NokianHakkapeliitta 01

Shop the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 215/55R17 98T XL BSW, a premium studded winter tire with On-Demand Grip for drivers who need serious ice, snow, slush, and cold-weather control. This 215/55R17 Hakkapeliitta 01 is a popular winter fitment for select Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Hyundai Sonata models, plus similar touring sedans, compact crossovers, sporty cars, and everyday passenger vehicles using 17-inch wheels.

Best for: SUV, crossover, sedan, and EV drivers who need confident cold-weather control in northern winter conditions on touring sedans, compact crossovers, and passenger cars, especially in a 215/55R17 size with 98T XL capability.

Why choose the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 in 215/55R17?

• On-Demand Grip: Double Action Stud Technology helps the studs automatically move between Studmode ON and Studmode OFF as temperatures change, engaging in colder conditions for ice and snow traction and easing back in milder conditions for smoother bare-road driving.

• Certified winter traction: This studded winter tire carries both the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) and Ice Grip symbols for severe winter and ice performance.

• Built for touring sedans, compact crossovers, sporty cars, and everyday passenger vehicles: The 98T XL service description adds extra load capacity for heavier trims, passengers, cargo, larger wheels, and modern crossover or EV applications.

• Winter comfort with less compromise: Nokian reports the Hakkapeliitta 01 improves ice grip by up to 10 percent, wet grip by up to 5 percent, road wear by up to 30 percent, and noise by as much as 1 dB compared with its predecessor.

• Nokian winter innovation: Built for passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs, and modern EV-friendly fitments, the Hakkapeliitta 01 is produced in Nokia, Finland for North American and Nordic winter markets.

Popular vehicle fitments for 215/55R17 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01

This tire size is commonly shopped for select trims or replacement applications of the Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, and Hyundai Sonata. It is also a strong winter option for comparable vehicles that use the same tire size, load rating, speed rating, wheel diameter, and sidewall designation.

Size and rating details

• 215/55R17: This size is designed for 17-inch wheels and is a practical choice for passenger-car and compact-crossover fitments that need dedicated winter traction.

• 98T XL: The service description and load range identify the tire's load capacity and speed capability for the intended winter vehicle application.

• BSW: This version uses BSW sidewall styling for the specified SKU.

• Speed capability: This size carries T-rated speed capability for winter touring, commuting, and utility applications.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 215/55R17 a studded winter tire?

Yes. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 is a studded winter tire designed for ice, packed snow, slush, freezing rain, and cold-weather roads where studded winter tires are permitted.

How does On-Demand Grip work on the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01?

On-Demand Grip uses Double Action Stud Technology so the studs can adjust automatically as temperatures change, giving drivers added studded grip in cold conditions and smoother contact in milder weather.

What does Studmode ON and Studmode OFF mean?

Studmode ON helps deliver instant traction on ice and snow in colder temperatures, while Studmode OFF supports quieter, smoother bare-road driving with reduced road wear when conditions are milder.

What vehicles use the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 215/55R17?

Popular applications include select Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima models, along with similar vehicles using the same size, load range, speed rating, wheel diameter, and sidewall designation.

Is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 good for mixed winter roads and wet pavement?

Yes. It is built for changing winter conditions, with certified winter traction for ice and snow plus Nokian-reported wet-grip and noise improvements for plowed roads, thaw cycles, and wet winter highways.