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!
2017 Summer | ||
Germany | ||
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Test winner "Good" |
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. |
ADAC |
"Satisfactory" |
The tyre is good on dry surfaces, has a low rolling resistance and a good wear resistance. |
Auto Zeitung |
"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. |
ACE Lenkrad |
"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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3rd place "Satisfactory" |
Good on dry. |
Auto Bild sportscars |
"Good" |
Very good performance and especially praised for short braking distances on dry and wet roads. The low rolling resistance is also appreciated. |
ProMobil |
"Recommended" |
Direct steering properties. Well balanced performance on both dry and wet. Nicely low noise level. |
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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 | ||
Auto Express |
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. |
Auto Express |
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. |
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. |
Auto Motor und Sport |
2nd place "Recommendable" |
Above average winter characteristics and superb aquaplaning safety. Safe and short braking distances on snow, wet and dry. |
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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 | ||
ÖAMTC |
3rd place "Recommendable" |
Good on ice. A well-balanced tyre in all disciplines. |
ÖAMTC |
3rd place "Recommendable" |
Good on snow and ice and good on dry. |
ÖAMTC |
3rd place "Just recommendable" |
Best on snow. |
ARBÖ |
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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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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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 |
Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling distance lowest in the test. |
Tekniikan Maailma |
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. |
Tekniikan Maailma |
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 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 |
The best studded tyre both on snow and on ice. Excellent grip on ice. The lowest fuel consumption. |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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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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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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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2014 Winter | ||
China | ||
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Test winner |
Safe behaviour under demanding winter conditions. Excellent on ice and snow. Incredible grip in all tests. |
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Germany | ||
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Test winner group “Exemplary" |
Balanced and safe driving properties. Short braking distance on different surfaces. Precise steering behaviour. Comfortable and low noise level. |
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Test winner “Highly recommended” |
Strengths: traction, braking and handling on snow. Safety on wet and dry roads is also in order. Maximum scores for winter safety, safety on dry roads and economic efficiency/eco-friendliness. |
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Test winner “Exemplary” |
On snow, the Nokian WR SUV 3 was in a class of its own. Good performance on wet and dry roads. A fair price. |
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Test winner “Highly recommended” |
Unbeatable on snow and ice. Test winner, as in the year before. Best traction on snow and ice, strongest grip in slush. |
Auto Zeitung |
”Highly Recommended” |
Good traction on snow. Very good aquaplaning resistance and strong in wet braking. Shortest braking distance on dry road. Exceptional value for money. |
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Austria | ||
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Test winner “Highly recommended” |
Maximum scores for winter safety, safety on dry roads and economic efficiency/eco-friendliness. Very high scores for traction, braking and handling on snow. |
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Finland | ||
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Test winner |
Superior under all winter conditions. Excellent grip on ice and snow. Logical and safe driving feel. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Top rating for winter grip. Easy to handle on ice, safe and stable on snow as well. Silent and lowest rolling resistance. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Superior on the snowy road: logical driving behaviour and easy to drive. Excellent handling properties on ice. Lowest fuel consumption. |
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Sweden | ||
Vi Bilägare |
Test winner |
Excellent on ice and on snow. Very good also on wet road. Easy to handle, logical driving feel. Low rolling resistance and silent. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Safe and easy to handle under all winter conditions. The lowest fuel consumption of the tested tyres, pleasantly quiet. |
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Test winner |
Grip like never before on ice, record-breakingly short braking distance and excellent handling. The high number of studs makes the tyre very easy to drive. |
Aftonbladet |
Test winner (shared 1st place) |
The non-studded tyre with the best winter properties, state-of-the-art grip and handling. Easy to drive on ice and snow, short braking distances. Silent and lightly rolling. |
Aftonbladet BIL |
2nd place |
Astonishingly effective on ice and snow. 190 studs make the tyre a prime mover on the winter roads. |
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2nd place |
Reigns supreme in the winter weather. The best tyre for both ice and snow. Always offers safe handling. |
Motor |
2nd place |
Supreme performance in winter weather. The best winter tyre on ice and snow. The tyre always works safely. |
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Test winner |
Superior on ice. Shortest braking distance, fastest acceleration. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Very good driving behaviour on snow and ice. Low rolling resistance. |
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Norway | ||
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Test winner |
