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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 13 + 2 road tests and 20 + 18 owner reviews. How we score

Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV leads, 76–73 Narrow edge

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Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire AMichelin

X Ice Snow

Winter

± 5

Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Tire BNokian

Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

Winter

± 6

Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 18 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 67

    Dry

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests6574
    Reviews found online7174

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.7 = 67

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 74.3 = 74

  2. 71

    Wet

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests6569
    Reviews found online7984

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 71

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 83.5 = 75

  3. 76

    Snow

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +3
    79
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests7375
    Reviews found online8185

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81.1 = 76

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 84.7 = 79

  4. 80

    Comfort

    X Ice Snow +4
    76
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests81≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online7979

    X Ice Snow: 40% × 81 + 60% × 78.8 = 80

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 79.1 = 76

    No road tests of comfort for Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 75

    Noise

    X Ice Snow +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests8166
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)84

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 75

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 83.5 = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 76

    Treadwear

    X Ice Snow +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8178

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 70.7 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 74

    No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +4
    79
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Reviews found online7579
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    X Ice Snow +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7772
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin X Ice SnowNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Relative Score 73 76
Dry 67 74
Wet 71 75
Snow 76 79
Comfort 80 76
Noise 75 73
Treadwear 76 74
Handling (owners) 75 79
Efficiency 77 72

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Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryX Ice SnowHakkapeliitta R5 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test 60% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 94% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Handling Snow 95% #5/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 95% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Traction Snow 99% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 99% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test 98% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test 65% #7/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test #4/6 2027 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A X Ice Snow

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
  • High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
  • Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
  • Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
  • Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
All owner themes in the X Ice Snow review

Tire B Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
  • Significantly quieter than previous models and studded alternatives
  • Stable and predictable handling with a firm, confident ride on dry and wet pavement

Cons

  • Higher price point compared to some other tire options
  • Slightly firmer ride compared to softer alternatives like Bridgestone Blizzaks
  • Some minor compromises in ultimate dry and wet grip typical of soft-compound winter tires
All owner themes in the Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin X Ice Snow B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available10070
Rim diameters13″ – 21″16″ – 22″
Tread depth—12/32″
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—47 - 51 psi
Sizes in common99

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin X Ice Snow

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

Narrow edge: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV — better dry, wet and snow. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if efficiency and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV scores 74 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 72 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 76 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV scores 75 vs 71 on wet.

Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Tire B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
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X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV, 75 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV, 74 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV, 79 vs 76 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 76 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 72 on our efficiency score.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology