Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 61% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 70 · 25 reviews analysed
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 25 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 82% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
70/100From 25 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 25 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV is widely praised as an elite winter tire, offering exceptional grip, stopping power, and handling in severe snow and ice conditions. Users across harsh winter regions consistently report enhanced confidence and safety through blizzards, deep snow, and treacherous ice storms.
Pros
- Outstanding ice and snow traction, providing superior stopping power and lateral control
- Surprisingly smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride for a dedicated winter tire
- Reliable performance in extreme winter environments (blizzards, deep drifts, and freezing rain)
- Good longevity and wear over multiple seasons of winter driving
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can result in slightly imprecise cornering feel compared to some competitors
- High torque vehicles (such as the F-150 EcoBoost) can cause faster tread wear
- Can exhibit some tire noise or resonance at specific speeds, particularly as the tires age
- Average performance in slush or wet conditions relative to specialized wet-weather winter tires
Worth knowing
- Users with high-torque vehicles (e.g., F-150 EcoBoost) noted noticeably faster tread wear.
- Paired exceptionally well with crossovers and wagons like the Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V for winter mountain and regional driving.
- Successfully utilized on a variety of unexpected platforms including a Jeep Compass, Ford Mustang, and Dodge Caravan in heavy snow climates.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires · 215/60R17
3rd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
2021 Za Rulem Winter Tire Test R16 · 215/65R16
2nd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Za Rulem
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11.5/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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