Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta Truck - I need my tires to be suited for every situation and every weather

Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta Truck - I need my tires to be suited for every situation and every weather

“The snow vanishes fast from the tires, which makes working easy and care-free”

Mr. Olavi Malinen, operating in Kuhmo, Finland, is no stranger to changing working conditions as he founded his transporting company Kuljetusliike O Malinen Oy over 30 years ago in 1987. Mr. Malinen works as a truck driver and operates on difficult terrains when collecting and transporting for example timber loads from logging sites to different locations. “I have been using different Nokian Tyres products for decades. I need my tires to be suited for every situation and every weather from rain to minus 35 °C”, he emphasizes. 

As Mr. Malinen faces all kinds of challenges from packed snow and ice to muddy roads, tires with extremely reliable traction are essential. “At the moment, I am using Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta Truck F2 tires in the front and Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta Truck E tires in the back”, Mr. Malinen says. “During wintertime, good traction is the key. Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta Truck tires provide massive help on slippery roads and keeps my truck stable.”

Another tire quality Mr. Malinen appreciates in his tires is rapid self-cleaning after driving on snow. “When switching from packed snow to icy road, the tire sipes should not jam snow inside them”, Mr. Malinen explains. “The snow vanishes fast from the Hakkapeliitta Truck tires, which makes working easy and care-free”, he praises.

“Hakkapeliitta Truck tires are very comfortable and stable in use. There is no need to worry about unwanted surprises.”

– Mr. Mikko Immonen

“IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE TIRES THAT CAN HANDLE EVERY SITUATION.”

Mr. Mikko Immonen often starts his day at 3 am, and there is no question that the combination of darkness and poor weather conditions makes his work challenging at times. Working as a truck driver in Kuhmo, Finland, Mr. Immonen transports timber loads to different locations. “I drive on all kinds of surfaces from snow-filled forest roads to highways”, he says. “It is very important to have tires that can handle every situation.”

The Hakkapeliitta Truck tires have been in use for decades in Kuljetusliike O Malinen Oy where Mr. Immonen works. His truck uses Hakkapeliitta Truck F2 steering tires. “They are very comfortable and stable in use. As their lateral grip is amazing, there is no need to worry about unwanted surprises”, Mr. Immonen says and continues, “When the road is wet and there is ice under water or slush, the Truck tires still obey the steering wheel without skidding sideways. Even the maneuvering in narrow spaces is easy.”

In addition to Hakkapeliitta Truck F2, the Hakkapeliitta Truck E tires are often seen on their company trucks. Mr. Immonen is particularly pleased that the Hakkapeliitta Truck tires are very quiet. “That really spares my nerves during long drives”, he laughs. “Even more importantly, the quality of the Hakkapeliitta Truck tires makes them long-lasting even in heavy use which saves a lot of time and effort”, Mr. Immonen emphasizes.