2021 Nordic Studded Winter Tire Test

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Moottori

205/55 R16 8 tires 5 categories

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Test Publication:

Moottori

Images courtesy of Moottori

Test Size: 205/55 R16

Tires Tested: 8 tires

Test Categories:
5 categories (10 tests)

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We're a little late posting this so there won't be much commentary, but hopefully someone will find it useful in 2022! In 2021, Moottori performed an excellent studded tire test, and included 8 of the best studded winter tires, including the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 which goes on to win the test, with the Michelin X-Ice North 4 also performing really well.

If you spend some time analysing the data, you'll see the winner of the test actually might not be the best tire for you. The test winning tires are all the best tires in the snow and ice, the trade off is dry and wet performance, so If you live in a "milder" extreme winter climate, think carefully about what you want from the tire.

As always, tires are a trade off, and extreme winter performance nearly always hurts how a tire grips in the dry, so think about how you use the studded winter tire before picking the right tire for you.

Here's the data. Enjoy!

Dry

BFGoodrich G Force Stud
30.77 M
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
31.30 M
Sava Eskimo Stud
31.86 M
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
32.57 M
Michelin X Ice North 4
32.79 M
Nokian Nordman 8
32.86 M
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
32.91 M
Continental IceContact 3
33.65 M

Wet

Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
35.86 M
Sava Eskimo Stud
36.31 M
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
36.77 M
Continental IceContact 3
37.10 M
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
37.21 M
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
37.76 M
Michelin X Ice North 4
38.54 M
Nokian Nordman 8
38.81 M

Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
41.87 s
Continental IceContact 3
41.89 s
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
42.12 s
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
42.47 s
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
42.57 s
Nokian Nordman 8
42.57 s
Sava Eskimo Stud
42.66 s
Michelin X Ice North 4
43.11 s

Snow

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
4.65 s
Michelin X Ice North 4
4.77 s
Nokian Nordman 8
4.80 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
4.83 s
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
4.88 s
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
4.94 s
Continental IceContact 3
4.96 s
Sava Eskimo Stud
5.08 s

BFGoodrich G Force Stud
14.89 M
Michelin X Ice North 4
15.11 M
Continental IceContact 3
15.12 M
Nokian Nordman 8
15.18 M
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
15.23 M
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
15.26 M
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
15.26 M
Sava Eskimo Stud
15.65 M

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
84.60 s
Michelin X Ice North 4
84.73 s
Continental IceContact 3
85.23 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
85.38 s
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
85.83 s
Nokian Nordman 8
85.86 s
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
86.37 s
Sava Eskimo Stud
87.36 s

Ice

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
4.17 s
Michelin X Ice North 4
4.39 s
Nokian Nordman 8
4.78 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
5.00 s
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
5.86 s
Continental IceContact 3
5.89 s
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
7.02 s
Sava Eskimo Stud
7.60 s

Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
12.22 M
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
12.51 M
Michelin X Ice North 4
12.82 M
Nokian Nordman 8
13.16 M
Continental IceContact 3
15.42 M
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
16.56 M
Sava Eskimo Stud
18.13 M
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
18.37 M

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
61.54 s
Michelin X Ice North 4
62.70 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
63.73 s
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
66.54 s
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
66.88 s
Nokian Nordman 8
67.51 s
Continental IceContact 3
68.12 s
Sava Eskimo Stud
71.81 s

Environment

BFGoodrich G Force Stud
67.50 dB
Continental IceContact 3
68.60 dB
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
68.70 dB
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
69.60 dB
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
70.10 dB
Sava Eskimo Stud
70.10 dB
Nokian Nordman 8
70.20 dB
Michelin X Ice North 4
70.30 dB

Results

Overall rating 9.2. Features on ice and snow- Excellent traction and braking grip- Excellent bow grip in curves- Entertaining driving characteristics. Properties on asphalt- Safest in extreme situations- Logical driving behavior

