Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9

Name: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Brand: Nokian
Rating: 4.1 (10 reviews)

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The new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 studded tyre adapts to all forms of winter in a skilful and balanced manner. The unique, patented Nokian Tyres Functional Stud Concept is at the heart of the new product. The different studs that operate during braking, acceleration and cornering ensure easy and comfortable driving even on the worst winter days.

In addition to excellent longitudinal grip, the world's first functional stud solution offers drivers supreme lateral grip on icy and snowy driving surfaces. Nokian Tyres' new tread pattern technology also offers stable bare-road handling. The Hakkapeliitta 9 behaves in a controlled and logical manner under extreme conditions at the grip limits, and it rolls lighter than the previous studded Hakkapeliitta generation, which results in fuel savings. The comfortably silent rolling noise supplements the green nature of this winter road champion.

The modern product range is designed for small family cars and sporty vehicles alike, and it covers 52 sizes from 14 inches to 20 inches. Most of them are marked XL for the highest possible load capacity in that particular size. The extensive and modern selection for the flagship product from the world's northernmost tyre manufacturer will be available for the winter tyre season of autumn 2017.

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Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews

High Confidence View Breakdown

Dry Grip

81%

Wet Grip

83%

Road Feedback

78%

Handling

71%

Wear

89%

Comfort

69%

Buy again

83%

Snow Grip

90%

Ice Grip

91%

10 Reviews

82% Average

70,234 miles driven

7 Tests (avg: 3^rd)

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Test	Publication	Date	Size	Position	Metrics
2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test	Vi Bilagare	2020	205/60 R16	2/8	13 metrics
The Best Winter Tyres for 2020	Tyre Reviews	2020	205/55 R16	2/19	0 metrics
2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test	Test World	2020	205/55 R16	3/20	15 metrics
2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test	Vi Bilagare	2019	225/50 R17	4/8	11 metrics
Summer, All Season, All Weather, Winter, Nordic Winter and Studded Tyres Tested	Tyre Reviews	2019	205/55 R16	6/6	7 metrics
2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test	Tyre Reviews	2018	205/55 R16	2/8	9 metrics
2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test		2017	205/55 R16	1/10	5 metrics

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The Best Winter Tyres for 2020

205/55 R16 • 2020

2^nd/19

The studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 consistently tests well in extreme winter conditions, with high levels of grip on snow and ice.

Slight weakness in the dry.

2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test

205/55 R16 • 2020

3^rd/20

High grip and excellent handling on ice, good handling in the snow, good directional stability.

Slow steering and poor handling in the dry.

2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test

205/60 R16 • 2020

2^nd/8

High grip and good handling on snow and ice.

Insufficient grip in the dry, high noise.

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Questions and Answers for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9

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January 21, 2018

How many PSI in a Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 studded H215/55R17 please.

The tyre pressure for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tyre pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.

January 25, 2023

Bonjour ! Vous pouvez me dire la profondeur du tread du pneu hakkapeliitta 9 quand il est neuf ? Merci

La profondeur initiale de la bande de roulement dépendra de la taille du pneu, mais le pneu doit commencer avec environ 10 mm de profondeur de sculpture.

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Review Summary

Based on 9 user reviews

Drivers largely praise the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 for outstanding ice and snow traction-especially the studded version-with strong confidence on steep hills and in very cold climates. Durability is reported as good, though several note high road noise and some float/soft sidewall feel. Performance drops in warm temperatures and non-studded versions are less secure on ice; one low-scoring outlier reported a defective, noisy, out-of-round set. Overall, the Hakkapeliitta 9 excels as a studded winter tyre for harsh conditions.

Strengths

Excellent ice grip (studded)
Strong snow traction and hill climbing
Confidence/safety in severe winter
Good durability/tread life

Areas for Improvement

High road noise (studs)
Loose/soft feel and reduced performance in warm temperatures
Non-studded version lacks ice grip

Top 3 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 Reviews

Given 60% while driving a Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 8,000 easy going miles

I have had these Nokians on both my Honda and my Mercedes, and I don't think I would get them again. I do live in the woods of Quebec Canada, so we put snow tires through their paces here. If there is any snow build up at all, the Honda can't make it up hills, and we need to have the 4matic Mercedes to get to work. Now with that car having these tires it's clear that the tire lacks grip on heavy snow or any ice. The Hankooks I had previously on the Mercedes were better in almost all situations.

