Nokian
Hakkapeliitta R2

Never stuck in Porsche Cayenne Turbo with R2's

★★★★★ 5/5

R2LakeTahoe

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4 mois il y a

I never write reviews, but I really have to for these tires. I live in Lake Tahoe in the summer and the Florida Keys in the winter. In March, 2018 my water heater blew in Tahoe (while the house was closed), in arguably the worst 3-week snow dump in Tahoe. The snow was so monumental that I couldn't get anyone to come to the house to see why I was using 1,200 gallons of water per hour (water heater), so with no choice I flew out. Fortunately, someone in the 2017 summer told me about these tires - so I had already bought these tires and rims for when/if I would come out to ski -but had not used them yet. There are no words to describe how much it snowed (something like 23 feet inside a few weeks). I.e in one 36-hour period, I had to snow blow my driveway 4 times (5+ feet of snow). In fact, in that time, the snow added 3 feet of water to the entire Lake Tahoe - literally wiping out 5 years of drought in a few weeks. Where our house is, it snowed like 22 feet in that time. NOBODY was leaving their house. All roads were blocked/closed unless you had a 4X4 with snow-specific (not all season) tires AND chains. I had no choice to go to Home Depot (new water heater) and didn't have chains. Fortunately the cops let me back up as I demonstrated what the Cayenne with the Nokians could do. One cop said, "well okay then, you're good to go." Once done (water heater) I had decided to stay and go skiing and have fun. When bored, I would leave my house and help people who were stuck. In that 2+-week period, I pulled out over 15 stuck SUV's. Most notably; 2 Lexus 470's, 3 other Lexus/Toyota's, 5 Subaru's, 4 Range Rover's, a Hummer (and many more). I do NOT credit the Cayenne for this - although it is arguably the best 4X4 you can buy as you can actually lock all 4 wheels together - like actually lock them with no "limited slip" (can't turn on a non-wet or solid surface or you would snap the wheel off). But you could say a Hummer or Range Rover are just as good. Fair enough. What was unique was that NONE of the 4X4's I pulled out had Nokians. I had the Hakkapeliitta R2's. I was never passed and I was NEVER stuck. They are bar-none the best snow tires ever made. And I actually used them in the summer and they didn't wear much at all. I wouldn't care if these tires were twice as expensive as Michelin or Pirelli tires, I will NEVER use any other tire for snow. I just bought a Tesla X and I am shopping for rims and tires now - this is why I am on Nokian's website and why I felt compelled to write this review! You guys ROCK! I have great video's as well (if you want them) and ALL my neighbors now have these tires - ALL of them. Thanks guys/gals!!

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Best winter tires on front wheel drive VW

★★★★★ 5/5

brekkie4dinner

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15 mois il y a

R2s & R3s super whisking capacity & grip in ponding, slushy slush, snow seem to compensate for front wheel drive VW jetta’s squirrel-like mind of its own. R2s & R3s Grip & Control are outstanding even in deeper snow, slush, heavy rain, ponding, & mudin city, back country, & altitude. In dry/hot weather, can feel a bit ruminant. Switching to summer rubber may drive/feel better.

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17 5

Hands down, the best winter tires.

★★★★★ 5/5

NorthernDriver1

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15 mois il y a

I’ve used this set for 5 full winter seasons in Northern Ontario, Canada. They are excellent. Ice, snow, cold, wet. I’m only here on the site today to see about ordering a new set. And I’ve used many different types over the years. I’ve gotten close to 100K Km out of these ones. And there is still tread left. In fact in turns my wife’s car into just as good in the snow and ice as my big truck. Thank you!

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Nokian's winter tire studless technology

★★★★★ 5/5

pcfcocngrl

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23 mois il y a

Normally, I don't give product 'shout outs', but I must tip my hat to Nokian's winter tire studless technology. I got 6 winter seasons out of my first set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8' before I decided to try the R2's. Western Washington just had their first bad snow storm of the year where the coast got hit with about 6-10 inches of heavy, wet, compact snow and ice. Even into their second season, the Hakkapeliitta R2 still cut right through to the pavement. If I had a place to attach pictures of how well these tires preformed today in the snow, slush and ice, I would! Thank you, Nokian!

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42 2

Best Winter Tire on the Planet!

★★★★★ 5/5

alex87

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2 ans il y a

Have had these on my Alfa QV for over a year now, will only ever buy these for my winter setup! Excellent tread life, incredible traction and all-round comfort / noiseless drive. There's a reason why they use these on expeditions in the Arctic and the Andes. They are simply the best out there. Period.

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23 4

I'm in love with my winter tires!

★★★★★ 5/5

workcat123

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2 ans il y a

This is the second time I've purchased these tires: I live in northern Minnesota, my woodland driveway is about 3/4 miles and approximately 80' gain in altitude - not to mention twists and turns. Right now almost the entire length gleams with glare ice in the sunny -20 wind chill. My small 2 wheel drive car leaps up the drive like a fierce little beast...amazing!

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24 9

the ice wasn't even there

★★★★★ 5/5

newfan

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2 ans il y a

I bought these for commuting to and from the mountain after we first moved to a heavily treed neighborhood where the ice would hang around long after the main roads had cleared. I had them on order and told my partner to get them put on before he came home that night. Everyone else was getting winter tires on too so he had to wait about two hours and then when he got home he said he spent all that time for nothing because while getting out to the highway that morning had been a chore, it wasn't icy at all on the way home. Oh no? I said. Enjoy your walk with the dog, then! He went out on the same roads he'd driven in on and couldn't even stand up. We put the REI equivalent of tire chains on his shoes and he tried again, ha ha ha! The ice in the neighborhood hung around for most of two months, so these tires were worth every penny. Schools remained closed in our area for almost a month, while conditions down lower had improved; he had no trouble getting to work while most everyone else was housebound or really struggling to get out. I exercise due caution driving in winter conditions, but no longer worry about snow falling on the way home. These tires will handle conditions ably and allow me to get where I'm going minus the heart attack. Worthwhile investment. I love that they're not studded too, since most of the drive is bare pavement and why would you want all that noise and road damage when studless ones work better?

