indicators: a relatively tenacious (given the absence of studs) start, often almost air steering, light drifts in corners, maximum concentration on the driver's side. Always be on your guard ... ((gallery_1035)) ((photo_text_118)) Towards the middle of the track, the "mirror" of ice is replaced by powdered and, a little later, snowy areas, and here the obvious difference between the two favorites of the test - "nine" and R3 disappears. ... The thorns are the first to stop bringing her “ice” dividends, and you start to believe in the power of the engineering thought of Nokian specialists, who a couple of hours ago in the warm Saariselkä congress hall introduced you in detail to the friction novelty of the 2018-2019 season. The central part of the R3, which we mentioned at the beginning of the review, has diverging feather grooves on the sides - it is they that remove dirt and other unnecessary fraction from the contact patch. In the shoulder area there are activators or, if you like, lamella activators. It is thanks to them that these very sipes seem to open on a slippery ice surface, bringing the behavior of the tire to the maximum possible level of effect. An innovation that the Finns talk about with particular enthusiasm is the CryoCrystal 3 particles made from ecological material in the R3 rubber compound. Essentially, these are microscopic crystals that act as embedded spikes. They seem to create sharp, hard edges of the grip inside the rubber itself. As soon as the tire wears out, the crystals are released to the outside, providing the coveted traction. The R3 uses the same layer of rubber as the premium Nine. Expensive way? Perhaps, but it is he who allows, at the very least, to deal with such a negative phenomenon as the penetration of noise into the car interior. There is a belt bag, each thread in which is the tensile strength itself. The thread tie is managed by a nylon bandage. The residual tread depth indicator ("snowflake") looks useful - a useful informational piece for those who go on almost "bald" tires through the "Torfyanovka" or "Brusnichnoye" checkpoint, where checking this "depth" is a common activity of Finnish customs officers. Duplication of similar information plus a "reminder" about the tightening force of the bolts - on the sidewall of the tire. … -20 in porridge-like 0… +5. There are plenty of examples, especially in the Leningrad region. The Finns have the same anomalies with the weather, therefore, when developing the R3, they took this important point into account. As you know, this expensive material was most widely used in the manufacture of summer models. But since we are talking about safety, Nokian Tires went to the necessary costs, which, to be honest, will be a priori included in the cost of the R3. Thanks to silica, it became possible to reduce the rolling resistance coefficient and, as a result, improve grip on wet surfaces. Plus, an increase in the number of sipes (by 107%) compared to the R2 model. The fact is that a large number of sipes create some kind of edges with which the tire clings to wet asphalt. The water outlet from the tread surface is controlled by the lamella pumps. Yes, that's right, plural. If on the Hakkapeliitta R2 such a "pump" was only in the shoulder area, then on the "Air third" it was duplicated in the central part of the tire. Since in Russia the number of drivers using studded tires is many times greater than those who like to ride friction models in winter, the space sales of Hakkapeliitta R3 cannot be counted on, and any tire seller will enlighten you in this no less authoritatively. But leaving this group of car owners without attention is an impermissible luxury. Hence the logical appearance of the heroine of our review. The Hakkapeliitta R3 and Hakkapeliitta R3 SUVs are already being produced at the Vsevolozhsk plant. We will be offered 131 articles, up to size R21 inclusive, with a profile of 45 and below. Flat Run is provided for BMW. We add that during the design 35 tread patterns were developed, more than 7000 tests were carried out, more than 100,000 km of roads were covered, more than 40,000 brakes were performed. Probably worth it ...

Today, the choice of tires for car enthusiasts is huge - you can spend many hours trying to figure out which rubber is best for your car in certain weather conditions. This becomes especially a serious problem when you find yourself in a rather cold climate, so the standard approach to choosing tires is no longer relevant for you.

What should people living in the North do? That's why there are tires such as the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, which are made specifically for such conditions. If your car always has to be in not the most pleasant and rather cold weather conditions, then you should definitely read this article. Find out here why the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is the perfect tire for you. So, it's time to get to know this great rubber that people leave extremely positive reviews about.

Basic information

Before going into the details of why you should buy the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, you should take a closer look at these tires. This rubber is positioned as the most comfortable for those people who live closer to the north. Even the manufacturer's motto sounds like "northern comfort".