The tyre gets top marks in all disciplines. Shortest braking distance on snow. Nokian Hakkapeliitta sets the standard when it comes to performance on ice and snow and gives a high sense of safety. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Best performance on snow and ice. The braking distance on ice is as short as for most of the studded tyres. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Superior on ice and snow. Very comfortable, durable and the best in fuel economy. Safest tyres for all winter conditions. |
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Test winner |
Shortest braking distance on ice. Top properties on snow. Well balanced and easy to predict. Low noise level on dry road. The lowest fuel consumption in the test. |
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Test winner |
Best grip on snowy and icy roads. Excellent driving behaviour under all winter conditions. The lowest rolling resistance of all the tested tyres. |
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Test winner |
The safest tyres on ice and snow. Undeniably ahead of the others in acceleration and braking. |
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Test winner |
Best non-studded tyre on snowy conditions. Excellent and safe driving behaviour on ice. Top-class driving comfort and economy. |
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Test winner |
Good grip under dry and wet conditions. Good aquaplaning resistance. High level of comfort. Best results for acceleration on snow. |
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Test winner |
Excellent on ice and snow. Safe and reliable handling characteristics especially under demanding winter conditions. Very comfortable and durable. The safest winter tyre. Lowest fuel consumption. |
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Canada | ||
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Test winner |
The best choice for icy and snowy conditions. Superior grip level on braking, acceleration and in slippery curves. Convincing quality and comfort. |
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Test winner |
The ultimate winner of the test. Ahead of the times compared to its competitors. Excellent properties on snowy and icy roads. |
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Test winner |
Excellent tyre for snowy and icy conditions. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
Excellent grip on ice. Effective acceleration on ice and shortest braking distance. Good handling on winter roads. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Excellent grip and handling on ice and snow. Lowest rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Bites into the ice to ensure your car behaves as expected on slippery roads. Makes sure you can drive your car without any surprises on snow. Very good grip on dry asphalt as well. |
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Test winner |
Excellent grip on all surfaces. Safe and predictable driving behaviour in winter conditions. Balanced properties in all subtests. |
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Test winner (shared 1st place) |
Superb grip on snowy roads. Trustworthy and safe driving behaviour under all conditions. Good properties on ice. |
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Test winner |
Excellent grip properties on ice and snow. Well balanced driving behaviour under all conditions. Lowest fuel consumption. |
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Belarus | ||
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Test winner |
Excellent handling properties on ice. Good grip, handling and steering precision on snow. Lowest rolling resistance of the studded tyres. |
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Test winner |
Safe and realiable in demanding winter conditions. Excellent grip on snow. The best tyre on asphalt. |
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Test winner |
Good grip on ice and snow. The shortest braking distance on wet road. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Poland | ||
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Test winner |
The winner masters all conditions. Excellent on snow and ice. Maximum points in all subtests on snow and ice. The best on wet roads, effective also on dry surfaces. |
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2014 Summer | ||
Germany | ||
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Test winner group "Good" |
Very well-balanced tyre. Good on wet and dry surfaces. |
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Test winner group "Good" |
Very well-balanced tyre. Good on wet and dry surfaces. |
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Test winner |
Top rating for braking and handling on dry and wet surfaces. |
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Test winner |
Top rating for braking and handling on dry and wet surfaces. |
Stiftung Warentest |
Test winner group "Good" |
Good on wet and dry surfaces. Good wear resistance. Low fuel consumption. |
Stiftung Warentest |
Test winner group "Good" |
Good on wet and dry surfaces. Good wear resistance. Low fuel consumption. |
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Recommendable |
The wet specialist of the test: good at braking and cornering. Comfortable to drive and silent. |
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Switzerland | ||
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Test winner group "Very recommended" |
Very balanced tyre. Good in all safety-related disciplines. Good on dry surfaces. |
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Test winner group "Very recommended" |
Very balanced tyre. Good in all safety-related disciplines. Good on dry surfaces. |
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Austria | ||
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Test winner group "Very recommended" |
Very good on dry surfaces. Good on wet surfaces. |
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Test winner group "Very recommended" |
Very good on dry surfaces. Good on wet surfaces. |
Konsument |
Test winner group "good" |
Good handling on wet and dry surfaces, good wear resistance, good fuel efficiency. |
Konsument |
Test winner group "good" |
Good handling on wet and dry surfaces, good wear resistance, good fuel efficiency. |
ALLES AUTO |
“Very recommendable” |
Highest score in handling on wet road and in best in the test category “Environment and economy”. Good wet braking properties. |
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Finland | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
