Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
Across six shared tests, a clear pattern emerges. The Hakkapeliitta 10 repeatedly crushes ice metrics (often by 25-45% in braking and traction) and is consistently strong on snow, while the R5 counters with better dry/wet road behavior, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Overall placings reflect this trade: the studded Hakka 10 takes more overall wins and higher winter scores, but the R5 is frequently the nicer tire to live with on bare pavement.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | four | |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 | two |
While it might look like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Dominant ice braking and traction (often 25-45% advantage)
- Consistently strong snow braking and stability
- Improved wet braking versus past studded generations
- High confidence on extreme winter surfaces with predictable handling
- Better dry braking and more precise on-road manners
- Competitive wet handling with lower noise and higher comfort
- Lower rolling resistance and typically better fuel consumption
- Good snow performance with stable, easy-to-drive balance
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 stopped the vehicle in 4.91% less distance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Dry Braking: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from zero tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performed equally well in dry handling [s] tests.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Both tires performed equally well
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 stopped the vehicle in 2.33% less distance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Wet Braking: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was 1.08% faster around a wet lap than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 scored 7.14% more points than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from zero tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performed equally well in wet circle tests.
Best In Wet Circle: Both tires performed equally well
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 floated at a 5.22% higher speed than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from zero tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performed equally well in curved aquaplaning tests.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Both tires performed equally well
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one snow braking tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 stopped the vehicle in 0.55% less distance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Snow Braking: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 accelerated 0.21% faster than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Snow Traction: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was 0.14% faster around a lap than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was 0.28% faster around a snow circle than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Snow Circle: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was 10.96% faster through a slalom than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during four ice braking tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 stopped the vehicle 29.54% shorter than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Ice Braking: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Ice Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during four ice traction tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 accelerated 39.7% faster than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Ice Traction: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Ice Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during two ice handling [s] tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was 2.87% faster around a lap than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Ice Handling [s]: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Subj. Ice Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 was better during one subj. ice handling tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 scored 0.82% more points than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Best In Subj. Ice Handling: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 scored 16.67% more points than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 scored 30% more points than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Subj. Noise: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one noise tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 measured 5.3% quieter than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Noise: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Noise
Looking at data from zero tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tires performed equally well
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 had a 11.46% lower rolling resistance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 used 3.65% less fuel than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 highly for outstanding grip and control on ice, hard-packed snow, and deep snow, delivering strong winter confidence and safety. Several high-scoring reviews also note minimal wear over time. However, some users report intrusive road noise on pavement and average feel/feedback on dry/wet roads, and a couple of mid-scoring reviews cite notable performance decline after 2 seasons or ~20k miles. Overall sentiment is positive, with winter traction as the standout strength.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 75%
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 for exceptional winter capability, with standout grip and braking on snow and strong confidence on ice, plus a very quiet and comfortable ride. A minority report weaknesses in wet conditions and aquaplaning resistance, and some note slush performance can be shaky around 0°C. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most users finding it a top-tier studless winter tire for harsh climates.
Based on 15 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
For mixed Nordic use with long stretches of cleared, wet, or dry roads, the Hakkapeliitta R5 is the smarter daily companion. It typically brakes shorter in the dry, steers more cleanly in the wet, rides quieter, and uses less fuel. While its rough-ice and snow performance is competitive, it gives up meaningful grip on smooth ice versus the studded 10. Choose it if comfort, efficiency, and balanced on-road manners matter more than ultimate ice bite.
Bottom line: pick Hakkapeliitta 10 for maximum safety margin on ice-first climates; choose Hakkapeliitta R5 for civil, efficient winter driving where bare and wet roads are common.
Key Differences
- Ice performance: Hakka 10 decisively ahead in braking/traction; R5 lags on smooth ice
- Dry-road behavior: R5 stops shorter and feels more settled; Hakka 10 is slower to react
- Wet dynamics: R5 generally handles better; Hakka 10 may brake slightly shorter in some tests
- Aquaplaning: Both can be weak, but Hakka 10 often has higher straight-line aqua speed
- Comfort/noise: R5 notably quieter and more comfortable; Hakka 10 is louder and harsher
- Efficiency: R5 has lower rolling resistance and better fuel use; Hakka 10 consumes more
Overall Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.