Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 4
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 10
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 finished ahead 1 times and the Hakkapeliitta 10 not once.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Check the studded tire rules where you drive first. If studs are legal and you face glare ice, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 stops around a third shorter on it, which nothing else here comes close to. Otherwise the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is the better all-round winter tire, braking better on snow, riding far more comfortably and using less fuel.
Where the UltraGrip Ice 3 is stronger
- Legal all season where studs are banned or date-restricted
- Won both snow braking comparisons and our own 2025/26 snow test, 2nd of 7 against 6th
- Rated far more comfortable, 9 points against 5, quieter, and used less fuel
Where the Hakkapeliitta 10 is stronger
- Shorter ice braking in both measurements, by 32.5 percent at Tekniikan Maailma
- Faster ice traction in both runs, 4.8s against 7.2s, 33.3 percent
- Won Tekniikan Maailma's test outright, 1st of 14 with the Goodyear 3rd
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Hakkapeliitta 10 at a glance
| Category | UltraGrip Ice 3 | Gap | Hakkapeliitta 10 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 0 | |
| Dry2 measurements | 1 | 0 | |
| Wet5 measurements | 4 | 1 | |
| Snow3 measurements | 1 | 0 | |
| Ice3 measurements | 0 | 3 | |
| Comfort2 measurements | 2 | 0 | |
| Value1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The UltraGrip Ice 3 by 0.6 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating4 and 10 reviews | 79% | The UltraGrip Ice 3 by 4 points | 75% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2024 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | UltraGrip Ice 3 | Field | Hakkapeliitta 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test | P2 of 7Nordic Friction Winter Tires | P2 of 8Studded Winter Tires | |
| 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test | P3 of 7Nordic Friction Winter Tires | P1 of 7Studded Winter Tires | |
| The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024 | P2 of 6Nordic Friction Winter Tires | P2 of 6Studded Winter Tires |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
UltraGrip Ice 3
Hakkapeliitta 10
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
UltraGrip Ice 3
Hakkapeliitta 10
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
UltraGrip Ice 3
Hakkapeliitta 10
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the UltraGrip Ice 3 79% from 4 reviews and the Hakkapeliitta 10 75% from 10. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 103 | 2.8% | 106 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 124 | 1.1% | 122 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 39.9 | 3.9% | 41.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 39.4 | 10.1% | 35.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 163 | 1% | 165 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 165 | 32.5% | 111 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 7.2 | 33.3% | 4.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 28.6% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 5.73 | 3.7% | 5.95 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the UltraGrip Ice 3 scores 9.4 and the Hakkapeliitta 10 8.8 out of 10.
| UltraGrip Ice 3 | Category | Hakkapeliitta 10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Dry | 36 | ||
| 81 | Wet | 22 | ||
| 94 | Comfort | 47 | ||
| 91 | Value | 61 | ||
| 91 | Snow | 86 | ||
| 74 | Ice | 89 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| UltraGrip Ice 3 | Category | Hakkapeliitta 10 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 7.3 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 7.1 | ||
| 7 | Road Feedback | 6.5 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 7 | Wear | 7.4 | ||
| 9.5 | Comfort | 6.3 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 9.2 | ||
| 7.3 | Ice Grip | 8.8 | ||
Owners rate the UltraGrip Ice 3 79% from 4 reviews and the Hakkapeliitta 10 75% from 10. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
- 79%from 4 reviews
- 59,610 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 UltraGrip Ice 3 reviewsVs the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 2024, Nokian has much better ice grip.
On snow its, ice, dry, wet. I think it's a good overall quality tire.
Tempratures is rising around + degrees, still a solid tire.
Comfort of the Goodyear is excellent.
I have around 3 mm left on the front and barley 5 mm on the back tires. (Top speed we have in this area is 62mph)
Competitive price my area.
It's a good overall nordic winter tire!
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
- 75%from 10 reviews
- 70%would buy again
- 83,700 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally describe the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 as a top-tier studded winter tire, delivering outstanding traction and confidence on hard-packed snow and ice, with several owners calling it “bulletproof” in harsh conditions. The most consistent drawback is noticeable road noise on dry pavement, and multiple users also report weaker dry/wet handling feel or wet braking compared with premium studless alternatives. A smaller subset report that winter performance can drop off markedly after 2-3 seasons/around 20k miles despite remaining tread, which hurts perceived value for some.
