Winter tires "Nordman 4": reviews

Choosing among a large number of proposals, have you ever thought about the fact that your car was equipped with winter tires "Nordman 4"? Comments on the operation in various road conditions expressed by many motorists will help make the right choice and purchase a proven and reliable product that can perform its task more reliably and qualitatively for more than one year.

Quality solves everything

Positive feedback about the "Nordman 4" (winter) tires confirms not only the successful design of the tire, but also the high quality of its production. For consumers of the domestic market, this model is produced at a tire plant located in the city of Vsevolozhsk.

Concern Nokian implemented in this tire all the technical features of the popular model of winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4. We can say that the main difference between these models is the place of manufacture. The untwisted and popular brand is produced in a factory located in Finland.

Rubber "Nordman 4", reviews about the quality and properties of which are not inferior to the famous brand, is produced in Russia. All production operations, raw materials, compliance with manufacturing technology are directly under the strict control of specialists from Finland. Owners who use the products of the Russian plant, can confirm the high characteristics of rubber, not inferior to imported analogues.

Value for money plays in favor of domestic products, which makes this model of automotive rubber popular and in demand among consumers.

Tread pattern

Rubber "Nordman 4", reviews about which you can read in this article, has an orientation that significantly increases and stabilizes the stability of the car. This allows even at high speeds to feel the road confidently. Located on the inner and outer edges of the ribs increase the stability of the tread during the performance of various maneuvers.

The presence on the lateral ribs of a large number of drainage channels in conjunction with the very construction of the ribs allows you to confidently maneuver on heavy road sections, completely forgetting that the machine can go into a skid. This is relevant not only for the snow-covered road. Wet asphalt or mushy ice, often found on urban roads in winter, does not have a negative impact on driving if the winter tire "Nokian Nordman 4" is worn on wheels.

Reviews of car enthusiasts who use these tires for more than one season, confirm the excellent qualities of the tread. While driving, the car behaves predictably, regardless of road and speed mode. In addition, giving an assessment of the quality of this rubber, car owners note the low noise of the tread. This effect was achieved by the developers using a special order of rotation of the projections and its optimal ratio to the size of the wheel.

Features of winter rubber

"Nordman 4" has a Shore hardness index of 51 units. This value determines the high wear resistance of the tire. The depth of the tread pattern is 9 mm, which allows using this rubber for several seasons on snow-covered roads. Depending on the mileage, you can safely roll it on 4-5 winter seasons, which immediately makes the purchase of these tires an advantageous purchase.

Numerous reviews of winter tires "Nordman 4" confirm that the driver feels confident at the wheel of a car, the wheels of which are shod in the tires of the model described.

Despite the fact that traditionally winter tires increase fuel consumption, this does not apply to Nordman tires. In addition to high coupling properties, exceeding the average statistical level, the use of rubber of this model provides a moderate fuel consumption, which is especially noticeable for long trips along the routes. The secret lies not only in the design of the tread, but also in the absence of a constant slipping on an icy or snow-covered road surface.

Do I need thorns?

Choosing automotive rubber with spikes, in the first place should be guided by the conditions under which the operation will take place. If you are a city dweller who does not leave the city, you do not need to take a studded wheel. Much, of course, depends on the municipal services. If there are problems in your city with snow cleaning from the snow, then there is no reason to expect improvement of the situation in the coming winter - in this case it is better not to save.

The wheel stud is made by the factory way and makes 100 studs on one tire. This ensures excellent grip on the winter road, the surface of which represents rolled snow and icy areas. Spreading the spikes along the width of the wheel improves stability and makes them less noisy. A special shock-absorbing lining located at the base of the stud makes it soft, which also reduces noise.

With an aggressive (but reasonable) driving style, you can lose no more than 10 spikes per wheel drive in one season. This indicator depends not only on the manner of driving, but also on correct operation (this will be discussed in the corresponding section).

If you keep the pressure in the tire a little above normal, you can really learn what winter tires are "Nokian Nordman 4".

Feedback from drivers using this method of operation, they report an increase in the predictability of the car's behavior on the road, there is no need to constantly "steer", there are no small yaws and departures to the sides.

A slightly over-inflated wheel, of course, wears more in the center of the tread. However, this wear will be noticeable only at the end of the service life (after 4-5 years), which once again underscores the high wear-resistant qualities that the rubber "Nokian Nordman 4" has.

Feedback on correct operation

From how correctly the Nordman 4 tire will be put into operation (the owners' reviews indicate the great importance of this action), not only does the service life depend, but also the quality characteristics of the tire operation. The disks to which you are going to wear tires should be flat (without deformation marks of the rim), do not have cracks and chips. The wheel assembly should be balanced. This factor has a very large impact on the protector, especially at high speed.

Possible complaints about the increased noise of this rubber may be caused by the lack or poor quality of wheel balancing. This problem is especially common on large-diameter tires (R-16, R-17).

