Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (rolling resistance)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV leads, 74–72 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 78 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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67
Dry
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +673Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 65 74 Reviews found online 70 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 80% 96% -
69
Wet
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +473Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 64 68 Reviews found online 77 80 Wet Braking (% of best) 82% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 92% 98% -
76
Snow
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +278Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 73 75 Reviews found online 80 83 Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 82% 99% -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +674Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 78 -
74
Noise
X Ice Snow +272Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 80 66 Reviews found online – 81 -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +171Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Reviews found online 76 74 -
74
Handling
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +377Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Reviews found online 74 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 74 |
| Dry | 67 | 73 |
| Wet | 69 | 73 |
| Snow | 76 | 78 |
| Comfort | 80 | 74 |
| Noise | 74 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 71 |
| Handling | 74 | 77 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
74
/ 100
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | X Ice Snow | Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 80% #5/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −15.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 96% #5/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Ice Handling | Ice | 93% #7/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −7.1 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 70% #7/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −30.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 44% #6/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 65% #7/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −21.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −87.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #5/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 82% #5/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | 99% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −16.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 89% #2/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −5.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 70% #9/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 80% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −18.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 92% #4/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −6.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Tire B Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- Unusually quiet and comfortable ride quality for a dedicated winter tire
- Better dry and wet pavement handling compared to many traditional winter tires and competitors like Blizzaks
Cons
- Premium price point compared to lesser winter tire options
- Softer compound requires slightly less aggressive driving in warmer or dry conditions
- Minor trade-off in ultimate ice grip compared to studded tires like the Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV (though offset by being much quieter)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 100 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 47 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
74
/ 100
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV scores 73 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV scores 73 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV scores 77 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.