Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV and Radar Dimax Ice appear in 4 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 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.
How the Radar Dimax Ice performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 Radar Dimax Ice still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | Radar Dimax Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 98.9 | 81.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Radar Dimax Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | Radar Dimax Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 21 | Avg rank 10.3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 7.7 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Radar Dimax Ice |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.0 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 10.3 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.7 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.8 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Radar Dimax Ice 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, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV or Radar Dimax Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Ice 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 Radar Dimax Ice.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Radar Dimax Ice 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 →
