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Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40

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Boasting tenacious grip, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 studded tires is handmade in Finland and offers excellent all-around winter riding performance for your 700c wheels.

  • 240 highly durable steel studs feature carbide pins to provide excellent traction in winter conditions
  • Tread pattern balances grip and cleaning; rolling resistance is lowered along the centerline thanks to a closer lug configuration
  • Nontoxic rubber is specifically designed to be used in winter conditions and has a durometer of 58A
  • Also features a durable gumwall casing with wire beads

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Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Road cycling
700c
40
No
No
22 tpi
Knobby tread
65 pounds per square inch
907 grams
Wheel size
Tire width
Foldable tires
Tubeless
Thread count casing (tpi)
Tread type
Recommended pressure (psi)
Weight

Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40 Customer Reviews

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Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40
 
3.3

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Excellent grip (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid cyclist (4), Commuter (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    Dec

    5

    2011

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Double check the beads when they arrive

    By yarngeek

    from DeKalb, IL

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Excellent Grip

    Cons

    • Bad beads

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

    One (of the two) that I bought had a bad bead, so it would not stay on the rim. But REI exchanged it no problem.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    27

    2011

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I value my life, so...

    By fotooutdoors

    from Madison WI

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    Pros

    • Excellent Grip
    • Good Cornering

    Cons

    • High Rolling Resistance
    • Loud

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Winter

    Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

    I commute year-round in chilly Madison WI. The first year I got by on cyclocross tires. I fell a lot, but since I rode primarily dedicated bike paths, it wasn't a big deal (except for my ego). The second, I picked up a set of these at an REI scratch and dent sale. They were there because the previous owner had problems with them blowing off rims. So, I was careful that the bead was set when putting them on. They do sit a bit loose on my rims (which are on the small side for 700c), but once the tire is inflated, ride fine. It is amazing how well they do on ice (not the greatest in half-packed, rutted snow), which is my greatest problem in the city. In short, if you are considering this tire (which is excellent), make sure your rims are not small for 700c, and you are good to go. Oh, and when you return to regular tires in the spring, you will be amazed how fast you go.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    28

    2011

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Like a cat on a carpet

    By spoke bikenut

    from Minneapolis, MN

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    Pros

    • Excellent Grip

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

        IGNORE THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESES TIRES BLOWING OFF THE RIMS! I have two sets of Nokian Hakkapeliittas: W240 and W106. Both work great on ice, none come off the rims. The reviewers below are trying to mount the tires on the wrong rims. Period. Excellent reviews at [...].

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        8

        2011

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Good Commuting Tire

        By TJames

        from Anchorage, AK

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Excellent Grip
        • Low Rolling Resistance

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

            I put these on my 29er for winter commuting. Being a mountain bike it has wider rims, so I had no problem mounting them. These do very well on hard-packed snow and glare ice, making riding in these conditions little different than riding on dirt or gravel. They're too narrow to offer much floatation in deep snow or heavy slush but that should be apparent. And on days when the trail is mostly clear with a few icy patches I can pump them up a little more and get pretty low rolling resistance, for a knobby tire anyway. They seem well-made and durable; no flats in the 6 months I've used them.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            18

            2011

            (0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Could Not Use: Would Not Stay On a Rim

            By Deimos

            from Vermont

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            Pros

              Cons

              • Blows off the rim

              Best Uses

                Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

                I commute year-round in North-Central Vermont, where ice and snow are not uncommon for six months of the year. Whatever the weather, I ride sixteen miles a day.

                This winter, I outfitted my new cx bike with the 35mm Hakkapeliitta W106 front and rear, hoping to enjoy lower rolling resistance over other studded snow tires. Unfortunately, the lack of studs near the edges of the tread proved problematical in icy ruts. So I ordered a 40mm W240 for the front wheel.

                When the W240 arrived, I mounted it carefully, but it blew off the rim at less than 58 PSI.

                I tried mounting the tire again, even more carefully, making sure the tire was well-centered on the rim. Again, the W240 blew off the rim at less than 58 PSI.

                I could find nothing wrong with the bead on this particular tire, so I have to conclude that it is just oversized (since any 622 tire should fit on any 622 hook-bead rim).

                I am sorely disappointed, and I think the two exploding inner tubes have left me deaf in one ear.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jan

                23

                2011

                (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Finally, Great Traction on Ice

                By bikesncoffee

                from baltimore, md

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                Pros

                • Excellent Grip

                Cons

                • High Rolling Resistance

                Best Uses

                • Commuting
                • Not falling on ice
                • Snow ice riding

                Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

                I ordered a set of these after reading many reviews online last week. They came quickly and installed very easily. Ignore the other review stating that they are junk that blows off the rim. They tried mounting them on open pros which are clearly stated on Mavic's site as having a recommended max tire width of 28mm. Of course a 40mm tire is not going to hold. As a disclaimer I own the 26x1.95's, but had to respond to such a poor review once I tried them myself. After years of commuting with non-studded tires through the winter, these are a revolution for me. I haven't tried any crazy maneuvers on ice, because my interest is in not falling more than seeing how far I can push my luck. Nonetheless, they fit the bill perfectly for me. These tires won't make you invincible, but they will keep your wheels from flying out from under you without the slightest provocation. (e.g., I can pedal comfortably or corner slowly on a sheet of smooth ice, but if I stomp on the pedals in a middle gear I can spin the wheel easily.)

                The only drawback that I see is they're heavy tires that really drag on my average mph. Getting there slowly is a small price to pay for getting there in one piece.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jan

                10

                2011

                (0 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Deplorable quality

                By sporkbaggy

                from Madison, WI

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                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Defective
                  • Punctures Easily

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 Studded Tire - 700 x 40:

                    I bought 2 of these tires and both blew off the rim (Open Pros) before 30 psi. I was checking the bead every 10 psi to make sure they were seated properly (after the first one blew), then each slipped off the rim at a spot where the bead was missing some rubber. Nokian says "Deserve Them" on the packaging, but no one deserves this garbage. Last Finnish product I buy.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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