Test success in motoring magazine tests
Our comprehensive product range is tailored for different markets. You can rely on our safe products under any conditions. Here is an overview of the comparison tests that our summer and winter products have participated in!
2018 Winter | ||
Germany | ||
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Winner |
Snow and ice performance make the tyre the best allrounder. The only tyre providing overall results on a constant good level in all conditions. The best snow braking and acceleration performance combined with improved summer properties |
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3rd place "Very recommendable" |
Good braking performance in both wet and snowy conditions. High grip level on wet surfaces and nice to handle at the limit. Very balanced handling performance in dry conditions. |
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Finland | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
A reliable winter tyre for all conditions. Well-balanced driving properties on all road surfaces and a feeling of safety for the driver. |
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The most balanced combination |
Top class ice grip. Logical and composed on ice, secure and stable on snow. One of the best tyres on wet surface. |
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Sweden | ||
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2nd place |
Best acceleration and braking on ice and snow. Fast response and neutral balance. Consistent behavior, communicates well about the grip to the driver. |
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Russia | ||
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Winner |
Outstanding fuel efficiency, excellent handling on ice and snow, good grip properties on ice and excellent maneuverability in deep snow. The most balanced in any condition, for all drivers, regardless of preparation and style of driving. |
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Winner |
Ice performance highly praised. Excellent snow performance. Driving comfort on a very high level. |
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2018 Summer | ||
Germany | ||
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Shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Very good wet braking and wet handling, good aquaplaning characteristics. Also praised for good dry braking, dry handling and excellent rolling resistance. |
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Shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Good braking properties, both wet and dry braking. Above average rolling resistence and dry handling. |
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3rd place "Good" |
Short braking distance on both snow and wet, as well as high aquaplaning safety. |
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4th place "Satisfying" |
The best on snow and very good on wet. Also praised for low wear. |
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Switzerland | ||
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4th place "Satisfying" |
The tyre has great handling characteristics on snow and very good on wet roads. It has a low degree of wear. |
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Austria | ||
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Shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Very good aquaplaning resistence, handling on dry and wet is reliable and precise. Also is praised for low rolling resistence. |
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4th place "Satisfying" |
Excellent properties on snow and wet surface. Also is characterized by low wear. |
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Finland | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
Good driving characteristics as well as braking grip in wet conditions. Also good handling properties and precise steering response on dry surfaces. Low noise level and rolling resistance. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Easy to drive on wet. Logical and unsurprising also on dry. The best in test in speedy changes of direction. |
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Sweden | ||
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2nd place |
Best aquaplanning prevention of all tested tyres. Handling properties on wet asphalt on hig level. Easy to drive and well-balanced. Among the most silent tyres. |
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Shared 2nd place |
Very good braking on wet and dry asphalt. Has no weaknesses. Low noise level and rolling resistance. |
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Winner |
Safe and easy to drive both on wet and dry roads. Excellent handling. The best braking performance on wet of all the tyres tested. Silent and comfortable. |
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Norway | ||
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2nd place |
Offers a nice and precise driving experience, makes the drive feel fun and safe. Good brake grip on both dry and wet surface; does not really have any weak points. On the highway, makes almost no noise and just two of the tested tyres score better on rolling resistance. |
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Winner |
Safe and easily controllable both on wet and dry roads. Performs magnificently in evasive maneuvers as well as in rapid lane changes. The best braking performance in wet conditions. Low and comfortable noise level. |
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Russia | ||
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Winner |
Excellent grip and handling properities both on dry as well as on wet asphalt. Comfortable to drive. |
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Winner |
The best braking and brilliant handling in wet conditions. Also praised on the stability and comfort on dry roads. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Winner |
Praised for its well-balanced properties. Excellent braking and handling characteristics both on wet and dry roads. No weaknesses. |
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Shared 1st place |
Brilliant wet braking and handling. Precise handling on dry roads also. No weaknesses |
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2017 Winter | ||
Germany | ||
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Shared 2nd place "Satisfactory" |
