Winter tires (2022) (1 Viewer)
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Nokian's are awesome, they're my go to snow tire. Last season I just ran the Falken AT3's year round and they did fine. That's my plan going forward unless I have an issue, then I'll install some Nokian's on the stock wheels and run them instead
Trukk
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2 winters in Crested Butte. First winter was about 200", last was about 300". Rocking Ridge Grapplers with no issues. They aren't snow tires, but as an all around, not bad.
Nokian Hakka R5 SUV 275/65/18 just installed here. Snow Belt in Ohio.
Will assume they are at least as good as R3’s which I had in the past. Funny thing is they have “Ultra-Low rolling resistance” stamped on the sidewall. We will see about that
Will assume they are at least as good as R3’s which I had in the past. Funny thing is they have “Ultra-Low rolling resistance” stamped on the sidewall. We will see about that
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I spent my youth taking 50-80 days up the canyons of Utah skiing. Most all terrains do great in the relatively dry snow in Utah, albeit they had rare icy days. In Eastern WA,, trips to CA, ski resorts and the roads to my lake house in Montana, we tend to get more ice and slick winter conditions. I prefer the Nokians, as they have a soft rubber winter compound AND strategically placed, long-lasting studs to promote acceleration, cornering and braking that do less road damage than other studs and last a really long time. For most places in the US, studs would be overkill. For the areas prone to icy conditions, there really is no substitute for the Nokians.
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My first studded tires were some Cooper winters that you add studs on yourself. The studs wore quickly, and I preferred the Blizzaks on my 4Runner. The Nokians are a step above the Blizzaks in basically every way expect low speed road noise. Truly an amazing winter tire. Blizzaks are a good all-around option for both, but the "best" tread wears very quickly. After a max of two seasons for most/many drivers your tread will be down to a "regular" winter tread. And they are expensive for how fast they wear. My wife drives very little in winter so she got 4 seasons out of her set.
PSA: Anyone near Spokane is welcome to stop by and have me program your winter or summer tires gratis.
Nokian develops revolutionary new functional stud concept | Tire Technology International
This unique patented stud technology, implemented in the new Hakkapeliitta 9, uses different studs that operate during braking, acceleration and concerning, to provide high levels of longitudinal and lateral grip
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My first studded tires were some Cooper winters that you add studs on yourself. The studs wore quickly, and I preferred the Blizzaks on my 4Runner. The Nokians are a step above the Blizzaks in basically every way expect low speed road noise. Truly an amazing winter tire. Blizzaks are a good all-around option for both, but the "best" tread wears very quickly. After a max of two seasons for most/many drivers your tread will be down to a "regular" winter tread. And they are expensive for how fast they wear. My wife drives very little in winter so she got 4 seasons out of her set.
PSA: Anyone near Spokane is welcome to stop by and have me program your winter or summer tires gratis.
I went to school in Cleveland and lived in the snow belt. I remember one storm mid November were we got 52" of snow, outside the lake effect band they got 4". I think I shoveled the driveway 8 times that weekend. Totally sucked!Nokian Hakka R5 SUV 275/65/18 just installed here. Snow Belt in Ohio.
Will assume they are at least as good as R3’s which I had in the past. Funny thing is they have “Ultra-Low rolling resistance” stamped on the sidewall. We will see about that
scottm
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I've had a 3+ hour commute in Michigan for over 30 years, driven it in a lot of blizzards, sometimes over 8-hours to make the run. I've run Blizzaks and Hakkas and a lot of others. Two winters in my 200, running Nokian Rotiiva AT+ 275/70-18, I've never run a better setup in ice and slush at road speeds. I don't know if it the truck or the tires or the combo, but I'm very impressed. I run around 42psi cold, that makes a big difference in traction. My current drive around the bottom of Lake Michigan is dry more than snow all winter, but sometimes I'll hit a blizzard when it was sunny at home. I run these year-round, they are wearing well, much better than dedicated snow tires.
These are "all weather" tires, and AT. They seem to be discontinued, replaced by their Outpost AT tires.
