Nokian winter tires? [Archive] - Beyond.ca - Car Forums

Seks

10-28-2002, 10:14 AM

http://www.nokiantires.com/indexen.html

What do you guys think of them? There are so many models of the Hakkapeliitta that I'm not too sure which one to go with for my Civic.

max_boost

10-28-2002, 10:16 AM

How about Bridgestone Blizzaks WS50??!!! I love these tires, they are so amazing on snow, grip so well......but when there is no snow, they suck:thumbsdow

szw

10-28-2002, 11:24 AM

Weeeeee I get to test out my artic alpines today!

M68KACIA

10-28-2002, 11:28 AM

Hey SZW, how u like ur artic alpine?

Pacman

10-28-2002, 11:46 AM

I have set of blizzaks for a civic that were only used for a season.

Let me know if you are interested.

[email protected]

2000impreza

10-28-2002, 11:58 AM

lots of subaru guys use nokian tires. i have the NRW's. decent on ice/snow. the hakka Q's are suppose to be the best.

http://www.nokiantires.com/html/hakkaq.html

legendboy

10-28-2002, 12:01 PM

Hakkapeliitta's are the best winter tires that you can buy I think.

infamous

10-28-2002, 12:35 PM

does anyone know how to pronounce that? :dunno: :rofl:

legendboy

10-28-2002, 01:33 PM

hak-a-poleeeta

szw

10-28-2002, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by M68KACIA
Hey SZW, how u like ur artic alpine?

I'll let you know after tonight!

van

10-28-2002, 02:53 PM

I have Nordic Wintertracs? These any good?

CRXguy

10-28-2002, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by defekt1
I have Nordic Wintertracs? These any good?

Aren't these just like Michelin Arctic Alpines(sp?), but sold under Crappy Tire?

van

10-28-2002, 06:12 PM

No idea? Came w/ the car lol

schlong8

10-28-2002, 06:16 PM

Hakkapeliitta 1's w/ STUDS. Best winter tire u can get. The Q's are non-studded. U can't go wrong w/ studs.

C

4wheeldrift

10-28-2002, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by schlong8
Hakkapeliitta 1's w/ STUDS. Best winter tire u can get. The Q's are non-studded. U can't go wrong w/ studs.

C

:D I agree wholeheartedly. I've got a set of studded hakka 1s and I wouldn't go with anything else. Fantastic tire for all conditions and grip like crazy, although the studs are hella noisy. They wear like iron too.

Impreza

10-28-2002, 07:04 PM

i tried my artic alpins today...OMG very good, they surpassed my expectations!!

2000impreza

10-28-2002, 07:53 PM

just curious but does anyone think studded tires are way over kill for calgary weather?

M68KACIA

10-28-2002, 08:05 PM

I thought studded tire are illegal in calgary?:confused:

4wheeldrift

10-28-2002, 08:13 PM

Actually, they are completely legal in alberta, and there are no restrictions on when or how they can be used (seasonal restrictions, etc).

max_boost

10-28-2002, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by 2000impreza
just curious but does anyone think studded tires are way over kill for calgary weather?

Thats why you buy Blizzaks, studless! (even says on the tire):rofl:

4wheeldrift

10-28-2002, 08:18 PM

Mere tread compound can never compare to the grip offered by 120 stainless steel studs per tire :D

max_boost

10-28-2002, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by 4wheeldrift
Mere tread compound can never compare to the grip offered by 120 stainless steel studs per tire :D

And I forgot, you have AWD too!

But man, I am still amazed on how well the car grips in this crazy weather, my traction control is constantly lighting up! :rofl:

I'm sad cause my car has to go in for repairs at the bodyshop tomorrow and I won't be able to drive it, I miss the car because of the blizzaks!

I hope they don't give me something so underpowered where I can't even drive up a hill

Seks

10-28-2002, 10:51 PM

So I've narrowed my choices:

1. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
2. Michelin Artic Alpine

Think gonna go with Michelin (stock size 185/60/14). Seems like it's a bit cheaper so might as well save a few $.

