The sophisticated automotive rubber buyer, seeing on sale the winter tire Nokian Nordman 4 will immediately notice that it looks very similar to a very famous and long removed from the production of the Hakkapelita bus 4.
From this article you will learn:
In fact, it is, these two models of the famous Finnish manufacturer are absolutely identical.
New tire or change name
The 3rd generation hackapoleite model (right) was so successful that after the end of official sales and release in 2006, buyers were still interested in these tires in stores.
Such popularity of the 4th generation tires got not just like that. When developing these tires, Finnish engineers spent many years for all sorts of research in the special center of the Nokian's tire division.
These studies allowed to release a qualitatively new tire to the market for their time, the driving characteristics of which on the snow and ice coating were thoroughly calculated.
Looking at the high demand for the 4th generation bus, even after the release of the next model, the leadership of the Finnish company decided not to stop the release of the old model, but to continue it by changing the name of the tire.
The tire changed the niche to the economy class and is very successfully sold to this day called Nokian Nordman 4.
New-Old Tire Design
Why was the Hakkapelita 4 model so successful that her twin was sold for several years after the prototype was removed from production?
The reasons for this is enough. Finnish engineers at one time worked very well and created a very high-quality and thoughtful tire for their time. Innovative in the model was almost all.
First, a three-layer structure was applied in the tire, which only separate tire manufacturers were used at the time.
The top layer was rigid, and gave a tire of wear resistance and excellent handling.
The middle layer was soft for excellent tire clutch on any surface, and the lower layer served as a "pillow" for spikes, helping to extinguish the sound from them when the car moves.
Tires provided a great output of water and snow porridge from under the wheel, due to which the car was perfectly controlled on any coating.
Excellent stability and controllability of the tire on ice contributed to the spikes of a new round shape with a square core - perfectly vague in the ice.
Similarity and differences
Before issuing a new-old model Nokian Nordman 4, Finns made small changes in the design.
Secondly equipped the tire with a special indicator showing the degree of wear of the tire. Without such an indicator, no modern tire is now required.
Apparently, the model fell very long life - the demand for it is still stable, although from the moment of the development of its "parent" has passed more than 10 years.
Finnish consistent with a somewhat outdated tire design translated it into an economy class and sells it noticeably cheaper than the basic flagship haccappelite models.
However, the design of the model is so successful that it will still be able to maintain the constant interest of buyers.
For the bulk of drivers, in fact, it is not so important how long a tire has been developed, it is important to them how well she can ride in winter roads.
The new-old model does it even for today's standards on 4+. Therefore, with such a tangible difference in flagship models - the constant interest of buyers will be provided to it.
Nokiannordman 4 tire is designed for passenger cars. This is a winter tire with a factory chip, which provides reliable clutch with an expensive in difficult weather conditions.
Features of the model Nordman 4
The Finnish manufacturer of Nokian created NordMan 4 as a budget analogue of the well-known model Hakkapeliitta 4. It provided tires with the same pattern of tread and location of spikes, so the driving quality is not fundamentally different from the more expensive analog.
Nordman 4 Winter tires possess the following properties:
- stable behavior in winter weather conditions;
- effective water removal from the surface of the contact;
- a large number of lamellae providing reliable clutch;
- widely located spikes that impede slide;
- the soft rubber mixture does not lose properties even at a temperature - 45 ° C;
- prevent damage using a special protective layer between the disk and the tire board.
Tire marking and their main characteristics
Information about the construction of the bus, its size and other parameters can be found on the label on the side of the wheel. Consider an example of its decryption.
Take a tire with such designations: Nokian Nordman225 / 60 R16 102T XLM + S, Snowflake
Rhombid spike Nokian Nordman 4
- For the best clutch with an icy surface, manufacturers provided Nordman 4 core with sharp corners, which has a rhombus form. During the movement, it interacts with the road from all four sides and provides not only high permeability, but also the transverse stability of the car.
- Each spike is provided with a shock-absorbing pad located in the tread depth. It softens the metal blow to the ground, reduces the noise of the tire and makes the movement of smooth.
- When creating a hips, the branded technology "Bear Claw" was used. It does not allow tilt spike in the nest, improves coupling qualities and prevents the fallout of metal elements from the seats.
- The location of the spikes that are mounted only at the factory also has its own characteristics. Steel parts are widely dispersed on the working surface. They are effectively cling to the road, prevent slipping and driving on turns.
Shipovka Wear Indicators - Original Developer Solution Nokian
Special degree of wear degrees are present on all the products of the Finnish manufacturer. They are numbers 4, 6 and 8, which have different depths. The first is erased by the figure 8. This means that the tread depth is less than 8 mm. Next comes 6, etc. When digit 4 becomes invisible, the tires become unsafe for movement.
In addition, there is a snowflake on the protector, the abrasion of which suggests that the wheel cannot be used in winter.
