Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Winter Tire
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Recommended, but it's tough on the environment.
Priced as of June 4, 2026
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CarCareTruth's Analysis
Last reviewed June 4, 2026
TL;DR Consumer Reports top-rated studless winter for SUVs and CUVs, 3PMSF-certified, with Arctic Grip Crystal technology for ice grip as the tread wears.
What it is and how it performs
The Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is Nokian's flagship studless winter tire for CUVs and SUVs, sold in passenger-metric sizes with XL load-index options. Consumer Reports placed it at the top of its SUV studless winter category. Arctic Grip Crystals, silica-based particles embedded in the compound, maintain ice grip as the tread wears. Aramid sidewall reinforcement handles higher SUV wheel loads. The tire carries the 3PMSF severe-snow stamp; no UTQG grades exist for this UTQG-exempt class, and performance is scored from independent instrumented winter tests.
Who should buy this, and who should skip it
Right pick for an SUV or CUV owner in a hard-winter region who wants documented top-rated snow and ice performance. Skip for year-round use; a 3PMSF-certified all-weather tire in the same size avoids seasonal swaps.
Safety and environmental impact
Cured-rubber-and-steel construction; no chemical-exposure pathway in normal mounting and use. Tires shed wear particles and 6PPD-quinone into road runoff; scrap tires are predominantly burned or downcycled, a category-wide burden.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Nokian Tyres, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •Arctic Grip Crystals within the tread work as built-in studs to increase grip, even as the tire wears down, in winter weather conditions
- •Double Block Grip design improves grip and handling performance
- •Aramid Strong Sidewalls increase durability and puncture resistance to protect the tire from damage while also boosting strength and load carrying capacity
- •Winter Safety Indicator within the tread allows drivers to visually see their tire's remaining tread depth
- •Built with natural rubber, recycled steer, and plant derived oils and pine resin to further reduce environmental impact
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- Nokian Tyres
- Size
- 225/65R17
- Rim Size
- 17 Inches
- Section Width
- 225 Millimeters
- Tire Aspect Ratio
- 65
- Load Index
- 106
- Load Capacity
- 2 Pounds
- Tread Depth
- 12 32nds
- Tread Type
- Non-Directional
- Maximum Pressure
- 51 Pound per Square Inch
- Automotive Fit Type
- Universal Fit
- Load Range
- XL
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