Nokian Nordman RS2 195/65 R15 95R

Well, someone, and the Finns, with their long and harsh cold seasons, definitely know a lot about winter tyres. Tyres of the low-cost price segment Nokian Nordman RS2 come from snowy Finland.

Quiet and smooth running

The directional tread pattern of the tyre is made in the form of a characteristic "herringbone" with a continuous network of longitudinal and transverse grooves for better removal of snow and moisture. The model's patency on snow porridge is increased by frequently located lamellas, but you can’t name a noisy tyre at the same time — on dry asphalt it demonstrates a quiet and soft ride. To a large extent, this is facilitated by thin sidewalls, which is why when parking a car, care must be taken not to accidentally hook the curb — the Nokian Nordman RS2 does not tolerate side impacts well.

Coupling qualities

The tyre has good traction when moving in icy conditions and well counteracts hydroplaning. But on pure ice, you still shouldn’t expect superpowers from her — the lack of spikes affects. However, one should not count on a different result from friction rubber in principle. In the off-season, the rubber also shows itself well, without being too soft.

Optimal ratio

In terms of wear resistance, the model does not differ from other state employees, i.e. it will need to be changed after 2-4 seasons of active winter trips (depending on the driving style, the condition of the chassis of the car and the total mileage covered). In its category, the tyre occupies the position of one of the most optimal offers in terms of price / quality ratio. And taking into account the tyre coverage of all running wheel sizes (from R13 to R18), it can be recommended to owners of the vast majority of cars who want to save on the purchase of winter tyres.

Good to know. Hydroplaning is the effect of a complete or partial loss of wheel traction due to the appearance of water in the tyre contact patch with the road. The main danger lies in creating the possibility of losing control of the car. The occurrence of the effect is influenced by many factors, ranging from the speed of movement and ending with the tyre tread pattern, as well as its residual depth.