Test winner

Tuulilasi 12/2014

Finland

205/55R16

Shortest braking distance on ice. Top properties on snow. Well balanced and easy to predict. Low noise level on dry road. Lowest fuel consumption of the test.

Test winner

Tekniikan Maailma 17/2014

Finland

205/55R16

Superior in all winter conditions. Excellent grip on ice and snow. Logical and safe driving feel.

Test winner

Tekniikan Maailma 16/2013

Finland

205/55R16

Amazing tyre on ice. Grip and handling are excellent on icy road, and properties are excellent also on snow.

Test winner

Tuulilasi 12/2013

Finland

205/55R16

Best handling properties on ice and snow. Best grade in handling test on wet surface. Logical and calm in various driving situations. The most silent tyre in the test.

Test winner

Auto, Motor & Sport 24/2014

Sweden

205/55R16

Superior on ice. Shortest braking distance, fastest acceleration.

2nd place

Motor 8/2014

Sweden

205/55R16

Supreme performance in winter weather. The best winter tyre on ice and snow. The tyre always works safely.

Teknikens värld

Sweden

205/55R16

2nd place

Aftonbladet BIL October 2014

Sweden

205/55R16

Astonishingly effective on ice and snow. 190 studs make the tyre a prime mover on the winter roads.

Test winner

Aftonbladet 21.10.2014

Sweden

205/55R16

Never before seen grip on ice, record-breakingly short braking distance and excellent handling. The high number of studs makes the tyre very easy to drive.

Test winner

Vi Bilägare 13/2014

Sweden

205/55R16

Excellent on ice and on snow. Very good also on wet road. Easy to handle, logical driving feel. Low rolling resistance and silent.

Test winner

Motorföraren 8/2013

Sweden

205/55R16

Very good handling on ice and snow, precise and quick reaction to steering. Very good braking on dry surfaces.

Test winner

Aftonbladet BIL 2013-10-17

Sweden

205/55R16

The tyre is supreme on ice, even insanely good. Top-notch grip on snow, as well.

Test winner

auto motor & sport 21/2013

Sweden

205/55R16

Truly enjoyable to drive, very good on ice and snow, precise and quick steering, impressive braking power on dry surface.

Test winner

Vi Bilägare 13/2013

Sweden

205/55R16

Very good winter grip. Best tyre in the test on ice, snow, and bare roads, very good handling and steering.

Test winner

NAF/Motor 5/2014

Norway

205/55R16

The tyre gets top marks in all disciplines. Shortest braking distance on snow. Nokian sets the standard when it comes to performance on ice and snow and gives a high sense of safety.

Test winner

auto motor og sport 8/2013

Norway

205/55R16

This tyre was fastest on the handling track, and it was a pure pleasure to drive the car… Nokian winter tyres traditionally behaves well on snow. The response is quick, on steering as well as on acceleration.

Test winner

NAF/Motor 7/2013

Norway

205/55R16

The tyre has excellent grip on ice, and its performance was excellent in all of the subtests. The tyre steers well and it has good overall winter characteristics. 

Test winner

Autoreview 19/2014

Russia

245/50R18

The safest tyres on ice and snow. The unchallenged advantages on ice: at acceleration and braking Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 worked better than others.

Test winner

Za Rulem 9/2014

Russia

175/65R14

Superior on ice and snow. Very comfortable, durable and the best in fuel economy. Safest tyres for all winter conditions.

Test winner

За рулем 10/2013

Russia

205/55R16

Best grip on ice, acceleration on snow, braking on the dry asphalt; good handling on winter road (ice & snow); high average of deep snow ability & comfort. Best tyres almost in all aspects, are good to all winter roads and off-roads.

Shared 1st place

Авторевю 18/2013

Russia

205/55R16

Best grip on ice and snow, handling on ice and snow, best braking on dry asphalt, best rolling resistance (lowest fuel consumption) – this feature was not included to the mandatory test program.

Test winner

За рулем 9/2013

Russia

175/65R14

Best grip on ice & snow, deep snow ability, best fuel consumption, handling and stability on asphalt, comfort. Best tyres in almost all characteristics.

Test winner

AutoCentre 43/2014

Ukraine

195/65R15

Bites into ice to ensure your car is behaving as you expect on slippery road conditions. Makes sure you can drive your car without any surprises on snow. In addition very good grip on dry asphalt roads.

Test winner

AutoCentre 41-42

Ukraine

205/55R16

Excellent grip on ice. Effective acceleration on ice and shortest braking distance. Good handling on winter road. 

Test winner

Auto Centre 42/2013

Ukraine

195/65R15

Perfect grip on icy and snowy road.  Excellent handling on ice. Stable and logical driving behavior.

Test winner

Auto Centre 41/2013

Ukraine

205/55R16

Excellent grip. The safest tyre on ice. Perfect handling on the winter roads.

Test winner

AutoBild 10/2013

Belarus

205/55R16

Best acceleration and braking on ice. High-class driving properties on snow. Low rolling resistance and effective slushplaning prevention.

Test winner

La Presse Montreal 20.10.2014

Canada

205/55R16

The ultimate winner of the test. Ahead of the times comparing to competitors. Excellent properties on snowy and icy roads.