Description
Features and Benefits:
- Winter weather traction
- Comfortable performance
- Enhanced controllability
- Fuel efficient performance
Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 8 Tires
The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 8 is a touring, winter tire made for passenger and crossover vehicles.
The model manages to increase the winter weather performance. The winder compound and the sipes tread design boost the winter weather, ice and snow surface traction. Stronger rubber materials optimize the rubber flexibility even in freezing temperatures. The tread elements optimize the grip the footprint has on ice- and snow-covered roads. Studs are added to the tread area, which effectively increases the winter traction. Interconnecting and swooping grooves prevent hydroplaning, as they are able to enhance the water and slush dispersing capability.
The lightweight construction of the tire allows the model to ease the pressure off its footprint. As a result, the tire is able to greatly decrease the overall rolling resistance. This is the pressure affecting the tire which determines the vehicle’s needed energy intake during the drive. In other words, if the rolling resistance is lessened, the fuel usage and CO2 emissions are reduced as well. This promotes a fuel efficient performing ability.
The structurally enhanced center rib of the footprint maintains the surface contact at all times. In this manner, the steering responsiveness and driving stability are greatly improved. This guarantees the driver’s better control over the vehicle at all times. A quick and precise steering response is guaranteed, while the structure is secured against the driving pressure as well. Improving the shoulder block pattern helps to enhance the cornering power. These blocks provide a better grip in winter conditions even during maneuvering, guaranteeing a safer performance.
The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 8 enhances the comfort levels as well. The tread design helps to decrease the road noise levels by channeling airwaves through the footprint. In this manner, the airwaves do not come into contact with the tread elements. Sound waves are not generated as a result, which prevents road disturbances from reaching the vehicle’s cabin. This guarantees a quiet driving experience.
This specific tire is from 2018. DOT 2018.
Tires older than 5 years are not eligible for the manufacturer’s mileage warranty anymore.
Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.