Excellent handling on wet surfaces. Pleasantly quiet. Low rolling resistance. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Among the best in all tests on wet roads. Good handling, excellent steering response. Low rolling resistance, silent. |
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Sweden | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
Very good on wet surfaces, easy to drive, low rolling resistance. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Among the best in all tests on wet roads. Low rolling resistance, quiet. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Excellent grip on wet surfaces. Stable and high performance, very good behaviour. |
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Norway | ||
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Shared 2nd place |
The most stable tyre in the test, best handling on wet and dry roads. |
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Russia | ||
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2nd place |
Best wet grip in the test. Excellent handling on dry and wet roads. Low fuel consumption. |
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3rd place |
Best wet grip among the tested tyres. Excellent stability and handling under all road conditions. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
Good grip on wet roads combined with the best high speed braking and handling in the test. Good lateral grip on dry asphalt. Logical behaviour under extreme conditions. |
MotorNews |
Test winner |
Consistent and accurate driving feel on wet road. Excellent grip and handling properties on dry road. Silent and comfortable. |
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Belarus | ||
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Test winner |
Safest tyre for demanding summer conditions. Best wet grip and aquaplaning resistance. Excellent driving properties with low rolling resistance. |
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2013 Winter | ||
Great Britain | ||
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Test winner |
Effective under all conditions. Excellent on snow. Top class for fuel economy. |
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Germany | ||
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Test winner “Highly recommended” |
Unbeatable on snow and ice. Convincing on asphalt, reaching the best overall grade on wet surfaces. Very predictable on dry road. |
Auto Bild |
"recommended” |
One of the Best of the Best and a true winner: Winter tread with good steering precision and short braking distances on snow and on dry roads, good aquaplaning safety reserves, low rolling resistance. |
Stiftung Warentest test |
"Good" |
For: wet road, snow, dry road, ice, wear, fuel consumption. |
Auto |
"Very recommendable" |
Highly recommended, precise handling on dry surfaces and stable on snow. |
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“Especially recommended” |
Top braking scores, precise driving behaviour on dry asphalt and safe on snow. |
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Test winner “Highly recommended” |
Unbeatable on snow and ice. Convincing on asphalt, reaching the best overall grade on wet surfaces. Very predictable on dry road. |
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"Good" |
Well balanced tyre properties. Best tyre on dry asphalt. Good on snow and wet asphalt. |
Auto Bild tuning |
“good“ |
Dynamically sporty handling qualities with precise steering on dry road surfaces, short dry braking distances. Balanced safe driving behaviour on wet surfaces. Low rolling resistance. |
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2nd place "Highly recommended" |
Very balanced performance, got the highest points on snow. It also reached top points in dry braking and was described as very stable in the wet handling course. |
Firmenauto |
“especially recommended” |
Top braking scores, exact driving behaviour in the dry, safe on snow. |
Auto Bild sportscars |
"good" |
Dynamically sporty handling qualities with precise steering on dry road surfaces, short dry braking distances. Balanced safe driving behaviour on wet surfaces. Low rolling resistance. |
Auto Bild allrad |
"recommended" |
Very high aquaplaning safety, almost as good as a summer tyre in dry properties. |
auto TEST |
"recommended" |
Winter tread with good steering precision and short braking distances on snow and on dry roads, good aquaplaning safety reserves, low rolling resistance. |
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Switzerland | ||
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"Highly recommended" |
Very balanced tyre. Top rating on dry road. Good on wet road and on snow. |
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Austria | ||
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"Highly recommended" |
The best on dry road, good on wet surfaces and on snow. |
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Finland | ||
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Test winner |
Balanced and reliable handling. Good grip properties under varying winter conditions. Lowest fuel consumption in the test. |
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Test winner |
Best handling properties on ice and snow. Best grade in handling test on wet surface. Logical and calm in various driving situations. The most silent tyre in the test. |
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2nd place |
Excellent on ice, braking on ice is even better than the winner of the test. Special recognition for quietness. Lowest rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Sets a new norm for winter grip. Lowest fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
Amazing tyre on ice. Grip and handling are excellent on icy roads, and properties are also excellent on snow. |
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Sweden | ||
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Test winner |
Very good winter grip. Best tyre in the test on ice, snow and bare roads, very good handling and steering. |
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Test winner |
Truly enjoyable to drive, very good on ice and snow, precise and quick steering, impressive braking power on dry surface. |
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Test winner |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Slush-planing is not a problem. Short braking distance on asphalt. |
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Test winner |