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26 2

Do the math(s)

★★★★★ 5/5

AMTK207

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2 ans il y a

I have run 195/55R16 run-flats on a 2010 Mini Clubman S, heading into the third winter of use. I replaced a set of Hakka R (original series) which I'd finished wearing out in the summer after the sixth winter of use. Three years ago I moved into a house with a driveway that ascends at around a 1 on 3 slope in the middle. 4" of ground clearance is a bare minimum in the snow. Still, these tires will climb the hill, even with 5-6 inches of snow on the ground. FWD with traction control which I can switch off. Let's be realistic, the car isn't going to climb the hill like something with AWD, but going light on the throttle in second gear lets Nigel claw his way up the hill. Highways treated with salt give everyone less traction; I still do not know why the highway maintenance folks salt as much as they do. When new, they instill almost too much confidence. Silverado 2500s, Wranglers, Subaru Outhouses, the list goes on. They all failed physics. F=m*a. With 2WD, it's a close contest until around 25 miles per hour, and then Nigel will walk away from the others. I have driven other winter tires, some from Nokian, others not. I have also survived a pair of worse-than-average Buffalo winters in a RWD automatic car with balding fair-weather tires. I don't want to show off in the snow, but I refuse to compromise on safety. Every year, the arguments abound. "I don't want to run winter tires, they're too expensive." Compare $750 (typical example) for a set of winter tires, which should last five years or so, against your $500 insurance deductible, or a $200 tow. By that logic, all my Nokians have paid themselves over by the second snowfall of the first year. The rest is pure bliss. I've noticed with Nokians that they engineer the tire to change as the tread wears, so a sizeable chunk of winter driving performance is maintained even as they approach their end of life. That's what I pay for when I purchase Nokians. These are highly, highly advanced designs from fanatical engineers. Nicely done!

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31 3

Hakka's R2 on my Porsche 911

★★★★★ 5/5

Jackie

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2 ans il y a

I purchased my 911 for my casual winter driving and the sales Person at the Porsche dealership said to give the R2s a try since he has them on his Boxter. Wow they're quite amazing. I occasionally take 911 on ice racing tracks and the performed great!

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19 2

Rear wheel drive

★★★★★ 5/5

lexus4302004

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2 ans il y a

Bought these tires for my 2004 Lexus LS 430, they grip like nothing I’ve ever owned before. They keep my old boat straight and steady on the road when theirs no road visible.

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19 12

These tyres make me look forward to winter!!!

★★★★★ 5/5

Deeman

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2 ans il y a

I have owned 4 sets of these tyres on 3 different vehicles from SUV's to high power rear wheel drive sports cars(current use). The grip, braking and control in snow, ice and slushy conditions is excellent!! I drive VERY hard and push the tyre to the limits and beyond and even when beyond happens the tyre is still confident and controllable with various driver input... Yes, I am "that" guy! For normal everyday driving in the city you will find the traction under acceleration and braking to be supreme, you will very quickly recognize that your ABS and traction control are working a LOT less with these tyres. These tyres do not have the normal "winter tire noise" at highway speeds they are very quiet. No matter what your driving style or vehicle you will love a set of these under you keeping you safe in winter.

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30 3

Amazing Tires, the best I've ever had.

★★★★★ 5/5

Coach

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2 ans il y a

Just bought my second set after 4 seasons on old. Great wear and super traction on my Subaru crosstrek.

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23 8

The Best Winter Tire Buy I Ever Made

★★★★★ 5/5

Quoddy

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2 ans il y a

In recent years I've tried to find the ultimate winter tire, and I finally found it with the NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA R2

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13 3

Far and away the best winter tires for my Audi S4

★★★★★ 5/5

GregND

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2 ans il y a

Bought a set of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires for my 2011 Audi S4. Bought the tires in 2014 and have used them for 33,602 miles through four North Dakota winters.... and just now getting to the point where I think I'll need a new set next winter. Never once ran into any issues, even through many blizzards. -40 degrees and ice and snow everywhere? No problem! You still have to be smart about driving in winter conditions, of course, but these tires will absolutely improve your winter driving abilities. Boldly go where no other tire has gone before and all that! I was equally impressed with this tire's dry handling. I mean, yeah, it won't be able to compete with my high performance summer tires, but I would say it handles better on dry pavement than most all-season tires I've had in the past. That was a pleasant surprise! And they certainly handle better on dry pavement than any other winter tires I've ever had. Buy a set of Hakkapeliitta R2s. They're worth every single penny!

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25 0

Best Winter Tires !

★★★★★ 5/5

r11pages

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2 ans il y a

I have a Audi S5 and they are amazing in the snow ... lived in Boston and NYC and during both snow storms and icy roads they handle amazing. The best is the cold rain or any rain condition! they stick to the road like glue.... highly recommend... again these are soft tires so don't use unless its winter.

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22 0

Winter in Maine. Bring it!

★★★★★ 5/5

goyafido

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2 ans il y a

I put these tires on a 2016 Subaru Impreza and my car sticks like glue to the road unless I deliberately try to cause a loss of friction event by driving stupidly. If my car can get over it, I can drive through it. Tested acceleration, braking, and cornering in heavy snow and thick ice. The only thing that concerns me on the road in such conditions is other drivers. Buy with confidence!

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39 0

Best handling winter tires on the market

★★★★★ 5/5

tpnorring66

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2 ans il y a

Just bought a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta for my Land Rover LR4 and the road handling in the snow was incredible! I have had other high end winter tires throughout the years but these outperform any other tires I have had. I even pulled out another SUV (Suburban) from being stuck in the snow with ease. Very happy with them and I would buy them again.

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18 0

Safety First

★★★★★ 5/5

DDGT500

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2 ans il y a

Winter tires of choice on my Shelby GT500. Many people scoff at the mere presence of this vehicle on the road in snowstorms, mainly as I pass them up as they are struggling in their front and awd vehicles. One can drive any type of vehicle in any road condition if the right tire is being used. The right winter tire is this tire. Sure they cost a bit more than the competition but, one cannot put a price on the safety of self and others.

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15 0

Relief and Performance You Can Count On

★★★★★ 5/5

MalFKing

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2 ans il y a

Knowing of the consistant snow conditions in Michigan, I decided on the R2s. Wow, and I mean that on a level of relief; I now PREFER the wife to drive the Macan (or used to before I got them for her VW CC). Today is day 3 of 4 of consistent snow fall in Michigan, 13 inches on the ground RIGHT NOW and counting- absolutely no problem driving around these cesspools of fustrated and scared motorists stuck & spinning around. I feel like I'm doing a car commercial! The reason I write this review here and now is because the snow is at the bottom of the door on the cars outside my buddy's spot; NONE can move - Jeep Wrangler, GMC Denali, Etc- they have no path to find because it's fast piling snow... But I just drove in and parked in all this mess like it's a peachy Sunday, and JUST got off the phone with the wife who's so thankful for the decision to put the tires on her car. The feeling of assurance and confidence you have in knowing your other half and minion(s) are in good hands, are safe, is insurmountable. I feel confident letting my teenage daughter drive in these conditions; and I don't have a daughter.