Think gonna get 14x6 wheels too. What are some good places to get wheels for cheap? I'm in Edmonton.

Seks

10-28-2002, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by Pacman
I have set of blizzaks for a civic that were only used for a season.

Let me know if you are interested.

[email protected]

I'm just gonna get new ones so..thnx :)

buh_buh

10-28-2002, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by max_boost
I hope they don't give me something so underpowered where I can't even drive up a hill
such as a BMW 323i?:rofl: :thumbsup:

CRXguy

10-28-2002, 11:03 PM

Hey Seks,

Have you thought about the Hankook W400's? Price is good, cheaper than Blizzak or Alpines. I have a set for my CRX/Civic and they're really good. As for wheels, I had to get it at Canadian Tire in Edmonton cuz all of Calgary was sold out.

SilverStreak

10-28-2002, 11:17 PM

Seks, forget the snow tires for the Civic and slap on some snows for the S.

You're not a real S owner till you drive with the top down in the rain and drift around corners in the winter :thumbsup:

max_boost

10-28-2002, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by buh_buh

such as a BMW 323i?:rofl: :thumbsup:

BMWs aren't that slow, you ricers need to give it more respect:rofl:

szw

10-28-2002, 11:22 PM

I owned the roads today with my arctic alpines!!!

M68KACIA

10-28-2002, 11:28 PM

I finally got tractions out of my tires. I guess a good set of winter tire does make a difference (use to run summer tire on a rear wheel car in winter), but I suppose speed also played a major role.
Finally, calgary with snow doesn't suck as much as before now :)

drox

10-29-2002, 12:29 AM

Heh. Try driving a rx7 in snow :banghead:

turboMiata

10-29-2002, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by CRXguy
Hey Seks,

Have you thought about the Hankook W400's? Price is good, cheaper than Blizzak or Alpines. I have a set for my CRX/Civic and they're really good. As for wheels, I had to get it at Canadian Tire in Edmonton cuz all of Calgary was sold out.

The W400s rock and they're now on sale!!

BTW, any ever notice they always feature Audi A4s drifting through the snow (full control of course) in winter tire commercials? :D :D :D

schlong8

10-29-2002, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by 4wheeldrift
Mere tread compound can never compare to the grip offered by 120 stainless steel studs per tire :D

HERE HERE!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

5gluder

10-30-2002, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by CRXguy
Hey Seks,

Have you thought about the Hankook W400's? Price is good, cheaper than Blizzak or Alpines. I have a set for my CRX/Civic and they're really good. As for wheels, I had to get it at Canadian Tire in Edmonton cuz all of Calgary was sold out.

Originally posted by turboMiata

The W400s rock and they're now on sale!!

BTW, any ever notice they always feature Audi A4s drifting through the snow (full control of course) in winter tire commercials? :D :D :D

You fellas know how these compare to other tires in terms of tire wear, ice grip and snow?

Mikko

11-01-2002, 07:37 PM

Nokian are the top winter tyre manufacturers now when Gislaved (the previous no.1, by a very slim margain) are gone. If I was to buy winter tyres, I would no doubt buy nokian. And if it was legal (which it is where I live) I would definitely get studded tyres. The grip when it's icy is not comparable, and it might well save your life.

AWD is pretty pointless in the winter unless you're racing or going in places where you risk getting stuck. Won't help one bit when you need to stop, and not help when cornering either (unless you're trying to race when cornering - though I doubt any of you would put the car sideways..hahah)

Mikko

11-01-2002, 07:39 PM

Oh right, forgot to mention: Every year the asian produced tyres always rate the worst of the bunch. That goes for summer and winter tyres. One test said the tyres had great warm tarmac grip for a winter tyre but sucked at everything else. haha... and the same for the summer tyres - they were suprisingly grippy (as good as the worst winter tyres) in the winter but shitty as hell for summer tyre usage.