Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 - Multiple test winner for Technology World and Windscreen
The surface pattern of the Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2 is covered with a denser network of lamellas, which contributes to increased grip, especially on wet ice. In turn, grip nails between the tread blocks improve snow and ice grip, especially in tight braking and acceleration situations. A solution has also been developed to prevent slush, with slush breakers resembling sharp triangles designed into the shoulder area of the tyre. These slush claws help to maintain optimal grip on the slush and also allow the tyre to clean the slush easily.
The tyre's wet grip properties have also been considered and designed to the utmost. The shoulder of the tyre features pocketed sipes that ensure a firm contact with the ground by pumping water from the road surface. The volume of these patented pumping sipes has been increased, while the number of zigzag sipes has been increased to further enhance wet and icy grip. The Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2 is a reliable partner in all conditions The Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2 offers stable and reliable driving in all conditions thanks to its uniform centre line and rotationally defined surface pattern. The tyre's bonded centre area further increases safety and ensures a smoother wear pattern. The multi-ply tread pattern combined with the tread compound means that the tyre performs with smooth confidence, regardless of the changing weather conditions. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 offers precise steering feel in all conditions, allowing the driver to easily detect changes in friction level and react in time to changing conditions. Thanks to the use of a ply geometry in the tread pattern, the tyre handles safely and reliably even on rough roads.
Wear indicators increase winter safety The DSI (Driving Safety Indicator), already familiar from previous Nokia Hakkapeliitas, together with the WSI (Winter Safety Indicator), increases the safety of the Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2. The tread depth indicator shows the number of millimetres of tread remaining. The Winter Wear Indicator's snow tread symbol is displayed on the tyre tread up to four millimetres of tread depth. When the snow tread indicator has worn off, the driver knows that new winter tyres are necessary to ensure adequate safety.
An information area on the sidewall of the Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2 makes it easy to record the correct tyre pressures and where the tyres are used in the car when changing tyres. This new information area can also be used to record, for example, the tightening torque of the bolts on alloy wheels. The new Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2 tyre works perfectly on all modern car models, from smaller family cars to more sporty vehicles.