- Exceptional snow and ice traction (braking, acceleration, cornering)
- High confidence and stability in severe winter conditions
- Strong performance in deep snow vs studless competitors
- Good tread life/low wear reported by several owners
- Noticeable road noise/“racket” on dry pavement (typical of studded tires)
- Dry/wet handling feel and wet braking not as strong as some premium alternatives (less feedback, can feel wobbly)
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 10 Hakkapeliitta 10 reviewsBought these for northeast winter and 2025/26 was a bear (2023 CX-5). I travel over High Point mountain NJ up and down and Wurtsboro mountain NY up in morn down at end of day daily over 40 miles one way (look them up, not fun). NJ does a great job clearing the roads NY O boy not so much. These were bullet proof unplowed NY roads no problem up the mountains and down I drank my coffee calmly. Held the track on one lane each way country road unplowed while crazy trailer driver flying in from the other way (had me checking my life ins. in my head) but no problem the Hakka's and CX-5 just did their thing despite his stupidity. Never a slip never a slit slide never a wheel spin. My buddies and I refer to them as the beasts, loud in the dry yea couples miles less MPH (2) yup , who cares!
Bought a set of sharp alloy rims for them to boot no tire changes, bad for your tires.My one friend going to take them for 400 USD (a gift after one season) and I am going for the Hakka 01 with new retractable stud tech, we shall see........yes I am a rubber head I have tire problem!
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | UltraGrip Ice 3 | Hakkapeliitta 10 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Replaced | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 (2021) | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| Replaced by | - | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 |
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
These two are built to different rules. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is a studded tire and the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is a Nordic friction tire, so check what is legal where you drive before comparing anything else. Studs are banned or date-restricted across much of Europe.
Four shared tests, one win each and two dead heats: both 2nd of 20 at Teknikens Värld in 2025 and both 2nd of 17 in its 2024 test. The Nokian won at Tekniikan Maailma, 1st of 14 against 3rd; the Goodyear won our own 2025/26 snow test, 2nd of 7 and highly recommended against the Nokian's 6th.
Ice is the Nokian's territory and the margins are enormous. It stopped shorter on ice in both measurements, 33.9m against 50.2m at Tekniikan Maailma, 32.5 percent, and 6.1m against 7.29m in our test, and it was quicker away in both ice traction runs, 4.8s against 7.2s, 33.3 percent.
Conclusion
The legal question comes first: the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is studded and the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is a Nordic friction tire, so where studs are banned or date-restricted only the Goodyear can be run for the whole season.
Where studs are allowed and ice is the enemy, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is in another class. It stopped shorter on ice in both measurements, 33.9m against 50.2m at Tekniikan Maailma, a 32.5 percent difference, and 6.1m against 7.29m in our own 2025/26 test, and it accelerated harder on ice in both traction runs, 4.8s against 7.2s and 4.49s against 6.5s, both around a third quicker. It also pulled harder in snow traction, 2.79s against 3.08s, and was faster through the snow slalom, and both panels that judged subjective ice handling preferred it, 20 points against 14 at Teknikens Värld. It won Tekniikan Maailma's test outright, 1st of 14 with the Goodyear 3rd.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is the better tire everywhere else. It took our own 2025/26 snow test, 2nd of 7 and highly recommended, with the Nokian 6th, and it won both snow braking comparisons, the snow handling comparison, the only dry braking and wet handling comparisons and the only straight aquaplaning measurement, 64.6 against 57.6 km/h. Teknikens Värld's judges rated it far more comfortable, 9 points against 5, better for subjective wet handling, 6 points against 5, and quieter at Tekniikan Maailma, 9 points against 7, and it used less fuel, 5.726 against 5.946 l/100km.
The odd result worth flagging: on the objective ice handling lap in our test the Goodyear was 7.2 percent quicker, 54.53s against 58.77s, even though the Nokian dominates every straight-line ice figure. Studs buy braking and traction on ice; they do not automatically buy lap time. If your winter is glare ice and studs are legal, the Nokian. For everything else, including snow braking, the Goodyear.
UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Hakkapeliitta 10: your questions
Is the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 or the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 finished ahead 1 times and the Hakkapeliitta 10 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the UltraGrip Ice 3 scores 9.4 and the Hakkapeliitta 10 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the UltraGrip Ice 3 or the Hakkapeliitta 10?
The UltraGrip Ice 3 led 4 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Ice 3 led 1 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Ice 3 led 1 of the 3 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.5/10 for the UltraGrip Ice 3 and 6.3/10 for the Hakkapeliitta 10.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the UltraGrip Ice 3 79% from 4 reviews and the Hakkapeliitta 10 75% from 10.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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