Excellent handling on ice and snow. The best Nordic non-studded tyres in slush. Lowest fuel consumption in the test. |
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Test winner |
Sets a new norm for winter grip for this kind of tyre. Lowest rolling resistance on the test. |
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Test winner |
The tyre is supreme on ice, even insanely good. Top-notch grip on snow, as well. |
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Test winner |
Very good handling on ice and snow, precise and quick reaction to steering. Very good braking on dry surfaces. |
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Norway | ||
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Test winner |
The tyre has excellent grip on ice, and its performance was excellent in all of the subtests. The tyre steers well and it has good overall winter characteristics. |
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Test winner |
The tyre has excellent grip on ice, and its performance was excellent in all of the subtests. The tyre steers well and it has good overall winter characteristics. |
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Test winner |
Strengthened behaviour on asphalt without weakening the winter properties. The grip on both ice and snow is top class. Lowest rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
This tyre was the fastest on the handling track, and it was a pure pleasure to drive the car… Nokian winter tyres traditionally behave well on snow. The response is quick for steering as well as acceleration. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Best winter grip, good driving comfort and stability on asphalt, low fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
Best grip on ice and snow, good traction, lowest fuel consumption. Excellent driving comfort and handling and stability on asphalt. |
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Shared 1st place |
Best grip on ice and snow, handling on ice and snow, best braking on dry asphalt, lowest rolling resistance (lowest fuel consumption) – this feature was not included in the mandatory test programme. |
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Test winner |
Best grip on ice, acceleration on snow, braking on dry asphalt. Good handling on winter roads (ice and snow); good combination of deep snow ability and comfort. Best tyres almost in all aspects, good for all winter roads as well as off-road driving. |
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Test winner |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Best braking performance on wet and dry asphalt. Has the lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Canada | ||
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Test winner |
Awesome grip on ice and snow. Excellent handling on ice and snow. Good driving properties on dry surfaces. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Excellent handling on dry asphalt. |
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2nd place |
Excellent handling and grip on snowy and icy road, even during fast manoeuvres. Low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner "Highly recommended" |
Good grip on dry and wet asphalt. Stable and predictable behaviour on icy and snowy road. |
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Test winner |
Excellent grip. The safest tyre on ice. Perfect handling on the winter roads. |
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Test winner |
Perfect grip on icy and snowy road. Excellent handling on ice. Stable and logical driving behaviour. |
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Belarus | ||
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Test winner |
Best handling on ice. Lowest rolling resistance. Effectively resists slushplaning. |
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Test winner |
Best braking on snow. Best results in slushplaning prevention. Low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Best acceleration and braking on ice. High-class driving properties on snow. Low rolling resistance and effective slushplaning prevention. |
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2013 Summer | ||
Germany | ||
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"Especially recommended" 2nd place |
Very good traction, harmonious driving behaviour, excellent braking. |
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"Very good -" gute Fahrt recommendation |
Very good in wet weather, handling and braking very good, good stability on dry surfaces. |
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“especially recommended” 2nd place |
Very good traction, harmonious driving behaviour, excellent braking. |
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“Especially recommended“ 2nd place |
Very good traction, harmonious driving behaviour, excellent braking. |
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"auto TEST test winner2013" |
Well-balanced premium tyre with outstanding braking abilities, low rolling noise, good comfort. |
Stiftung Warentest test |
"Good" |
Good grades on wet surface, dry surface, wear resistance, fuel consumption. |
ADAC |
"Good" |
Very well-balanced tyre, good on wet surfaces, relatively low fuel consumption. |
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1st place shared "Exemplary" |
Well-balanced premium tyre with outstanding braking abilities, low rolling noise, good comfort. |
TV station VOX show auto mobil |
“highly recommended” runner-up |
Best tyre in handling on wet surfaces. |
TV station n-tv show PS – Das Automagazin |
“highly recommended” runner-up |
Best tyre in handling on wet surfaces. |
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Switzerland | ||
TCS |
"Highly recommended" |
Very balanced tyre, good in all safety relevant disciplines. |
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Austria | ||
Konsument |
"Good" |
Good grade: wet roads, dry roads, wear resistance, fuel consumption. |
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"Highly recommended" |
Very good in terms of fuel consumption, good on dry and wet surfaces. |
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Finland | ||
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2nd place |
Excellent handling properties on wet road. Ranked best on dry surface. Comfortable and silent. |
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1st place shared |
Best handling properties on both dry and wet surfaces. Magnificent driving comfort. Easy to drive under all conditions. |
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Sweden | ||
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2nd place shared |
