Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

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    Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 99/100, based on 2 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUVNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used12
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.44.6
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score96.898.9

    Tire Lab Score

    96.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUVNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Avg rank 3.8
    21
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.0
    Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →