Supreme grip on ice and softness of stud impact Combining the anchor stud, flange design, and the Eco Stud cushion with a revolutionary stud placement ensures supreme grip and soft stud contact on all driving surfaces. Read more
Effective braking on snow The edged saw-tooth pattern on the rear part of the tread blocks improves the grip of the tyre. Read more
Quick steering response The added structural reinforcement on the center section makes the tyre more responsive to steering. Read more
Nokian Tyres uses only purified oils in the tyre production - no toxic or carcinogenic chemical at all Purified oils Read more
You can drive about 50 kilometres on an empty tyre if the car is fully loaded. Flat Run property (optional) Read more
Improved winter grip, durability, and fuel savings Hakkapeliitta Cryo-silane Gen 2 tread compound Read more
Test winnerAftonbladet SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 Excellent braking and acceleration grip. Easy to drive even in difficult situations. Calm and logical on snow. Never surprise.
Test winnerAuto Motor & Sport 21/2016SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerMotor NorwayNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerAuto.mail.ru RussiaNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 High coupling on any snow and ice-covered roads, and safe controllability.
Test winnerAuto Centre 20/2016UkraineNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 185/65R15 Excellent braking properties on ice. Good acceleration and handling on snow and ice, predictable behavior on wet and dry asphalt.
Test winnerTuulilasi 12/2016FinlandNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test success (shared first place)Tekniikan Maailma 17/2016FinlandNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerTuulilasi 12/2015FinlandNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 The best studded tyre both on snow and on ice. Excellent grip on ice. The lowest fuel consumption.
Test winnerTekniikan Maailma 17/2015FinlandNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 Easy to control also in extreme driving situations. Secure grip and steering properties. Very low rolling resistance.
Test winnerVi Bilägare 14/2016SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerMotorföraren 7/2015SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 225/45R17 Outstanding on ice and snow. Best in six of twelve test segments. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Test winnerAuto Motor & Sport 22/2015SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 225/45R17 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.
Test winnerAftonbladet 7.10.2015SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerVi Bilägare 13/2015SwedenNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 A champion on ice and snow. Extremely good on ice with supreme grip in the curves. The lowest rolling resistance in the test.
Test winnerAuto Motor og Sport 10/2015NorwayNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 225/45R17 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.
Test winnerMotor 5/2015NorwayNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerAutoReview 18/2016RussiaNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 185/65R15 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.
Test winnerZa Rulem 9/2016RussiaNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 195/65R15 Outstanding lateral grip on ice, best acceleration on snow and marvelous maneuverability. Very low fuel consumption.
Test winnerAutoReview 18/2015RussiaNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerZa Rulem 10/2015RussiaNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 205/55R16 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.
Test winnerZa Rulem 9/2015RussiaNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 175/65R14 Best grip on ice. Lowest fuel consumption.