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18 0

The best winter tire that I have ever had

★★★★★ 5/5

likesno

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3 ans il y a

These tires are so far above every other winter tire that I have ever owned, that there is no comparison. They are a ten on a scale of 1-5. They are worth every penny.

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12 0

1/2 inch of ice covered in 5 inches of snow.

★★★★★ 5/5

Tomfdx

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3 ans il y a

I have these on a 2017 Subaru Forester. My Subaru stuck to the ground driving tight corners. No sliding when stopping. No wheel slipping when accelerating. I highly recommend these tires. It really felt like I was on dry pavement. I liked them so much I put a set on my son’s 2013 Forester.

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20 0

The R2 a little story

★★★★★ 5/5

Obic123

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3 ans il y a

I bought a Subaru Wrx Sti in November 2013 Alberta, Canada. The car came with what the dealer called winter tires (Michelin Alpin PA3). "The Joke" Alberta is the capital of All-Season tires & Flipped over Vehicle in the Winter. After driving 700 km trough the First massive snowstorm of the that year, I stopped at kal-tire In Fort McMurray & wanted to ordered Hakka 7 studded but due to short supply, the R2 was all that was left. Knowing how good the Studded Hakka do in the Winter is was not sold but bought them anyway. 4 Late fall , Winter & Spring later (Including a lot of fun & going sideways.) Countless trip From Fort Mcmurray to Banff/Calary (1500km) in weather going from +5c to -40c, Trough snowstorm that would make people stay home. One Trip Going Across canada (Fort Mcmurray to Quebec City 4500km) with temperature range going from +15c to -25c. One more Trip going from St.John's Newfoundland to Quebec City trough a other 2000km going from black ice, Snow covered to dry highway back to mild-snowstorm to full Snowstrom surge 1 feet of snow on the A-20 highway trough Quebec. These tires just ate up "miles" & Performed flawlessly Years after years. The low Rolling resistance is a charm on dry tarmac, The Grip on ice for studless tires is amazing & they do incredibly well in deep snow. I recently retired them with 40% treadleft to Spring & Fall tire they are so good in the -5c to + 10c range.

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24 0

Don’t ask just buy

★★★★★ 5/5

FrozenIronRanger

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3 ans il y a

I purchased these tires for my 03 bmw 530i (rwd only) I drove from northern Minnesota to Salt lake Utah for Christmas. I drove thru two blizzards, a white out, and mountain passes where chains were required (I can’t chain up my car) Without a doubt, these tires have made my car more safe, more fuel efficient, and more capable.

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13 0

Nokians are winter tire royalty

★★★★★ 5/5

Beetlefan

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3 ans il y a

I bought my first set of Nokians for my 2002 Beetle 5 speed ten years ago. The car would go anywhere in anything, and the tires lasted the entire time I owned the car; they're incredibly hard-wearing. Now I have another Beetle, a Turbo 6 speed and I, of course, put new Nokians on it. Icy highways, packed snow, slush, freezing rain - I never worry about any of them. Nokian has no competition as far as I'm concerned.

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9 0

The only winter tire I'll ever buy

★★★★★ 5/5

ColdinMN

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3 ans il y a

I used to run Blizzacks but I changed cars and needed snow tires urgently and these were all the tire shop had. I can't believe how well these work, I drive a Lexus LS430. It's a 4000 lb car that makes 320 ft. lbs of torque and pushes it through an open differential - it's amusingly bad in the snow on all seasons. But the car is simply unstoppable with these tires. I got stuck three times on the way from the dealership to the tire store and since then I've gotten stuck 0 times in the 3 years I've owned the tires. They wear slowly even though I drive them through Spring and I couldn't be more pleased that I don't need AWD or an SUV or the extra expense of either of them to get to work and back on snowy days.

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17 0

Amazing, really

★★★★★ 5/5

aelumley

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3 ans il y a

Just put 4 on my Subaru Outback and never mind the ability to make up hills, that's easy. What is amazing is the handling on snow covered roads and braking. I did a 180 in a big parking lot at 20+ mph and never lost my grip. I can slam on the brakes and the tires never slip.

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10 0

Snowy roads seem like dry roads

★★★★★ 5/5

Andres

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3 ans il y a

I use these tyres on my Tigouan 4 Motion. Driving in Michigan snow feels easy. Steering on icy roads is sharp. Well worth the cost.

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8 2

“Simply the best” does not suffice.

★★★★★ 5/5

BenP

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3 ans il y a

I bought these tires based on a review. “Simply the best” does not suffice — let me tell you about these tires: I bought them for my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS (5 speed manual) with 192,000 miles on it, which I’ve owned for 17 years. If I’d known of these tires before I would not still own this car — it would be long dead. I’ve driven in Michigan winters for 30 years, and while Germany does get snow, this Jetta was NOT designed for it. It’s the worst handling winter car I’ve ever owned — it drives like a hockey-puck in snow. Body hangs 1/2 an inch too close to the ground, it’s too short, and too heavy. City driving is the worst — when I come to a stop and try to get going again, other drivers get impatient and go around me as I drag and spin away.... When I first got it I noticed this immediately and bought Bridgestone Blizzak’s — they did help, but not enough for my needs (I leave for work at 3:30 am - before the salt-trucks go out - and have a 40 mile commute), so I went out and got a used 4WD Chevy S-10 Blazer for winter driving. After a time I got Bridgestone Blizzak’s for it and they were so good for the Blazer I never used the 4WD again. They were that good. For years I thought Blizzaks were the best you could buy — and I’ve told people that. Then the old S-10 Blazer died (I don’t like that oversized thing they replaced it with) and necessity required driving the Jetta in winter again. Then enter these Nokian Hakkapelitta R2’s — like I said, I bought them based on a review, “Simply the best”. That is an understatement — my first thought after using them in snow a number of times was, “boy, I’ve wasted a LOT of money on gasoline and insurance for an SUV I didn’t need.” If Blizzaks were so good I could ditch the 4WD — Hakkapelittas are so good I could ditch the gas-hog SUV. Really — they are that good. Ditch that SUV! (Oh yeah — this morning I drove around a new Chrysler 300 AWD that was spinning away slowly at a light that had just changed — I’m still smiling.)

