Nokian Tires what a difference!!

FishHawk · 10-16-2008, 04:23 PM

Wow, what a differenc these tires are from the OEM tires. No milage hit , in fact an improvement and a quite ride. Thanks to the members on this board who recommend the Nokia WRG2. You got to love the internet.

FishHawk

effwitt · 10-17-2008, 11:06 AM

What tire pressures are you running at?

Do you notice any difference in the ride on bumpy roads?

jdenenberg · 10-17-2008, 11:51 AM

I run my Nokian WR tires at 42 front - 40 rear as I have all three tire models (Goodyear Integrity, Michelin MXV4+) on my 2004 Prius. The increased PSI does make the ride a little harsher, but the improved tread wear, ride stability and MPG makes it worth it. Note that the Nokians can handle higher PSI (up to 51) safely, but I have stayed at the same PSI that I used in the earlier tires so that I could make valid comparisons.

The Nokians are indeed the best tires I have ever had on any car. They have superb wet and snow traction, good handling characteristics (if a little noisy, but the WRg2 model should have lower noise) and even IMPROVE MPG a bit over both of the earlier tires (The Michelin tires were a little better in MPG than the Goodyear in the winter, had the same MPG in the summer).

JeffD

Wa1hog · 10-17-2008, 12:42 PM

What is the milage rating. 50K, 60K??

jdenenberg · 10-17-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wa1hog

What is the mileage rating. 50K, 60K??

My WRs had a 50k mile tread life warranty and at 31k at this point they have enough tread for this winter's use. I can't find an equivalent statement for the WRg2's at the Nokian site, but they should exhibit the same or better tread life than the more aggressive WRs.

JeffD

Wa1hog · 10-17-2008, 04:45 PM

Ive only got 20K on the orig tires. Living here in NH worries me a bit. Debating as to go with the WRG2 this year or next.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-17-2008, 10:00 PM

I had the same reaction when I got mine last Dec. I couldn't believe the difference (that and it's the first time I've mounted anything with the mountain/snowflake symbol so that played a role too). I run 42/40 or 40/38 on the WR. My Integritys were 38/36. The WR has a higher max psi rating over the Integrity that's why i'm running higher PSI.

Romeo · 10-18-2008, 12:12 AM

Couldn't believe when I saw this post because I just had installed new Haka R and had absolutely the same impression. These are winter tires with soft rubber but they are advertised as very low rolling resistant and I absolutely noticed the difference. It feels like the car was freed from some force that was pulling it back. The tires are relatively quiet too. Of course, I also did wheel alignment which might contribute to the improved ride too

Wa1hog · 10-20-2008, 07:57 PM

Well its getting frosty here in NH. I suspect that ill run the orig tires for a bit. If I get that sick feeling that im not in control Ill switch em to the Nokians.
BTY The wife drives a all wheel drive Outback. I drive that when the weather bad and snowing.

philmcneal · 10-20-2008, 08:04 PM

anyone has experience with the michellin x ice series? and how it compares to the nokian WR's?

tideland where did you go to get your WR's?

10-16-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
FishHawk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 133 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Nokian Tires what a difference!! Wow, what a differenc these tires are from the OEM tires. No milage hit , in fact an improvement and a quite ride. Thanks to the members on this board who recommend the Nokia WRG2. You got to love the internet. FishHawk

10-17-2008, 11:06 AM	#2
effwitt Paparazzi Magnet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eagan, MN Posts: 225 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Nokian Tires what a difference!! What tire pressures are you running at? Do you notice any difference in the ride on bumpy roads?

10-17-2008, 11:51 AM	#3
jdenenberg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 512 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Nokian Tires what a difference!! I run my Nokian WR tires at 42 front - 40 rear as I have all three tire models (Goodyear Integrity, Michelin MXV4+) on my 2004 Prius. The increased PSI does make the ride a little harsher, but the improved tread wear, ride stability and MPG makes it worth it. Note that the Nokians can handle higher PSI (up to 51) safely, but I have stayed at the same PSI that I used in the earlier tires so that I could make valid comparisons. The Nokians are indeed the best tires I have ever had on any car. They have superb wet and snow traction, good handling characteristics (if a little noisy, but the WRg2 model should have lower noise) and even IMPROVE MPG a bit over both of the earlier tires (The Michelin tires were a little better in MPG than the Goodyear in the winter, had the same MPG in the summer). JeffD

10-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
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10-17-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
Wa1hog Old Blind Hippie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Posts: 95 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Nokian Tires what a difference!! Ive only got 20K on the orig tires. Living here in NH worries me a bit. Debating as to go with the WRG2 this year or next.

10-17-2008, 10:00 PM	#7
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Nokian Tires what a difference!! I had the same reaction when I got mine last Dec. I couldn't believe the difference (that and it's the first time I've mounted anything with the mountain/snowflake symbol so that played a role too). I run 42/40 or 40/38 on the WR. My Integritys were 38/36. The WR has a higher max psi rating over the Integrity that's why i'm running higher PSI.

10-18-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
Romeo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 27 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Nokian Tires what a difference!! Couldn't believe when I saw this post because I just had installed new Haka R and had absolutely the same impression. These are winter tires with soft rubber but they are advertised as very low rolling resistant and I absolutely noticed the difference. It feels like the car was freed from some force that was pulling it back. The tires are relatively quiet too. Of course, I also did wheel alignment which might contribute to the improved ride too

10-20-2008, 07:57 PM	#9
Wa1hog Old Blind Hippie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Posts: 95 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Nokian Tires what a difference!! Well its getting frosty here in NH. I suspect that ill run the orig tires for a bit. If I get that sick feeling that im not in control Ill switch em to the Nokians. BTY The wife drives a all wheel drive Outback. I drive that when the weather bad and snowing.

10-20-2008, 08:04 PM	#10
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