Date:         Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:54:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Nokian Hakka C
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Have to be careful as Hakka C's are not the same as CS's or C2's.
There are C's that are non-directional. And hence it is difficult to
directly compare the two.

I think, in general Melissa, you'll be pleased with the Hakka's.

On Sep 2, 2009, at 11:52 PM, Bob Stevens wrote:

> I had the C2 studdable snow tire without studs Melissa and really
> liked
> them. Great rain/winter/offroad driving tire, good wear.The only thing
> "inconvenient" about them is that they are directional, making tire
> rotation
> a little tedious over the long haul
> on a Syncro. The difference in stability between them and the
> Michelins I
> had before was incomparable. Very laterally stable
> I suspect both for the shorter side ration (65) and belts of the "C"
> rating.
> http://www.tiresbyweb.com/p-7013-nokian-hakkapeliitta-c2.aspx
> I think you'll like your choice. Just can't go wrong with Nokian
> Hakka's.
>
> bob
> '87 Syncro Westy
>>
>>
>> If anyone has comments on these Nokian Hakka C tires, I'd like to
>> hear them now before I order them.
>>