And these are not just words - in fact, these non-studded tires (which already give them a serious advantage over studded tires, which are much more highly specialized) offer you absolute comfort on any trip, as well as the maximum driving safety that can be achieved in the harsh northern conditions. This new tire model really gives you unforgettable comfort, as you will feel almost nothing while driving, but still get fuel economy.

And, of course, as mentioned above, the absence of studs significantly increases the safety characteristics of this rubber. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires offer incredible safety when driving on icy or snowy roads, excellent handling on dry or wet surfaces, and reduced drag for fuel economy. These are the main benefits of this rubber. They already make you think about buying this model, but you should still look at it in more detail to fully understand its magnificence.

The best winter tires in the world

We can safely say that the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is the best winter tire in the world at the moment, as the manufacturer has managed to create an incredibly energy efficient rubber model. This model was developed specifically for the unique i3 electric car from BMW, so you can immediately understand how good such a tire should be in theory. But in practice, everything is confirmed, and the performance even exceeds all expectations placed on it.

The main advantages of these tires are low riding resistance, first-class grip and outstanding levels of driving comfort. Tests have shown that these tires can reduce the driving resistance of electric cars by more than thirty percent, which, in turn, leads to incredibly high fuel savings, and in this case, the energy used by the electric car.

But it's not just about saving money. The fact is that such tires solve the problem that many electric cars still have a short battery life without charging, and the reduction in resistance, leading to a decrease in energy consumption, significantly increases the distance that the car can cover without recharging. This is what attracts the attention of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires.

Most energy efficient tires

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is a model that was launched by a company operating much further north than most tire manufacturers. That is why it specializes mainly in the production of rubber that would be suitable for the harsh Scandinavian conditions, where you always need to have winter or close to winter tires, and also where electric cars are much more common than anywhere else on the planet. And in 2015, the manufacturer managed to achieve incredible - the mark appeared on the tire label: "Energy efficiency class A". This is the best indicator to date in the industry.

Thus, this model is not just another tire, it is a full-fledged step forward, it is the rubber of the future, which allows you to move safely, economically and as efficiently as possible by car on snow and ice, without fear of the harsh Scandinavian winter. In the case of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires, owner reviews are mostly positive, although there are not so many of these reviews on Russian-language sites due to the fact that, by and large, these tires are designed for use by an electric car.

Challenges for electric car tire manufacturers

Manufacturers of tires designed for electric vehicles face certain challenges that are not easy to solve. The fact is that electric cars are very different from traditional cars - they are much lighter, they have completely different aerodynamics. And all this leads to the fact that tires used on traditional cars become extremely ineffective on electric cars, so you need to develop your product for them. And the ideal option at the moment is precisely the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, the reviews of the owners confirm this over and over again. But how is this effect achieved? How does a manufacturer manage to create such a work of art? It turns out that one of the most decisive roles, thanks to which the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires achieve such success, is played by the material from which this rubber is made.

Ecological miracle

The secret lies in the eSilica component, which is unique and produces truly impressive results. It is due to this component, which is added to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires, that similar performance and efficiency is achieved. But what is the essence of this component? In fact, everything is quite complicated, so you should understand the process only at a basic level. In principle, you do not need to understand the process at all, you can simply use the fact that manufacturers have created something similar for you, but for your own development and understanding of the market, you still need to realize in which direction progress in this area is moving.

So, the molecular chains of the new generation eSilica functional protector mixture combine with silicate particles, resulting in a very strong, but at the same time quite flexible combination. The resulting mixture has a number of incredible advantages that leave many other leading combinations far behind: excellent functioning in various temperature conditions, due to which the grip on the road in winter conditions is significantly improved, which results in low resistance while driving; the tread pattern performs its functions at an excellent level, regardless of the state of the road - it can be wet, slippery, snowy, dry, and so on, but the tires always show only the highest level, and even a change does not affect their performance adhesion levels and temperature changes. Accordingly, thanks to this unique combination, a high-quality grip is achieved on all surfaces, and also occurs significantly slower than in most other cases.

It should be noted also rapeseed oil, which is also used in the production of this rubber - it increases the tensile strength, and also due to it, an even better grip on the icy or snowy road of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires is achieved. Reviews about this product speak for themselves, so you should definitely, if not immediately purchase them, if you live closer to the north, then at least try them out in practice.

