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Mario - I have the Hakka 7s, and they don't disappoint. There's been ice and snow for over a month here, and those Nokian studded tires perform as advertised/reviewed. They're quieter than expected, as well.
I am now in my second season with the Hakka 7's on my Sig#37. They work great in all icy/snowy conditions, but the lack of traction on dry pavement and the noise is driving me nuts. I call them my rice crispy tires because of the under 20 mph noise. Even though I have a lot of tread in the Hakka 7's left, I am strongly considering getting a set of the Hakka R2's. The R2's should be almost as good as the 7's on wet ice, if you believe what Nokian says on their web site, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2:
The Cryo Crystal concept boosts the optimal lateral and longitudinal grip of the new tyre. Diamond-tough grip particles that have the appearance of a multi-edged crystal act almost like built-in studs, improving the tyre’s grip on ice. They grip the driving surface, providing sharp and tough grip edges. As the tyre wears down, the eco-friendly crystals that have been evenly divided into the tread surface come up and activate a grip reserve.
In most other conditions, they should equal or exceed the 7's. The more I read, it seems that modern winter tires are moving away from studs without a significant loss in winter traction.
I would appreciate any experience, thoughts, comments, etc.
I've had my S since September and put Hakka R2's on a week ago. Haven't had much in the way of snow so cannot comment real winter driving yet. What is noticeable is the noise.... that is at low speed on dry pavement. I am accustomed to noise from winter tires, but this is a notch or two more than I've experienced.
Interesting. I put the Hakka R2's on a couple of weeks ago and found that they sound a bit different, but not really any louder. I was coming from the 19" stock Goodyears that came with the car.
One thing I do notice with the Hakka's (oddly) is that I get wheel spin when starting from a stop on wet pavement much "easier" than I did with the Goodyears.
If I were getting winter tires for a Model S now, I'd probably go with the Nokian WRG3's, in the 255/40R19 size. (It's the only 19" size they make) You lose a little in the snow/ice traction over the R2's but you move up a lot in wet/dry braking, handling and hydroplaning resistance.
Interesting. I put the Hakka R2's on a couple of weeks ago and found that they sound a bit different, but not really any louder. I was coming from the 19" stock Goodyears that came with the car.
One thing I do notice with the Hakka's (oddly) is that I get wheel spin when starting from a stop on wet pavement much "easier" than I did with the Goodyears.
I am now in my second season with the Hakka 7's on my Sig#37. They work great in all icy/snowy conditions, but the lack of traction on dry pavement and the noise is driving me nuts. I call them my rice crispy tires because of the under 20 mph noise. Even though I have a lot of tread in the Hakka 7's left, I am strongly considering getting a set of the Hakka R2's. The R2's should be almost as good as the 7's on wet ice, if you believe what Nokian says on their web site, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2:
The Cryo Crystal concept boosts the optimal lateral and longitudinal grip of the new tyre. Diamond-tough grip particles that have the appearance of a multi-edged crystal act almost like built-in studs, improving the tyre’s grip on ice. They grip the driving surface, providing sharp and tough grip edges. As the tyre wears down, the eco-friendly crystals that have been evenly divided into the tread surface come up and activate a grip reserve.
In most other conditions, they should equal or exceed the 7's. The more I read, it seems that modern winter tires are moving away from studs without a significant loss in winter traction.
I would appreciate any experience, thoughts, comments, etc.
BTW, here is a video from before I got my MS of my driveway in the winter. This winter, I will mount my GoPro on the MS and get the MS view on a good snowy day. Except in deep powder/before plowing, or sloppy slush conditions in the spring, the MS does great. My worst case grade is 15% just after that last turn.
Up the Driveway at Hole-in-the-Wall - YouTube
i really think that you will be pleased with the choice. A bit noisy at low speeds, but they make the car feel sure footed and controlled, in my experience.Had our first snow fall in Hood River, OR a few weeks ago and realized that I really need to get snow tires on the Tesla.
Ordered Nokian Hakka R2 based on the comments on TMC
Is it worth getting new rims with the winter tires? Or is it OK to just swap out the tires using only one set of rims? I have 19'' wheels now.
Has anyone bought the TPMS sensors from tirerack.com? Or did you have tirerack put the tires on and then have the SC put in the OEM sensors? Any recommendations?
Thank you!
I got ther sensors from tirerack, and they worked flawlessly.