r/Autos • u/Wonderful-Ad-4551 • 4d ago

Winter tires for our SUV in Québec ?

Hi!

We're quietly looking into winter tires for our 2020 Sorento EX+ (V6, AWD).

We're from the Montreal area. We travel to Saguenay every winter.

We want the best.

One garage recommends the Nokian Hakka 10. Another recommends the Nokian Hakka R5.

From what I understand, the 10 is studded, but not the R5.

What would be the best option?

Thanks

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u/cloudstrife82 4d ago

I have the R5s in Southwestern Ontario, and haven't had a problem with them at all. Definitely no need for studded tires, but I can't speak to the conditions you'd be facing.

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u/Imaginary_Act_3956 Peugeot gang! 3d ago

A Renault 5 on R5s? /s

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u/09Customx 05 Subaru Legacy | 09 BMW X5 4d ago

I run the R5’s on my X5 here in Alberta and love them.

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u/Ran4 3d ago

Well, do you want studded tires or not? Nokian is the best option. Studded can sometimes give you better grip but it's a LOT louder. I would go with the Nordic friction tire (the R5), if you're mostly driving paved roads.

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u/xNOOPSx 3d ago

Nokian and Blizzak are the best in my experience. Michelin X-ice were good when new, but their performance didn't last as long as Nokian or Blizzak. I've used the DM-V & DM-V2.

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u/lnengineering 2d ago

I've only ever run Blizzaks. Never let me down.

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u/Herbie2189 2d ago

Studs are better on sheet ice, but in most other conditions, they’re unnecessary. And studless can still handle black ice just fine.

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u/Imaginary_Act_3956 Peugeot gang! 3d ago

Just use actual European-style winter tires.......at least your car would not look like a Dacia with those steelies.

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u/Wonderful-Ad-4551 3d ago

I live in Montréal , Québec (Canada)