New concept

In the case of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires, the reviews also contain a mention of a certain concept that was first used on this particular model. What is this concept and why is it so remarkable? You, most likely, have already managed to be surprised that this rubber, intended for winter conditions, has absolutely no spikes. This may seem absurd to the car owner - how, in this case, is grip on a slippery road provided?

This topic has already been touched upon a little earlier in the article, but now it's time to talk about it in more detail. It's all about the very unique mixture that takes these tires to a completely new quality level. The secret lies in the fact that microscopic multifaceted crystal-like particles that have the hardness of diamond are added to this mixture. These peculiar crystals act as microscopic spikes, providing traction with the surface due to their sharp and hard edges and corners. As a result, traction on a slippery road surface occurs across the entire surface of the tire, and not just where there are studs. Even the previous tire models of this manufacturer already had good grip on slippery roads, but this rubber really reached a completely new level - during testing it was found that thanks to this technology, a car on which Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 winter tires are installed can literally stop on ice instantly - its stopping distance at a speed of about 80 kilometers per hour was several meters less than the record figure of previous models.

Separately, it is worth mentioning that due to the fact that crystals are added to the entire mixture, excellent grip on slippery roads remains relevant even when the tires are already approaching the point of full wear, unlike standard winter studded tires. So this concept is another step into the future, these crystals can change how winter tires will look in the coming years.

Pump grooves

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 winter tires are not limited to these innovations - they are ready to offer their users much more and a wide variety of innovations, most of which are focused on ensuring that this tire performs at its best in cold conditions. For example, special attention should be paid to the original pocket-shaped pump grooves that make up the tire tread pattern. They are specially made to provide excellent grip on the road surface. In the production of previous models, this technology has already been used, but only once - it was then that the company patented this invention.

As for this rubber model, it uses the same technology, but it has been significantly improved by increasing the size of the pockets. How does it work? Pockets are called pumping pockets for a reason - the fact is that they suck water from the road surface into an existing pocket, guaranteeing better grip. As you can easily understand, by increasing the size of the pockets, it became possible to suck in more water, which further improved the grip of the rubber on the road. Combining sharp zig-zag grooves with this progressive technology gives incredible results, and straight main grooves are ideal for maximum winter weather with lots of snow and thick ice. That is why it is recommended to purchase Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires - reviews about them often touch upon the smallest moments that no review describes.

However, user reviews will be considered separately, but for now, you should familiarize yourself with another innovative technology that was used in the design of this model.

Slush protection

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 rubber also has additional technology designed to protect against problems that often arise in cars in heavy rain, in slush, when driving on a dirty road surface. Often, dirt builds up in the tread grooves, which reduces the performance of the tire. This model has special claw-like protrusions, which are aimed specifically at improving the functioning of the tires in such weather conditions. They are located on the critical "shoulder" area of ​​the tire to maximize the efficiency of self-cleaning of the tread from any contamination that could cause a decrease in the performance of the rubber. Thus, thanks to this innovative technology, these tires provide very strong and reliable grip on the road even when real chaos reigns on it, and it no longer resembles, in fact, the road due to thick mud, which greatly impedes the movement of cars equipped with ordinary rubber, and not the advanced tires of this model.

However, this is not all that is worth paying attention to. It is possible that you have already noticed, if you studied this question, that this tire model may also have a version of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 means? What is the difference between this version?

SUV tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV tires do not differ too much from the original version, however, of course, there are differences, because this rubber version is not intended for ordinary cars, but for SUVs that travel on much more rugged terrain. What are these differences?

The first thing to pay attention to is the fact that the tread pattern of these two variations is slightly different: the SUV version has it a little more aggressive, designed to deal with large volumes of dirt and other substances that will try to clog the grooves of your tread. Also, manufacturers were able to further increase the grip of tires on snow and ice, so winter off-road conditions will now be as easy for you to conquer as well. And, of course, it is worth noting the increased durability of these tires - this is quite logical, because there strength should be much higher than for driving on ordinary roads, where your tires are practically not threatened. In this case, manufacturers have used special aramid fibers to reinforce their SUV tires to provide the maximum durability they need when traveling off-road. This model is available in a wide variety of sizes - up to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV XL, which is very large. Up to model 295 / 40R21 111R. As you can see from the markings, these tires are 295 centimeters wide and 21 inches in diameter, while they can withstand incredible loads and speeds up to 170 kilometers per hour.