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4^th	32.57 M	30.77 M	+1.8 M	94.47%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5^th	37.21 M	35.86 M	+1.35 M	96.37%
Wet Handling	5^th	42.57 s	41.87 s	+0.7 s	98.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	6^th	15.26 M	14.89 M	+0.37 M	97.58%
Snow Traction	1^st	4.65 s			100%
Snow Handling	1^st	84.6 s			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	2^nd	12.51 M	12.22 M	+0.29 M	97.68%
Ice Traction	1^st	4.17 s			100%
Ice Handling	1^st	61.54 s			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5^th	70.1 dB	67.5 dB	+2.6 dB	96.29%

Overall rating 9.0. Features on ice and snow- Easy manageability in all conditions- Excellent snow and ice grip- Logical driving behavior on snow and ice. Properties on asphalt- Long braking distances in the wet- Poor lateral grip when wet

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5^th	32.79 M	30.77 M	+2.02 M	93.84%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7^th	38.54 M	35.86 M	+2.68 M	93.05%
Wet Handling	8^th	43.11 s	41.87 s	+1.24 s	97.12%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2^nd	15.11 M	14.89 M	+0.22 M	98.54%
Snow Traction	2^nd	4.77 s	4.65 s	+0.12 s	97.48%
Snow Handling	2^nd	84.73 s	84.6 s	+0.13 s	99.85%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	3^rd	12.82 M	12.22 M	+0.6 M	95.32%
Ice Traction	2^nd	4.39 s	4.17 s	+0.22 s	94.99%
Ice Handling	2^nd	62.7 s	61.54 s	+1.16 s	98.15%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	8^th	70.3 dB	67.5 dB	+2.8 dB	96.02%

Overall rating 8.9. Features on ice and snow- Best braking on ice- Good snow grip- Variable driving behavior. Properties on asphalt- Excellent lateral grip on wet- Shortest braking distances in the wet- Precise and conscientious

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7^th	32.91 M	30.77 M	+2.14 M	93.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1^st	35.86 M			100%
Wet Handling	1^st	41.87 s			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	5^th	15.23 M	14.89 M	+0.34 M	97.77%
Snow Traction	4^th	4.83 s	4.65 s	+0.18 s	96.27%
Snow Handling	4^th	85.38 s	84.6 s	+0.78 s	99.09%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	1^st	12.22 M			100%
Ice Traction	4^th	5 s	4.17 s	+0.83 s	83.4%
Ice Handling	3^rd	63.73 s	61.54 s	+2.19 s	96.56%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4^th	69.6 dB	67.5 dB	+2.1 dB	96.98%

Overall rating 8.6. Features on ice and snow- Good longitudinal grip on ice- Good longitudinal grip on snow- Overdrive basic operation. Properties on asphalt- Poor wet grip- Moderate lateral grip on wet- Good lateral dry grip

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	32.86 M	30.77 M	+2.09 M	93.64%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8^th	38.81 M	35.86 M	+2.95 M	92.4%
Wet Handling	5^th	42.57 s	41.87 s	+0.7 s	98.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	4^th	15.18 M	14.89 M	+0.29 M	98.09%
Snow Traction	3^rd	4.8 s	4.65 s	+0.15 s	96.88%
Snow Handling	6^th	85.86 s	84.6 s	+1.26 s	98.53%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	4^th	13.16 M	12.22 M	+0.94 M	92.86%
Ice Traction	3^rd	4.78 s	4.17 s	+0.61 s	87.24%
Ice Handling	6^th	67.51 s	61.54 s	+5.97 s	91.16%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7^th	70.2 dB	67.5 dB	+2.7 dB	96.15%

Overall rating 8.4. Features on ice and snow- Safe driving on snow- Stops effectively on snow- Moderate ice grip. Properties on asphalt- Excellent lateral grip on wet- Weakest dry grip- Weakest extreme behavior

