Great news Pedro had mine on for about 8 months now and certainly impressed with wet weather performance,
all I need now is the snow to give them a full workout.
Dave DAVE.
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Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Blatted back down the M5 to A30 in the recent touch of snow and much rain, standing water etc - temps around zero part of the way until we got to the balmy clime of Cornwall again. The Noks are absolutely the business in such conditions.

Well these are my second set, new on in beginning of November. Just out of interest tried a full on uphill launch on packed snow, or at least as much of a full on launch as you can do, not even a hint of losing grip. Over the last few days, assuming not deliberately trying to mess about, the only time any slide or trigger of abs has been on the most slippery surface you can get, namely smooth ice with a thin covering of water. Even then all easily kept under control.

Yes exactly - since my post above I was stuck in traffic at Birdlip and decided to cut down a tiny lane that I know to avoid the traffic. The lane was 2 to 3 inches of solid ice with the external temp at plus 2 so a thin film of water on top. Uphill was fine and used HDC downhill to be safe. Had one small sideways slip in some icy ruts but made in through no problem. Passed an abandoned Subaru  FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

Unfortunately, my initial enthusiasm and ongoing praise for these tyres has now waned somewhat as the tyres have developed severe cracking / perishing over the past 9 or so months. This is apparently a known problem with these (Made in Russia) tyres and has been reported by others on this forum and you tube.

My tyres are about 2.5 years old (Since date of manufacturer) and still have around 5.5 mm of tread left.

I contacted Nokian who told me that the tyres are guaranteed for 5 years and that I should put a claim in via the retailer. I contacted Oponeo who told me that they only process claims for 2 years and that I should speak to the manufacturer ! I have emailed both companies and asked them to sort out this issue but they are both entrenched in their opposing positions and have stopped answering my emails. The worrying thing is that at no point have either Oponeo or Nokian tried to reassure me or told me that the tyres are still safe to use, although Oponeo did tell me that it was a known issue.

So even though the tyres are only a third worn, I am now on the lookout for new tyres - Needless to say, I won't be using an online supplier or buying Nokians ever again. FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

Last edited by Pedro on 8th Sep 2018 5:49 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Pedro
Any pics of the cracking ? Jules

MidlandRover wrote:

They look good but don't do 19s.

Photos FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

Pedro wrote:

Unfortunately, my initial enthusiasm and ongoing praise for these tyres has now waned somewhat as the tyres have developed severe cracking / perishing over the past 9 or so months. This is apparently a known problem with these (Made in Russia) tyres and has been reported by others on this forum and you tube.

My tyres are about 2.5 years old (Since date of manufacturer) and still have around 5.5 mm of tread left.

I contacted Nokian who told me that the tyres are guaranteed for 5 years and that I should put a claim in via the retailer. I contacted Oponeo who told me that they only process claims for 2 years and that I should speak to the manufacturer ! I have emailed both companies and asked them to sort out this issue but they are both entrenched in their opposing positions and have stopped answering my emails. The worrying thing is that at no point have either Oponeo or Nokian tried to reassure me or told me that the tyres are still safe to use, although Oponeo did tell me that it was a known issue.

So even though the tyres are only a third worn, I am now on the lookout for new tyres - Needless to say, I won't be using an online supplier or buying Nokians ever again.

Pedro wrote:

Photos

These are my only experience of Nokians.

Someone else on here had it too with these tyres and someone has posted a video on YouTube showing the same defect. FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

Just had a look at mine and yes signs of some early cracking/splitting in the same area, although not as bad..YET!
I'll be keeping a close eye on them, thanks for the alert guy's
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

I have Goodyear Wrangler All-weather for 3+ years. Done about 40 k Km and it looks a lot like yours (maybe a little better ). Also just front ones. Time to choose WHAT ??????

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I am pleased to say that Nokian contacted me and finally resolved this problem for me under their warranty.

So, all resolved in the end and, performance wise, a great tyre.

I 'll certainly be keeping an eye on the new set though ! FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

I bought some Nokians earlier this year before I came across this thread- they are still in the garage waiting to be put on.
I must admit I had assumed they were made in Finland and I dont think Id have bought them if Id realised they were made in Russia, although I would have had no reason to doubt the quality of the tyre its just buying from Russia makes me feel a little uncomfortable.

I hope they wont start cracking like those on Pedro's car. Jules