Naturally, this is not the only size - both for base tires and for off-road tires, sizes can vary, and there are several dozen markings for a wide variety of wheels - from 15 to 21 inches. Therefore, you will definitely have something to choose specifically so that this choice will completely satisfy you.

Well, this is all the information you need to know about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV tires. Reviews are the final part of this article, and from it you can find out what real people who have tried this rubber think about this tire model. You will find both positive and negative points to understand what the disadvantages of these tires are and how to deal with them.

Ilya Syrnikov on the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire

These tires have excellent value for money. The kit will cost no more than 20,000 rubles (in any case, it was so when I purchased). What can be said about, so to speak, the "behavior" of these tires on the road, about their pros and cons. It was used all year round, both in winter and summer. I'll start with the pros. First, the tires are pretty quiet. If in winter there is some noise from studded tires, then there is no such noise from these tires. In summer, the tires also seemed not noisy (but this is my subjective opinion, as it may seem to others - I don't know). Second. How rubber copes with the road surface. When the road is damp. The protector copes well with water. The wheel, as it were, "cuts" the water, and the grip is not lost. When the road is snowy or icy. Well, this rubber is not studded, but the so-called "Velcro". And in winter, when the tires are warmed up, they "cling" well enough to the road and confidently hold the car. And finally, I think there is something else to say. How does rubber cope with OUR roads directly, Russian roads, where, probably, not even five seconds pass before the wheel does not catch a hole or a bump. The rubber is moderately soft and copes well with most irregularities. But from here follows its MINUS - since the rubber is soft, having caught a good hole, an "egg" will most likely come out on it, or, even worse, the tire will break altogether.

Hence the conclusion is this: these tires are very good. There are more pluses than minuses. And the only disadvantage can be "turned to nothing" just more carefully and carefully driving the car, trying not to catch large holes.

Car: Ford Focus

Buy it again? Definitely yes

Rating: 5

Andrey S. on the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire

Only positive impressions! The tire is wonderful, soft and quiet. For a winter with snow - just what you need. Behaves well both on fresh, packed snow, and on snow porridge. Holds the road, brakes very well. Of course, on dry asphalt at +10, the braking distance is longer than on summer tires, but in fact, this rubber is not intended for high temperatures. Once I had to dig out, when, being sure of the wheels, I did not calculate the depth of the snow and the landing of the car ... sat on my belly ... the tire is not to blame here. When in tow I pulled a friend out of the same situation - there was not even a slip ...

Installed on the Civic 4D. Otezdil her 3 seasons. The rest of the tread is 5-6 mm. Those. excellent wear resistance

(summer tires were already forced to change. worn out in 3.5 seasons)

By the way ... my Hakkapelita is made in Russia. But, oddly enough, there are no complaints for the entire period of operation.

P.S. at the time of writing the review, on this site, instead of the Hakkapelita R, a photo from another tire is posted ...

Car: Honda Civic 1,8L 2006-2007

Score: 4.85

Andrey about the tire Nokian Hakkapeliitta R honest review

Great tires! I have a dimension of 2155516, 18000 km moved away, and 3 winters! I plan to travel for another season. The protector is still in excellent condition!

I advise everyone! Reinforced concrete confidence on any surface in winter! Very quiet! I rode a test studded Superb - almost deaf !!! Friction rubber only !!!

Car: Skoda Octavia Scout

Size: 215/55 R16 97R XL

Buy it again? Definitely yes

Rating: 5

Daniel on the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire

Used 205/70/15 as an all-season minivan, the total mileage for 4 years was about 70 thousand.

I did not see any point in changing in the spring, they were completely satisfied as summer ones - they did not swim with weight, noiselessness, and controllability.

The tread stock still remains (don't believe the marketing), the death of the wheels was due to the rupture of the cord, one after the other they went with a screw.

The first one broke when he drove 200 meters on a flat tire, then another one died, six months later - the third.

