Attention! Due to the size of the tires, Packages might be SEPARATED in the courier facility and not be DELIVERED on the SAME DAY, even though we do ship them together. Tracking information can be checked by logging on to the courier website with the master tracking number you will receive via email. For example, you can receive 3 tires in one day and the 4th one the next day or the day after, or one tire in one day and the second one day after. We understand that this is a big inconvenience for our buyers, however, this is ABSOLUTELY out of our control.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Winter weather traction
• Studded winter tire
• Enhanced controllability
• Fuel efficient performance
• High driving comfort levels
• Run flat tire model

OVERVIEW

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 is a touring winter tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs.

The tire promotes a secure winter weather performance. It is able to perform in severe winter conditions thanks to the combination of the detailed directional tread and the durable winter compound. The middle tread blocks' snow-gripping cuts and the high-density zigzag siping pattern enhance the number of biting edges gripping the ice- and snow-covered road surface with extra biting edges. The durable compound keeps the rubber flexibility in colder temperatures, guaranteeing the tire's secure performing capability in various winter situations. Versatile studs are added to the tread area, which further enhance the grip on the road surface when driving on ice and snow. The zigzag circumferential and angled lateral grooves prevent hydroplaning by dispersing water and slush from below the footprint, maintaining the surface contact and boosting the winter weather driving safety.

The reinforced internal structure enables the tire's limited, temporary performance after air pressure loss. Once air pressure leaves the tire due to a puncture or some other damage, the tire can still be driven on for 50 miles up to the speed of 50 mph. In such instances, the vehicle can be safety driven to a nearby location where the damaged tire can be fixed or changed. This prevents the vehicle from being stranded on the side of the road. Run flat tires cannot be used on the same vehicle with regular tires as their stronger construction makes them heavier.

The tread design and the stronger structure work together to enhance the controllability. The tread's directional pattern closely follows the road surface to enhance the steering responsiveness. The tread's constant road contact and ideal footprint boost the grip on the road surface and enhance the steering response time and accuracy to the driver's commands. The high-tensile steel belt structure enhances the driving stability. It secures the tire's structure against the driving pressure affecting the model while the tires are in motion, which maximizes the drive's control over the vehicle at all times. This combination ensures a secure performing capability in all winter weather.

The model was molded from a special eco-friendly tire compound. This compound enhances the surface traction and eases the pressure off the tire during its performance. As a result, it significantly lowers the model's rolling resistance. The rolling resistance is the driving pressure affecting the tire which determines the vehicle's fuel consumption needed to keep the tires in motion. By lessening the rolling resistance, the tire decreases the vehicle's fuel intake and CO2 emissions, guaranteeing a fuel efficient and environmentally friendly driving experience.

The Hakkapeliitta 9 promotes a comfortable drive. The reinforced internal structure and the ideal tread design minimize the road noise and vibration levels. While the tires are in motion, the stronger internal structure ensures the model's close road contact. In this manner, the tire manages to absorb the shock of driving, reducing the vibrations felt in the vehicle's cabin. This structure and the tread design stabilize the tread elements, preventing tread flexing. This ensures lower road and tread pattern noise formations during the drive, providing an enjoyable drive throughout the tire's performance.

This specific tire is from 2019. DOT 2019