The main reason, as it later turns out, increased wear and noise from the wheel are rim flaws and unsatisfactory balancing. Much depends on the equipment of the tire fitting shop. The balancing device, like all mechanisms, gradually loses the accuracy of its measurements from operation. By taking a car in winter tires, take into account this nuance - it's better to visit a specialized service station where the equipment is usually better and more modern.

Do not underestimate such a preparatory process as running-in. Due to correct behavior on the road in the first 1,5-2,000 kilometers you can maximally extend the tire's resource, which will ultimately save your money. Do not disrupt the car in slip, urgently brake (without emergency) and run into a controlled drift. It is not recommended to exceed the speed of more than 80 km / h. Do not forget to monitor tire pressure: it's better to systematically check it every 300-400 km. All these recommendations will allow you to significantly longer use the rubber of this model.

Entering into turns

The studded wheel very well keeps the car on slippery or rolled road. Some reviews of winter tires "Nokian Nordman 4" contain the experience of passing corners in winter at speeds that are perplexing. Yes, it is possible that drivers who describe their "exploits" on the winter road unreasonably put themselves and passengers at risk. As they themselves say, after several hundred kilometers of trips on this rubber, the feeling of fear of ice completely atrophied, the tire is so tenaciously keeps the road.

The car enters into a turn without any drifts and slides. Even if the car and demolishes, it happens quite moderately and completely under the control of the driver: a slight decrease in speed (releasing the gas pedal without braking) immediately adds confident patency. Rotations, covered with snow, the machine is no less confident than on the cleaned track.

Such reviews about the rubber "Nordman 4" are not an exception to the rules, but, conversely, are of a massive nature. On the basis of these statements, a general positive characteristic of the high performance characteristics of the tires of this model is formed.

Behavior on the bare asphalt studded rubber

Analyzing numerous reviews about the rubber "Nordman 4" and its behavior on the bare asphalt, we can say the following:

• The stopping distance is longer than on the snowy road;
• In turns it is better to enter carefully, without fidgeting;
• There is an increased wear of the tread of the tire;
• The percentage of spikes falling when driving on pure asphalt by the end of the season may exceed 25 percent.

These statements are nothing more than an indirect confirmation of the excellent driving performance of rubber on the winter road, for which, in fact, they were designed.

Weather conditions can change many times, the winter can turn out to be warm and with a minimum amount of snow. In such conditions, the owners remain either to accept increased wear and wear rubber as carefully as possible, or to have a spare set of conventional tires. The demonstrated foresight will be a pledge that studded rubber "Nordman 4" (reviews of many drivers can confirm this) will serve you much longer.

On ice and snow

These road conditions are such that the tires "Nordman 4" (owner feedback on the behavior of the tires under these conditions will be given below) shows all its qualities laid down by the manufacturer in the design. A directional pattern and its configuration contribute to the maximum removal of snow, ice porridge and water from the "spot" of contact with the road tread. This increases the adhesion to the road many times and improves the course stability.

In turn, the spikes, due to their design and location, reliably "bite" into the ice cake, not allowing the wheel to break into slipping. Of course, not everything depends on rubber. If the driver can not respond correctly and adequately to road conditions, no high-tech tire will help him.

There are reviews about the rubber "Nokian Nordman 4", telling about the unsuccessful experience on the road, when drivers can not get out of the snow themselves. When you carefully study all aspects of these stories, it usually turns out that the driver simply did not manage the management in a difficult situation, which was created by his actions. The road does not forgive mistakes, so careless attitude should be absent in the driver's actions a priori, especially on the winter road.

Testing

The manufacturer, before running a batch production, always conducts multiple tests and tests of its products. Especially it concerns concern Nokian, who values his reputation, earned by painstaking labor. In addition, journalists also conduct their testing of market innovations. Many motorists more trust the results of such studies, considering the approach of independent experts more objective and truthful.

Passed such testing and tires "Nokia Noordman 4". Reviews and measurements of the main indicators (under different road conditions) allow us to state with confidence that this rubber is one of the best in the domestic market, not only in terms of its characteristics, but also in terms of price.

Preparation and proper storage of rubber

With the onset of spring, the time comes when the car should be re-equipped in summer tires, and the winter tires "Nordman 4" (owners' reviews of the storage rules presented below) will wait for the next winter in the garage. If you want to extend the life of winter tires, observe simple storage rules during the off-season.

Rubber is recommended to wash, remove debris from the tread in the form of small pebbles, inspect the sides of the tires for cuts and cracks. After the tire has dried, it will not be superfluous to treat it from the outside with technical vaseline or silicone - this will protect against drying out in the summer heat. After that, pack the wheel in a special bag (you can buy it in a tire fitting workshop) and put it on a rack or a hanging shelf under the roof of the garage. If you store the rubber without removing it from the disc, it is recommended to reset the internal pressure so that the tire "rested."

Do not store the rubber in a standing position or lying alone on one - this way leads to deformation of the cord, which causes rapid wear.

In this article we have reviewed numerous reviews about the tires "Nordman 4", left by those who have already made their choice in favor of this model of tires. We hope that someone else's experience, which you learned from this article, will help you make the right decision and choose a decent winter "shoes" for your car.