I live in South Central Wisconsin and I am looking for some snow tires for my wifes car. She drives the 940 wagon 30 miles each way to work on interstate and primary and secondary roads. I have been looking at the Hakk1 and the HakkQ, but my question is what kind of wear will I get on a tire like this if I run on dry pavement for extended periods. Any other suggestions?, I have been dealing with meadowcreek tire, their prices seem reasonable @ $395 including mounting and balancing for the Hakk 1. (doesnt included the steel wheels).

THanks,

Matt
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'82 DL - 151k, '93 945 - 99k

My hesitation about Green Diamond tires was that they are new treads "bonded" to used "premium" carcasses. I need to see more independent reviews before I invest.

My hesitation about Green Diamond tires was that they are new treads "bonded" to used "premium" carcasses. I need to see more independent reviews before I invest.

All Midwesterners will be switching to Green Diamond Tires. I did. No more Nokaians, no more Blizzaks, no more extra sets of wheels. I have Green Diamond "Icelanders" on my three RWD Volvos. They are fantastic.. Is Lodi, Wisconsin close enough. Visit "greendiamondna.com" go to the dealer locater section for phone #'s, addresses. I had mine mail ordered earlier this year. You cannot beat the price/performance. I was toolin around today with some fresh snow, THIS IS THE TIRE, you won't regret it.
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92-944, 94-944, 97-960 - Amsoil lubes throughout,, Silverstar headlights, Green Diamond Tires

My brother in law (who lives in Madison) always swore by Hakk, and says they last about 2 seasons (with fast driving, mounted late November through early April)

A good dry road snow tire is the Pirelli 210. I've used them for four seasons
and found them to be excellent. Not quite as good in the snow as a Blizzak
but excellent in the rain and dry. Now I've changed to Michelin Alpin snow tires.
I like them but they don't have quite the dry performance of the Pirellis. I'm
going to get the Pirellis or maybe try the Green Diamond tires.

Dave 82 242ti 278k mi.

Check this site out. no affilliation, etc.

http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

Choosing winter tires is not easy. You will be driving on snow, ice and wet and dry roads and have to decide under which of these conditions do you prefer to have the "best" tire.

A recent Nordic test found that the un-studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q scored top marks on all the snow tests, and was as good on ice as an average studded tire. On the other hand, the testers also found it to perform very poorly when braking on wet asphalt roads. If dry pavement is what you'll be facing mostly, Goodyear UltraGrip 6 might be a better choice according to the test.

The HakkaQ are renown for their long tread life, though.

Erling.
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1987 240 GL 80K miles