Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 vs Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 finished ahead 2 times and the Winterpeak F Snow 1 not once. The Hakkapeliitta R5 was stronger in dry, wet, snow, ice and value.
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Hakkapeliitta R5
Winterpeak F Snow 1
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Hakkapeliitta R5
Winterpeak F Snow 1
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Hakkapeliitta R5 | Gap | Winterpeak F Snow 1 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Hakkapeliitta R5 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 101 | = | 101 | 0-0 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 28.6% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Hakkapeliitta R5 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 124 | 1.1% | 123 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling s | 40.6 | 1.9% | 41.4 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 17.1% | scored | 2-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 34.6 | 10.2% | 38.2 | 0-1 |
| Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 162 | 1.6% | 165 | 1-0 |
| Snow Traction s | 6 | 1.7% | 5.9 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-0 |
| Ice Hakkapeliitta R5 ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 157 | = | 157 | 0-0 |
| Ice Traction s | 6.7 | 6.9% | 7.2 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Ice Handling pts | scored | 16.7% | scored | 1-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 16.7% | scored | 0-1 |
| Subj. Noise pts | scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-0 |
| Value Hakkapeliitta R5 ahead | ||||
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.82 | 2.8% | 5.99 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Hakkapeliitta R5 | Field | Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test | P4 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test | P2 of 7 | P5 of 7 |
Hakkapeliitta R5 vs Winterpeak F Snow 1: your questions
Is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 or the Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 finished ahead 2 times and the Winterpeak F Snow 1 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Hakkapeliitta R5 scores 8.7 and the Winterpeak F Snow 1 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Hakkapeliitta R5 or the Winterpeak F Snow 1?
The Hakkapeliitta R5 led 3 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Hakkapeliitta R5 led 1 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Hakkapeliitta R5 led 2 of the 3 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Hakkapeliitta R5 86% from 17 reviews; the Winterpeak F Snow 1 has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Hakkapeliitta R5 is made in 60 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Winterpeak F Snow 1 in 47 (15 to 20 inch). 27 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Hakkapeliitta R5 is graded D for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Winterpeak F Snow 1 D and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.