Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 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.

Tyre review data from 1 tyre reviews averaging 83% over 3,000 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 70%
Wet Grip 70%
Road Feedback 70%
Handling 70%
Wear 80%
Comfort 100%
Buy again 90%
Snow Grip 100%
Ice Grip 100%

First On MarketDecember 2021
Wheel Size16 - 22"
Width215 - 315mm
Profile35 - 70
Rolling ResistanceA - D
Wet GripD - D
Noise (dB)71 - 73
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated & Ice Rated

The Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is unranked of 10 Winter Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre replaced the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

9th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tyre Test Results

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  • Best grip on ice, driving characteristics on all surfaces, rolling resistance.
  • Braking distance wet road, aquaplaning.
  • This year's big news in the segment is the Hakkapeliitta R5, which replaces the R3. Then newcomer immediately becomes the new yardstick for winter grip. The Nokian takes home all the available points in both snow and ice conditions. The cornering grip is most impressive on ice and the Nokian is the only friction tire that maintains good controllability on the wrong side of the grip limit.
    The biggest improvement over the predecessor is on dry roads, mainly the noise level which is no longer affected by troublesome frequencies. The steering is slightly sharper and in the evasive maneuver tests the R5 reacts quickly with maintained stability. The rolling resistance is the lowest of the bunch. One the minus side we find braking on wet roads and low aquaplaning characteristics.
    In total, the tests best winter grip gives the Nokian a clear victory.
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2025 Tyre Tests

2022 Tyre Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
215/70R16 100 RCD71
17 inch
265/70R17 115 RBD71
225/60R17 103 R XLBD71
235/65R17 108 R XLBD71
265/65R17 116 R XLBD71
18 inch
235/60R18 107 R XLBD71
20 inch
275/55R20 117 R XLBD71
255/45R20 105 T XLBD71
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Given 83% while driving a Audi Q5 (235/60 R18) on mostly town for 3,000 easy going miles
This is a soft compound winter tyre, 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 tyre from a couple generations ago! Very safe and predictable on winter roads - never had any grip issues with these tyres. 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 tyre 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 tyres, considering what these tyres are designed for.
Helpful 4 - tyre reviewed on April 14, 2025