Hakkapeliitta R5

About the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

Non-Studded Winter Ice Grip Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Double Block Grip design* Silent Touch tread block distribution design* Green Trace compound, with more than one third of the materials being renewable and recyled* Arctic Grip Crystals* M+S Rated* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* Carries the Ice Grip symbol

Benefits

* Offers superior and predictable grip and handling* For a quieter, more comfortable ride* Designed to leave a smaller carbon footprint* Work like built-in studs, creating sharp, tough grip edges inside the rubber throughout the tire life* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions* Meets the required performance criteria for Winter tire Grip in Icy Conditions

Understanding the 245/40R18 XL size

In the size code 245/40R18, 245 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.6"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 98 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25.7".

The load index 97 means each tire supports up to 1,609 lbs — about 6,436 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol T certifies the tire to 118 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 is built for

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 is a winter tire, using a cold-weather compound that stays pliable below 45°F (7°C) where all-season rubber hardens and loses grip. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test. Fitment category: Passenger Car.

Price and value

At $223.75 per tire, a full set of four costs $895.00. That is about 31% above the average of the 127 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.