Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 review
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, offering exceptional traction and confidence on ice and packed snow. While users consistently praise its ability to handle extreme winter conditions, some note a decline in performance after several seasons and acknowledge the inherent road noise associated with studded tires.
Owners rate it 32.1 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
87.4%By road tests
55.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 25 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, offering exceptional traction and confidence on ice and packed snow. While users consistently praise its ability to handle extreme winter conditions, some note a decline in performance after several seasons and acknowledge the inherent road noise associated with studded tires.
Pros
- Superior grip and braking performance on ice and hard-packed snow
- High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather conditions
- Excellent reliability for steep grades and mountainous terrain
- Effective performance even on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Cons
- Noticeable road noise due to the studded design
- Potential for significant performance degradation after 2-3 seasons or approximately 20,000 miles
- Less feedback and lower grip levels on dry or wet pavement compared to premium studless alternatives
- High price point
Worth knowing
- Owners of RWD performance vehicles reported being able to navigate snowy conditions that would otherwise be impassable.
- Users with low-clearance FWD sedans noted that the tires provide excellent traction as long as the vehicle does not bottom out in deep, unplowed snow.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2025 Friction and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 14 | |
| Ice Braking | 10th of 14 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Ice Traction | 10th of 14 | |
| Subj. Noise | 10th of 14 |
2024 Studded tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 8 |
The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
4th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2023 Studded tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Traction | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 1st of 9 |
2021 Nordic Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 8 |
2021 Studless and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 16 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 16 | |
| Subj. Noise | 10th of 16 | |
| Price | 16th of 16 |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11.5/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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