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21 0

Would never do winter without these tires

★★★★★ 5/5

smsnt

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3 ans il y a

These tires are exceptional and provide supreme winter driving confidence on Minnesota roads regardless of how the roads are maintained. Comfortable, quiet, and predictable even when put on a little early in the season and temperatures remain above freezing. These tires truly transform the driving experience of a sport-luxury vehicle in the winter. Do yourself a huge favor and dump the OE all-season run-flats that commonly come with these types of cars. You will rediscover comfort and confidence in your winter season drive.

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10 0

I am convinced

★★★★★ 5/5

greattires

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3 ans il y a

The company I work for has used the Hakkapelita studded truck tires and they were awesome. I was disappointed when the company bought tires from the car dealer last time instead. Last Friday I bought the Nokian R2 studless for my corolla. We had a snowfall warning on Friday for 20-30 cm of snow and ended up with 60 cm by Saturday. It was the perfect test for the tires and I was blown away by the traction. I drove in snow deep enough that when I stopped and opened the door it was about to come into the car. I was able to start moving without spinning and that was on a slight incline. I could feel the car hanging up on the snow but the tires did not spin and offered incredible traction. I went home and got my son and he took it for a drive and could not believe the R2 performance. I live in Terrace, BC where we get lots of heavy wet snow and slush. We also drove heavily snowed roads where the plows had not cleared and were able to drive in about 30 cm of snow with no issues. Another thing I noticed is that in deep snow the tires did not ride up on the snow but kept the car at road level. Not sure how they made a tire this good. I don't work for Kal Tire and I am not associated with Nokian but I am a convinced customer for as long as they make a product this effective. The R2 was only about 50.00 more than a average tire from C.T.

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22 0

Best winter tire I ever had

★★★★★ 5/5

brunotoks

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3 ans il y a

I bought it a year ago, and no amount of winter condition stopped us from getting outdoors, thanks Nokian Hakkapeliita R2 you’re the best!

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11 1

The Best, By Far

★★★★★ 5/5

djpenn3

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3 ans il y a

I live in St. Paul MN and in addition to my commute and miscellaneous driving, I regularly drive to my cabin in northern Wisconsin, where the roads can be pretty sketchy. I bought my first set of Hakkas 25 years ago and loved them so much that I bought a pair for my winter bike too. Have tried running all-seasons year-round and a few other winter tires, and I always come back to Hakkas. I recommend them to everyone, and everyone who's tried them is amazed at their performance. Just got a new BMW X5, and the first accessory I sprung for was a second set of wheels and mounted Hakkas on them. Can't wait for winter!

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Best winter tires.

★★★★★ 5/5

lordvader

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3 ans il y a

These tires really show how much of a difference winter tires make as compared to the OEM all season tires. Just fantastic grip and control. Even with traction control off, it allows for controlled drifts when pushed. On the plus side, these are the quietest winter tires I have come across. They are quieter than my OEM Good Year all-season tires. Don't know how but they are. It might be that they are studless as studs are generally noisy. On the plus side, you are also damaging the roads less with the lack of studs if you care for that kind of thing.

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30 7

Fantastic Investment

★★★★★ 5/5

CivicSi

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3 ans il y a

Bought these tires in the fall to prepare for winter and they were phenomenal, to say the least. Upstate NY winters tend to be pretty bad and the tires handled it all, from dry pavement and rain, to heavy slush and over a foot of snow- they made my FWD Civic Si handle like a tank. Other SUV's were getting stuck, and these tires chugged along with ease. If you want peace of mind, I would look no further than these tires.

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36 3

AWESOME Winter Tire

★★★★★ 5/5

SafeDude911

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3 ans il y a

Had these for 2 Michigan Winters on a rear wheel drive Chrysler 300. These babies grip like glue - if you drive like a mature, responsible adult on icy and/or snow covered roads. The rubber compound stays real soft and grippy in very cold weather and not too mushy at temps around 60F. DO NOT TRY TO RUN THESE IN THE SUMMER - get other tires for the non-winter seasons and these "Hakas" should get you through several winters.

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26 3

What took me so long?

★★★★★ 5/5

NickO

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3 ans il y a

From previous experience with these tires on a VW Passat, I know how well they handled ice and packed snow. Yet, it is only this winter that I put some R2s on my Subaru Forester. Now it stops and starts like it was meant to, and goes around corners like it is on rails. A 100% improvement in every way over all seasons. Breaking is absolutely stunning, with no use of the ABS system (that my all seasons required).

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28 3

Awesome tires!

★★★★★ 5/5

laurie

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3 ans il y a

I put these on my 2010 Subaru Forester and they are amazing tires! I thought being an AWD and a Subaru I'd be all set with all seasons, but no way. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta's made all the difference. I have no problem in my icey, hilly driveway in Vermont!

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30 1

Unbelievable winter performance in ALL conditions!

★★★★★ 5/5

MajorWebUser

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4 ans il y a

Over the past 40+ years, I've owned winter tires from Metzler, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Michelin, and Continental. Since retiring to northern Michigan over a decade ago, I've only owned Nokians. I've had several versions of their studless winter tires with the Nordman 5 being my past favorite. Nokians simply outperform every other winter tire, period. I switched to the Hakkapeliitta R2 on a BMW 535 xDrive wagon last winter. I can describe their performance in a single word — W O W! We drive in every winter road condition: deep snow, packed snow, slush, wet, black ice, and dry pavement. Further, we literally live in the middle of the woods at the end of a gravel road at the top of a steep quarter-mile long hill. Our driveway is another 2-tenths of a mile long with a very challenging entrance rise. I can count on one hand the number of times the traction control light came on over the past two winters. Simply put, the R2 has made winter driving an absolute pleasure. So the set of Nordman 5s on my 2002 BMW 330 manual transmission convertible finally needed to be replaced (yes, we drive it year round). Putting Hakkapeliitta R2s on this rear-wheel drive cabriolet has transformed it! I had always assumed that the R2s performed so well on the wagon because of the all-wheel drive setup. The 'grip particles' embedded in the R2s are no marketing gimmick. Though the 330 has enough power to break traction, if driven sensibly — even on glare ice — these R2s just stick to the road! Nokian's grip particles aren't the only advantage of the R2s. Nokian's rubber is like no other. Do the 'wet finger' test. Wet your finger then rub the tread of a Nokian and any other winter tire. You'll feel the difference immediately. Regardless of which model of Nokian you go with, they're worth every penny. If I could, I'd give the R2s seven stars. You'll be stunned at how much more relaxed your winter driving can be driving on Nokians.

