Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8: reviews, test, and performance

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

Wheel Tire Manufacturer

The world famous Finnish company Nokianis the flagship in the market for car tires. The division of a huge corporation engaged in the manufacture of wheel tires, became the world's first manufacturer of rubber, designed for operation in winter conditions.

Finnish manufacturer first introduced to the marketits products in 1932. And since its inception, the concern has been focused on residents of the northern regions of the planet. Four years after the start of production, the first winter tires appeared. There is a single laboratory for testing winter tires on the planet, and it belongs to this particular company. Perhaps this production direction was due to the geographical location of Finland. Both options - summer and winter - Nokian tires have proven 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 tremendous popularity of the company's products on the Russian market led to the fact that Finnish entrepreneurs opened the production of automotive rubber in our country.

Plant built in the city of Vsevolzhsk(Leningrad region), produces 11 million tires per 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 it was located in the same city.

Which rubber is better

Manufacturer and international expertsclaim that the quality of tires made in Russia is not inferior to products from Finland. As far as this is true, you can find out from the owners who use tires that came from different factories. However, their assessment can be subjective, because the operation is conducted in different road and climatic conditions, and each driver has his own style of driving. This criterion of distinction is the most important. One driver can use a set of winter tires for 4-5 seasons, while another driver will need a replacement by the end of the second winter. And this is despite the fact that they will have the same mileage.

Production capacity of Nokian Tires in Russiaexceed Finnish. The main indicator of quality is the fact that products from Vsevolzhsk can be found on sale in the cities of Germany, Sweden, Norway and, most surprisingly, in Finland.

We can assure you that the constructionThe features of the same model of wheel tires are the same in all concerns of the plant, wherever they are. In addition, the production technology is similar in all plants. You should also take into account the fact that the plant in Russia is a fully automated production. Product quality control is carried out by Finnish experts.

Winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

All car owners know the buzzing noise thatpublish winter tires. The tread design, designed for Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 (winter), allowed for acoustic comfort. Noisy this rubber can not be called. At the same time the key features of this rubber are not reduced at all:

• a positive impact on vehicle stability and handling;
• no increase in fuel consumption;
• Excellent traction in winter conditions.

The tread pattern is directional, anddue to the greater number of checkers, spike can be spread across the entire width of the wheel. This allows you to increase grip, wear resistance and reduce wheel noise. 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

New internal architecture of tires,used in the construction of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 Run Flat, opens up unprecedented opportunities for motorists. 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 by car without finally damaging the tire.

This technology has a significant tirereinforcement of the sidewall and the entire tire carcass. As a result of pressure loss (puncture), such a tire does not lose its shape. At the same time, the onboard security systems with which modern cars are equipped will continue to operate normally and will not block the possibility of movement. Resource such tires in the flat state is enough to get to the nearest tire shop. It varies in the range from 80 to 150 km depending on the workload of the car.

There is one feature of usetires considered by us, especially low-profile Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 205/55 / ​​R17: if there is no tire pressure sensor in the vehicle security system, the driver may simply not pay attention to the puncture (not notice) and continue driving without speed limits. The maximum speed allowed for movement on a flat run Run Flat is 80 km / h.

Otherwise, these tires are quite common -installed on the same wheels using conventional tire fitting equipment. In the event of a puncture, it is permissible to repair only the tread area. In the event of lateral damage, such a tire cannot be repaired and must be disposed of.

The cost of this variety on average by one thirdmore expensive than regular tires. Their use allows you to save space in the trunk (there is no need for a spare wheel). But even with a spare tire, in case of damage to the second wheel, you can continue to move. This is especially true for cars with modern security system. 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 tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

Reviews are full of thanks to the manufacturer andengineers who developed such a product. In the cold, it is a dangerous prospect to remain immovable on the highway, away from populated areas. If the fuel runs out (and help may not be on time), then it will not take long to freeze. There are many such tragic situations. And if with you on a trip also children? In general, according to car owners, modern Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 Run Flat winter tires can rightly be considered the real rescuers who did not allow to feel even the slightest threat on the road.

Tread features

Protector Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV presentsis a complex two-layer conjugate design. Due to this, when braking increases tire grip. The rubber compound inside the tread has high strength. The spike, placed on the tread block, sit like a cast, and does not dangle. The positive point of this feature is uniform tire wear and stabilization of movement.

The basis of the tread is cryosilan secondgenerations. It is thanks to this revolutionary material that the ambient temperature (frost) does not affect the quality of adhesion. The rapeseed oil (main component) maintains the necessary elasticity of the tread during any frost. This property increases the durability of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. Reviews of car owners, among other things, speak of a noticeable reduction in fuel consumption on a winter road.

In addition, the perfect arrangement of checkersThe tread makes it self-cleaning of dirt and ice porridge. From the patch of tire contact with the road, these key components of the autumn-winter slush road are lightning-fast, which improves traction. It turns out that the tread design behaves like velcro, not allowing the wheel to "float" on the water or ice porridge, and clearing the way to a more or less hard surface.

Located in the center of the tread volumelamellas make it harder, making the tire responsive to the movement of the steering wheel. The self-blocking architecture of these elements ensures high controllability of the car on the winter road.

Present in tread pattern and amplifiersbraking. The gear design increases the surface area and improves traction when braking. The test conducted with Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 showed tremendous results on a snow-covered road.

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

Do I need a spike in the city

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV has anchor type spike,made by the latest technology Nokian Eco Stud 8. The shape of the flange provides the minimum deviation of the spike in the landing slot. The Eco Stud cushion underneath, made of special cushioning and soft rubber, helps soften the spike's contact with the road surface and significantly improves its functionality.

The wheel has 190 such elements, which led toa flagrant violation of the EU regulations limiting their number on one wheel to hundreds of 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 damages the road surface no more than a regular tire.

