I bought a set of Nokian Nordman 7 SUV's unstudded last fall to replace a set of Cooper Weathermaster WSC's. I had run the Cooper's for 6 winters and overall was very pleased with their performance except last winter they became very hard and very harsh, probably due to age. They wore like steel though, still having 9/32 of tread after about 11000 miles over 6 winters. i could have run them another couple years, but i could not endure the harshness and stiffness anymore.
My first choice was the Nokian Hakka R2 SUV, but they were $190 each in my size. I was going to then get the new General Arctic 12 at $150 each, but the Discount Tire guy said there was a new Nokian out at $130 each in my size. He said they were an update of the older Hakka 7 SUV. I bit and got a set.
They are incredibly competent in all that nature has thrown us so far this year. I am very impressed with their packed snow, ice, and slush grip, a little better than the Coopers when they were new. Lateral grip is better than the Coopers, and deep snow grip is about the same. They are also very smooth riding and quieter.
Overall, I am pleasantly surprised how effective in winter weather they are at that price point.
My first choice was the Nokian Hakka R2 SUV, but they were $190 each in my size. I was going to then get the new General Arctic 12 at $150 each, but the Discount Tire guy said there was a new Nokian out at $130 each in my size. He said they were an update of the older Hakka 7 SUV. I bit and got a set.
They are incredibly competent in all that nature has thrown us so far this year. I am very impressed with their packed snow, ice, and slush grip, a little better than the Coopers when they were new. Lateral grip is better than the Coopers, and deep snow grip is about the same. They are also very smooth riding and quieter.
Overall, I am pleasantly surprised how effective in winter weather they are at that price point.