Trying a new tire company

spoonplugger1 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:30 pm

Trying a new tire, the Finnish Nokian Vatiiva 245/70s on the rig. Tread looks a lot like the Revo and has the same warranty, wear, traction and load ratings. Price was about $50 less than Revos quoted locally. Was recommended by a transplant from Vermont who said they are extremely popular in that area. So far they seem to be a nice tire, lots of traction, corner and run great in the rain, nice and quiet in town or on the highway. Don't seem to have much more rolling resistance that the stockers, haven't noticed any mileage change yet.

Cowcatcher · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:43 pm

Who sells them?

spoonplugger1 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:21 pm

Tire Factory is where I got them.

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Lots of folks up here have been running those and now they won't buy anything else. Their winter tires are great, especially on ice. You probably will be happy with them. I'm looking at a set for my next tires...

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Any pictures?

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

labman1 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:26 pm

Ive had their snow tires on an old car before. Very good tires especially for snow and ice, top quality!

RFCRD · **Posted:** Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:49 pm

Who sells this brand?

InCommando · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:23 pm

Eddo: Grismer carries them locally.

They are not widely available, it seems, but those that try them seem very loyal to them

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

These are the winter Nokian tires I was talking about. They are called Nokian Hakkapeliitta Light Truck SUV Winter. I just ordered a set of 5 (245/70 R16) and they will be in next week. I can hardly wait.

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:37 pm

Is that eskimo for grip or something???? "Hack-a-pel-ish-a"??? WOW what a name...

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

They are from Finland I think. I have no idea what it means, but it better not be "almost as good as Wrangler SR/As". :shock:

labman1 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:55 pm

I think its Finnish for "blow by every one in a snow storm like your driving on dry pavement" --I think :lol:

.Dude you got some awesome tires.
I love snow tires.

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Thanks! I'll post an update when I get them on next week. I have a VERY STRONG HUNCH they'll be better than the stockers though...

spoonplugger1 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:26 pm

Just came back from hunting in the first snow of the year on the Vatiivas. 12 to 14 inches on the ground on the trails. Worked great in the snow, not to bad in the mud underneath. Worked great on the packed/plowed snow. Worked great in the rain we've had, about 2 inches a day. Vatiiva is Finnish for Journey, says so on the tire.

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Cool. My Jeep is in the tire shop right now getting the Hakkapeliittas put on. I decided to go with studs because we are getting a REAL winter this year by the looks of it. It started snowing about three weeks ago and we've had almost three feet since. It's a bit of a blizzard out there right now...all I can say is...YAY!

I've been out snowshoeing several times and loving the powder.....Glad you are liking your Vatiivas. How are they on icy spots? I think they are a good looking tire too...Enjoy your winter "Journey."

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:52 pm

Off-topic: YOU BETTER GET PICS OF ALL THAT SNOW....down here we are getting merely rain and the threat of tornadic activity....let's see the KJ traverse the weather....

On-topic: Let's see what those "Hakka pelitus" wheels look like on that KJ when your done shall we???

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Tornados? I yi yi. Hope it goes well. When I get the Jeep back I'll take it out for a test run and bring the camera...just imagine: white Jeep in a white photo...

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Hmmm. Best meaning I can find for the word Hakkapeliitta: "Let it snow" I just learned they have been making these tires since 1936. Anyhow, I got them on and they work unbelievably well! Our streets and roads up here are snow-packed, ice covered, hastily plowed, and in general quite challenging. But my new tires grab good and hold on

Edit to add photos:

Mall crawling:

The reason I got 'em studded:

06altacrd · **Posted:** Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:58 pm

FSJ looks like about as much fun as GP, amazing that these towns don't really ever bother plowing the streets.

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