The best of the test on snowy conditions. Also very good on dry asphalt and has a low fuel consumption. |
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3rd place |
Excellent snow properties, good wet grip and low noise level. |
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Switzerland | ||
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Shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Highest grade on snow, also good on dry surface. |
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Austria | ||
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Shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Best of test on snow, good on dry and low fuel consumption. |
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Italy | ||
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Testwinner |
And the winner is … On snow the most comprehensive tyre is without any doubt the Nokian, very close to the performance of pure winter tyres…” “Taking into account all test criteria of the test, especially steering feedback and rolling resistance, a factor influencing fuel consumption, the Winner is the Nokian. |
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Finland | ||
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Test winner |
Remarkably good grip and handling properties on icy and snowy roads. Strong performance in wet road conditions. Fuel economy is also on a really good level. |
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Shared 1st place |
Well-balanced driving properties on ice. The fastest and most reliable tyre on the ice track. Excellent results in braking both on wet and dry. |
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3rd place |
In its own class when driving on ice; grip properties are on excellent level. Excellent handling and driving characteristics in winter conditions, on snowy and icy surfaces. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Praised of its grip properties on ice and snow and balanced handling properties in every circumstance. Very quiet with the lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Sweden | ||
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Testwinner |
Without any doubt an excellent tyre on dry and wet surfaces while also getting the best result in handling properties on snow. |
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Test winner |
Highest points on ice and snow. Easy to control on ice and snow. Even on dry asphalt excellent handling. |
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Test winner |
Excellent on ice and snow. Easy to control on demanding winter conditions. Excellent even on dry surfaces. |
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Test winner |
Excellent braking, acceleration and handling properties on ice. Properties on snow on the highest level in this test and also got the best score on dry asphalt. Well-balanced driving properties and logical behaviour around the grip limit. |
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Testwinner |
Very good level in start and braking on ice and even better on snow. In wet conditions best in test of Nordic winter tyres. Low rolling resistance and quiet. |
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3rd place |
The best in the test on icy surface, both in braking and handling property results. On snow showed excellent performance, gathering the highest points. Also had the lowest rolling resistance among all tested tyres. |
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3rd place |
Excellent ice grip and easy to drive on ice and snow. Never lose it's grip. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Unusual easy to drive and calm in every difficult situations. Very low rolling resistance and quiet. |
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Norway | ||
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Testwinner |
Showed its strength on snow and ice, the best in the test on snow: highest points in braking, acceleration and driving properties. Also the highest score in the tests made on wet asphalt. |
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Testwinner |
Unbeatable when measuring winter properties. Collected maximum points in all disciplines on snow and ice. Behaviour on dry asphalt was top class and had the lowest rolling resistance. |
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3rd place |
In its own class when driving on ice; grip properties are on excellent level. Excellent handling and driving characteristics in winter conditions, on snowy and icy surfaces. |
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3rd place |
Praised for its grip properties on ice and snow and balanced handling properties in every circumstance. Very quiet with the lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Testwinner |
Excelled on wet and dry roads. Clearly outperformed other tyres on snow and ice. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Spectacular grip and safety properties on snow and ice. Steering response is predictable and stability as well as handling on a high level. The result in braking on dry asphalt is the best among all tested tyres, the wet braking result is excellent. |
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Testwinner |
Excellent grip level both on ice and snow. Marvellous steering accuracy and handling properties. Also got the highest score in deep snow, and stated a very economic tyre. |
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Test winner |
Superior grip properties on icy surface. Handling properties on snow and ice are also on excellent level. |
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Test winner |
Best handling properties on snow and ice of all the tyres tested. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
Performed extremely well in dry and wet conditions. Behavious was balanced and predictable behavior in all driving conditions. |
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Shared 1st place |
Superior grip on ice, excellent driving characteristics on ice and snow, on braking and acceleration. Economic and comfortable. |
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2017 Summer | ||
Germany | ||
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"Satisfactory" |
The tyre is good on dry surfaces, has a low rolling resistance and a good wear resistance. |
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Test winner |
