Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 72 · 21 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 2 tests
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The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is widely praised as a top-tier winter tire, offering exceptional grip and confidence on severe ice and deep snow. Reviewers consistently highlight its superior braking and acceleration capabilities in harsh winter climates, though some note predictable drawbacks such as tread squirm and noise on dry pavement.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
72/100From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is widely praised as a top-tier winter tire, offering exceptional grip and confidence on severe ice and deep snow. Reviewers consistently highlight its superior braking and acceleration capabilities in harsh winter climates, though some note predictable drawbacks such as tread squirm and noise on dry pavement.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip on ice and hard-packed snow
- Short braking distances and reliable stopping power in winter conditions
- Drivability and control restored in extreme mountainous or northern winter climates
- Good handling on dirt roads and slush
Cons
- Increased cabin noise due to the metal studs
- Squirmy feel and sidewall flex on dry pavement
- Reduction in fuel economy
- High premium price point
Worth knowing
- Successfully utilized on heavy SUVs and full-size vehicles like the Ford F-150, VW Touareg, and Kia Telluride, handling harsh winter loads effectively.
- Provided notable mobility improvement even on challenging drivetrain setups, such as front-wheel-drive vans and rear-wheel-drive performance vehicles.
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The BEST Studded tires for 2025 · 235/60 R18
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2022 Studded Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Price | 7th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
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