Nokian is the largest tire manufacturer in Scandinavia. The Finnish company is located in the city of Nokian, hence the name itself. The company was created back in 1904, but the first tires on the car left the assembly line only in 1932. At present, it is one of the manufacturers of winter studded tires known for its quality. Let's take a closer look at the Nokian Nordman 5 tires . Customer reviews , specs, and test results are all included in this article.
General information
Despite the fact that the Nokian company focused on the production of winter tires for cars and trucks, it also has summer options. But the Finns managed to develop almost perfect tires for severe weather conditions. That is why this brand is often associated with winter.
In Russia in Vsevolozhsk in 2005, the Nokian Shina plant was launched, which has a full production cycle. This suggests that the price of Finnish tires made in the Russian Federation will be more than acceptable. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the range of winter tires is simply huge. The company has not taken the path of least resistance, and is developing new models, but sometimes it will improve the old ones, which, although they were in great demand, were not without flaws. The most widely used are Nokian Nordman 5 studded winter tires . Reviews from experts and motorists almost always come down to the fact that these tires are extremely high quality and relatively inexpensive.
Ideal for Russian winter
It is far from always possible to find winter tires that would be so competently adapted to the harsh climate. Riding on an icy road, on snow porridge or on wet asphalt - all this was thought out by Finnish engineers of the Nokian company. Rulers of winter tires are significantly different. Some are better suited for a milder winter, while others will become indispensable in the northern regions, where a lot of snow on the roads and severe frost is the norm.
Nokian Nordman 5 winter studded tires are ideally suited for operation in areas of the deep north. Reviews confirm this several times, and the test drives carried out by specialists also. That's because the Finns did not just adapt the tire, but tested it on themselves and only then released. Well, now we turn to the consideration of key features, which are quite a lot.
Prototype reference
This is not to say that Nokian Nordman 5 is similar to its predecessor. Moreover, it is an almost complete copy of the Russian favorite “Hakapelity.” It is this tire that is considered the reference and is ideal for our weather conditions. The Nokian company could not fail to notice the high demand for Hakapelita and did not respond to it. So it turned out that they made a more budget version of the “Nordman 5”, which incorporated all the positive aspects of the expensive rubber of the Finnish company.
The so-called Quartet (Nordman 4) has virtually nothing to do with the fifth version. The latter was manufactured using innovative solutions and modern technology. And this is despite the fact that the tread pattern, blocks, lamellas and its other elements are almost the same as on the Hakapelit, but there are also differences.
What is a bear claw?
The Nokian company has always tried to pay as much attention as possible to tire adhesion. In this model, innovative spike technologies were used. The shape, design and weight have been redesigned. Now they do not bend under the weight of the car. It turns out that at any moment in time the spike remains upright. Underestimating such an innovation is difficult. This approach provides maximum tire grip on ice, which is what modern manufacturers of studded winter tires are striving for.
Bear Claw technology has not been used before, so it is a true innovation. But the fact that it turned out to be really effective is considered to be much more important, which means that the Finns tried for good and released reliable Nokian Nordman 5 winter tires. Reviews regarding the quality and feasibility of such spikes are very common, and in 95% of cases they are positive character.
Shoulder area processing
In winter, the stability of the car on the road depends on the overall performance of the tread. For example, take the shoulder area of the tread. It is needed for a reason, and performs a number of important functions. Firstly, it strengthens the tread, making it more rigid and not allowing it to deform when it enters a pit or when hitting a sharp object. Secondly, it protects against lateral drift. It was the lateral stability that the developers of these tires took up. The Quartet had such a minus as a sharp demolition, but this model is practically devoid of it. Of course, skidding will still occur if you do not follow the basic safety rules for winter riding, but even here the demolition is smoother and more predictable. It has become much easier to regain control of the car. Thanks to this, the Nokian Nordman 5 winter tires became even more reliable. Expert reviews confirm this, as there were experiments that showed that the tires perfectly resist lateral drift.
Tread and its features
Each tire manufacturer focuses on the fact that their tread is unique and allows you to effectively drive a car in severe weather conditions. But in practice, especially after testing, the situation with some tires is not so bright. But Nokian really stands out among its peers in its price range. First of all, drainage is striking. The grooves are arranged in such a way as to drain water from the contact spot as efficiently as possible. This allows the tire to effectively cope with the "water wedge". But still, nobody canceled aquaplaning, and if the permissible speed is exceeded, loss of controllability is inevitable. Nevertheless, wide and deep drainage grooves make the water less frightening. The tread pattern of tires of directional type, which provides not only increased stability on the road, but also less noise.
