The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5, ranking second, showcases exceptional traction and handling on ice, as well as impressive snow handling and braking capabilities. Its performance in snowy and icy conditions is noteworthy. However, its performance on wet pavement is less commendable, particularly with increased braking distances, indicating a need for cautious driving in such conditions.

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5, ranking third, excels in ice performance and snow handling, ensuring a secure and responsive driving experience in harsh winter conditions. Its proficiency in wet handling is also notable, providing confidence in rainy or slushy environments. Additionally, this tire is characterized by its economic efficiency, making it a cost-effective choice for winter driving.

Nokian offers a seamless drive on icy landscapes with its commendable lateral stability. Snowy roads? It's got you covered. Just be wary on wet asphalt.

• Pros: Praiseworthy performance on ice and snow; energy efficiency with low rolling resistance.
• Cons: Slips on wet terrains.

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 excels in winter conditions, especially on snow, achieving a perfect score in snow braking and high scores in snow handling and ice handling. This indicates its strong performance and reliability in snowy and icy environments. However, the tire underperforms significantly in wet conditions, with low scores in braking on wet pavement and poor resistance to straight aquaplaning, which led to a substantial penalty. Its performance on dry pavement is moderate, and it has some limitations in course stability, though it offers decent comfort and fuel efficiency.

On ice, the Nokian tire ensures excellent handling response and helps maintain control in any situation (even though in tight corners some understeer may pop up), and on snow this tire also behaves in a logical and confident way. On wet pavement, the tire has a delayed steering response, and the front wheels may lack grip during a high-speed maneuver. The braking distance is also rather long. On dry pavement, the tire behaves in a dependable way, even though its grip is slightly weaker than that of some of the competitors. This Nokian tire is rather quiet; in addition, it has a very low rolling resistance.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 is perfect to drive on ice and snow, it has very good dry and wet braking performance, smooth ride, and low rolling resistance. At the same time, there are critical issues with hydroplaning resistance.

Good handling and overall good grip on snow. High level of comfort. Average wet grip. Good traction in deep snow.

Very strong traction, excellent handling response, and a short braking distance on snow and ice. Good handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.