Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 is a non-studded winter tire for passenger cars, designed to deliver uncompromised grip and smart driving features for every day of winter. Offering the purest form of safety, the new Hakkapeliitta R5 is an innovative combination of pure winter grip, silence and eco-friendliness.

Tyre review data from 8 tyre reviews averaging 90% over 12,775 miles driven, and 7 tests with an average result of 3rd.

Dry Grip 84%
Wet Grip 86%
Road Feedback 90%
Handling 88%
Wear 83%
Comfort 96%
Buy again 95%
Snow Grip 98%
Ice Grip 91%

First On MarketDecember 2021
Wheel Size14 - 20"
Width155 - 275mm
Profile35 - 70
Rolling ResistanceA - D
Wet GripD - D
Noise (dB)67 - 71
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated & Ice Rated

The Hakkapeliitta R5 is ranked 4th of 67 Winter Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre replaced the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

In Depth Tyre Comparisons

Tests Included

7

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

7th

Average Result

3rd

Latest Tyre Test Results

The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024
4th of 17 tyres
  • The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5, a Nordic non-studded tyre, showed improved performance in wet conditions compared to previous years while maintaining strong ice and snow capabilities. It demonstrated good stability and comfort on the road. However, the tyre had relatively high rolling resistance, which negatively impacted its fuel efficiency. Despite this drawback, its overall performance, especially in winter conditions, was commendable.
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2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test
3rd of 8 tyres
  • The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 took third place, dominating the winter conditions alongside Continental. It excelled in both ice and snow performance, offering the best cornering grip and proving particularly enjoyable to drive in winter conditions. However, its clear focus on winter performance led to compromises elsewhere - it struggled with aquaplaning resistance and showed only average performance on dry and wet tarmac, with slightly inconsistent steering feel.
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2024 Studded Tyre Test
7th of 8 tyres
  • The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 friction tyre proved that non-studded tyres can match studded ones in many winter conditions, particularly on rough ice and snow. Its soft compound gives understeery handling and excels in comfort with low noise and rolling resistance. Main weaknesses are wet grip and early aquaplaning.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
14 inch
175/65R14 82 RBD68
15 inch
185/65R15 88 RBD68
195/65R15 95 R XLBD67
16 inch
205/55R16 94 R XLBD67
205/60R16 96 R XLBD67
215/60R16 99 R XLBD71
17 inch
215/45R17 91 T XLBD71
225/45R17 94 T XLBD71
205/50R17 93 R XLBD70
225/50R17 98 R XLBD71
215/55R17 98 R XLBD71
225/50R17 94 RDD71
18 inch
225/40R18 92 T XLCD71
245/40R18 97 T XLCD71
245/45R18 100 T XLBD71
245/45R18 100 T XLCD71
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Top 3 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Volvo V60 T6 AWD (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 150 average miles
I live in middle-part of Sweden where the weather can be up and down. from practically rainy roads, to dry and out of nowhere snow&ice roads due to weather changes. I went from Studded tires(been using those for 12years now and wanted to switch up and see how it felt to use studless and am I amazed how far the it come? it's just magnificent, less road noise due to not studded but wow the performance is just unpeccable. They saying wet grip is not that good-okey-ish but for me they have been great, snow & ice is just as we all know .."they are hakka" for a reason.
Helpful 84 - tyre reviewed on December 30, 2022
Given 94% while driving a Toyota (245/60 R18) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
These are incredible tires!! Dead quiet smooth ride, incredible snow handling, and Ice as well. Winters are tough here in Maine...but I am TOTALLY confident with these for my Toyota Highlander!! Like having a luxury tire ride, that also effortlessly handles winter weather! Highly recommended!
Helpful 49 - tyre reviewed on December 23, 2022
Given 97% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Estate (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Fantastic on ice and snow. Communicative, responsive, fun and lots of grip. The comfort level on ice and snow is superb. On dry roads the comfort is good but maybe not superb (have been driving quite little on dry roads with R5s)
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on December 11, 2023
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Given 82% while driving a BMW M3 (275/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Rear wheel drive BMW. Staggered Wheel set up. 1000mi. Chicago winter. At highway speeds in the dry (we’ll say over 80mph @ 40°f) it’s down right scary. I don’t feel like I get good traction and the car wanders a bit. At wide curves in the dry, the traction control light comes on and then when I straighten out the LSD kicks in and it has a lateral jolt. Oh, and when there’s strong winds… white knuckling it all the way to work. I took the car back to the shop because I thought it might be tire rub but they said everything was clean and then rebalanced. It’s been quite a winter this year-seemingly every winter scenario imaginable So that being said, in city driving with 4-5 in of snow @ -15° to 20°f under 45mph the tires are simply AMAZING! Remember, this is a rear wheel drive, very “torquey” car. Slush and cold rain it handled well. I might be so bold to say the tires handled better at 20° than at 40°f. The only winters I have to compare it with are Pirelli Sotozero 3, which handled great on the highway but not in the slush or snow. I truly wanted to love this tire particularly since they were really hard to come by in my area but on the highway it falls short.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on January 20, 2024
Given 97% while driving a Kia Motors Rio 5 (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 easy going miles
Tested in the northern Estonian climate with heavy snow and -20°C cold. Fantastic tires! Handling in both snow and ice is a whole new level. Recommend!
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on January 19, 2024
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Given 91% while driving a Skoda (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
I replaced continental TS870 with these hakka r5. Ice&snow = perfect driving experience, so if you would like to improve trip in these condition I highly recomend!!!
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on January 15, 2024