A good winter performer, with safe traction and braking on snow. Very well balanced on wet surface, with outstanding aquaplaning properties. Direct and safe in fast lane changes on dry surfaces. Clear test winner. |
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"Recommendable" |
Very good aquaplaning resistance and really good handling on wet roads. The braking performance on wet road is among the top. |
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"Very Recommendable" |
Nokian zLine has top performance on wet surfaces thanks to the high grip, sporty handling and direct steering feedback. High grip, safe and predictable handling in dry conditions. |
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3rd place "Satisfactory" |
Good on dry. |
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"Good" |
Very good performance and especially praised for short braking distances on dry and wet roads. The low rolling resistance is also appreciated. |
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"Recommended" |
Direct steering properties. Well balanced performance on both dry and wet. Nicely low noise level. |
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Austria | ||
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3rd place "Recommended" |
Good on dry. |
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Finland | ||
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakka Blue 2 has easy and predictable wet handling even when the tyre is pushed to the limit. Handling on dry is reliable and precise with solid grip also in the hardest maneuvers. The quietest tyre in the test with an especially low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Remarkably good grip and handling properties on wet roads. Also the aquaplaning resistance is brilliant. Noise and comfort are also on a really good level. |
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Sweden | ||
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3rd place |
Extremely good and easy handling on wet surfaces. Remarkably good aquaplaning resistance. |
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Test winner |
Top performance on wet asphalt. Direct steering feedback on dry surface. Silent and low rolling resistance. |
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2nd place |
Best in the test in driving and braking on wet surface. Well balanced handling both on wet and dry surface. |
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Norway | ||
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakka Blue is a summer tyre that performs well in all disiplines. |
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Russia | ||
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Shared 1st place |
Excellent wet braking properties and logical handling behaviour. The fastest tyre in the chicane test, praised for its maneuver in extreme situations on both wet and dry asphalt. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
Very good grip and handling properties on dry and wet asphalt. Precise and rapid steering response and very good economic efficiency. |
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Shared 1st place |
Balanced characteristics. Wet handling is easy and predictable. Precise and rapid steering response on dry roads. |
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Kazakhstan | ||
Automobily |
Test winner |
Excellent properties in wet conditions and is clearly the best in wet and dry braking. A pleasure to drive thanks to the explicit driving characteristics. Also the quietest tyre in the test. |
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2016 Winter | ||
Great Britain | ||
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2nd place |
Excellent on snow, reaching number one positions in snow braking and traction. On the wet tracks among the strongest performers. In dry braking, the Nokian WR D4 reached the shortest braking distance of all the contenders. |
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2nd place |
The tyre excelled especially on snow but also topped the tables in both longitudinal and lateral aquaplaning tests. In both dry and wet braking, it was ranked second in the line-up. Particularly effective in the key braking test. |
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Germany | ||
ACE Lenkrad |
Test winner "Highly recommendable" |
Outstanding winter performance. Great wet performance all-round, good dry characteristics and very good rolling resistance. |
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2nd place "Highly recommended" |
Especially good on snow and brakes well on dry and wet tracks. Fast and stable on snow, strong braking on wet and best braking on dry. Low rolling resistance and predictable handling. |
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3rd place "Satisfactory" |
Good on ice. A well-balanced tyre in all disciplines. |
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3rd place "Satisfactory" |
Good on snow and ice and good on dry. |
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3rd place "Sufficient" |
Best on snow. |
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2nd place "Recommendable" |
Above average winter characteristics and superb aquaplaning safety. Safe and short braking distances on snow, wet and dry. |
GTÜ |
2nd place "Very Recommendable" |
Especially good on snow and brakes well on dry and wet tracks. Fast and stable on snow, strong braking on wet and best braking on dry. Low rolling resistance and predictable handling. |
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2nd place shared "Still Recommendable" |
Very good winter characteristics with short braking distance and good traction. Low rolling resistance. A good tyre in dry conditions. |
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Switzerland | ||
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3rd place "Recommended" |
Good on ice. A well-balanced tyre in all disciplines. |
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3rd place "Recommended" |
Good on snow and ice and good on dry. |
TCS |
3rd place "Just recommendable" |
Best on snow. |
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Austria | ||
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3rd place "Recommendable" |
Good on ice. A well-balanced tyre in all disciplines. |
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3rd place "Recommendable" |
