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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

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Replaces the Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is a non-studded winter tire for passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs. Tailored to meet the needs of powerful and large vehicles, the Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV offers optimized stability, durability and wear resistance while managing the high wheel loads precisely and reliably.

The quick answer

Owners say 87% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 2 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P4 of 8 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Value Comfort, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 87,501miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 74sizes available
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV 4 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

8.7/10

Better than 80% of Nordic winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 44 Nordic winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2022-2025 80% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 80% 8.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other Nordic winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 77% 31% 3
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 86% 30% 3
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 61% 18% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 30% 9% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 79% 7% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 44% 5% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 90% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 83% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 76% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 64% of the test figure. The other 36% comes from the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5, the same tire in its standard version, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2025 2025 Friction Winter Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 235/60 R18 P4 / 8
  2. 2025 The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested Tire Reviews · 225/65 R17 P9 / 9
  3. 2022 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 235/55 R18 P1 / 8
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

2 Tests
1 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
4th Worst
The latest test

2025 Friction Winter Tire Test P4 of 8

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV has been criticized in previous tests for weak wet grip, and now comes the R5 with an update and new rubber compound intended to improve wet characteristics - but perhaps Nokian pulled its focus on wet roads a bit too far. The stopping distance on wet asphalt is by far the best in the test with a good margin. However, Nokian has lost some of its sharpness on ice, especially the cornering behavior on winter road surfaces. The grip is still good, but with eager steering responses on snow and ice, the tire can lose grip more suddenly than before and becomes harder to balance at the grip limit. As a whole, Nokian has improved the balance between wet grip and winter characteristics, which is appreciated. The tire performs well with decent grip levels on ice and snow and is more agile than the understeering Continental in tight corners, though it has lower ice grip and worse steering feel on asphalt than the best. In the tough competition, it settles for fourth place.

Strong: Wet Braking, Snow Braking, Ice Traction Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Friction Winter Tire TestVi Bilagare · 235/60 R18P4 / 8Rekommenderas (Recommended)
20222022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tire TestVi Bilagare · 235/55 R18P1 / 8

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range71 sizes available

215-315Width35-70Profile16-22Rim99-117 R-TLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 71 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Ice grip

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG grade11.5/32"Tread depth (new)NoneMileage warranty

Popular sizes235/60 R18265/65 R17225/65 R17255/55 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV stops 3.5% shorter than premium rivals, 3.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 61/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV stops 1.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 30/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV stops 4.5% shorter than premium rivals, 6.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 2.2% better than premium rivals, 4.6% better than mid-range rivals and 1.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 77/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 4 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV stops 8.1% shorter than premium rivals, 16.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 16.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 ice-traction tests, it is 15.4% better than premium rivals, 24.7% better than mid-range rivals and 19% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 on ice from 4 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV's rolling resistance is 4.7% lower than premium rivals, 7% lower than mid-range rivals and 4.6% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV (4)
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV have?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV has no UTQG treadwear grade: winter and light-truck sizes are exempt. Nokian gives it no mileage warranty. New, it has 11.5/32" (9.1 mm) of tread.
What is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What does the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV replace?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the successor to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV in Nokian's range.
What sizes does the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV come in?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is available in 74 sizes, ranging from 215-315/35-70 R16-22.
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages 87%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 10 out of 10 and Dry Grip lowest at 7.5. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 87%
  • Snow Grip 100%
  • Ice Grip 93%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Wet Grip 85%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Wear 83%
  • Handling 78%
  • Dry Grip 75%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 83%

“This is a soft compound winter tire, so my scores are reflecting it. It is designed mainly for roads covered in snow and ice and boy, it sure does deliver on these surfaces! Loads of grip on winter roads - braking on...”

  • Audi Q5
  • 3,000 miles
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Longest term 88%

“After 65 years of winter driving in both prairie and coastal environments, these are the best yet. I have not yet driven on all the other top-rated tires. Two of favorite attributes are excellent wear and low noise...”

  • Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 75,001 miles
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All 4 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
88%
Member
Mid-Life

After 65 years of winter driving in both prairie and coastal environments, these are the best yet. I have not yet driven on all the other top-rated tires. Two of favorite attributes are excellent wear and low noise. There are also other good features. I will buy these again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 0
90%
Member
Mid-Life

Over the past 30 years, I have used various Nokian winter tires on my Subarus and have always been pleased with the comfort, safety, and security these tires provide driving on Vancouver Island, Wet, dry, slush, ice and snow. As a skier I appreciate how these tires safely take me from sea level to the base of the ski hill at 1,100 meters. Always my first choice.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 0
86%
Kootenay Dave
Mid-Life
I purchased these R5 SUV tires last fall as a result of the excellent reviews from Tire Reviews.com I live in the mountains of British Columbia Canada where we get lots of snow and ice in the winter and we drive to the local Ski hill several days a week. I've typically used Bridgestone Blizzaks in the past and was very happy with them. These R5s are a step up being at least as good on ice and snow and superior in the dry, wet and handling. Definitely the best winter tire I have used.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 100

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83%
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  • Audi Q5
  • 235/60 R18
  • 3,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Easy Going
This is a soft compound winter tire, so my scores are reflecting it. It is designed mainly for roads covered in snow and ice and boy, it sure does deliver on these surfaces! Loads of grip on winter roads - braking on ice felt like a studded tire from a couple generations ago! Very safe and predictable on winter roads - never had any grip issues with these tires. Of course, it lacks grip on dry and wet roads, but if you drive without a rush, you will not have any problems. I have Michelin X-ice Snow fitted on my second car and they feel softer on dry surfaces and I have less confidence in them to push the carComfortable and quiet tire although, when temperature goes above +5 C, it gets loud and grip drops significantly. I have covered 5000 kms on them and no signs of noticeable wear so far. Very happy with these tires, considering what these tires are designed for.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
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