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48 2

I love these tires

★★★★★ 5/5

TerryL

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4 ans il y a

Right now my driveway is coated with ice. Pure 3 to 6 inches of ICE. Step onto my drive where it goes down and you will slide all the way (150 to 200ft) to the bottom. That said, I just drove up it in one try and didn't even slip. With the drive like this I have had to park at the bottom and spread sand. These tires are amazing. My GF drove it the other day and she is getting them for her car.

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26 4

Unbelievable Tires!

★★★★★ 5/5

R9LesPaul

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4 ans il y a

I live in Southern NH and drive 65k a year covering New England, Quebec, NY and the Maritimes. I've never owned snow tires. I installed the exact OEM size that came on my 2017 Passat SE Tech after Christmas 2016. Bottom line - these tires are simply incredible. We've had several snow storms already this winter and I've had to drive on unplowed roads with no concern whatsoever. They give SO much piece of mind driving its amazing. I was pleasantly surprised driving on dry roads also - they are slightly louder and a little spongier than the stock tires, but nothing that bothers me in any way. I only wish I had done this sooner!!!!Great Great tires.

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18 6

Totally Changes The Car

★★★★★ 5/5

HorsePower

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4 ans il y a

Into my 2nd winter with these. I drive a performance car with performance street tires in the summer, but the summer tires are almost useless in the Colorado snow. The same car that can’t go up the snow covered hill to my house with the summer tires, now challenges even my 4×4 truck when these Hakkapelliitta winter tires are installed. Oh, I can spin them, but I am truly amazed at the difference these tires make!

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Amazing snow tire

★★★★★ 5/5

holmeyer71

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4 ans il y a

We live in Western Montana, and are about to purchase our second set of Hakkapeliitta R2s. Best snow tire I've ever driven on. We have them on a 2013 VW Passat TDI and drive A LOT of miles over snow packed roads. Great handling, superior stopping performance. This is my go-to snow tire !

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2 0

GET THESE TIRES!!

★★★★★ 5/5

amazed1

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4 ans il y a

I'm not the type of person that usually writes reviews of products no matter what it is. However, I feel compelled to write one about my Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's. I recently was searching the web for a set of Winter/Snow tires. I'm from the West Coast, so having to buy Winter/Snow tires is something very new to me. I read just about every Comparison/Review I could find as Winters in Wisconsin can be pretty dangerous to drive. I found that EVERY review site had one thing in common, (at least those that included the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 in the review), they ALL rated the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 as the BEST tire tested. So....I bought a set. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's are UNBELIEVABLY good! My mechanic asked me how my Winter tires were because he had recommended a different brand to me earlier. I struggled to find the best way to describe what I was experiencing, but then it came to me. I explained it using the example of someone taking a plate and placing a thin sheet of water on it. Then placing a coffee cup upside down in the water. As we all know, a vaccum is formed when you do this. It's very easy to slide the coffee cup forwards, backwards, side to side, any direction, that is except being able to pick it up without breaking the vaccum that has formed under the cup. Well, I said, "that's what my car feels like". Like there's some kind of "suction vacuum" keeping my car glued to the road. Easy to move all over the place but with an overwhelming feeling that it's vaccum secured to the road. Does that make any sense to you? It's something that's hard to explain, but definitely easy to feel once you put on a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's. Seriously. I am blown away by these tires. I'm sure that you will be too.

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7 0

Hands down the best ice & snow tire... ever.

★★★★★ 5/5

cyberranger

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4 ans il y a

Coupled with our 2015 Jeep Cherokee 4wd system it is the best handling vehicle we've ever had. I grew up in the mountains of Colorado & have tried many different vehicles for ice & snow. Wow.

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Handled Black Ice Flawlessly

★★★★★ 5/5

mtwhite

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4 ans il y a

This is our second winter with the R2s on our Outback and thay were just put to the test. We were driving up to Jay Peak (Northern Vermont) last weekend when towards the top of the pass the roads quickly turned to black ice with a dusting of dry slippery snow on top. One person coming in the other direction had slipped off the road and several people pulled off to the side because they couldn't get up the steep grade. We had no problem....traction control never kicked in. Going down the other side people were stopped in the middle of the road because they were afraid to go down the hill. The person in front of us got out of his SUV to check things out and literally skated back to his vehicle. He slowly moved into the left lane and began to descend around the cars stopped in the traveling lane. I followed and watched as his SUV with heavily lugged snow tires failed to keep traction and began sliding down sideways and rubbing the guardrail for a couple hundred feet. I followed slowly and never did I lose grip...I don't even remember the anti-lock breaks kicking in. I have had studded and non-studded Hakks in the past and was skeptical about the on ice performance of the non-studded R2, but after this experience I can say with confidence that Nokian is not overstating the performance of this tire in icy conditions. Performance in snow is also excellent!

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13 0

Best tires ever

★★★★★ 5/5

smoochy

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4 ans il y a

Bought my tires 2 years ago I reside in the Interior of BC we can get some wicked snow here. Best tires ever I will be buying another 4 for my VW Golf TDI. Thanks for making a AWESOME tire

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7 0

Indescribably good tires!

★★★★★ 5/5

AbbyAl

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4 ans il y a

I drive on the Coquihalla Highway a lot, year round. I bought these Hakkapeliitta R2 as an extreme winter tire to run in Winter. Kaltire recommended them for the Coke, & they have not disappointed me! Last December, I found myself driving on a sheet of ice & these tyres had the same traction as if the road was dry! These tyres stick to the road better then snot does! Even under hard cornering, they eat ice & snow for breakfast, lunch, & dinner! But they also transition from one type of road to another incredibly smoothly! If the road is a marble color, striped with dry, wet, & thick ice or compact snow, even at fast highway speeds they transition very smoothly with little or no input to the steering wheel! These are the best Coquihalla tire ever! I don't really care what the road conditions are now, these tyres eat them all & spit them out! If the road is covered in ice, it is not a big deal! I love these tyres! Best tyres ever! The only way to describe these tires is to use them & see how truly awesome they are! Words just can't do it for such a wonderfully amazing tire!