Good on snow and ice and good on dry. |
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3rd place "Just recommendable" |
Best on snow. |
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Test winner "Highly recommendable" |
Outstanding winter performance. Great wet performance all-round, good dry characteristics and very good rolling resistance. |
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Finland | ||
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Test success (shared first place) |
Brilliant on ice and easy to handle in extreme situations. Short braking distances on all surfaces and very good driving properties in all winter conditions. |
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is on its strongest in demanding conditions. Braking on ice is overwhelmingly better than competitors and on snowy roads braking and acceleration are on the best level. The tyre is easy to control in extreme situations and fuel consumption is low. |
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2nd place |
Behavior on ice is excellent and tyre is easy to handle. Steering is peaceful even when skidding and handling on snowy roads is exemplary. Steady and logical in extreme conditions. Tyre is quiet and rolling resistance is low. |
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2nd place |
Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling distance lowest in the test. |
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Test winner |
Exemplary to drive on snow. Easy handling on icy roads and logical behavior around the grip limit. Outclassed the competitors in braking and acceleration on ice. |
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3rd place |
Safe and logical to drive on icy and snowy roads. Behaviour on wet surface is peaceful and reliable. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Sweden | ||
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2nd place |
Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling resistance lowest in the test. |
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is on its strongest in demanding conditions. Braking on ice is overwhelmingly better than competitors and on snowy roads braking and acceleration are on the best level. The tyre is easy to control in extreme situations and fuel consumption is low. |
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Test winner |
Safe and reliable in winter conditions. Impressive also on dry asphalt. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 got maximum points in all tests made on snow and dry asphalt, and was considered as the best tyre on snow and ice. |
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Test winner |
The best tyre on snow and ice. The tyre scored maximum points in all tests conducted on ice. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 was best in braking and acceleration. Lowert rolling resistance of the test. |
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Test winner |
Excellent braking and acceleration grip. Easy to drive even in difficult situations. Calm and logical on snow. Never surprise. |
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2nd place |
Excellent on the ice and snow. Easy to drive on ice and retain its grip even when sliding. Lowest rolling distance in the test. |
Husbilet |
Test winner |
Dominated the test on icy surfaces. |
Husbilet |
2nd place |
Dominated the test on icy surfaces. |
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Norway | ||
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is A-rated in all disciplines on ice. There are no doubts that 190 studs comes in handy when it’s slippery. |
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2nd place |
The tyres has overall good qualities in all disciplines, resulting in a safe driving experience without suprises. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Outstanding lateral grip on ice, best acceleration on snow and marvelous maneuverability. Very low fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
Excellent in icy conditions: Hakkapeliitta 8 dominates all tests made on ice. Better than others on deep snow. A must have tyre on icy roads. |
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3rd place |
Excellent grip properties on ice and snow. Grip and performance on asphalt is strong as well. Hakkapeliitta R2 is a very comfortable tyre on all surfaces. |
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2nd place |
Excellent grip properties on ice and snow. The best braking properties and excellent acceleration on ice. Good stability on snow and excellent controllability on any road. Very low fuel consumption. |
Auto.mail.ru |
Test winner |
High coupling on any snow and ice-covered roads, and safe controllability. |
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Test winner |
The best grip properties on ice and excellent deep snow properties. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV stable to steer on snow and easy to handle on snow and ice. Extremely good on wet asphalt. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
The tyre is well-balanced , comfortable and economical. It is the best in braking and in acceleration on ice and has excellent handling properties on snow. |
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Test winner |
Excellent braking properties on ice. Good acceleration and handling on snow and ice, predictable behavior on wet and dry asphalt. |
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Kazakhstan | ||
Automobily |
2nd place |
The best grip properties both on ice and snow. The driving behavior on icy and snowy roads is excellent making it a very safe winter tyre. It is also an economical choice: it has the lowest fuel consumption of all tested tyres. |
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Belarus | ||
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Test winner |
Well balanced performance and the best grip on ice, snow and asphalt. The safety level for driving on ice, snow and asphalt is on the highest level. |
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Test winner |
Superior grip on ice and excellent driving characteristics on ice, snow and asphalt. Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV has also the lowest rolling resistance of the tested tyres. |
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Test winner |