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	33.65 M	30.77 M	+2.88 M	91.44%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4^th	37.1 M	35.86 M	+1.24 M	96.66%
Wet Handling	2^nd	41.89 s	41.87 s	+0.02 s	99.95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	3^rd	15.12 M	14.89 M	+0.23 M	98.48%
Snow Traction	7^th	4.96 s	4.65 s	+0.31 s	93.75%
Snow Handling	3^rd	85.23 s	84.6 s	+0.63 s	99.26%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	5^th	15.42 M	12.22 M	+3.2 M	79.25%
Ice Traction	6^th	5.89 s	4.17 s	+1.72 s	70.8%
Ice Handling	7^th	68.12 s	61.54 s	+6.58 s	90.34%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2^nd	68.6 dB	67.5 dB	+1.1 dB	98.4%

Overall rating 8.3. Features on ice and snow- Good traction and braking on snow- Medium traction and braking on ice- Basic behavior of logical sub-control. Properties on asphalt- Very good lateral wet grip- Poor wet grip- Good longitudinal dry grip

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2^nd	31.3 M	30.77 M	+0.53 M	98.31%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6^th	37.76 M	35.86 M	+1.9 M	94.97%
Wet Handling	3^rd	42.12 s	41.87 s	+0.25 s	99.41%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	6^th	15.26 M	14.89 M	+0.37 M	97.58%
Snow Traction	6^th	4.94 s	4.65 s	+0.29 s	94.13%
Snow Handling	7^th	86.37 s	84.6 s	+1.77 s	97.95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	6^th	16.56 M	12.22 M	+4.34 M	73.79%
Ice Traction	5^th	5.86 s	4.17 s	+1.69 s	71.16%
Ice Handling	5^th	66.88 s	61.54 s	+5.34 s	92.02%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3^rd	68.7 dB	67.5 dB	+1.2 dB	98.25%

Overall rating 8.2. Features on ice and snow- Excellent braking performance on snow- Poor longitudinal grip on ice- Good lateral grip on ice. Properties on asphalt- Logical driving behavior in wet conditions- Shortest dry braking

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1^st	30.77 M			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3^rd	36.77 M	35.86 M	+0.91 M	97.53%
Wet Handling	4^th	42.47 s	41.87 s	+0.6 s	98.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	1^st	14.89 M			100%
Snow Traction	5^th	4.88 s	4.65 s	+0.23 s	95.29%
Snow Handling	5^th	85.83 s	84.6 s	+1.23 s	98.57%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	8^th	18.37 M	12.22 M	+6.15 M	66.52%
Ice Traction	7^th	7.02 s	4.17 s	+2.85 s	59.4%
Ice Handling	4^th	66.54 s	61.54 s	+5 s	92.49%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1^st	67.5 dB			100%

Overall rating 7.5. Features on ice and snow- Poor ice grip- Steep grip limit, leaves surprisingly slipping- High understeer behavior. Properties on asphalt- Short braking distances in the wet- Short dry braking distances- Slippery cornering in wet conditions

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	31.86 M	30.77 M	+1.09 M	96.58%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2^nd	36.31 M	35.86 M	+0.45 M	98.76%
Wet Handling	7^th	42.66 s	41.87 s	+0.79 s	98.15%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	8^th	15.65 M	14.89 M	+0.76 M	95.14%
Snow Traction	8^th	5.08 s	4.65 s	+0.43 s	91.54%
Snow Handling	8^th	87.36 s	84.6 s	+2.76 s	96.84%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Ice Braking	7^th	18.13 M	12.22 M	+5.91 M	67.4%
Ice Traction	8^th	7.6 s	4.17 s	+3.43 s	54.87%
Ice Handling	8^th	71.81 s	61.54 s	+10.27 s	85.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5^th	70.1 dB	67.5 dB	+2.6 dB	96.29%

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Dry

Dry Braking

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Handling

Snow

Snow Traction

Snow Braking

Snow Handling

Ice

Ice Traction

Ice Braking

Ice Handling

Environment

Noise

Results

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Michelin X Ice North 4

Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

Nokian Nordman 8

Continental IceContact 3

Gislaved Nord Frost 200

BFGoodrich G Force Stud

Sava Eskimo Stud

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