Reliable winter grip
Reliable and high-quality studded tyre for drivers who accept no compromise in winter safety.
- FIRM GRIP UNDER ALL WINTER CONDITIONS
- RELIABLE HANDLING IN ANY WEATHER
- LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION AND COMFORTABLE NOISE LEVEL
User opinions
Rated 4.7 based on 43 customer reviews
Tyre sizes
175/70R13 82T Studded
max load 475 kg, up to 190 km/h
155/65R14 75T Studded
max load 387 kg, up to 190 km/h
175/65R14 86T XL Studded
max load 530 kg, up to 190 km/h
185/65R14 90T XL Studded
max load 600 kg, up to 190 km/h
Independent comparison tests
Test winner
AutoCentre 20/2016
Ukraine
Excellent braking properties on ice. Good acceleration and handling on snow and ice, predictable behavior on wet and dry asphalt.
Test winner
Motor
Norway
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 winner
Aftonbladet
Sweden
Excellent braking and acceleration grip. Easy to drive even in difficult situations. Calm and logical on snow. Never surprise.
Test winner
Auto Motor & Sport 21/2016
Sweden
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 winner
Vi Bilägare 14/2016
Sweden
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 winner
AutoReview 18/2016
Russia
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 winner
Za Rulem 9/2016
Russia
Outstanding lateral grip on ice, best acceleration on snow and marvelous maneuverability. Very low fuel consumption.
Test winner
Tuulilasi 12/2016
Finland
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 winner
Motorföraren 7/2015
Sweden
Outstanding on ice and snow. Best in six of twelve test segments. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Test winner
Auto Motor & Sport 22/2015
Sweden
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 winner
Auto Motor og Sport 10/2015
Norway
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 winner
Aftonbladet 7.10.2015
Sweden
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 winner
AutoReview 18/2015
Russia
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 winner
Motor 5/2015
Norway
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 winner
Za Rulem 10/2015
Russia
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 winner
Vi Bilägare 13/2015
Sweden
A champion on ice and snow. Extremely good on ice with supreme grip in the curves. The lowest rolling resistance in the test.
Test winner
Tuulilasi 12/2015
Finland
The best studded tyre both on snow and on ice. Excellent grip on ice. The lowest fuel consumption.
Test winner
Za Rulem 9/2015
Russia
Best grip on ice. Lowest fuel consumption.