The tenacity of the spike is such that under load48 H he flies out of the landing nest. The studded wheel of Continental ContiIce Contact has much greater strength - it can withstand loads up to 232 H. Therefore, in a city in winter, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 rubber will quickly fail the thorn (it will simply fly out). Even a large number of thorns cannot help in this situation. In this regard, it seems inappropriate to use Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 studded rubber in the city.

Reviews of citizens who have decided to purchase this rubberfor travel, mostly within the boundaries of the settlement, confirm its inconsistency with urban conditions. The behavior of thorns on bare asphalt leads to an increase in stopping distance. Wet pavement is also not quite suitable for this model of rubber - the car’s controllability suffers. Therefore, if you do not leave the city limits in winter, you do not need to buy studded tires. In this case, you can buy simple winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8, which is not installed studding.

But for those drivers who usually drive bythe track, the above-mentioned tires became a real find Snow and ice on the highway allows you to fully realize all the possibilities of tires Finnish manufacturer.

Driving a car on Nokian tires

One of the important selection criteria isDriving a car in a winter road. Testing Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 XL, which was conducted by ordinary buyers, showed the strengths of the tire:

• on the snowy road, an excellent reaction to the acceleration and change of the trajectory of movement;
• road handling is one of the best among many winter tires, a good acceleration dynamics;
• minimum stopping distance on a dry road surface.

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

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

• wet grip leaves much to be desired (still spikes);
• loudness;
• long braking distance on wet asphalt.

It turns out that by purchasing tires NokianHakkapeliitta 8 SUV for your SUV or crossover, you choose the best product in the world of car tires. You do not agree? Then, as experts say, your negative opinion about this rubber was formed as a result of its use for other purposes. In this situation, no tires are not able to cope with errors that can make a person who is behind the wheel.

What do the owners say

Since the first presentation of NokianHakkapeliitta 8 reviews about the quality of tires, left by satisfied owners, replenished with new comments. Released in 2013, tires have proven themselves on the positive side. A small number of negative characteristics only confirms the high quality and properties of automobile tires considered by us.

It is characteristic that in the year when the winter was releasedNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 tires, the world record of the speed of tires on ice was set - the cars “shod” into tires made by the Finnish manufacturer were able to overcome the mark of 335 km / h.

The main reason for bad reviews

Bad grades are usually the basis of bad grades.violation of the operating conditions and the lack of proper tire running-in (observance of the speed limit, driving off rules, etc. rules of conduct on the road, recommended by the manufacturer during the first thousand mileage). Violation of the running-in recommendations leads to the fact that during operation the tire does not fully show its features.

In addition, a great influence on the quality of tiresIt has the wrong storage of it in the warehouse of the seller or in the garage of the owner. Rubber should not stand. Proper storage means being in a horizontal position without any pressure from above. Placed one on top of another tire harm the lowest in the stack, as well as vertical storage. It is best for the safety of the off-season to use a rack or hanging shelf under the ceiling of the garage. In this case, the rubber must be cleaned of dirt, dried and packed in a plastic bag for tires.

Do not overlook the possibilitypurchase of non-original tires. This is not surprising - in our capitalist age, many enterprising people do not disdain to make money on someone else's fame and reputation for quality.

Objective assessment

Very many motorists who exploitedpreviously studded tires from other manufacturers, they note a quieter wheel operation, especially for tires with a larger radius. This is explained by the fact that the Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 XL tire has less tread elements, has sharp edges, and when in contact with the road surface, the cushion cushion softens the pressure on the spike. The claims of the owners, as if the tires are very noisy, are unfounded. If you continue the conversation, as a rule, it turns out that the operation was not intended. In this case, city dwellers "shovel" their cars based on the following considerations:

• expensive car need expensive tires;
• my car should have the latest tire model 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 they cost nothing.

The same drivers who know what and for whatbuy, very satisfied with the driving characteristics of this model. There is a confident contact with the road, maneuverability and good braking performance. The car is moving steadily even on a snowy road. Also, the owners noticed that on this rubber car better behaves outside the grooves.

Here are just a small number of characteristics that give drivers who have experienced this rubber in the difficult conditions of the winter road, or rather, off-road:

• dressed and forgotten that it is winter outside;
• you stop understanding how you can stumble somewhere;
• at 20 degrees of frost, the tires are as soft as they were;
• drove 17 thousand km. (three seasons) - not a single spike flew out;
• the best of the entire Nokian winter range;
• in the not snowy winter I lost only 4-5 thorns;
• rakes well on snow, on ice - like on clean pavement;
• in the countryside, rubber has never failed.

Test tests

Before launching the mass production of a new tire, long before the field test races, the engineers of the design bureau carried out numerous technical tests of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

The test allows you to identify the shortcomings of the newproducts imperceptible at first glance. It is through this approach and Finnish attention to detail that Nokian Tires products have gained a leading position in the international market for automobile tires.

Only after painstaking and comprehensivestudies on special stands imitating the harshest winter realities, new tires can be tested by the consumer. According to the reviews, the Finnish manufacturer is launching a highly efficient product on the market that flawlessly shows itself on winter roads.

The cost of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

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

The price of a tire, according to consumers, is strongdepends on its size. By purchasing a wheel with R 13, you will pay 3.3 thousand rubles for one tire (average cost in Russia). Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 r16 is already much more expensive - 7.5 thousand rubles. The tire on 255/45 R 18 will cost the new owner 16 thousand rubles. The prices quoted vary depending on the season and region of sales, but only slightly. Tire options 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 the rubber Nokian Hakkapeliitta-8 285/30 R 22. Today, for one such tire will need to pay 26 thousand rubles.

As is customary in our world, you have to pay for everything. Including for high-quality tires. You choose how important security is for you on the winter road.