Excellent grip on ice and snow and short braking distance on dry and wet asphalt. |
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Poland | ||
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Test winner |
Very good winter characteristics. The best tyre on wet with top aquaplaning characteristics. One of the sportiest characters on asphalt. |
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2016 Summer | ||
Germany | ||
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"Good" |
Very balanced, especially good on dry roads, good on the wet roads. Quite low fuel consumption. |
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"Highly recommended" |
Performs in a safe, predictable manner in wet conditions. Exceptionally low rolling resistance among the top competitors. |
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"Highly recommended" |
Performs in a safe, predictable manner in wet conditions. Exceptionally low rolling resistance among the top competitors. |
Gute Fahrt |
2nd place |
Best traction and braking on snow. Good and well balanced performance on dry. Good wet braking. Very good aquaplaning properties. |
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Switzerland | ||
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"Highly recommended" |
Very recommendable. Very balanced tyre, good in all safety-relevant subtests and good on dry and wet roads. Good fuel efficiency. |
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Austria | ||
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"Highly recommendable" |
Very good on dry roads, very good fuel efficiency, good on the wet. |
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Finland | ||
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Test winner |
Unsurprising and reliable. Driving behaviour is logical and safe on wet roads, aquaplaning resistance properties are on the top level. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Well balanced product. Performance in wet conditions is excellent and reliably safe. It is a very comfortable and silent tyre with low fuel consumption. The driving behaviour is praiseworthy peaceful and unsurprising both in dry and wet conditions. |
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2nd place |
Superb grip and handling characteristics on wet surface. Assertive and secure handling properties, low rolling resistance and excellent wet grip. |
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Sweden | ||
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3rd place |
Safe to drive on wet roads. Manages very well to avoid aquaplaning. Low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Outstanding on wet asphalt. Quick steering response and very good grip even in extreme situations. Lowest rolling resistance in test which means low fuel consumption. |
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Norway | ||
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakka Green 2 is a summer tyre with top performance on wet roads. It is light rolling and feels very stable and safe to drive, even in critical situations. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Excellent grip and handling properties both on wet and dry asphalt. Very good comfort. Low fuel consumption. |
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2nd place |
Good grip properties on dry and wet asphalt. Good controllability on wet asphalt. High resistance to impacts. Low rolling resistance. |
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2nd place |
Excellent steering reactions and stability. Best braking performance of the test. |
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Test winner |
Suberb handling characteristics both on wet and dry asphalt. Extremely good stability and controllability. |
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Ukraine | ||
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2nd place |
Good grip properties on wet asphalt. Short braking distance and good handling. Balanced characteristics. |
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2015 Winter | ||
USA | ||
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Test winner |
Maximum points in every individual subtest. Best grip on ice. Very reliable on snow, with excellent grip level. |
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China | ||
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Test winner |
No matter on ice or snow, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV has very good traction and also very good grip. Outstanding snow performance. When cornering on snow, handling is precise and ready for acceleration at any time. |
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Germany | ||
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"TEST WINNER“ |
Best performance on snow and wet asphalt. The quietest - highest score in the noise test. “Nokian is the fastest and most stable tyre in the test on snow.” Highest score with slush. “Highest safety with aquaplaning, short braking distances, good wet grip, safe driving properties on the wet road. “Exact steering, reliable driving behaviour – that makes the Nokian fast on dry surfaces.” |
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“Highly recommendable” Runner-up |
On snow: short braking distances and strong traction, safe even at the grip limits. On wet: Good deceleration, late aquaplaning, agile at the grip limits. On dry: the highest cornering speeds in handling, top driving response. |
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“Satisfactory“ |
Top grade on snow, good on dry and icy surfaces. Good grade also in the categories fuel consumption and wear resistance. Fourth position of 19 tested winter tyres. Recommendable with the ADAC judgement “satisfactory“. |
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"RECOMMENDABLE“ |
Highest points in snow braking, dry handling and rolling resistance. Very good grades in snow traction and snow handling. |
Stiftung Warentest |
“Satisfactory“ |
Top grade on snow. Top grade also on dry surfaces and ice, and for fuel consumption and wear resistance. Fourth position out of 19 winter tyres tested. |
VOX auto mobil |
"TEST WINNER“ |
