Nokian to introduce Hakka 10 next year (January)

[UG_Passat]

 

[ecotourist]

Had a set of early Hakkappeliitta (non studded) snow tires on my Volvo. Completely transformed the winter drive.

 

[fsdork]

Had a set of early Hakkappeliitta (non studded) snow tires on my Volvo. Completely transformed the winter drive.

Likewise on my Civic - Hakkapeliitta Q around 2000/2001. Quite soft when the temperatures crept up, but the handling in the snow was incredible.

I would look at Nokian more closely if they allowed some competition. AFAIK Kal Tire has exclusive distribution around here.

 

[Pelican]

Hakkas are game changers!!!

 

[SubLGT]

Nokian Tyres introduces new flagship products for its winter tire range: NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA® 10 utilizes the industry’s latest stud technology / Nokian Tyres

Nokian Tyres is renewing its comprehensive and versatile range of studded tires. At the beginning of...

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Nokian Tyres is renewing its comprehensive and versatile range of studded tires. At the beginning of 2021, the world's northernmost tire manufacturer is introducing its new flagship products: the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded tires for passenger cars and SUVs. A special new introduction into this product family is a dedicated version for electric vehicles and hybrids. For the first time, Nokian Tyres is also introducing a model especially tailored for the Russian market: the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10p studded tire.

- Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires are known as pioneers in safety and eco-friendliness. The next-generation double stud technology in the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is suitable for all winter conditions and offers balanced grip and controlled handling on ice, snow, and bare roads alike. We have also paid special attention to driving comfort. Next-generation winter tires can also be silent, says Head of R&D Olli Seppälä from Nokian Tyres.

- Nokian Hakkapeliitta is the leading winter tire brand in the Nordic countries and Russia. The high-quality Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires utilize the latest technology in the field and they will strongly support our sales and the sales of our customers. We are looking forward to having consumers experience the unique safety and handling characteristics in the coming winters, says Jukka Kasi, SVP of Products & Innovations for Nokian Tyres.

In addition to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires, Nokian Tyres is also introducing the new studded Nokian Nordman 8 and Nokian Nordman 8 SUV winter tires. The Nokian Nordman product family offers excellent value for money alongside the Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires that represent the top tier of premium tires in terms of performance and safety, and supplements Nokian Tyres’ product range for different consumer groups. The key markets for both product families are the Nordic countries, Russia and North America.

The new products will start shipping to retailers in spring 2021. The comprehensive size selection will be available to consumers during the winter tire season of fall 2021. More detailed product information and photos of the new winter tires will be released at the turn of January and February.

 

[krzyss]

Interesting if ‘p’ in 10p stands for Russia.
‘P’ in Cyrillic alphabet is ‘R’ in Latin.
If my memory still works ;-)

Krzyś

 

[ecotourist]

I'll bet that very few of you knew that "Hakkapeliitta" was the name given to 16th and 17th century Finnish light cavalry.
reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakkapeliitta

The word itself refers to their battle cry which apparently translates loosely as "chop them down". A good name for a winter tire made in Finland don't you think.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Will a non-studded R4 follow suit?

 

[SubLGT]

Will a non-studded R4 follow suit?

Too early for that. The R3 has only been on the market for 2.5 years.

 

[PimTac]

There is only one Haka.

 

[krzyss]

Just one missing ‘k’.
;-)

Krzyś

 

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[1978elcamino]

cant wait to try those this winter on the Florida roads

 

[Bladecutter]

cant wait to try those this winter on the Florida roads

You jest, but a whole bunch of people in Texas really could have used those tires the other day.

BC.

 

[SubLGT]

New Nokian Nordman® studded tires for northern winter weather: Nokian Nordman 8 and Nokian Nordman 8 SUV – Balanced grip, reliable driving / Nokian Tyres

Developed for versatile use on SUVs, the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV tames the northern winter with its rel...

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The new Nordman 8 is a "budget" studded Nokian, with the tread design of the Hakkapeliitta 8. Nokian gets a lot of use out of their expensive winter tire molds.

 

[edyvw]

The sound my Hakka R2 are producing, I am starting to wonder is there any difference in noise between Nokian studded and non-studded winter tires.

 

[SubLGT]

A month ago, Nokian released an update with additional details on these tires:

This is the new generation of safety: The new NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA® 10 offers ultimate winter grip, driving comfort and eco-friendliness / Nokian Tyres

The new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded winter tire is tailored to handle the harsh conditions of th...

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One small excerpt:

-The drawback of using studs has always been the noise level. We performed a great deal of research and testing to tackle this issue with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and lower noise levels as much as possible. The stud placement on the tread has been computer optimized so the impact waves of the individual studs never amplify each other. The benefit to interior noise is dramatic, Liukkula elaborates.

Nokian Tyres has optimized stud placement on the tread of every single size and mold segment. Engineers have designed their placement so that the noise waves of the individual studs do not interfere with each other. To put it simply, when a stud encounters the road surface, the impact of the encounter generates a force wave. The force wave moves through the tread to the steel belt structure of the tire. The steel belt carries the wave forward to the tread structure and sidewalls. The vibration of sidewalls spreads through the rim into the car structures and further to the vehicle cabin. The benefit of the optimized stud positioning is to eliminate the most prominent frequency peaks the human ear finds disruptive.

-The outcome of the noise development of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is a smooth, comfortable and steady soundscape. This was achieved through hundreds of computer simulations, relentless testing at our test tracks and listening to our customers’ needs. We are proud of the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10. On top of next-generation safety, our customers will experience the next generation of comfort, Liukkula adds.