Tyre reviews Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 26

I read your reviews before buying the tires. I drove for 3 years on Michelin X-Ice North SUV, the tread has worn out significantly, especially in the center, and 20% of the studs are gone. I think it's time to replace them.

I decided to install Nokian Hakkapeliita LT3 this year, and I've driven about 500 km so far. It definitely makes more noise, but the car's sound insulation saves the day, however, with the window open, it's noticeably louder. I didn't notice any difference on asphalt. I haven't tried it in deep snow yet.

But what surprised me was that the new Nokian turned out to be worse on ice and packed snow than my 3-year-old Michelin. Every day I drive down an icy hill, and where I used to drive down normally on my old Michelin, the new Nokian just slides and scratches the ice.

Furthermore, I was disappointed when I was thrown from side to side in an icy courtyard rut, something that never happened on the Michelin - I just drove through calmly. On the Hakkapeliita LT3, the car simply slides from one side of the rut to the other.

I tried different tire pressures from 2.1 to 2.4, but nothing helps. It's really scary to drive on this tire in winter conditions.

Maybe people who write positive reviews have only driven on all-terrain tires in winter before, and this tire seems good to them, but I will likely replace the Nokian with Michelin or Bridgestone next winter.

This was the only studded tire in size 33 in 2021. I had a hard time finding a set in the store. I have no complaints about the tires themselves. I constantly drive on them both on asphalt and off-road, lowered to 0.5-0.7, it holds perfectly. The tire is soft. It rides as it should. I didn't notice any noise, after the summer MT it even became quieter ))

Considering this winter was not very harsh, I cannot give a full review. For example, I didn't have a chance to check how the tire performs in a deep snow. Overall, I'm pleased with the tire. The new tread, relatively deep tread depth, the new side wall with the new siping (feels like the Rockproof, but thinner) and the tire fights until the end to get the car back on the road when it starts to slide. In most cases, it succeeds

Size 235/85/16, is actually much narrower, I took a special narrow one for driving on terrain and it's easier on the engine. On the road, it's fine, it easily handles skidding, everything is predictable, I didn't have to drive on a wet road, and in general, it's too early to write a review, the mileage is small, but the emotions are positive

Excellent tires

Hello! It’s been 1.5 months since I started using LT3 (Russia) tires. With my active driving style, I can say the following: I’ve driven on all surfaces and the tire is very soft, virtually silent, beads are in place, holds the road well, and snow traction is great. The tire design is pleasing to the eye, and overall, I’m very satisfied with the tire, 100%.

Ran on this tire mostly on the track. Excellent conduct. The studs are in place, despite the aggressive driving.
Did not ride on water. Did not venture into the woods. Rode on black ice, and apparently, there were no issues, drove with the head.
Not yet any grounds for criticism.
Could not find analogues of this size. Excellent tire, looks great. Cruiser is lifted.

From the existing and available ones in this size on the market, the choice is not large, the studs do not fly out, they just wore out to zero in 6 winters, and it also drives normally on snow. The price is expensive, but who has it easy now? There were negative reviews about it, but without specifics, just nonsense. I didn't consider China at all, I couldn't understand their gypsy pricing.

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Expectations were met.