“1. Nokian” with the best test verdict “recommendable”. “The Nokian is absolutely recommendable for winter weather.” On top in winter conditions. The snow test result: “1. Nokian”, “Top contestant”. Very good snow braking. Cornering on snow: Nokian Weatherproof far ahead. “Superb steering feedback.” High driving precision and good combined traction out of corners. With handling in corners, Nokian Weatherproof holds the racing line. Very controllable. Surprisingly good snow traction. Good wet braking. Handling on wet roads: Nokian Weatherproof is the best. The driver can hold the curve nicely, nice neutral behaviour around corners. Shortest braking distance on dry surfaces: 3 metres less than the poorest all-season tyre. Good wear resistance. |
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France | ||
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Test winner shared |
Very balanced performance characteristics on dry and wet surfaces. Top spot in all snow tests. A tyre that offers a high level of safety. Very good dry braking. Very nice neutral balance on wet. |
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Switzerland | ||
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“Recommendable“ |
Top grade on snow. Good on dry surfaces. Good on ice. Fourth position of 19 tested winter tyres. |
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Austria | ||
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“Recommendable“ |
Top grade on snow, good on dry surfaces. Very recommendable also in the categories ice, fuel consumption and wear resistance. Fourth position of 19 tested winter tyres. |
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"RECOMMENDABLE“ |
Highest points in snow braking, dry handling and rolling resistance. Very good grades in snow traction and snow handling. |
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Finland | ||
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Test winner |
Easy to control also in extreme driving situations. Secure grip and steering properties. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
The best studded tyre both on snow and on ice. Excellent grip on ice. The lowest fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded tyre for icy and snowy roads. Very low driving noise. The lowest rolling resistance in our test. |
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Test winner |
Extremely good grip under icy and snowy conditions. Safe and logical handling behaviour both on ice and snow. Wet handling is also great. The lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Lowest noise level. |
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Sweden | ||
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Test winner |
A champion on ice and snow. Extremely good on ice with supreme grip in the curves. The lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Test winner |
Outstanding on ice, short braking distance and very good lateral grip make the tyre easy to drive on icy roads. The tyre pulls ahead of the competition when the road becomes more slippery. Quiet and low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded winter tyre on ice and snow. Relatively short braking distances, good traction and stability. Low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Good margins on snow. Good lateral grip. Balanced during sudden braking. Exact steering on ice. Easy to control on wet asphalt. Surprisingly adaptive and quick steering response on dry asphalt. |
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Test winner |
Logical handling and excellent grip on ice and snow. Outstanding grip on corners. Shortest braking distance on dry road, easy to drive under wet conditions. Quiet and very low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Unbelievably balanced and easy to drive on the snow. On ice, the tyre has outstanding lateral grip. Linear and quick steering response on dry roads. Easy to handle under wet conditions. Quiet and comfortable. |
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Test winner |
Outstanding on ice and snow. Best in six of twelve test segments. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded winter tyre on ice. Best in all test segments on ice: braking, acceleration, lateral grip and handling. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. |
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Norway | ||
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Test winner |
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 has the best performance under extreme conditions. The tyre gets top marks in all disciplines on ice, with short braking distances and good lateral grip. The best driving feel on snow. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded winter tyre for acceleration on ice. The tyre has great properties for braking, manoeuvrability and lateral grip. The lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Test winner |
The tyre has good lateral grip and gives a safe and secure driving experience. Precise on icy roads. Balanced and easy to control on wet asphalt. Rapid steering response on dry asphalt. |
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Test winner |
Excellently balanced and easy to control on snow. Solid grip during acceleration and braking. Superior lateral stability on ice. Well balanced and easy to control on wet asphalt as well. The steering response is quick on dry asphalt and the tyre is also stable during sudden lane changes. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Best grip on ice. Lowest fuel consumption. |
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3rd place |
Good grip on snow. Lowest fuel consumption among tested studded tyres. |
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Test winner |
Phenomenal grip on ice. Excellent driving properties on all surfaces. The lowest fuel consumption in the test. |
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Test winner |
Best braking properties and lateral grip on ice. Top-class grip on snow. Outstanding deep snow ability. Precise steering response on winter roads and excellent steering stability on dry roads. The conclusion: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is comfortable under all winter conditions and helps save fuel. |
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Test winner |
Dominated the test under all winter conditions, especially on ice. The shortest braking distance and best acceleration on ice. Excellent grip on icy and snowy surfaces. |
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2nd place |
