Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Radar Dimax Ice

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    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?

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

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVRadar Dimax Ice
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.67.1
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score98.981.1

    Tire Lab Score

    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    81.1
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVRadar Dimax IceWinner
    💧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 →