Winter tires "Nordman 4": reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

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

Quality is everything

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

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

Rubber "Nordman 4", reviews of 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 factory can confirm the high performance of rubber, which is not inferior to imported analogues.

The ratio of price and quality 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 of which you can read in this article, has a direction, which significantly increases and stabilizes the vehicle's directional stability. This allows you to confidently feel the road even at high speeds. The ribs located on the inner and outer edges increase the stability of the tread during various maneuvers.

The presence of a large number of drainage channels on the side ribs, together with the very design of the ribs themselves, allows you to confidently maneuver on difficult road sections, completely forgetting that the car can go into a skid. This is true not only for snowy roads. Wet asph alt or mushy ice, often found on city roads in winter, does not adversely affect driving if Nokian Nordman winter tires are on the wheels.4.

Reviews from motorists using these tires for more than one season confirm the excellent tread qualities. While driving, the car behaves predictably, regardless of the road and speed limit. In addition, giving an assessment of the quality of this rubber, car owners note the low tread noise. The developers managed to achieve this effect using a special order of alternation of the protrusions and its optimal ratio to the size of the wheel.

Features of winter tires

"Nordman 4" has a Shore hardness of 51 units. This value determines the high wear resistance of the tire. The tread depth is 9 mm, which allows this tire to be used on snowy roads for more than one season. Depending on the mileage, you can safely skate 4-5 winter seasons on it, which immediately makes the purchase of these tires a bargain.

Numerous reviews of winter tires "Nordman 4" confirm that the driver feels confident driving a car whose wheel rims are shod with tires of the described model.

Despite the fact that winter tires traditionally increase fuel consumption, this does not apply to Nordman tires. In addition to high traction, exceeding the average level, the use of rubber of this model provides moderate fuel consumption, which is especially noticeable on long trips along the highways. The secret lies not only in the design of the tread, but also in the absence of constant slippage onicy or snowy road surface.

Do I need spikes

When choosing car tires with spikes, you should first of all be guided by the conditions in which the operation will take place. If you are a city dweller who does not travel outside the city, then it is not at all necessary to take a studded wheel. Much, of course, depends on municipal services. If there are problems with cleaning streets from snow in your city, then there is no reason to expect an improvement in the situation in the coming winter - in this case it is better not to save money.

The wheel studding is factory-made and is 100 studs on one tire. This guarantees excellent traction on winter roads with packed snow and icy surfaces. The spread of the studs across the width of the wheel improves stability and makes them less noisy. A special shock-absorbing lining located at the base of the cleat makes it soft to work, which also reduces noise.

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

If you keep the tire pressure a little higher than normal, you can really know what Nokian Nordman 4 winter tires are.

Reviews from drivers using this method of operation 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 emphasizes the high wear-resistant qualities that Nokian Nordman 4 rubber has.

Reviews on proper operation

On how correctly the Nordman 4 rubber will be put into operation (reviews from the owners indicate the great importance of this action), not only the service life, but also the quality characteristics of the tire depends. The rims on which you are going to put tires on must be even (without signs of rim deformation), not have cracks or chips. The wheel assembly must be balanced. This factor has a very big impact on the tread, especially at high speeds.

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 turned out later, increased wear and noise from the operation of the wheel are rim defects and poor balancing. Much depends on the equipment of the tire shop. The balancing apparatus, like all mechanisms, gradually loses the accuracy of its measurements from operation. When changing shoes for winter tires, consider this nuance - it is better to visit a specialized service station, where equipment, likeusually higher quality and modern.

Don't underestimate such a preparatory process as running in. Thanks to the correct behavior on the road in the first one and a half to two thousand kilometers, you can maximize the life of the tire, which will ultimately save you money. You should not break the car into a slip, brake urgently (unless absolutely necessary) and let it go into a controlled skid. It is not recommended to exceed the speed of more than 80 km/h during break-in. Do not forget to monitor the tire pressure: it is better to check it systematically every 300-400 km. All these recommendations will allow you to use the rubber of this model much longer.

Entering corners

The studded wheel holds the car very well on a slippery or rolled road. Some reviews of Nokian Nordman 4 winter tires contain the experience of cornering in winter at bewildering speeds. Yes, it is possible that drivers describing their "exploits" on a winter road unnecessarily 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 has completely atrophied, the tire holds the road so tenaciously.

The car enters the turn without any drifts and slips. Even if the car blows away, 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 cross-country ability. Turns covered with snow, the car passes no less confidently than on a cleared track.

Such reviews about Nordman 4 tires are not an exception to the rule, but, on the contrary, are widespread. Based on these statements, a general positive characteristic of the high performance of tires of this model is formed.

Behavior on bare pavement of studded tires

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

• stopping distance longer than on a snowy road;
• it is better to enter turns carefully, without recklessness;
• there is increased wear of the tire tread;
• Percentage of studs falling out when driving on clean asph alt 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 winter roads, for which, in fact, they were designed.

Weather conditions can change many times, winter can be warm and with minimal snow. In such conditions, the owners have to either put up with increased wear and use the rubber as carefully as possible, or have a spare set of conventional tires. The foresight shown will guarantee that the Nordman 4 studded tires (reviews of many drivers can confirm this) will serve you much longer.

On ice and snow

Traffic datathe conditions are those under which the Nordman 4 rubber (owners' reviews of the behavior of tires under these conditions will be given below) shows all its qualities put into the design by the manufacturer. The directional pattern and its configuration contribute to the maximum removal of snow, ice slurry and water from the “spot” of the tread touching the road. This greatly increases traction and increases directional stability.

In turn, the spikes, due to their design and location, reliably “bite” into the ice crust, preventing the wheel from slipping. Of course, not everything depends on the rubber. If the driver cannot respond correctly and adequately to road conditions, no high-tech tire will help him.

There are reviews about Nokian Nordman 4 tires that tell about bad experiences on the road when drivers cannot get out of the snow on their own. A careful examination of all aspects of these stories, as a rule, it turns out that the driver simply lost control of the difficult situation that his actions created. The road does not forgive mistakes, so a carefree attitude should be absent in the actions of the driver a priori, especially on a winter road.

Testing

The manufacturer, before starting mass production, always conducts multiple tests and tests of its products. This is especially true for the Nokian concern, which values its reputation earned by hard work. In addition, journalists also conduct their testing of new market products. Manymotorists trust the results of such studies more, considering the approach of independent specialists to be more objective and truthful.

Passed such testing and tires "Nokia Nordman 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 on 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 changed into summer tires, and winter tires "Nordman 4" (owners' reviews of storage rules are presented below) will wait for the next winter in the garage. If you want to extend the life of your winter tires, follow these simple off-season storage tips.

It is recommended to wash the rubber, remove debris in the form of small stones from the tread, inspect the sides of the tires for cuts and cracks. After the tire dries, it will not be superfluous to treat it on the outside with technical petroleum jelly or silicone - this will protect it from drying out in the summer heat. After that, pack the wheel in a special bag (available from a tire shop) and put it on a rack or hanging shelf under the garage roof. If you store the rubber on the rim, it is recommended to release the internal pressure to allow the tire to "rest".

No need to store rubber in a standing position or lying one on one - this method leads todeformation of the cord, which causes rapid wear.

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