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10 0

Best Winter Tire I have ever used - PERIOD

★★★★★ 5/5

VikingsfaninKenosha

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4 ans il y a

After some "white knuckle" moments my first winter in Wisconsin with two bad sets of all-season tires, I decided never to be without winter tires again. I bought the first set of Hakkapeliitta R2s for my old Hyundai Veloster and it transformed that car from white knuckle ride to winter champion. My purchase of Hakkapelitta R2s was vindicated after a bad snow storm in 2014. There is an incline in the driveway out of the apartment complex I was living in at the time. The driver of a white Ford Fusion FWD could not get up the incline, just spinning the wheels with their all-season tires. I watched her three attempts to get out (and trying not to laugh) she gave up and let me give it a go. I just put the Veloster in first gear and easily drove up the incline with the traction control light only blinking once. That gal in the Fusion must of been seriously upset. When I got my Sonata in 2015, the first thought was getting another set of winter tires and without hesitation I bought another set of Hakkapeliitta R2s. I have always said that a good set of winter tires is cheaper than an insurance deductible and other effects of an accident.

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10 0

buying a second set

★★★★★ 5/5

Sven

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4 ans il y a

I drive a 2008 Outback and have always run dedicated snow tires in the winter months in Minnesota, November through April. My eight year old Hakkas have finally worn out after eight winters in Minnesota and ski trips to Montana every winter. I just ordered a new set of R2's. I wouldn't go out in winter without them. Combined with the all-wheel drive on my Outback, I try to get out on the road before the snow plow sometimes, just to have a little fun.

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12 0

THE only tire to buy

★★★★★ 5/5

KeetaLeeB

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4 ans il y a

I bought a 2015 Prius and after having a 4x4 truck for 30+ years it was a major change. It was recommended I buy snow tires and tho I've had Hakkapeliitta's for years I did do some research and R2's were #1 on all inquiry's. I went to my regular trusty automotive repair place and had them put on last November. I LOVE them. I feel they are as good as my 4x4.

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6 2

Best winter performance I've ever experienced.

★★★★★ 5/5

jmatera

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4 ans il y a

Just got them, and several deep snows and icy days have convinced me that the raves for this tire are justified. My 2010 BMW x-Drive Coupe, if it weren't for low ground clearance, could challenge any SUV. Standout stopping and turning performance - the most important for winter safety. Unexpected is the soft ride on the run-flat version. When I left the dealer I got out to check they actually mounted run-flats! Noisier than summers, of course; somewhat sensitive to crosswinds, but all around the best winter choice. If you need to get places, buy these.

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6 0

400 WHP more controllable than my VW Golf

★★★★★ 5/5

grennekm

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5 ans il y a

I currently own a VW Golg MK4, I have all season tires on it and I have always enjoyed how controllable it is. It isn't a heavy car and with a manual transmission I can call upon any amount of torque whenever I want to. It's not too (at all) powerful, so it is difficult to get into trouble in the snow. IN COMPARISON, I just bought a Pontiac GTO which comes with an LS2 engine making 400 WHP. I slapped the best winter tires under it (Nokians) and drove it in a blizzard down the highway and across country roads in very bad conditions. Slush, wet salt, powder, and deep snow, it didn't matter what the condition, the muscle car handled at least twice as well as my German auto. Thank you Nokian, these tires make any car a winter ride!

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15 3

amazing winter tires. worth the price.

★★★★★ 5/5

pndf1998

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5 ans il y a

I use these tires on my wife's 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. They are incredible. The van barely moved at all in the snow with the all seasons it came with. With the winter tires mounted, it never gets stuck. My wife was uncomfortable driving her van in the snow before we bought these tires. Now we both feel safe when she goes out in bad weather.

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8 1

Amazing tires!

★★★★★ 5/5

Markwhittenpainting

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5 ans il y a

Living in Divide Co. I wanted my wife to drive without concern in bad weather, which happens a lot here during winter,not to mention the roads to our home are last on the list to be plowed. We have had two snow storms since buying these tires, and I am amazed by thier gripping power! My wife has confidence now,and I'm resting easier knowing she has the best tread available under her feet to get her to and fro from work,even in harsh driving conditions!

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7 0

2 Year, 30,000 miles, still have 9mm tread depth.

★★★★★ 5/5

JeffHoefler

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5 ans il y a

R2 SUV, 235/55 19, 2010 Dodge Journey AWD. Nokian has turned my SUV into a tank. I run these year round in NE Ohio. There is no situation that these tyres can't make better, excellent water handling capacity. I am going into my third winter on these tyres and so far they have worn well. I will need new tires in a year, and will look no farther than Nokian. My Flynn's sold and mounted them $100 cheaper than anyone else. Great combination.

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25 2

Awesome Winter Tires ever...

★★★★★ 5/5

BOSSMAN

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5 ans il y a

Had them for one full season...driving thru Ontario & Northern Quebec absolutely the best WT I've ever driven on, bar none!

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13 2

Great Tires, Unreal Performance

★★★★★ 5/5

harps08

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5 ans il y a

I bought these tires (225/40R18) at the end of October 2015, for my 2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD. Living in Alberta, Canada it was only a matter of time until our first snow storm, and let me tell you these tires do not disappoint. Simply put, words do not do them justice, you have to try them to believe it. Don't be scared off by the price, the saying is true "you get what you pay for". As a hockey dad of two driving the roads this winter, what I get is a much safer ride for my family. I would also like to add that under normal driving conditions I found the tires to be very quiet and mounted on my factory rims they look great. Never before have I bragged about winter tires, but that all changed today.

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21 1

If you want the best, R2's it is

★★★★★ 5/5

JDMkswap

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5 ans il y a

Picked up a set last winter and WOW. I live in toronto but commute up north frequently. I drive an ITR all year round with the R2's on from nov to mar. The technology in these things are amazing. Performs best on snow covered roads with excellent traction and stopping. Tried the other big names and hands down, I trust the inventors of winter tires...NOKIAN. Im now a believer.

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11 1

Excellent winter tire for a RWD family sedan.

★★★★★ 5/5

bbskip

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5 ans il y a

I needed new tires for my wife's Ford Crown Victoria. Normally we would buy All Season tires for this car but I wanted her to be safe in the winter. Since she has another car she can use in the warmer months I decided to go with winter tires. After researching online the Nokian Hakkapeliita R2 seemed very highly rated so in November of 2013 we purchased a set. We don't always get that much snow here and frankly when we do we can usually just stay home but one day it snowed about 5-6 inches. When my wife came home I asked her how the tires performed. She said the parking lot had not been plowed but she was able to get in her car and drive through it with absolutely no problem while every other car in the lot was either spinning it's wheels or sliding. Over the past two seasons she has reported that she feels very confident with these tires on both ice and snow. I've only driven the car once in slush but I also felt secure with the R2s. If you need or want a good winter tire for your RWD family sedan I recommend the Hakkapeliita R2.

