The winter tire Nokian Hakkapeliitta CQ is designed for light commercial vans and minibuses. In the lineup of models for such vehicles, it is positioned as a tire intended for operation, first and foremost, on snowy and icy roads. In such conditions, it stands out with stable traction and coupling properties, reliable handling when maneuvering, smooth ride, and long service life.
The tread pattern is made in the characteristic design for the Finnish brand with a distinctive arrangement of a solid longitudinal rib in the middle. This element increases directional stability and steering accuracy when driving in a straight line, reducing rolling resistance and preventing abrasive wear of the tread. Next to it are massive blocks, distributed in groups of two elements each, which form elongated transverse edges and cross-shaped grooves between them. Such a design provides the tire with excellent traction properties on snow. Efficiency on icy surfaces is ensured by numerous "three-dimensional" lamellae with wavy edges. These cuts are located almost transversely, which allows the tire to demonstrate on ice the ability to intensely accelerate and brake. The next important feature of the tire is the profile of its tread and sidewalls. It is optimized so that when loaded, the contact patch becomes maximum in area and close to an ellipse in shape. This ensures even distribution of pressure on the road surface, improving traction and handling, reducing rolling resistance and preventing abrasive wear of the tread, especially when maneuvering.
Main features of Nokian Hakkapeliitta CQ:
- a tread pattern with a "Scandinavian" design provides stable traction on any winter surface;
- a large number of 3D lamellae, forming pointed wavy edges, provide excellent traction and the ability to intensely brake on wet and icy surfaces;
- an optimized profile of the sidewalls and tread of the tire improves traction properties and handling, reducing wear and fuel consumption;
- a special compound, elastic at low temperatures and resistant to wear, cracking, and punctures
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