Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

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    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65: 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 Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 99/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.

    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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVYokohama iceGUARD iG65
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used21
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank4.64.5
    Latest test20222018
    Tire Lab Score98.993.3

    Tire Lab Score

    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    93.3
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVYokohama iceGUARD iG65Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.8
    21
    Avg rank 6.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    2
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Tie
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    No data
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.0
    Avg rank 6.0
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.0 for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV or Yokohama iceGUARD iG65?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 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 Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 in 1.

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