Tyre reviews Nordman S2 SUV 345

I purchased the Nordman S2 SUV 110V summer tires in February 2022, along with my new car, for 12,563 rubles per tire. The default tires on the Haval N9 are the Chinese-made Cooper Discoverer HTS 265/60 R18 110H (which may not be bad, but many people seem to get rid of them after buying the car, so I decided to choose a different brand). The selection in the salon was limited, with only Nokian and Michelin models available. From Nokian, I had the following options: Hakka Blue 3 SUV (which I think is weak in terms of wear resistance and is more suited for asphalt), Nordman S2 SUV (which I think is average), and Outpost AT (which is more suited for off-road driving). From Michelin, I had the following options: Crossclimate SUV, Latitude Cross, and Pilot Sport 4 SUV - all of which are asphalt tires, with prices ranging from 17,000 to 19,000 rubles per tire. Michelin, in my opinion, is an excellent choice for those who drive quickly and confidently on asphalt roads (I had the opportunity to use the winter version of the Latitude Primaсy tires on my previous Kia Sorento, and I was very impressed with their performance, everything was predictable, and I live in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug).
As for the Nokian Nordman S2 SUV, I can say that I liked the tires, the braking on dry and wet roads is predictable, they don't pull when braking, and the aquaplaning is good - they don't skid, they are comfortable and quiet, and they balanced well (I didn't need to rebalance them), in terms of speed characteristics - I try not to drive over 130 km/h, and I haven't driven in freezing temperatures yet (for that, I have a set of Michelin X-Ice North 4 SUV winter tires, which I'm very happy with). I drove on sandy roads to the river, with all-wheel drive engaged and without deflating the tires, and I was able to drive through both wet and dry sand, making some decent tracks, without getting stuck (although the 2-liter engine is a bit weak for off-road driving and was revving). Overall, I think the Nordman S2 SUV is good tires, both for highway driving at reasonable speeds and for occasional off-road use, keeping in mind that it's not a tractor and won't be able to handle extreme off-road conditions.

Bought in the spring of 2021. The tire showed itself well. Drove in a heavy rain around 130 km, doesn't skid anywhere, probably due to the fact that the car is heavy. Drove on mud, where it can grab well too. Drove with a full load of 7 people and a full trunk. Does not vibrate and does not hum, quiet. On the highway at 130 km/h a cruising speed. Only pebbles get stuck

A decent mid-range tire. I bought it in winter for 7000 per tire. Now it already costs 10000. It's a bit noisy, but not critically. It handles the road normally, and also passes through puddles adequately. For the money I paid, it's an excellent value for money. On parking lots and at traffic lights, I've started to notice this tire on quite expensive cars. Size 225*65*17.

I'm adding to the review - the mileage for the summer is 16,000, the wear indicator 7 has not been erased yet, the tire is sturdy - I've hit potholes with sharp edges and curb corners - without consequences, conclusion: good tire.

Handles the road well, drives smoothly. Soft ride on asphalt. Confidently on water and dirty road. A bit noisy, but this class of tires is not required to be quiet. For its money, an excellent option.