Nokian TF00012 Hakkapeliitta R5 EV 255/45R20 105T XL Studless Winter Tire

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV is a premium non-studded winter tire designed specifically for electric vehicles, hybrids, passenger cars, crossovers, and SUVs, offering maximum safety, comfort, and increased driving range in harsh northern winter conditions. This tire features innovative SilentDrive™ Technology with a 30mm-thick strip of acoustic foam bonded to the inner liner, achieving exceptionally low sound levels by absorbing air cavity resonance before it enters the vehicle cabin.

Key Features:

• Arctic Grip Crystals: Microscopic third-generation grip crystals work like built-in studs, creating sharp grip edges that emerge and activate as the tire wears down
• Double Block Grip Design: Superior grip and handling with enhanced tread block configuration
• Green Trace Compound: Offers excellent winter grip, better mileage, and low rolling resistance specifically optimized for EV use
• Eco-Friendly Construction: Built with canola oil, natural rubber, recycled steel, plant-derived oils, and pine resin
• Reinforced Structure: Stronger construction with additional rubber to handle high torque and wheel loads of electric vehicles
• Directional Tread Pattern: Enhances handling, grip, and water evacuation in wet and icy conditions

This tire covers all northern winter conditions and performs predictably on bare, wet, icy, and snowy roads. While initially designed as a dedicated snow and ice tire for EVs and hybrids, it works perfectly fine on crossovers, SUVs, pickups, and gas or diesel-powered passenger cars. The Hakkapeliitta R5 earned official recommendation from Consumer Reports in 2025. Manufactured in Finland with rigorous testing at Nokian's Ivalo Test Center in northern Finland.