2018 Summer |
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Germany |
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shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Very good wet braking and wet handling, good aquaplaning characteristics. Also praised for dry braking, dry handling and excellent rolling resistance. |
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shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Good braking properties, both wet and dry braking. Above average rolling resistence and dry handling. |
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Austria |
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shared 2nd place "Recommendable" |
Very good aquaplaning resistence, handling on dry and wet is reliable and precise. Also praised for low rolling resistence. |
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2017 Winter |
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Finland |
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Test winner |
Remarkably good grip and handling properties on icy and snowy roads. Strong performance in wet road conditions. Fuel economy is also on a really good level. |
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3rd place |
In its own class when driving on ice; grip properties are on excellent level. Excellent handling and driving characteristics in winter conditions, on snowy and icy surfaces. |
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Shared 3rd place |
Praised of its grip properties on ice and snow and balanced handling properties in every circumstance. Very quiet with the lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Sweden |
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Test winner |
Excellent braking, acceleration and handling properties on ice. Properties on snow on the highest level in this test and also got the best score on dry asphalt. Well-balanced driving properties and logical behaviour around the grip limit. |
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Russia |
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Test winner |
Spectacular grip and safety properties on snow and ice. Steering response is predictable and stability as well as handling on a high level. The result in braking on dry asphalt is the best among all tested tires, the wet braking result is excellent. |
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Test winner |
Superior grip properties on icy surface. Handling properties on snow and ice are also on excellent level. |
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Test winner |
Best handling properties on snow and ice of all the tyres tested. |
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2017 Summer |
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Germany |
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"Satisfactory" |
The tire is good on dry surfaces, has a low rolling resistance and a good wear resistance. |
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Test winner "Good" |
A good winter performer, with safe traction and braking on snow. Very well balanced on wet surface, with outstanding aquaplaning properties. Direct and safe in fast lane changes on dry surfaces. Clear test winner. |
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"Recommendable" |
Very good aquaplaning resistance and really good handling on wet roads. The braking performance on wet road is among the top. |
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"Very recommendable" |
Nokian zLine has top performance on wet surfaces thanks to the high grip, sporty handling and direct steering feedback. High grip, safe and predictable handling in dry conditions. |
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3rd place "Satisfactory" |
Good on dry. |
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Ukraine |
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Test winner |
Very good grip and handling properties on dry and wet asphalt. Precise and rapid steering response and very good economic efficiency. |
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2016 Winter |
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Finland |
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Test winner (shared first place) |
Brilliant on ice and easy to handle in extreme situations. Short braking distances on all surfaces and very good driving properties in all winter conditions. |
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is on its strongest in demanding conditions. Braking on ice is overwhelmingly better than competitors and on snowy roads braking and acceleration are on the best level. The tire is easy to control in extreme situations and fuel consumption is low. |
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2nd place |
Behavior on ice is excellent and tire is easy to handle. Steering is peaceful even when skidding and handling on snowy roads is exemplary. Steady and logical in extreme conditions. Tire is quiet and rolling resistance is low. |
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2nd place |
Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling distance lowest in the test. |
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Sweden |
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2nd place |
Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling distance lowest in the test. |
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is on its strongest in demanding conditions. Braking on ice is overwhelmingly better than competitors and on snowy roads braking and acceleration are on the best level. The tire is easy to control in extreme situations and fuel consumption is low. |
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Test winner |
Safe and reliable in winter conditions. Impressive also on dry asphalt. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 got maximum points in all tests made on snow and dry asphalt, and was considered as the best tire on snow and ice. |
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Test winner |
The best tire on snow and ice. The tire scored maximum points in all tests conducted on ice. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 was best in braking and acceleration. Lowert rolling resistance of the test. |
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Test winner |
Excellent braking and acceleration grip. Easy to drive even in difficult situations. Calm and logical on snow. Never surprise. |
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2nd place |
Excellent on the ice and snow. Easy to drive on ice and retain its grip even when sliding. Lowest rolling distance in the test. |
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Norway |
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Test winner |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is A-rated in all disciplines on ice. There are no doubts that 190 studs comes in handy when it’s slippery. |
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2nd place |
The tires has overall good qualities in all disciplines, resulting in a safe driving experience without suprises. |
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2016 Summer |
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Germany |
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"Highly recommended" |
Performs in a safe, predictable manner in wet conditions. Exceptionally low rolling resistance among the top competitors. |
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"Highly recommended" |
Performs in a safe, predictable manner in wet conditions. Exceptionally low rolling resistance among the top competitors. |
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2015 Winter |
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North America (english) |
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Test winner |
Maximum points in every individual subtest. Best grip on ice. Very reliable on snow, with excellent grip level. |
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Finland |
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Test winner |
Easy to control also in extreme driving situations. Secure grip and steering properties. Very low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
The best studded tire both on snow and on ice. Excellent grip on ice. The lowest fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded tire for icy and snowy roads. Very low driving noise. The lowest rolling resistance in our test. |
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Test winner |
Extremely good grip under icy and snowy conditions. Safe and logical handling behaviour both on ice and snow. Wet handling is also great. The lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Lowest noise level. |
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Sweden |
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Test winner |
A champion on ice and snow. Extremely good on ice with supreme grip in the curves. The lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Test winner |
Outstanding on ice, short braking distance and very good lateral grip make the tire easy to drive on icy roads. The tire pulls ahead of the competition when the road becomes more slippery. Quiet and low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded winter tire on ice and snow. Relatively short braking distances, good traction and stability. Low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Good margins on snow. Good lateral grip. Balanced during sudden braking. Exact steering on ice. Easy to control on wet asphalt. Surprisingly adaptive and quick steering response on dry asphalt. |
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Test winner |
Logical handling and excellent grip on ice and snow. Outstanding grip on corners. Shortest braking distance on dry road, easy to drive under wet conditions. Quiet and very low rolling resistance. |
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Test winner |
Unbelievably balanced and easy to drive on the snow. On ice, the tire has outstanding lateral grip. Linear and quick steering response on dry roads. Easy to handle under wet conditions. Quiet and comfortable. |
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Test winner |
Outstanding on ice and snow. Best in six of twelve test segments. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded winter tire on ice. Best in all test segments on ice: braking, acceleration, lateral grip and handling. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. |
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Norway |
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Test winner |
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 has the best performance under extreme conditions. The tire gets top marks in all disciplines on ice, with short braking distances and good lateral grip. The best driving feel on snow. |
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Test winner |
The best non-studded winter tire for acceleration on ice. The tire has great properties for braking, manoeuvrability and lateral grip. The lowest rolling resistance in the test. |
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Test winner |
The tire has good lateral grip and gives a safe and secure driving experience. Precise on icy roads. Balanced and easy to control on wet asphalt. Rapid steering response on dry asphalt. |
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Test winner |
Excellently balanced and easy to control on snow. Solid grip during acceleration and braking. Superior lateral stability on ice. Well balanced and easy to control on wet asphalt as well. The steering response is quick on dry asphalt and the tire is also stable during sudden lane changes. |
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2015 Summer |
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Germany |
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Test winner “HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE” |
The best tire in the test for braking and handling on wet and dry roads. Lowest rolling resistance. |
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"Very recommended" |
Good performance on dry roads. Low rolling resistance, good braking performance and safe handling on wet roads. |
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“Recommendable” |
Best wet handling and aquaplaning resistance properties. Very good lateral aquaplaning, good performance and safe. Easily controllable behaviour on wet surfaces. Stable and safe in lane changes on dry roads. |
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