Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 17% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 66 · 41 reviews analysed Road tests 51 · 1 test
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 has a Relative Score of 60 out of 100 among winter tires. 41 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 93% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 47 — 7th of 8 (2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Wet 46 — 8th of 8 (2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test)
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
66/100From 41 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
51/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 41 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is widely regarded by users as an elite studless winter tire, offering exceptional traction and confidence on snow, slush, and glare ice. Reviewers frequently highlight their impressive quietness, smooth ride, and respectable dry-pavement manners compared to softer-sidewalled competitors, making them a top-tier choice for harsh winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction on snow, deep snowdrifts, and packed ice
- Remarkably quiet and smooth-riding compared to typical winter tires
- Excellent fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Stable and predictable handling on dry and wet winter pavement
- Inspires driver confidence in severe winter weather environments like New England and the Nordic regions
Cons
- Soft rubber compound can feel squishy or lose crispness if left on when temperatures rise above freezing
- Potential for faster wear or lower tread life if used extensively in non-winter conditions
- A few users noted sudden loss of traction on ice rather than progressive breakaway
- Can be prone to skidding on wet or dry pavement for some drivers when transitioning out of deep winter conditions
Worth knowing
- Users running these on electric vehicles (such as the Chevy Bolt EV) noted a significant improvement in firm handling and stability, replacing mushy factory tires.
- Drivers of heavy vehicles like 4x4 trucks and large sedans (e.g., Dodge Ram, Lincoln Town Car) reported transformed winter capability, enabling reliable navigation through unplowed roads and deep snow.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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