I didn’t like it - braking on bare ice, sensitivity to the rut (although there may be a question of width along the rut.

I replaced it with a Nokian R2 SUV in the hope that there would be a stronger cord.

Car: Nissan Serena

ICO Score: 4.92

themany about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire

The best tire for me.

Perfect roll-forward, I love a quiet ride, engine braking and smooth dynamics.

Soft and silent would ride it in the summer. When winter comes, the pleasure of movement comes.

For the summer I have Bridgestone Adrenalin Potenza re 50 - semi sports. Such a ******. I'm sorry I bought it.

I can't find better than the R series, I don't need spikes, since I don't need the acceleration and deceleration dynamics either. An S80 car with nowhere to drive, slowly and calmly, silently like a limousine.

Speed, water, snow edges, drifts, braking holds better than anyone else. I go where even an SUV is afraid to go. I don't carry me anywhere, there was not a single skid on these tires.

It may not be possible to drive into a steep ice hill, a front-wheel drive without spikes simply will not cling. If you left the track and the exit is steep and covered with ice, you need to accelerate.

The R series (Velcro) is ideal for Moscow, anyway, there are only traffic jams, ice and drifts only sometimes. In winter, 60% asphalt, 10% snowdrifts, 30% porridge.

I will never take another. I don't need thorns.

Car: Volvo S80 2.4L 1999-2006

Score: 4.85

Alexey about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire

Cool wheels. I dress without waiting for the first snow on November 15 and get high. Even on my trough, there is a very tangible difference. And the steering wheel turns easier and less gasoline is consumed on it. And it does not dry out over time. I have been driving for the third year. The only drawback is the price)))))))

Car: VAZ 2114 1.5L 2001-2008

ICO Score: 4.38

Oleg about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tire

I can't say that I'm very happy ...

Before taking on the new Grandis, it was here that I read reviews about this rubber ... In the store, the sellers unanimously said that the tires were GOOD. Really not noisy at all! I cannot say what to call the behavior of the car stable or at least controlled, I can not, after work, returning, I played a little on a slippery area in the parking lot near the supermarket in order to feel and get used to the slippery surface, I was at a loss and extremely surprised! 2 winters went before driving UltraGrip 500 on Lancer Arab, where there was not even ABS - this is SUPER !!! ... I don’t understand what people are happy with ?! Let's see what will happen on the snow, although basically you have to ride either in +, or on rolled snow-ice near intersections and turns.

ICO score: 3.11

creativ about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R

ABC won't save

I will describe the review on the Opel Astra 1.6, R-ka in some situations deceives ABC and makes it work in those situations in which only skid braking can save the situation. There was an accident where I got on a road with asphalt-bald gravel and on such a road I could not slow down. I think the 2 most dangerous moments with this rubber are the tramway tracks and the polished gravel in the asphalt ..... on these surfaces it is impossible to control the braking distance, it will be several times longer on this rubber. Otherwise, the tires are excellent and the grip is the most adequate, the steering wheel behaves clearly and reacts to any adjustments without slowing down. bypassing obstacles during emergency braking at height - an instant reaction to the trajectory. perfect tires on the snow. it is rather weak on ice, for porridge I would not recommend slowing down much.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R is a novelty in the non-studded winter tire segment from Nokian. According to the test results, the tire is recognized as the best in a series of similar ones, because was created specifically for demanding consumers who use the car in various weather conditions.

The rubber compound of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R has been redesigned for the better - a silica / rapeseed oil composite is used, which improves grip on wet roads and ice, as well as the tire's tensile strength. The dense network of cut sipes is designed to "wipe" the water film from the road surface, providing effective grip on wet roads. In this regard, the drainage grooves are called - "pump slats" and were patented by the Nokian company as excellent assistants to masterly grip in frost and rain.

• New tread pattern,
• new rubber compound,
• multilayer tread structure,
• central rib,
• blocks of the shoulder area of ​​different lengths

All this allows the friction tire to remain stable regardless of changes in winter weather and driving conditions.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R economical winter tires! This is indicated by the lettering on the sidewall "ultra low rolling resistance", which means "extremely low rolling resistance". The tire, when rolling on the road, spends a minimum amount of energy due to a new rubber compound, a competent sipe system and a new tread design.