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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01
Get Nordic winter confidence from the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 255/45R21 106T XL BSW, a premium studded winter tire with On-Demand Grip for drivers who need serious ice, snow, slush, and cold-weather control. This 255/45R21 Hakkapeliitta 01 is a popular winter fitment for select Ford Mustang Mach-E, Porsche Macan, Tesla Model X, Audi e-tron, Genesis GV70, Volvo XC60 Recharge models, plus similar sport sedans, premium coupes, performance crossovers, and EV fitments using 21-inch wheels.
Best for: winter drivers who prefer studded-tire grip but want less road wear and reduced noise in milder conditions on larger-wheel SUVs, premium crossovers, and EVs, especially in a 255/45R21 size with 106T XL capability.
Why choose the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 in 255/45R21?
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 sport sedans, premium coupes, performance crossovers, and EV fitments: The 106T 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 255/45R21 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01
This tire size is commonly shopped for select trims or replacement applications of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Porsche Macan, Tesla Model X, Audi e-tron, Genesis GV70, and Volvo XC60 Recharge. 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
255/45R21: This size is designed for 21-inch wheels and is a practical choice for sport sedan, EV, and premium touring applications that need winter grip plus responsive road feel.
106T 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.
| SECTION WIDTH Measures the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall, which is mounted on a wheel and inflated. | 255 |
| ASPECT RATIO Determines the sidewall height of the tire, based on the width. | 45 |
| RIM DIAMETER Measures the rim size from top to bottom (in inches). | 21" |
| OVERALL DIAMETER Measures the tire height from top to bottom when mounted on a wheel and inflated. | 30" |
| RIM WIDTH RANGE The approved range of rim widths this tire can be safely mounted on. | 8.0" - 9.5" |
| WEIGHT The weight of the tire measured in pounds (weight of tire only). | 37.5 LBS |
| TREAD DEPTH Measured in /32 of an inch to determine the height of the tread block from top to bottom. | 11/32" |
| LOAD INDEX Determines the weight a tire can carry at maximum air pressure. See load Index chart. | 106 |
| LOAD RANGE Determines the ply rating of the tire. Should be replaced with the same or higher rating. | XL |
| MAX PSI The max psi is the highest pressure the tire can hold, but should be inflated to your vehicle specifications not exceeding this amount. | 51 PSI |
| SPEED RATING Designation from laboratory testing to determine the maximum speed the tire can travel. Maintain the same speed rating or higher for replacement. | Up to 118 mph |
| SIDEWALL DESC. The sidewall designation to describe the lettering on the sidewall. | Black Side Wall |
| VPN Vendor Product Number | TSF00049 |
| GTIN Global Trade Item Number | 6419440692401 |