Features of the Tread Nordman 4
The Protector of Winter Shin Nokian Nordman 4 is characterized as follows:
- symmetrical directional pattern, which is the most optimal for winter conditions;
- the blocks connected in the central part evenly distribute snow on the sides of the wheel;
- large rectangular checkers are located at the edges of the working surface. They are located across the move of the car and improve the permeability of complex areas of the road;
- special grooves in the shoulder zones are captured by the snow and help the car moving around the freshly empty and rammed cover;
- a large number of curved lamellas are responsible for contact with a smooth icy surface;
- an additional protective ring between the rim and the wheeled disk prevents dust and sand into the wheel.
Tread Water removal from the work surface
The Drainage System Nordman 4 effectively eliminates the water and a meal snow from the spot of contact with the road fabric. Deep grooves (9 mm) are located all over the tread. They have a special "revealed" form and during the movement quickly dismissed moisture, which prevents the drift.
This design eliminates the possibility of "hydroplating", during which the car slides on the wet surface and becomes uncontrollable.
Multicomponent composition of the rubber mixture
Elasticity with negative temperatures, stroke resistance, durability and driving safety are largely dependent on the qualitative composition of the rubber mixture, from which the tire is made.
The composition of Nordman 4 includes main components:
- natural rubber;
- artificial rubber;
- silica (silicon dioxide);
- sulfur;
- rapeseed oil;
- chemical additives.
Each component is responsible for certain properties of rubber. For example, oil makes the tires stronger on the gap, the rubber provides the elasticity of the product, and sulfur urgency. Various chemical additions stabilize the composition and improve the interaction of its components.
Pros and Cons Nokian Nordman 4
| Dignity | disadvantages |
| Good penetration on snow cover | High noness |
| Softness of rubber at negative temperatures | Fast loss of spikes |
| Handling and term resistance in conditions | Long brake path and bad handling on wet asphalt |
| Low cost (from 48 dollars per wheel) * | Bad is balancing |
| Wear resistance | Next to the appearance of "Gryzh" in the side |
* Price is relevant on 08.11.2018
Cost of tires in different retark
* Prices are relevant on 08.11.2018
Nordman 4 tire cost may differ in various stores and on Internet resources. It depends on the region, sales and popularity of the trading point.
In addition to the price, when buying it is important to pay attention to such nuances:
- availability of certificate of quality from the seller;
- warranty obligations;
- delivery terms, if this is an online store.
How not to get to the fake?
Brand Nokian is popular among buyers, and cheap Chinese fakes though rarely, but are found.
You can determine the originality of products using several signs:
- the presence of an original logo;
- wheel marking indicating seasonality, sizes, technical indices;
- wire indicator on the working surface;
- information stations in the form of circles on the side of the wheel.
Nordman 4 on the snow Mode of operation of Rubber Nordman 4
The manufacturer does not indicate a certain period of operation of Tire Nordman 4. Wear a tire depends on many conditions:
- driving silence;
- qualities of road surface;
- climatic conditions;
- storage conditions in the summer period;
- timely change of rubber with the onset of a warm period and another.
According to the reviews of Nordman 4 owners, on average, this model is about 5 years.
Nikita Kadoshuk, Surgut. About tire Nordman 4
Used Nordman 4 for two long seasons (from the beginning of November to the end of March). A good holder, which becomes noticeable worse when the ambient temperature decreases below -18 ...- 20 - rubber becomes rigid than necessary.Good hook in the snow due to tread.
For 2 seasons on the leading wheels, a third of the spikes was invested, the rest were covered in the course of the movement.
On pure asphalt (dry or wet), a weak holder - slides on spikes, which is a minus not only of this rubber, and any other studded.
Soft cord, swallows unevenness well, there is no hernia for 2 seasons.
It is definitely the best choice than any Chinese or unsuccessful tires for cold regions with ice cover on the roads, however, for a moderate surcharge, you can buy the rubber of another manufacturer with the characteristics better.
Car: Nissan Skyline
Buy again? Probably not
Rating: 3.54.
Alexander About Tire Nordman 4 Honest Feedback
The second season already, there was all the thorns 8 for all 4 wheels, maybe because I go neatly. Of course, the noise, but but rows through the snow, and I know what I'm talking about. I live on Yamal. In general, excellent rubber for your money!Car: Renault Logan
Size: 205/55 R16 94T XL
Buy again? Definitely yes
Rating: 4.62.
Nikolai About Tire Nordman 4 Honest Feedback
This year I changed the car. And immediately there was a question what kind of winter tires to buy. There is a lot and often in any weather. Therefore, awkward disappeared immediately; to postpone the trip and wait when there is no time in front of me. "Typify" is also not mine, do not create problems On the road to others and you will not create. Therefore - only spikes.I made my choice on Nordman 4.We, they are made in Russia in the Finnish technology. In this price category, compare with Asian products, I think it's just incorrectly. Effermets are good without spikes. Therefore, I will compare with the same tire, but the real "Fink" HakkaPeliitta 4 where the seasons departed.
