Snow Tires: Common vs. Boutique Brands

[Lloyd McClelland]

I  2nd the choice... since the 90 CQ can't use 14" rims( from the 80 q) I
put the tires  ( 4 studded) Hakkaplitta-1's on the Vanagon Westfalia 2 wheel
drive when going in the snow, goes right by SUVs with fake all weather tires
...I can't wait to get some 205/60 15   Hakkaplittas for the CQ !    These
are snow trips only tires so I also don't have a good idea on total miles.
Lloyd        in Eureka, Calif no snow but rain . quattro at audifans.com
<quattro at audifans.com>
Date: Monday, January 06, 2003 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: Snow Tires: Common vs. Boutique Brands


>
>> Nokian Hakka 1 - they are amazing.  The grip unbelievealby well and they
>> last a long time (probably 6 or 7 seasons).
>
>I have to second that... although I don't know about the longevity.
>
>I put a set I picked up used on my 90Q, and I am completely stunned by
>their performance in poor traction situations.  They not only "go", but
>they stop well, too.  Even more, they corner.  The only drawback is,
>they make it really hard to do donuts!
>
>And guess what?  We're getting a lot of opportunities to appreciate them
>this winter.  I put them on 12/24, and I think they've seen dry pavement
>less than half the time since then.  Perfect timing...
>
>--
>Huw Powell
>
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