Winter tires "Nokia Hakapelita": reviews

Experienced car enthusiasts know that safety andtraveling comfort is directly dependent on the quality of the tires. Therefore, they approach their choice very responsibly. Among the range of winter tires, the products of the Finnish brand Nokian are in demand. "Nokia Hakapelita" - a series of tires, thanks to which the manufacturing company became known throughout the world. Let us consider in more detail the most popular models of rubber and reviews about them.

Brand History

The Scandinavian company Nokian is the mosta major tire manufacturer in the North. The plant began to produce automobile products in 1936. The hard work and the constant introduction of innovative technologies in the production process have made the tires of the Finnish company one of the best and most sought after in the world.

Under this brand tires are produced, createdespecially for operation in regions with difficult climatic conditions of truly frosty, snowy winters. Especially popular is Nokia Hakapelita. Winter tires of this series are made more than 70 years. Each new tire model gets improved performance from developers.

The manufacturer invests part of the profits annually.in the development and testing of products. Rubber is being tested in the production process at its own site, located above the Arctic Circle. It is in such a place that the most severe conditions are created for checking the behavior of tires in extreme circumstances. Such a serious approach to production allows you to create truly high-quality products that can ensure safety and long service life.

Nokian's Winter

Winter tires Finnish brand introduced by twoseries - "Nokia Nordman" and "Nokia Hakapelita". The second option is considered a premium class, and the first belongs to the average price segment. However, choosing between them, drivers often prefer more expensive tires, arguing that they are made better and behave better at low ambient temperatures.

Each rubber model gets its own originaltread pattern, selected using computer technology. This allows you to achieve maximum adhesion to the road surface and to ensure effective removal of moisture. Despite the fact that earlier tires have somewhat worse properties compared to new ones, they are still in demand. This suggests that the manufacturer pays special attention to product quality and cares about the needs of the owners of "iron horses".

Popular Models

Over the years, Nokia Hakapelita 2Drivers appreciated the reliability and excellent performance. Many managed to leave her 6-8 seasons with minimal loss of thorns. According to reviews, this model is able to overcome any "surprises" on the winter road. It was possible to achieve such high rates of the manufacturer due to the simultaneous use of studing and a unique compound that endowed rubber with good traction on any type of coating.

Many drivers consider the second generation of tiresmost successful and continue to successfully exploit them. The manufacturer, in turn, offers to try out newer, improved tires.

"Nokia Hakapelita 4" - another reliable "footwear"for the vehicle. At one time, it was in demand due to the use of a new rhomboid thorn. Practically in all tests this tire took the leading positions for excellent grip properties.

Currently, models such as the Nokia Hakapelita of the 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th generation are in demand.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 winter tires review

The tire was released to the 70th anniversary of the Finnishtire brand and almost immediately became a "favorite" of many car owners. Specialists of the company have developed this model so that it does not let the driver down even when driving in the most severe conditions. That is why in the process of creation several innovative technologies were introduced at once: “bear claw”, Quattrotread (four-layer protector) and tetrahedral spike with “plus” mark.

Technical innovation called "bearclaw ”was first used precisely in the fifth generation“ Nokia Hakapelita ”. Winter tire has improved traction with the road surface due to rubber protrusions on the tread blocks. They allowed to keep the spike in a vertical position and avoid tilting it in contact with asphalt.

The tetrahedral shape of the "steel tooth" wasapplied in the previous model. In the updated version, the plus prefix says that both the base of the spike and its body now also have this form. This allows you to more securely fix the spike in the seat and improve grip.

At production of a protector four types of rubber mix are used at once. This innovation has improved the properties of each individual section of the tire.

Safety indicators

To determine tread wear nowjust look at the special indicator located on the center edge of the wheel. It shows the residual depth of the grooves. As the tread wear, the numbers will disappear one after the other.

In addition, Nokia Hakapelita 5 has received additional indicators in the form of "snowflakes", which show the possibility of operating tires in the cold season.

On the service life of rubber will affect the initial running. The new “spike” should definitely be operated in a quiet mode, the first 500 km. This is necessary for the proper "landing" of thorns.

What drivers like the fifth generation of NokiaHakapelita "? This model has excellent handling characteristics on both snowy roads and on ice. It overcomes any drifts and does not bury itself in the snow. Many car owners choose it when they need to travel frequently in the country or off-road.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7: model features

The undisputed leader of numerous tests - "NokiaHakapelita 7 ". In this model, developers successfully combine safety and comfort. Tires easily adapt to any conditions on the road and have good road holding.

When creating tires, the following innovative technologies were used:

• “Bear claw” - the technology successfully showed itself in the previous model, which prompted the experts to use it in the new model;
• Air Claw Technology (air dampers) -holes in the form of a drop, located in front of the spike, allowed to reduce the noise level when driving on the "spike". When the tire comes into contact with the road surface, the vibration is significantly reduced, the thorn kick is softened;
• hexagonal shape of the "steel tooth" - such a spikeIt has the shape of a diamond, which has beveled sharp corners. Excellent traction performance during braking and acceleration was achieved due to the fact that its wide side was sent in the direction of travel;
• eight-row stuck - the uniqueness lies in the fact that the developers did not have to increase the number of spikes themselves, which would lead to an increase in the mass of the tire "Nokia Hakapelita 7";
• unique compound - in addition to the usual mixturerubber and silica in the composition was first added to rapeseed oil. This reduced rolling resistance and improved wet grip;
• 3D lamellas - such an introduction added stiffness to tires and improved their behavior on dry pavement.

Reviews

Most experts and drivers are of the opinion that the seventh generation Nokia Hakapelita is an ideal rubber for use in harsh domestic winters. "Winter" In this model, the “spikes” received a lot of praise due to the minimal noise level, excellent adhesion to the icy and snowy roads, the possibility of long-term operation.

Eighth generation of Hakkapeliitta

In 2013, the specialists of the Finnish companypresented their latest development - Hakkapeliitta 8. The model received a directional tread pattern, excellent directional stability on any type of road surface, maximum noise levels and, as always, high safety. Designed tires "Nokia Hakapelita 8" for driving in extreme conditions.

Presented "eight" in 59 sizes. Rubber suitable for cars, and for family minivans or crossovers.

What is the uniqueness of the model?

When developing the design and design of this tire, the most advanced technologies were introduced, which allowed her to become a leader in the tests of winter spikes.

The manufacturer has worked considerably on the picture.tread, "awarded" rubber anchor spikes in the amount of 190 pieces, replaced the air dampers more functional "pillows» Eco Stud. The latter are a special soft rubber compound that provides optimal pressure indicators on the surface of the roadway and helps prevent the destructive impact of the spike.

Opinion drivers

In some moments this model is reallywins compared to its predecessor. It reacts faster and more clearly to steering commands, has improved throughput, retains its shape when road irregularities pass, and slows down better on slippery roads. But at the same time, "Nokia Hakapelita 8" seemed to many motorists noisy, despite the use of technology Eco Stud.

"Bite" and the price of tires. The average cost of a set is 27,000-30,000 rubles.