Excellent grip properties on ice. Handling and reliability on snowy conditions are top-class. Very comfortable tyre on all surfaces. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner “Highly recommended” |
Excellent handling properties on all surfaces. Good braking properties on asphalt, snow and ice. The shortest braking distance on wet asphalt. |
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Test winner – Very recommendable |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Good braking properties on dry asphalt. Predictable behaviour on icy and snowy roads. |
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Belarus | ||
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Test winner |
Sovereign grip on ice. Great handling and lateral grip properties both on icy and snowy roads. The lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Test winner |
Remarkable driving properties, excellent grip and safety on winter roads. Safety on wet asphalt is also in the highest class - the best overall score. |
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2nd place |
Very good on wet and dry asphalt. Very low rolling resistance. |
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2015 Summer | ||
China | ||
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Test winner |
Outstanding overall performance. The best results in wet braking and wet handling. At the top also on dry surfaces due to the precise and safe handling. |
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Germany | ||
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Test winner "Good" |
Highly recommended. Very balanced tyre. Good wet grip and wear resistance. Low rolling resistance. Top grade of “good” for all safety-related subtests. |
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Test winner “Exemplary” |
Very good wet grip and a very balanced summer tyre in general. Best grades for the off-the-road part as well as on wet surfaces. |
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Test winner “HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE” |
The best tyre in the test for braking and handling on wet and dry roads. Lowest rolling resistance. |
Stiftung Warentest |
Test winner "Good" |
Our choice: recommendation as one of the best tyres. Good on wet and dry roads. Very good wear resistance. Low fuel consumption. Saves money due to its low fuel consumption and very good wear resistance. |
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"Very recommended" |
Good performance on dry roads. Low rolling resistance, good braking performance and safe handling on wet roads. |
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“Highly recommendable” |
Best braking performance on wet asphalt. Very good driving characteristics on wet roads. |
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“Recommendable” |
Best wet handling and aquaplaning resistance properties. Very good lateral aquaplaning, good performance and safe. Easily controllable behaviour on wet surfaces. Stable and safe in lane changes on dry roads. |
auto TEST |
Test winner "EXEMPLARY" |
Dynamic handling, high steering precision. Safe off-road properties, short wet braking distances. The best tyre in the test in the off-road and wet road subtests. |
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Switzerland | ||
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Test winner "VERY RECOMMENDED" |
Very balanced tyre. Top rating of “good” in all safety-relevant subtests. Very good rating for its low wear. Good grade for the low fuel consumption. Very recommended for both dry and wet conditions and due to its low fuel consumption. |
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Austria | ||
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Test winner "VERY RECOMMENDED" |
Very good rating for its low wear, good on dry and wet roads. Top rating of “very recommended” in all safety-relevant subtests and for its low fuel consumption. |
Konsument |
"GOOD" |
Top rating of ”good”. Good on wet and dry roads. Low fuel consumption. Very good wear resistance. Saves money due to low fuel consumption and very good wear resistance. |
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Finland | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
Excellent on wet roads. Very good grip and stability even in extreme situations. Comfortable and quiet. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Sweden | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
Exemplary handling. Very good grip on wet asphalt. Lightly rolling, silent and comfortable. |
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TEST WINNER ”EXCELLENT” |
Balanced, excellent driving characteristics and easily controllable behaviour on wet surfaces. Precise steering response and the shortest stopping distance, both on wet and dry surfaces. |
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Norway | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
The best grip on wet asphalt. Smooth driving experience. The Nokian Hakka Blue rolls lighter than the other tyres. Very stable and comfortable. |
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Test winner ”Very good" |
The tyre has quick and precise steering response and is rigid enough to remain stable even during evasions. The shortest stopping distance both on wet and dry surfaces. The second lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Russia | ||
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2nd place |
High grip characteristics on all surfaces. Excellent handling properties and stability. Low noise level. |
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2nd place |
Excellent stability in extreme handling situations. Precise steering characteristics. Very good grip on wet asphalt. Low fuel consumption. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner "Highly recommendable" |
Excellent handling on wet asphalt. Very low rolling resistance. The most economical summer tyre in the test. |
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Kazakhstan | ||
AutoMobily |
Test winner |
The best grades in the test for braking on wet and dry roads. Best wet handling and aquaplaning properties. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Belarus | ||
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Test winner |
Best grip on wet and dry asphalt. Safe handling properties. The best tyre in the test for aquaplaning resistance. Low noise level. |
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