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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV - Test Results

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Performance Analysis

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Across two independent studded winter tire tests (2022 and 2025), the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is a consistent overall winner (1st/8 in both), driven primarily by class-leading performance on ice and very strong control on snow. It repeatedly tops the most safety-critical winter disciplines (ice braking/traction/handling and snow handling), indicating a tire tuned for Nordic winter conditions and driver confidence at the limit.

Its trade-off is clear: on wet and slushy asphalt it is not a benchmark, with recurring lower rankings in wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, plus only mid-pack dry-road behaviour and comfort metrics. Value is also a weakness where measured, with a very high purchase price in the 2022 test despite strong efficiency results.

Performance Strengths
  • Ice Performance (Braking/Traction/Handling) Strong
    • 1st place ice braking in 2025 (11.49 m) and 2nd place in 2022 (11.62 m, +4.3% from best)
    • 1st place ice traction in 2025 (2.72 s) and 2nd place in 2022 (2.36 s, +0.9% from best)
    • 1st place ice handling in both tests: 2025 (84 s, 1/8) and 2022 (42.49 s, 1/8)
  • Snow Handling & Winter Control Strong
    • 1st place snow handling in both tests: 2025 (68.4 s, 1/8) and 2022 (77.65 s, 1/8)
    • Snow braking consistently near the top: 2nd in 2022 (11.15 m, +0.5% from best) and 5th in 2025 (11.35 m, +2% from best)
    • Overall result pattern: 1st/8 overall in 2022 and 1st/8 overall in 2025, reflecting strong winter-category dominance despite mixed asphalt scores
  • Fuel Efficiency (Rolling Resistance proxy) Moderate
    • Fuel consumption 2nd in 2022 (5.73 l/100km, +4.2% from best)
    • Fuel consumption 3rd in 2025 (6.5 l/100km, +3.2% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Safety (Wet Braking & Aquaplaning) Strong
    • Wet braking ranked 6th in 2022 (39.22 m, +7.7% from best) and 7th in 2025 (49.69 m, +14.9% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning weak in both tests: 6th in 2022 (54.6 km/h, +8.2% from best) and 8th in 2025 (66 km/h, +7.7% from best)
  • Dry Road Dynamics (Braking/Subjective Handling) Moderate
    • Dry braking mid-to-lower pack: 4th in 2022 (+5.8% from best) and 6th in 2025 (+4.1% from best)
    • Subjective dry handling only mid-pack: 5th in 2022 (+40% from best) and 4th in 2025 (+20% from best)
  • Comfort/Noise and Value Moderate
    • Noise ranked 6th in 2022 (77.1 dB, +2.1% from best) and 5th in 2025 (74.5 dB, +2.6% from best)
    • Price ranked 7th/8 in 2022 (3479, +45.1% from best)

Test History

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The BEST Studded Tires for 2025

2025

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV demonstrates why Finnish expertise in winter conditions remains unmatched, delivering the test's best overall performance with exceptional ice grip capabilities. Thi...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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2022 Studded Winter Tire Test

2022

It will be a shared test victory for the Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV. As usual with Nokian, it achieves top marks on ice and snow, with the very best cornering grip of the test. It is quick to react and h...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Fuel Consumption
Weak:
Price
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