Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV 275/55 R20 117T winter Review
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Description of Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV 275/55 R20 117T winter
NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA 9 - balanced grip, stability and wear resistance.
The new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV studded winter tire from Nokian Tires has been developed specifically for SUVs. It is characterized by reliable grip and confident handling thanks to the most advanced stud technology in the industry and new developments from the group''s engineers. Balanced longitudinal and lateral grip ensures safe driving on ice, as well as in snow and slush. The patented Nokian Tires functional studding concept, which was successfully used for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 passenger car tires, and the tread compound were further developed for the demanding off-road driving conditions. The technology of reinforced sidewalls using aramid fiber increases the wear resistance of the new product. Designed specifically for difficult climatic conditions, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV has a symmetrical and directional tread pattern and a given direction of rotation. Designed for better performance in variable weather, this design uses a wide distribution of studs to enhance traction and reduce noise. Achieving balanced grip is especially important for high-performance SUVs that are taller than conventional vehicles.
The revolutionary studding concept involves the use of special studs in the central part of the tread and shoulder areas of the tire. Different studs in different parts of the tire act as an active safety system. Studs in the center of the tread maximize reliable longitudinal traction during acceleration and braking.
The studs in the shoulder areas of the tire provide first-class lateral grip, which is especially needed when cornering on slippery surfaces. The edge of the stud will always capture the maximum area of the road surface, which increases the lateral grip. The edge of the wear element of the stud is beveled, which allows it to penetrate the ice even deeper than before. This can be felt by the improved traction on ice.
Precise stud contact is achieved through the Eco Stud 9 concept. All studs are placed and positioned in a specific way thanks to a special studding technique using advanced technology. The placement of the spikes is optimized on the computer and adjusted to fit. The reliable grip of the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV is also ensured by scaling the stud sizes for use on SUVs.
Snow Grip Boosters on both sides of the center tread blocks create more edges to increase snow traction in both longitudinal and lateral directions. Aggressive Deep Snow Boosters in the shoulder areas provide additional traction in deep snow.
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Pros
- If tire quality and dependability are poor, tire performance can in no way be exaggerated. All four tires have worn down to the base at the same rate after a year of regular city driving, and now - THE BASE IS CRACKED! To whom might photo facts appeal? dl=0
Cons
- Quality-wise, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV cannot compete with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV, whose service life was only 2.5 seasons. Tires manufactured by the 2022 industry leader that develop cracks in the base between all the sipes after only a year of use are not of sufficient quality.
Pros
- strong Indestructible The spikes are more durable than those made by other manufacturers.
Cons
- No
Pros
- It performs admirably on oatmeal, packed or unpacked snow, and on asphalt that has been wet. There is hardly any wear. The spikes do not break and they do not shoot forward toward the front of the vehicle when it is approached from behind. The sidewall possesses a lot of strength.
Cons
- Didn't really feel anything out of the ordinary. On the dry pavement, it can float just a tiny bit.
Pros
- Tires that can take a beating and keep on rolling!
Cons
- There is a lot of noise compared to rival products.
Pros
- a reliable brand with the best value for the money.
Cons
- No
Pros
- Soft. The road essentially holds. On the snow, one acts with assurance. It holds on to the last and does not break into a skid.
Cons
- The sidewall is overly supple. The expense of these tires is not Derzhak's presence on the road. Noisy. The absence of a safety rail.
Pros
- Brand. Spikes after winter are all intact.
Pros
- The rubber is soft, well controlled, long walks.
Cons
- No
Pros
- It looks good enough and is very pleased with the special composition on the sidewalls, which, I hope, will not let you down.
Cons
- Rubber in my opinion does not correspond to the declared characteristics at all. Maybe, of course, representatives of various automotive magazines test tires differently, but for 2 weeks of driving on it I can say one thing, I definitely don’t feel confident in a car when driving on ice and rolled snow.
Pros
- Really powerful grip. Stable behavior on any surface and in any situation. They just saved me on the track. Mercedes ml car, size 265/45/20. We drove along the Hong Kong-Minsk highway in February, on the highway -4 and pouring rain, that is, just a terrible skating rink, bare ice poured with water. On a high-speed arc, I go into a turn with a height difference and see three wrecked cars that have just turned around and thrown off the track. Stabilization crackled, the tires clung to the ice in the lateral demolition with their teeth - as a result, they left the trajectory a little, but remained in the lane and passed the turn absolutely stably. There are 2 types of spikes in the tire - from lateral drift and the second ones work back and forth for acceleration and braking. And it all really works. Saved the car and maybe tire life. In plus 6-10 is absolutely stable, 130 is going quietly. Excellent in porridge. And in general, the tire has understandable and sharp reactions. Now I understand what I paid for. I used to think Hakka is a useless overpayment. This is wrong. Tires are top notch in every way.
Cons
- They are very noisy. At first, there was a guard at all, and this despite the fact that there was a decent Shumka in Merc. But I rolled them and it became quieter. But all the same, there are a lot of spikes and there are ranges when a direct ringing is exactly at 45 km h and at 115. But I take the noise calmly, and you get used to it. But I'm sure every second.