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18 1

cornering stability & on the straight

★★★★★ 5/5

sirjackiestewart1974

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5 ans il y a

My 1990 toyota celica with no abs or Traction control was junk in the snow with all seasons. After I bout the R2 tyres. stupid of me but 125mph on the ice and snow on the highway. I trust this brand more then any other tyre manufacture.

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19 6

Great life span.

★★★★★ 5/5

Packyjr

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5 ans il y a

I bought these tires for my wife's Front wheel drive car 3 years ago as a dedicated winter tire as she had been born and raised in Sothern Arizona. They still have 3/4 life to them. We live in Montana and the roads are kept fairly clean. On any road surface they do very well. Starting, stopping, and emergency bracking are all well embraced. I run these tires November to March.

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27 2

The best snow tire I've ever owned!

★★★★★ 5/5

awswartwout

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5 ans il y a

Absolutely the quietest best performing winter tire. Great on dry, wet or any snow or ice! Perfect for Colorado.

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23 3

2nd full season of rough winter use

★★★★★ 5/5

Reality

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5 ans il y a

Ok so now I have about 10 K of use during 2 very intense Michigan winters now . I cannot say enough good things about these tires . A little wear has reduced the almost unbelievable 1st season performance , but maybe 10 - 12 % . Not really that noticeable except to someone who is obsessed w/ tires as I am . I drive a lot for business under extreme conditions . These tires have NEVER let me down . I even try to push the car & tire to it's limits on bad roads . Audi A4 2014 Quattro . I have to really push it to make them break loose , even on ice .

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42 0

Climb snowy mountains with a 420hp RWD beast!

★★★★★ 5/5

ISFDriver

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5 ans il y a

I have a Lexus ISF, a RWD with 420hp, and coming up to the northeast US from the south with that car was a scary idea. I took a chance on these tires and mounted them on a set of cheap rims and I'm not a single bit disappointed. With some careful throttle feathering, I can even get up most hills and get from point A to point B with no fuss from the electronic nannies on the car. They aren't that bad when the roads are dry either. They can't offer the grip summer tires do when it's warm and dry but I just change the wheels out so I can drive more aggressively in the summer. For normal drivers, you won't tell the difference. I highly recommend these tires for vehicles that regularly drive through snow and/or ice, especially if you are carrying your families in them.

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29 7

Very Good, but...

★★★★☆ 4/5

Jake

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5 ans il y a

...I would of liked litttle better lateral grip, but not a real big deal. Otherwise, I've driven on Blizzaks, Michelin X-Ice xi3, but the Hakka R2 is a better "all around" winter tire ! Maybe the fine Nokian engineers can find a way to improve the lateral stability.

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Best winter tire I've owned....

★★★★★ 5/5

Jmatt

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5 ans il y a

I've had them all ,, Blizzak, Michelens, Goodyear, Bridgestone. This is the most secure driving tire I've had. I drive an s80 Volvo and this has made a tremendous difference, Great handling on ice and snow. Great gripping when stopping . Back in November 2014 Ferrels Garage in Rochester NY recommended Hakkapeliitta R2's , and I took their advice. Glad I did. I don't even think about driving in winter now. One of out worst winters here in Western NY and I love the confidence these tires give me. Other brands come close but I'll never buy anyother snow tire. I just like the overall experience of them . Thank you Ferrels Garage thank you Nokian. I'd wish more people could experience them.

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Simply the best!

★★★★★ 5/5

tekbis

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5 ans il y a

Had a brand new set installed a few days ago to replace a 5yr old Goodyear Ultra Grip ice on my hybrid car as the older set of winters were starting to lose grip and becoming more noisy. Glad I did as I noticed the difference right away! The TC would always kick in on the old set and stability control would engage when I tried to maneuver aggressively but not on the Hakkapeliitta R2! TC rarely came on and stability control wasn't necessary as the vehicle would steer towards the direction of the steering wheel despite aggressive maneuvers! Never felt more planted, in control and safe on these tires! The low rolling resistance too is a bonus since I get better MPG vs the old set and much less road noise on these R2s! A bit firmer on the ride I would say but the benefits outweigh the firmness! I've also had experience with Firestone Winterforce tires years ago but these Nokian R2s are leaps and bounds ahead! For me these are the best winter tires!

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43 0

Awesomeness!!

★★★★★ 5/5

jnfidaho1

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5 ans il y a

Is that a word? Yea, it is!... and it aptly describes these snow tires. I live in the mountains of N. Idaho and they kept me from having to buy my wife an awd car. I put them on her Cube and that thing just climbs our driveway; thanks for such a great tire!

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28 3

Amazing!

★★★★★ 5/5

wbthompsonco

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6 ans il y a

My Ford Escort with no-name all season tires on it was unable to get out of my driveway on ice and snow, let alone climb the long hill I have before I get to the main road. I put these on yesterday, and have had no trouble at all with the hill or any icy or snow-covered areas! I even tested them in reverse, uphill, from a dead stop, and they climbed with no spinning at all. I wish I had known about these tires last winter.

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37 1

ice tires.. snow tires.. THE BEST TIRES

★★★★★ 5/5

warrenbobrow

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6 ans il y a

I'm fortunate to have the Hakkapeliitta R2 installed on my Volvo V-50 T5 AWD.. it's made my already safe car even more predictable and crisp in the ice and snow... I cannot imagine driving on my summer tires in anything below 40 degrees... so I install steel wheels and the Hakka's in the fall and remove them in the spring. This is 1000% better than any other winter tire I've owned and money is no object over safety! If you are even a tiny bit concerned about the ability to stop when the road surfaces are less than pristine, my recommendation is to purchase a set of Hakka's...

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47 0

Stock size not ideal for my car

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Nate

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6 ans il y a

I'd like to be able to write as glowing a review as everybody else, but I can't. I have a Maxima with stock width (245x45) tires. This must be my problem because here in SW Ontario where the roads are often covered with slushy or loose snow, these tires are like being on bowling shoes. If I could trade them for 2 sizes narrower, I would for sure. I have the non-R2 version on my wife's Murano, and those are fantastic. I've had Yokohama Guardex, Continental Conti-Viking Extreme, and Blizzaks on various cars, and they've all been better in the slush. For frozen roads or dry roads, I have no complaints, but when it's snowing, I don't have fun.

