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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV Test Results

Tested 2022 to 2025 1 publication

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 1st.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 1stAverage finish
  • 93%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV

2 tests, 2022 to 2025

The latest test

The BEST Studded Tires for 2025 P1 of 8

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. This tire excels particularly in winter handling scenarios, offering quick steering response and allowing drivers to change direction confidently without losing control on both ice and hard-packed snow. The grip balance is well-calibrated and the tire maintains excellent control even under pressure. However, the superior winter performance comes with trade-offs on wet surfaces, where it exhibits longer braking distances and earlier aquaplaning compared to competitors. On dry asphalt, the steering feel is somewhat non-linear, though the behavior during emergency maneuvers remains reassuringly predictable.

Strong: Snow Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Ice Handling Weak: Wet Braking, Straight Aqua

Record by discipline

Where the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P5 of 8 43% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P4.5 of 8 50% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P6.5 of 8 21% -
Wet Handling 2 P5 of 8 43% -
Straight Aqua 2 P7 of 8 14% -
Snow
Snow Braking 2 P3.5 of 8 64% -
Snow Traction 2 P4.5 of 8 50% -
Snow Handling 2 P1 of 8 100% 2
Ice
Ice Braking 2 P1.5 of 8 93% 1
Ice Traction 2 P1.5 of 8 93% 1
Ice Handling 2 P1 of 8 100% 2
Comfort
Noise 2 P5.5 of 8 36% -
Value
Fuel Consumption 2 P2.5 of 8 79% -

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV Predecessor 0 - - -
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV This tire 2 2 1st 93%
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 Successor 2 1 3rd 75%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated March 27, 2026.

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 behavior 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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)
  • Ice grip Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Safety (Wet Braking & Aquaplaning) Strong
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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)
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

The BEST Studded Tires for 2025

Vi Bilagare 235/60 R18 Testvinnare (Test Winner)

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. This tire excels particularly in winter handling scenarios, offering quick steering response and allowing drivers to change direction confidently without losing control on both ice and hard-packed snow. The grip balance is well-calibrated and the tire maintains excellent control even under pressure. However, the superior winter performance comes with trade-offs on wet surfaces, where it exhibits longer braking distances and earlier aquaplaning compared to competitors. On dry asphalt, the steering feel is somewhat non-linear, though the behavior during emergency maneuvers remains reassuringly predictable.

StrongSnow HandlingIce BrakingIce TractionIce Handling WeakWet BrakingStraight Aqua

2022 1 test
P1 of 8 Beat 86% of the field

2022 Studded Winter Tire Test

Vi Bilagare 235/55 R18

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 has great driving pleasure on winter roads, but the slight oversteer balance becomes wildest under pressure if you already have a car that changes direction nimbly. On asphalt, the Nokian passes the evasive maneuver tests gallantly with quick steering response and still manages to curb the risk of rollback. The minuses are a somewhat non-linear steering feel, clear road noise and relatively early hydroplaning. The Nokian is the choice for those who are looking for the best possible winter grip and appreciate the willingness to turn with alert reactions to the driver's input.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow HandlingIce BrakingIce TractionIce HandlingFuel Consumption

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