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March 6, 2025

Given 71% while driving a Mazda MX5 (195/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles

I have run Hakkapeliitta 9s on heavier cars with little discernable impact during dry weather. The Mazda MX-5 is particularly affected by these tires compared to its summer tires. I had these tires installed in southeastern USA before driving the car to Alaska in December. They were almost frighteningly loose in the 15 - 20 deg C temperatures of the southeast. As I drove north into Canada and the temperature dropped below freezing, the tires were much better behaved even on dry roads.

I elected not to get the studded versions to minimize noise. I will probably go studded next time or go with a studless design like the Nokian R5 or a Michelin X-Ice. These tires make the MX-5 a decent winter commuter that my wife is comfortable driving year-round.

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November 13, 2024

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Given 92% while driving a Mercedes Benz B180 NGT (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 44,000 average miles

Tyres lasted for 3 winters, best durability so far. Tyres driven down to legal limit (3mm). In the end, over 3cm layer of wet snow became the problem, other surfaces still ok.

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April 5, 2022

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Given 88% while driving a Land Rover Range Rover Sport (265/55 R19) on a combination of roads for 12 spirited miles

I have gone through 4 sets of studded winter tires (Hakka2, Hakka5, Hakka7, Hakka9). Tried non studded Nokia WR (useless) and Michelin Pilot Alpin ( not great ). BUT....when the winter in Canada turns nasty and -25C or below turns rubber to hockey pucks, there's only one tire I turn to: Nokian Studded Hakkapelita! NOTHING stops on ice as good as these tires. My Range Rover turns into a Caterpillar snow plow . They give you such confidence, you think you're driving on dry. The studs are noisy but you don't hear them on the snow or ice covered roads. Good trade off for the sure grip they provide. Dry or wet grip is excellent also, considering I drive an SUV ( you can only get so much roll, going fast) . Only in the spring when the snow melts and the roads are dry you realize you are driving on "tank tracks",........and it's time to switch to All terrain tires ( and take the summer car out of storage as most Canadians do) ;) Not recommended for more moderate climates however, only the Northern American states and Nordic countries will benefit from these beauties.

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July 4, 2021

Given 78% while driving a Subaru 04 baja (225/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles

If you drive on a lot of ice studs are the way to go. I absolutely hate the noise of studs and these are a little better than average.

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November 1, 2020

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Given 90% while driving a Volvo 940 turbo (185/65 R15 T) on mostly country roads for 621 average miles

Super loud tires and you can really hear the studs at low speed. My personal thought is that the sidewall is quite flexy and especially on this type of setup there is a lot of "floating". These disadvantages are quite easily made up for by an excellent grip on snow and ice. As my Volvo is an RWD car and quite happy to get it's tail out, these tires are great for going uphill on both snow and ice in a regular Norwegian winter.

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October 30, 2019

Given 100% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 5 Aero Wagon (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 800 average miles

I always buy nice winter studs for safety and non-stressful driving and these have been the best thus far! There are several significant hills in my town and lots of icy conditions throughout the winter season and I can drive confidently up and down the steepest hills without worry. Several of my friends have driven Hakkapeliittas for several years and swear by them and I expect to always seek out this brand first for future purchases. Yes, they do cost a bit more and for good reason; you get what you pay for and I do not have buyer's remorse at all. Why? The tough and well lasting carbide steel studs (and more of them per tyre/tire), the quieter "hum" of the studs on the dry pavement, and the aggressive pattern compared to all the other nice brands I've ever purchased. Relative to the price of your vehicle and the costs of an accident, the "extra" money for the Hakkapeliittas are really cheap insurance by comparison.

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March 1, 2018

Given 95% while driving a Chrysler 200S AWD 2015 (215/55 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 500 average miles

Very nice set of tires. It's incredible with the stud, First I bought without and it was a nightmare to brake in the mountains, so I exchange it with studded and I believe i'm In summer now! Incredible!

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December 20, 2017

Given 17% while driving a Honda Ridgeline (245/60 R18 T) on mostly town for 101 average miles

I have only had the tires for a few days now so I have very little actual feedback. What i do know is that they are the loudest winter tires I have ever had. I have been a Nokian tire man for many years so I'm sure there is something wrong with this particular set of tires. The shop tried to balance them twice but they still shake the vehicle. I noticed when one of the tires was on the balancer that it wasn't round and had a high spot?? The shop is looking into it and i am confident that they will find out what is going on. Until then, unfortunately i will not run these tires. I have asked them to put a set of R2 SUV on s they have been around for awhile and have great reviews.

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September 25, 2017

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