Nokian Hakkapeliitta Winter Tyre Test Wins
Year 2011 seems to be a continuum to the success story of the 75 year old Nokian Hakkapelitta winter tyre. Hakkapelitta winter tyres (in Finnish: talvirenkaat) have scored test wins and top positions both with their studded as well as non-studded tyres. The sensation continues this year as well, as the studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 and non-studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta R have received excellent reviews in magazine tests both in Finland and abroad.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 won a test held by Tuulilasi (13/2011). "The 7's best features are balanced driving properties in different conditions. When driving on ice, the tyres even allow for a small mistake and there's still enough grip for correction. Mild over-steering during snow conditions doesn't require correcting, as the slipping straightens itself out", says Tuulilasi which is a Finnish motoring magazine with 48 years of testing experience. Five 205/55 R16 sized tyres were tested.
The studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 achieved second position in a test held by Tekniikan Maailma which is a 58 year old Finnish magazine specialized in technique and equipment testing. Tekniikan Maailma (17/2011) summarises the test as: Nokian represents the absolute peak level of the tyre industry regarding grip on ice and snow. The tyre is excellent to drive, steers impeccably on grip limits, even during sliding and in extreme conditions control is easy. For those wanting the best possible winter grip, Nokian is the number one choice for winter". Ten studded 205/55 R16 tyres were tested.
In the very same magazine, also the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R gained second position in the Tekniikan Maailma's (17/2011) test. "Nokian winter tyre works more than well on an icy road and brilliantly in snow. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R winter tyre is easy to control and steers well on the best grip limit and returns easily from extreme situations. The tyre is quiet and its rolling resistance is the lowest of the entire test", says Tekniikan Maailma. Nine non-studded tyres size 205/65 R16 were used in the test.
The non-studded winter tyre Nokian Hakkapeliitta R won the Tuulilasi (12/2011) test. "Nokian non-studded winter tyre Nokian Hakkapeliitta R is at its strongest on ice and in snow. Its best features are balanced driving qualities and good grip in different driving situations. With Hakkapeliitta R, it is possible to correct even after slipping has begun", writes Tuulilasi, which tested five non-studded winter tyres sized 205/55 R16.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 won a test held by Tuulilasi (13/2011). "The 7's best features are balanced driving properties in different conditions. When driving on ice, the tyres even allow for a small mistake and there's still enough grip for correction. Mild over-steering during snow conditions doesn't require correcting, as the slipping straightens itself out", says Tuulilasi which is a Finnish motoring magazine with 48 years of testing experience. Five 205/55 R16 sized tyres were tested.
The studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 achieved second position in a test held by Tekniikan Maailma which is a 58 year old Finnish magazine specialized in technique and equipment testing. Tekniikan Maailma (17/2011) summarises the test as: Nokian represents the absolute peak level of the tyre industry regarding grip on ice and snow. The tyre is excellent to drive, steers impeccably on grip limits, even during sliding and in extreme conditions control is easy. For those wanting the best possible winter grip, Nokian is the number one choice for winter". Ten studded 205/55 R16 tyres were tested.
In the very same magazine, also the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R gained second position in the Tekniikan Maailma's (17/2011) test. "Nokian winter tyre works more than well on an icy road and brilliantly in snow. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R winter tyre is easy to control and steers well on the best grip limit and returns easily from extreme situations. The tyre is quiet and its rolling resistance is the lowest of the entire test", says Tekniikan Maailma. Nine non-studded tyres size 205/65 R16 were used in the test.
The non-studded winter tyre Nokian Hakkapeliitta R won the Tuulilasi (12/2011) test. "Nokian non-studded winter tyre Nokian Hakkapeliitta R is at its strongest on ice and in snow. Its best features are balanced driving qualities and good grip in different driving situations. With Hakkapeliitta R, it is possible to correct even after slipping has begun", writes Tuulilasi, which tested five non-studded winter tyres sized 205/55 R16.
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