Winter tire shopping - Looking at the NOKIAN TYRES HAKKAPELIITTA R5 EV

[DasTasla]

any feedback between the R5 EV and the standard? It says R5 EV comes with the foam for sound reduction. Given these are new, I don't expect any to have already tried them on. But would like to get any early feedback, on whether to pay the extra to get the EV version or stick to R5?

 

[Krash]

What is the price difference?

Definitely pay the extra and do a review for us. Grin.

 

[Rodney!]

I have researched the R5 vs R5 EV differences for the past month. There are a lot of articles mentioning lower rolling resistance, stiffer sidewall & more quiet operation, but these articles are just "opinions". I contacted Nokian directly multiple times, and all the different people that replied all had a different opinion, but no concrete facts.

My take is that the R5 EV is a standard R5 that they just added sound deadening foam to. Cost for the 235/45-18 R5 EV is $35 per tire more than the standard R5.

Regardless, I have a set of EV's on the way. I will report back when i get them.

 

[g1000x]

I have researched the R5 vs R5 EV differences for the past month. There are a lot of articles mentioning lower rolling resistance, stiffer sidewall & more quiet operation, but these articles are just "opinions". I contacted Nokian directly multiple times, and all the different people that replied all had a different opinion, but no concrete facts.

My take is that the R5 EV is a standard R5 that they just added sound deadening foam to. Cost for the 235/45-18 R5 EV is $35 per tire more than the standard R5.

Regardless, I have a set of EV's on the way. I will report back when i get them.

Where did you order from? I’m hoping discount tire gets some before winter.

 

[figs45]

I just ordered some as well. Our Alberta winters can be rough!!! Kal Tire are the only authorized dealers here for Hakkas

 

[Rodney!]

I got the R5 EV from tires by web.com, they have an eBay store. I actually bought my nokians from my F-250 plow truck last year from them... I messaged them on eBay and they gave me an additional discount so I got 14% off plus free shipping. Highly recommended!

bummer news: FedEx went to deliver them today, and of course it wasduring the 15-minute window where I ran out to the deli to get lunch... So I missed them. I spent a half an hour driving around looking for the FedEx truck, while the wife was on the phone with FedEx trying to find where the driver was... FAIL. So, looks like I'll get them Tuesday. I will post up with weight width etc.

 

[Rodney!]

Got em!

 

[sTuKat]

I think you will be happy. Especially with the Winter performance. I had a set on a mini cooper. They were eye opening for the first year. Then less so each succeeding year, but still performed well.

 

[bseto]

So how do they sound?

 

[highlightreel]

Following as well. Discount Tire is trying to get some in MN here for my Model S. I'm looking for winter tires and man, the selection besides the Pirelli Winter's (which are apparently forever backordered) is SLIM!

 

[DBellerive]

We just put an order in with Kaltire for the R5 EV. Looking forward to hearing some feedback / actual user experience with them. Moving from old Michelin X-Ice to those. Heard so many great things about Nokian, the small price difference for them versus the Michelin was worthwhile.

 

[DasTasla]

I got my order in through Kaltire as well - going on end of this month - will report back

 

[2021MY]

Do the EV versions have the sound deadening foam like you thought @Rodney! ? Thanks!

 

[Rodney!]

Do the EV versions have the sound deadening foam like you thought @Rodney! ? Thanks!

Correct, R5 EV has the foam. Time will tell if the foam is worth the $35 premium over the standard R5.

Mounted up, ready to go on the car in ~6 weeks or so.

 

[zetx]

Just ordered as well. This is my first time getting a set of winter tires (always driven all seasons here in Canada) so looking forward to experiencing the difference!

 

[zetx]

Correct, R5 EV has the foam. Time will tell if the foam is worth the $35 premium over the standard R5.

Mounted up, ready to go on the car in ~6 weeks or so.
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are those fc 04s? I think i have the same setup as you then

 

[Rodney!]

are those fc 04s? I think i have the same setup as you then

No, the silver wheels are T Sportline TST's w/ Tesla center caps. They are a boring, but strong wheel that fits the P brakes/hub without the requirement of aftermarket lugnuts/spacers/rings.

 

[gmf001]

i had my R5 EVs installed yesterday on my M3LR. Of course, temperature has jumped back up to 20C for a few days so not able to test traction - but expect nothing but greatness as I've been running various Nokian predecessors for over 20 years.. They are certainly no noisier than the stock Michelin from my modest drive yesterday. Will keep an eye on efficiency to see if there is any noticeable difference between the stock summer set up and winters.

 

[zetx]

my shop told me today that they couldn't get R5 EVs.. will be getting R5 instead. I don't expect there to be a huge difference between the two variants, but, hoping that R5 is a considerable upgrade from R3.

 

[Rodney!]

... hoping that R5 is a considerable upgrade from R3.

If you read the sales literature on the Nokian website, then it is much better!

I did some digging, and the R3 had a short life, I wonder why?