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Review on Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 9 205/55 R16 94T winter by Mateusz Wodarczyk ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It was a reasonable purchase, I will order more.

Vehicle Skoda Rapid, 185/65R15 tires Tires that perform well in the snow. I would not suggest it for Hong Kong time, where they are meticulously cleaned and sprayed with chemicals. Very poor braking performance on unpaved surfaces. After the summer, you have to be extra cautious even when the weather is nice. Overall, it has an unbalanced set of characteristics, with snow and ice much outweighing the rest. It's a smooth and peaceful ride on the snow, but noisy and potentially hazardous on the road. Before that, I drove a Toyo Observe for two years; they're about average in this respect; they're a little noisier and less effective at stopping on snowy roads, but they're considerably better on asphalt. Date of Opinions: 11/13/21 (tires have traveled 250 km) The Conti premium contact is sooooo loud after the summer. The spikes make sense to me, but the whole thing is simply very noisy. Either I grew accustomed to the noise after a few days on the road, or it simply quieted down. I know for sure that when I used to use new tires there was no such difference either on Velcro or on spikes; today (the temperature was +5 and the asphalt was wet), I almost crashed into the back of a car waiting at a traffic light. I braked from 60 km/h harder than usual and the car went skidding, the abs worked, and I managed to get a little scared. Be cautious and give yourself space while switching to this rubber. The first significant snow and ice in Hong Kong occurred on December 24, 2022 (about 700 kilometers). I nearly lost my balance, but the automobile continued to behave normally. Good acceleration, braking, and handling. 12/7/21 (around 1,300 kilometer range) I've gotten used to the commotion, and today we had our first significant snowfall, along with icy roads and a dusting of snow. Because the miracle did not occur, you must exercise caution when driving due to the presence of skids and slips. At the same time, it outrows the previous increase by a factor of five or more in snowdrifts. I see no reason to continue; come spring, I'll pen some words about getting old.

Pros
  • Rowed with confidence on snow due to its suppleness, ability to absorb damage, and deep snow behavior. Perfect for places where it snows regularly.
Cons
  • I would NOT suggest this for Hong Kong. As a result, you should take extra precautions the first time you switch from summer tires and always maintain a safe following distance. Noisy! Drift smoothly and predictably around turns, rain or shine.