Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV review
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is widely regarded as a premier winter tire, offering exceptional traction and confidence on ice and deep snow. While users acknowledge the expected increase in road noise due to the factory-installed studs, the consensus is that the safety and performance benefits in extreme winter conditions far outweigh the acoustic trade-offs.
Owners rate it 28.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
93.3%By road tests
65.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 39 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is widely regarded as a premier winter tire, offering exceptional traction and confidence on ice and deep snow. While users acknowledge the expected increase in road noise due to the factory-installed studs, the consensus is that the safety and performance benefits in extreme winter conditions far outweigh the acoustic trade-offs.
Pros
- Superior grip and braking performance on ice and packed snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme winter weather
- Excellent handling on varied surfaces including mud and slush
- Robust construction suitable for mountainous terrain and steep grades
Cons
- Increased road noise due to the studded design
- Higher price point compared to non-studded alternatives
- Noticeable sidewall flex or 'squirm' on dry pavement
- Potential for reduced fuel economy
Worth knowing
- Performance remains highly consistent across diverse vehicle types, ranging from heavy SUVs like the Kia Telluride and Volvo XC90 to RWD performance vehicles.
- Users noted that the tire provides a firmer, more controlled ride compared to softer winter compounds like the Bridgestone Blizzak.
- Drivers of RWD vehicles reported significant improvements in winter mobility, successfully navigating conditions that would typically require chains.
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 |
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 |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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