Unusual but effective
One of the most interesting solutions and unusual solutions of the Nokian company is to combine tread blocks to increase the rigidity of the structure and its effectiveness. Take, for example, Nokian Nordman 5 XL tires. Reviews say that the increased size of the tire gives additional stability. But it provides increased controllability not only because of the large width of the rubber. The point here lies in the tread. Its central part has one continuous block, which is separated only by drainage grooves. This approach has made management more “sharp”. The tire responds to the slightest steering movements. This allows you to feel the road and get out of even the most difficult turns and drifts.
Nokian Nordman 5 XL tires: asphalt reviews
Often, winter tires have to ride not only on ice and snow, for which it is intended, but also on wet and dry asphalt. This is especially true for March, when there is no snow anymore, but it can fall and be accompanied by frost. During this period, it is too early to switch to summer tires and many leave winter tires. But riding on such a roadway in winter studded tires does not bring anything good. Specifically, in our case, the spikes are subject to wear. The so-called bear claw grinds and works less efficiently. But the developers and this nuance were taken into account, therefore, the spikes have such a configuration that they grind evenly, while not losing their effectiveness, since the sharp edge remains.
Nokian Nordman 5, studded tire: reviews from motorists
Reviews from experts and ordinary drivers on these tires are found on the network extremely often. But despite the large number of reviews, most of them are positive. Most often, the following advantages are noted during operation:
- high level of directional stability;
- good grip on ice;
- perfectly resists aquaplaning;
- average noise level;
- moderate cost.
In addition, there is also a high tenacity of the studs. Usually after the first season of operation they do not fall out. After 2-3 winters, approximately 70% of the spikes remain, which is not bad when compared with competitors in this price range. For crossovers and minivans, the Nokian Nordman 5 SUV (spike) tire is best suited. Reviews say that such a tire was specifically designed for heavier cars.
How much is such a pleasure?
Of course, one cannot but touch upon the price aspect. The fact is that when choosing winter tires, the budget is often limited. That is why many motorists primarily look at the price, and only then at the performance characteristics. As noted above, it’s quite nice to look at the price tag of the Nokian Tires Nordman 5. Tire. Reviews come down to the fact that this is a budget option that does not lose in performance to more expensive models, such as the Hakapelita. An important role in pricing is played by the tire size. So, the 13th radius costs about 2 100-2 300 rubles, and the 14th from 2,300 to 3,000. The wider, the more expensive the Nokian Nordman 5 passenger tire will cost. Reviews note that it is better to give preference to medium-width tires, to for example, 205 mm. Modification of the XL 17R with a width of 235 mm costs about 8,200 rubles per tire, and if you take the width of 215 as a basis, the price will already be 7,200.
Are there significant flaws
We can safely say that there are no critical flaws here. But still without minor minuses anywhere. Take the reviews of Nokian Nordman 5 tires as an example. The spikes here do not always hold tight, despite the statements of the developers. Inhibition by the skid contributes to their pulling out of the tread base. To stop, of course, is not recommended, but the situations are different, sometimes it is necessary. In general, emergency stops on ice help to reduce the number of spikes, which is not good.
Some consumers find the Nokian Nordman 5 SUV winter tires quite noisy . The reviews, however, are mixed. Who says that it should be so, because the tire with spikes. Others would like products to make less noise.
To summarize
So we reviewed the winter tires Nokian Tires Nordman 5. Reviews, as you noticed, almost always come down to the fact that this rubber is worthy of attention. It shows excellent performance even in the most severe weather conditions. Not afraid of low temperatures, which is actually not surprising, because for those it was developed, it serves about four seasons. This is not a lot and not a little, but with our roads and winters it is quite enough.
For minivans or crossovers, it is better to take Nokian Nordman 5 SUV XL tires. Expert reviews confirm the appropriateness of using the SUV model on heavy vehicles. In general, we have before us a cheaper version of "Nokian Hakapelita." That is why many people take this rubber, even without looking at the cost, but here it is not so big. The most popular radius R15, R16 costs about 3-5 thousand rubles. Given the characteristics of these tires, this is more than acceptable. True, many do not recommend buying rubber from a Finnish company manufactured in Russia, as its quality often suffers.