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Originally Posted by Burger Steak & Eggs
I bought the Nokian Hakkapellitas in the stock size (245/70R-16) last October. They are studded. IMO they are one of the poorest winter tires I have had and I would not buy them again. They lose traction instantly with the slightest touch of the throttle....on snow and ice about the same grip as an average all season tire. I will be looking at Blizzaks next time.  |
I take it they weren't studded, becuase, I would climb easily over slick ice covered rocks on inclines in the mountains. Not losing any traction. I never slid. I did lose (Break) traction too (when I wanted too) but ground the ice and snow away to bare asphalt if that's what you're talking about.
Also any 245/70/16s will break loose with 3.91 stock gears. Be easy on the skinny pedal.
Honestly I'll have a hard time getting anything else again after my good experiences in the mountains with the 245/70/16 Hakapaliitta SUV Nokians. Many people couldn't believe the places we went and never got stuck or slid off the road over 100-200ft embankments. Never got close to it either. You just have to know how to drive in the snow I guess. Your wheels aint straight when you go into corners. Its more like 1 1/2 turns on the wheel and drifting while throwing snow in the deep stuff. It takes practice to keep in constant control.
Blizaak's get good reviews for a studless tire. I'm Trying those next since I've stepped up to 33's .