These are "all weather" tires, and AT. They seem to be discontinued, replaced by their Outpost AT tires.
Good to see this. Just ordered same size since the molds for the 285/60R18 are stuck in Russia with no end on sight. There were 8 left in the US and I snagged half of them.Nokian Hakka R5 SUV 275/65/18 just installed here. Snow Belt in Ohio.
Will assume they are at least as good as R3’s which I had in the past. Funny thing is they have “Ultra-Low rolling resistance” stamped on the sidewall. We will see about that
Had the R3s before but based on what they’re claiming, the R5s seem like a worthwhile upgrade for CO and ski season.
How much is your speedo off by with the taller sidewall?
In my experience, tried them all, Nokian are the best non studded tires for conditions I’ve encountered.
@scottm you seriously considering the Outpost ATs? Folks in the taco forums seem to like. FYI like the R5s, 285/60R18 isnt available and based on last call to Nokian they don’t have an ETA.
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I second this. Can't say enough about the versatility of Nitto RG's. Live in Edwards, CO (Eagle Valley) and besides constant, rugged winter driving in 200" average snowfall I also make frequent winter trips to Denver over the passes on the legendary "bad" I70. I have used Nitto RG's year round for 8 years and they perform great for all the on-road and off-road adventures we do. LC weight is no joke (good and bad) so regardless of the tires they are still a handful on ice. Feel and speed matter most.
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scottm
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My Rotiiva AT+ are just one year old and wearing very well. I'll consider the Outpost AT when the time comes, impressed with these.
Hakka R5 SUVs thrown on. 275-65-18. Def quieter than the R3 SUVs. Only observation is it seems like the channels are narrower vs the R3 so unsure how it will do with slushplaning/hydroplaning. Maybe a bit more body roll due to the narrower tire.
Did consider beefier ATs but with how cold it can get in CO and some nasty stuff I’ve hit going and coming from Denver on the I70 corridor, I usually go with snows due to their ice and near frozen slush performance.
Did consider beefier ATs but with how cold it can get in CO and some nasty stuff I’ve hit going and coming from Denver on the I70 corridor, I usually go with snows due to their ice and near frozen slush performance.
scottm
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I went 1" narrower and 1" taller. Proper inflation is 42psi min, and definitely no body roll at that pressure, plus these are stiff tires. Some noise, and I run for hours at a time, but not fatiguing kind of noise. Rougher ride at 42psi, wife took notice of that. I air down for long runs with her to about 35psi, it is smooth and a bit more noise from the edge blocks, but again not fatiguing for me or wife. I can feel the truck is less crisp at 35psi, but not wallowy even at highway speeds.
I felt the stock tires at stock pressure were very wallowy and not confident, these taller, stiffer tires feel better at that same pressure, a bit harsh at 42psi and above. Probably shouldn't run them below 42psi, but I've checked and double checked with an infrared thermometer at gas stops on the highway, not noticing the tread getting warm. Wet and snowy runs, I keep them at 42psi+, and they are incredible in the snow and slush on the highway.
StinkyPig
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I have Nokian Outpost AT's being mounted on the plow truck. They finally make a big tire rated for snow!
Everything else runs Hakkas in this fleet. The Tacoma with Hakkas is unstoppable...even in a Buffalo blizzard!
Everything else runs Hakkas in this fleet. The Tacoma with Hakkas is unstoppable...even in a Buffalo blizzard!
I’m on Maxxis AT right now and they solid in the snow and slushy snow. Turns better and stopping power better than Toyo at3. I prefer this over the Toyo at3 n the stock tires in the winter.
So far I am loving this set of tires for the winter. For black ice if you not on chain or studs you will be all over the place period.
Can’t wait to go off road with this set and see how they perform. I think it’s a great all around tire.
So far I am loving this set of tires for the winter. For black ice if you not on chain or studs you will be all over the place period.
Can’t wait to go off road with this set and see how they perform. I think it’s a great all around tire.