This is essentially the same tire. But since the technologies do not stand still, that is, the differences in Nordman 4 for the better. In the first place for noise, comfort. All in place, although, sometimes, goes well and traveling to borders By control, the course stability, everything is fine (although it still depends on the car. I have a Vag-sky car; they are almost on any tires as "on the rails".)
I bought in Mosavatoshin, ordered on the Internet. All quickly and conveniently.
Car: Skoda Yeti
Size: 215/60 R16 99T XL
Buy again? Definitely yes
Rating: 5.
Novel about tire Nordman 4 honest review
Renault lagoon machine 3 diesel. Bought a winter kit Nordman 4 R 16. Drive for 3 winter periods (20000km)Protector as new, spikes in place. There is no conventional hum of inherent winter tires. There are moderate noise from spikes. Sometimes I go to the village. There are no equal on dirt. Root with terrible force. On the highway rubber soft. More than 130 km per hour did not go, I'm afraid for the spikes.
Moderately does not give up to the asphalt wheelchair. Confidently walks through the snow and gets out of the snowdrifts. For 3 years I never got stuck in a snowdrift not in the mud.
Rubber Nordman 4 performs its task for all 100%. I am very glad!
Car: Renault Laguna
Size: 205/60 R16 92T XL
Buy again? Definitely yes
Rating: 5.
Yerema from Kurkino about the tire Nordman 4
I bought these tires on the VW B3 station wagon in November 2013 and immediately set. Bought according to reviews on the site. Prior to that, it was exploited from 2008-20010 Metelitsa K-202, well, very heavy tires, but passing in the rustic conditions. After purchased from 2010-2012 Henkuk 419, the rubber is nothing, but for some reason I will buck on my ship on a flat icing asphalt. Changed to B.u Kumho kw11, the rubber on dry asphalt is good, quietly, but I didn't like it on iced asphalt. And here I purchased Nordman 4, I will say briefly - yes, buzzing (because aimed), dry and wet asphalt holds well The first 1000 km of the spikes came up. Dripping dripping in years, the snow porridge on the asphalt do not notice, soft. The sidewall is reinforced with this model, I took XL. Schips won, on the front of a percentage of 10. Wear minimal. From the winter season of 2013-2015, mainly operated on the highway Tula- Moscow. There is one roll of rubber not on the best quality, there are flaws. But I advise this model as the budget version of the price-quality ,!Car: Volkswagen Passat
Buy again? Most likely
Rating: 3.92.
Alexander about tire Nordman 4
Bought tire data in November 2011 for 9000 rubles .R13 175/70. Winter was a snowy (I live in Lipetsk), so you had to experience them more than once. That I can say according to these tires - they keep the road perfectly, even though the car has a rear-wheel drive; On ice behave normally, but the head is not worth losing; In the snow, the whole winter existed on the drifts and never sat down; On the wet asphalt even on the snowy whale go well; On dry asphalt go well, but at speeds above 60 km. Noise begins to become heard; Course stability is generally excellent; Braking by 5 + Even on Ice. And about quality - for the season I lost about 6 - 7 spikes on each of the leading wheels (but also the style of driving is dynamic). You consider the spikes by the norm, because. With such losses, it is possible to freely travel for another 2 seasons and then change the rear tires with the front (and on the front I did not lose a single spike) and ride another year 3-4 ... this model is satisfied, because. It is worth his money and quite arrange in quality.Car: IZH 2126 ORBITA 1,7L 1991-2007
Rating: 4.46.
Julia about tire Nordman 4
Clutch on ice and snow are excellent. There are no questions for braking if you slow down in the snow and ice. But on dry asphalt, it is difficult to ride, the clutch is not very. As if you are skating. Noisy are very, in principle you get used to, but sometimes the ears are tired if you go on dry asphalt. Durable.Nordman 4 winter tire is distinguished by stable behavior under any road conditions. Excellent coupling properties and low noise levels are achieved through a wide distribution of spikes along the entire surface of the tire.
Special elastic pillow, located under the base of spike, softens the touch of spikes with the road, thereby reducing the noise level and increasing the strength of the spike. The tetrahedral shape of the spike allows you to achieve excellent clutch in all four directions. In addition, such a spike is more durable and stable in the tire.
The sweat-shaped drawing of the Winter Tire Tire Nordman 4 and the transverse grooves contribute to the effective removal of slush and shugs from the contact spot. The wide protector and reinforced steel breaker provide stable tire behavior even in conditions of strong collide.
A lamellae amplifiers are located between the tread sibs in the shoulder zone, thanks to which the winter tires Nordman 4 demonstrates excellent behavior on any slippery surface.
For greater ease of use of the Winter Tire Nordman 4 on the central edge there is an indicator of the degree of wear. For a number of numbers, you can determine the remaining tread depth in millimeters. As the tire wear, the indicator numbers disappear one by one.
