Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 and the REST

ajp0374 · 11-10-2012, 04:34 PM

So I've been a Dunlop WinterSport guy for three sets of "3D's". I'm shopping around for a set of 4D's and a few people at work said why don't you get a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7's. They claim it is the best WINTER tire out there. I've read the reviews and did a few searches here and haven't found much info.

http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=1...akkapeliitta+7

Live in CT and do primarily all highway driving. I don't want to lose any performance and feel a studded tire will make my ride less appealing and rough. Currently have an 09' 335XI. CT winters can be a mix of everything and just got 10 + inches last week in early November. Though last year we had a record for 60+ degree days.

Thoughts?

remmib · 11-11-2012, 05:38 AM

Are you even allowed to run studded tires in the US?

Tires like this are really soft, That makes them excellent on snow and ice, but not good in wet/dry tarmac

InTheNightKitchen · 11-11-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Are you even allowed to run studded tires in the US?

Tires like this are really soft, That makes them excellent on snow and ice, but not good in wet/dry tarmac

Not sure if this is accurate http://www.milexautocare.com/steering/steer6.htm

I had a set of those tires (don't remember which model/non studded) on a EVO X, I usually run Blizzaks on all my vehicles. And they were just ok, I didnt feel as confident as I did with the Blizzaks when driving in snow or dry. I went through the same thing everyone bragging how good they were, I wasn't all that impressed. YMMV try them out, YOLO!

ajp0374 · 11-11-2012, 06:30 AM

In CT we can run studded from Dec. to end of March, 4 months.

SmellyGreek · 11-11-2012, 09:41 AM

I have Hakka Rs and have been very impressed with them. That being said, they are the first brand-new snow tires I've owned, so it's hard to compare them to other sets I've run, which were already partially worn.

melenkae90 · 11-24-2012, 11:20 PM

Im running hakk 7s and i love them, but up here it snows a lot! The noise from the tires is actually really good (not that loud).But honestly if theres not that much snow and ice where you are i would stick with the hakk r's and save the money. Either way nokian makes a really good winter tire you will be happy.

11-10-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
ajp0374 New Member 10 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tolland, CT iTrader: (0)	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 and the REST So I've been a Dunlop WinterSport guy for three sets of "3D's". I'm shopping around for a set of 4D's and a few people at work said why don't you get a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7's. They claim it is the best WINTER tire out there. I've read the reviews and did a few searches here and haven't found much info. http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=1...akkapeliitta+7 Live in CT and do primarily all highway driving. I don't want to lose any performance and feel a studded tire will make my ride less appealing and rough. Currently have an 09' 335XI. CT winters can be a mix of everything and just got 10 + inches last week in early November. Though last year we had a record for 60+ degree days. Thoughts?
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ajp0374 New Member 10 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tolland, CT iTrader: (0)	In CT we can run studded from Dec. to end of March, 4 months.
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SmellyGreek Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 234 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue F22 M235i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Medford, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M235i [0.00] 2007 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	I have Hakka Rs and have been very impressed with them. That being said, they are the first brand-new snow tires I've owned, so it's hard to compare them to other sets I've run, which were already partially worn.
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melenkae90 Private First Class 8 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: YEG iTrader: (0)	hakk 7 Im running hakk 7s and i love them, but up here it snows a lot! The noise from the tires is actually really good (not that loud).But honestly if theres not that much snow and ice where you are i would stick with the hakk r's and save the money. Either way nokian makes a really good winter tire you will be happy.
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