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Year round use for me in Canada

★★★★★ 5/5

Maxxo44

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6 ans il y a

3 round trips to Florida in addition to driving in Canada and the tread remains capable of excellent grip in deep snow..etc. I drive a Hyundai Azera and plan to buy these Nokian tires for her car also..NHR2..5 stars

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30 4

Wow, Great tire with few compromises

★★★★★ 5/5

TorsenTaxi

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6 ans il y a

225/50-17 R2's mounted on chipped A4 Quattro to replace 245/40-18 summer tires. Reduced diameter to get more sidewall for winter ruts and pot holes. Located on the Tugg Hill in upstate NY (we get a bit of snow). The R2's behave better than expected on dry roads, even with taller sidewalls and new tread, little squirm, quiet, and no change in milage. I can't spin them with less than 3" of snow or a coating of ice on the road under full throttle acceleration. On the skid pad (local Wmart parking lot with snow), when pushed hard enough to break loose, they were very linear breaking free and recovered traction with just throttle reduction. There was nothing radical with the loss or recovery of traction on hard packed snow. If these tires don't inspire confidence in winter conditions, perhaps you should consider moving farther south (ie No Snow). They're very controllable on rutted dirt roads too! Thus far they have been extremely well behaved and they have the same rubber compound all the way through, not just the first half. They may not be the cheapest out there, but every test they participate in places them at the top of the pile.

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72 3

Winter in New Hampshire...

★★★★★ 5/5

OzMmac1

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6 ans il y a

I have worked at a tire shop for over 12 years and have a large selection of winter tires at my disposal. This year I became a grandmother and have my daughter in law and grandson using my car daily, when the time came for me to sit and think about what I want to put on my car I talked to my store manager and he said that the Hakkapeliita R2 is the way to go in a non studded snow tire for my 2012 jetta.. Yesterday (12/9/14)was the test of all tests.. We had a nasty storm come through were we got rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain. Roads untouched by the time the last customer had left our shop and changed to freezing rain by the time I walked out of work in good old NH. My daughter in law and 2 month old grandson were in the car with me and here we go the 20 minute ride on a good day home... Up hills down hills unplowed untouched roads, cars off the road, cars sliding on the road and my jetta never once lost traction, speed or grip we made it safely home. I will HIGHLY recommend the R2's to any and all customers who come in for I know first hand how amazing these tires are.. Excellent product Nokian extremely happy and safe with these bad oscars!!!

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88 6

Excellent choice for all around winter tire

★★★★★ 5/5

Dougout2

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6 ans il y a

Put these on our BMW wagon with AWD in a minus size 17". These tires are excellent on dry roads, not as quick in transient response as summer tires but very stable predictable and safe. They are excellent in rain, very stable at high speeds without the usual winter tire squirm too. In comparison to H rated high performance snows these dominate in all but dry cornering. Way better in snow than the competition, excellent ice grip at the level of the best ice tires and I've owned them all. If you drive in all conditions like we do you'll enjoy the stable and predictable character of these tires when they are broken loose like climbing a deeply rutted un-plowed road or in evasive maneuver when another car slides through a stop sign.

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81 8

The best tire ever for snow!!!

★★★★★ 5/5

ferg67

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6 ans il y a

Bought 4 tires for my 08' Civic Coupe EXL... I live in NE PA...amazing driving in snow and rain....deffinetly worth the $740.

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38 9

The best tires I ever had!

★★★★★ 5/5

mick

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6 ans il y a

I live up a hill in the mountains of Stoneham Québec. I am very happy for having purchased those wonderful tires. They make absolutly no noise, they grip like magic on every road condition: ice, slush, snow and thick snow. I am fully satisfied. It is everytime a joy to ride my volvo this winter.

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From Texas to Colorado

★★★★★ 5/5

LuvWinter

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6 ans il y a

From Texas to Colorado without a problem. From rain in Texas to snow in Colorado, these tires behaved extremely well. Up the mountain and down, overtaking other cars and turning in packed snow these tires are AWESOME!

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Excellent snow tire performance.

★★★★★ 5/5

griffin2811

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6 ans il y a

I researched a set of these for my sons 1999 Acura TL and am really glad he decided to buy them. Well worth the money. Great traction in the snow and on ice. We replaced a set of Michelin Alpin that were O.K., but these tires are great. I would recommend them for sure.

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No More White Knuckle Driving!

★★★★★ 5/5

atienne79

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6 ans il y a

I am one of those people TERRIFIED of driving in winter! One accident made me afraid of snow and ice. Well, I put these tires on 2014 Malibu 2LT and I could have sworn there was nothing on the road! I'm in NW Pa.absolutely recommend these tires!

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Best TIRE I've Ever had

★★★★★ 5/5

Username

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6 ans il y a

I just had my set of Hakkapeliitta R2's installed on my Nissan Versa hatch back, a vehicle that is good for almost nothing at all, but most outstandingly in winter driving. I have always run dedicated winter and summer tires, never all seasons. Just in time for a snow storm. These are probably the best riding tires I've ever had. Quiet, smooth, and the grip is beyond description, even in a vehicle that is known to be less than stellar when it comes to winter driving. WORTH EVERY PENNY.

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Awesome

★★★★★ 5/5

Riederer

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6 ans il y a

We live in Wisconsin and drive a rear wheel drive MB C-Class wagon. We have used dedicated snow tyers for decades. Last year I bought a set of Nokian R2 snow tyres. They are simply amazing. Far better than any other tyre I have had. My rear wheel drive car feels as capable as our all wheel drive SUV and they are quieter than our all season (summer) tyres. I absolutely love these tyres.

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Amazing winter tire

★★★★★ 5/5

BlackDiamond

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6 ans il y a

I replaced another brand 'all season' tires with these last winter after repeatedly getting stuck. Night and day difference with these..they we're amazing even in 10" of snow on snow packed road under it. These were on a 2011 Taurus. Will be buying another set for my '14 Fusion.

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Great snow tires

★★★★★ 5/5

Astromax1

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6 ans il y a

The performance on snow packed roads is UNREAL. The tires hook up so well, it's stunning. If I didn't live in an area with as much snow (Colorado) and take my kids skiing as regularly as I do, I would probably recommend a tire that was less committed to snow and winter driving and leaned more towards dry road performance. But for where I live and what I do on the weekends, these are doing exactly what I bought them for and have exceeded my expectations.

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Best winter tire I ever had is an understatement

★★★★★ 5/5

steveaston

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6 ans il y a

If you don't buy nokians you are crazy. Bought these tires last year for my Mustang GT and with the worst winter we have had in a while I NEVER got stuck ones with those tires on and I went threw some deep snow. Now I have bought these tires again for my Fusion.

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