Best handling properties on both dry and wet surfaces. Silent and very good driving comfort. |
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Norway | ||
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2nd place shared |
Best handling properties on both dry and wet surfaces. Excellent in extreme situations. |
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Russia | ||
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Test winner |
Best braking properties on wet road. Excellent handling properties and steering accuracy. Economical and low noise level. |
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Test winner |
Very good grip properties on both wet and dry road surfaces. Stable and safe driving properties under all weather conditions. Low fuel consumption. |
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Ukraine | ||
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Test winner |
Best handling properties on both dry and wet surfaces. Top level grip properties under both wet and dry conditions. Best rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Highly recommended. Clear number one in all tests under wet conditions. Extremely good grip properties under wet and dry conditions. Safe and accurate handling on all road surfaces. |
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2012 Winter | ||
Germany | ||
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Test winner “Exemplary” |
Exemplary handling properties on snowy, wet and dry road. Precise steering response. Low fuel consumption. |
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1st place “BESTER im Test” |
Exceptional performance on snow. Well balanced handling properties. |
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"Good" |
Well balanced tyre, good on snow. |
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1st place |
Outstanding performance on snow, short braking distance on dry surfaces, balanced handling. |
Stiftung Warentest |
"Good" |
Well balanced tyre, good on snow. |
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1st place |
Outstanding performance on snow, short braking distance on dry surfaces, balanced handling. |
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Switzerland | ||
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"Especially recommendable" |
Well balanced tyre, good on snow. |
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Austria | ||
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"Especially recommendable" |
Well balanced tyre, good on snow. |
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Finland | ||
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1st place |
Very good and balanced driving properties under all conditions. |
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Shared 1st place |
Optimum driving properties for winter. Excellent grip. |
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1st place |
Very good ice and snow grip. Silent and easy to drive. Lowest rolling resistance. |
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1st place |
Excellent, balanced handling under all conditions. |
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Sweden | ||
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Shared 1st place |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Easy to handle in challenging driving situations. |
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1st place |
Exceptional on snow. Best braking result on dry asphalt and well balanced handling properties. |
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1st place |
Very good performance on ice and snow. Well balanced handling properties. |
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Shared 1st place |
Very good on snow and even reasonable grip on ice. Excellent grip and handling on dry surfaces. Low rolling resistance. |
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Shared 1st place |
Excellent performance on all surfaces and balanced handling, the test team’s favourite. |
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1st place |
Excellent properties on snow, slush, and wet and dry roads. Very low rolling resistance. |
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1st place |
Excellent grip on ice, snow and slush. Balanced and safe in extreme situations on dry roads. |
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Norway | ||
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1st place |
Very good performance on ice and snow. Well balanced handling. |
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1st place |
Good ice and snow grip. Safe driving properties. |
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Shared 1st place |
Excellent grip on ice and snow. Easy to handle in challenging driving situations. |
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Shared 1st place |
Optimum driving properties for winter. Good grip, stability and predictable behaviour in extreme driving situations. |
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Russia | ||
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1st place |
Excellent properties on snow, well balanced, excellent grip. |
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1st place |
Excellent grip and handling on ice and snow. Very good braking properties on wet roads. |
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Shared 1st place |
Optimum driving properties for winter. Excellent grip. |
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1st place |
Very good ice and snow grip. Silent and easy to drive. Lowest rolling resistance. |
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Shared 1st place |
The best grip properties on ice. Lowest fuel consumption. |
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1st place |
The best longitudinal grip properties on snow and ice. |
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Ukraine | ||
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1st place |
Logical and well balanced handling properties. Perfect grip on ice and snow. |
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1st place |
Good grip on ice. Precise and easy to handle on snow. High performance also on wet and dry asphalt. |
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Belarus | ||
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1st place |
Very good ice and snow grip. |
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1st place |
Excellent properties on ice and snow, well balanced driving properties. |
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