which one is better all around winter tire for a performance car?

 

Well the Hakka 1 is a studded tire and the Q is not. The studded is only useful in locations where there is always snow on the ground. Snow tires and performance don't really go together since the compounds used are soft and the dry traction is compromised by the tread pattern. Those two tires also have weaker sidewalls. If you want a decent snow/wet tire with decent dry traction in between storms when the roads are clear, try the Nokian NRW.

 

but what i really need is a snowtire, not an all season tire. we depending on which year have a lot of snow each year and i have my summer tires, so... i heard many ppl recommend the nokian, that's why i narrow down to this this brand rite now

 

Oh okay, I thought you wanted to know what snow tires will still offer you some performance capabilities.
I have the Hakka Qs on my R and they have served me very well in the snow and ice. Unless it is extremely icy where you live I wouldn't get the studded Rs (I'd be scared to drive the R in really icy conditions ) The Qs are very good. Also I'm not sure about Canada, but studded tires aren't allowed everywhere in the US. Good luck with your choice

 

The Hakka 1 isn't necessarily a studded tire. It's a studdable tire. out of all the Nokian's, Hakka 1 is probably the most aggressive ice/snow tire.

If I'm not mistaken, NRW's don't exist anymore...

 

True the Hakka 1s don't necessarily come with studs installed, but unlike most "studable" tires they already have stud holes. I don't see the use for these if one doesn't intend to use them.
Maybe NRWs are discontinued, but they still list them on their website.
With the lack of snow recently, I wish I bought those a few years back.

 

where does everyone buy their Hakka Q's? Not too many places carry them, its hard to find anyone with them in stock

 

I've never heard of these tires. Good to see your around Toda.

 

Get the Alpine ones man. I heard snow ppl like' em.

 

I bought mine already studded up in alaska. Johnsons tire has them. I have no use for mine now as I am stationed in Neew Mexico.


[Modified by 98_ITR#396, 2:44 PM 10/21/2002]

 

I got mine at etires.com

 

how does your Hakkapeliitta Q perform on the dry in the winter time?
in canada, in the last few years, we didnt' get a lot of snow.