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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

7th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across nine winter-focused tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 consistently excels on ice and is very strong on snow, translating into four overall test wins and multiple podiums (average overall position 2.4). Subjective handling on ice/snow is repeatedly best-in-test, and objective ice braking/traction/handling often lead by clear margins. However, performance in wet conditions-especially aquaplaning and wet braking-is a recurring weakness, and comfort/noise are middling. Dry braking is average. Despite these drawbacks, its dominant ice/snow capability makes it a top choice for harsh Nordic conditions.

Performance Strengths
  • Ice Performance Strong
    • 1st overall with 1st place ice braking/handling in 2023 Vi Bilägare (Ice Braking 12.77 m, Ice Handling 39.3 s)
    • 1st overall with triple 1st on ice in 2021 Tire Reviews (Ice Braking 36.4 m 1/16, Ice Traction 3.6 s 1/16, Ice Handling 54.1 s 1/16)
    • 1st overall in 2024 Vi Bilägare with 1st place Ice Handling and 2nd in Ice Braking/Traction
    • Perfect 80/80 points for ice and snow braking in 2025 Teknikens Värld
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 2022/23 Tire Reviews studless: 1st Snow Handling, 1st Snow Circle, 2nd Snow Braking
    • 2021 Moottori: 1st Snow Handling and Snow Traction
    • 2023 Vi Bilägare: 1st Snow Handling
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: 1st Subj. Snow Handling (20/20)
  • Subjective Handling and Driveability on Winter Surfaces Strong
    • 2025 Tire Reviews reference: 1st Subj. Snow Handling and 1st Subj. Ice Handling with comments on drivability
    • 2025 Tekniikan Maailma: 3rd Subj. Dry and 3rd Subj. Wet Handling contributing to 1/14 overall
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: 1st Subj. Ice Handling and 1st Subj. Snow Handling
  • Overall Competitiveness / Awards Strong
    • Overall wins: 2025 Tekniikan Maailma (1/14), 2024 Vi Bilägare (1/8), 2023 Vi Bilägare (1/8), 2021 Tire Reviews (1/16)
    • Podiums: 2025 Teknikens Värld 2/20, 2024 Teknikens Värld 2/17
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Performance and Aquaplaning Strong
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: Straight Aqua 18/20 (+25% from best), Subj. Wet Handling 16/20 (+50%)
    • 2021 Tire Reviews: Wet Braking 12/16 (+24.2% from best) and average Wet Handling 5/16
    • 2023 Vi Bilägare: Wet Braking 7/8 and Straight Aqua 8/8
  • Comfort / Noise Moderate
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: Subj. Comfort 15/20 (+50% from best)
    • 2024 Vi Bilägare: Noise 6/8 (+5.6% from best)
    • 2023 Vi Bilägare: Noise 6/8 (+0.8% from best)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 2025 Tekniikan Maailma: Dry Braking 12/14 (+5.2% from best)
    • 2024 Vi Bilägare: Dry Braking 5/8 (+5.1% from best)
    • 2021 Tire Reviews: Dry Braking 5/16 (+6.8% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency and Price Minor
    • 2023 Vi Bilägare: Rolling Resistance 4/8 (+5.9% from best) and Price 6/7 (+67.6% from best)
    • 2022/23 Tire Reviews: Rolling Resistance 6/9 (+14.3% from best)
    • 2024 Vi Bilägare: Fuel Consumption 4/8 (+5.7% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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of 20
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 would have won this test if it were based solely on ice and snow performance, delivering an unbeatable 80 out of 80 possible points for winter road grip. The stud grip i...
Strong:
Subj. Ice Handling, Subj. Snow Handling
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of 14
2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test

2025

The Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 10 performs excellently on icy roads, where its behavior remains predictable in all situations and the steering feel is precise without being overly sharp. On asphalt...
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of 8
2024 Studded Tire Test

2024

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 dominated winter performance, particularly strong in corners on both ice and snow. The steering is responsive with an active rear end that helps turning, though this might n...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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2
of 17
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10, a studded tire, offered excellent ice and snow grip and improved wet performance compared to previous models. It showed strong stability and performed well in the moose...
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of 8
2023 Studded Tire Test

2023

The Finnish winter specialist scores many points for its high level of grip on ice. It is also the best at handling slippery curves on both snow and ice without losing its course. A lightly overste...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Handling
Weak:
Price, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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7
of 9
2022/23 Tire Reviews Studless Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental VikingContact 7

Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling
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of 8
2021 Nordic Studded Winter Tire Test

2021

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 situa...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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1
of 16
2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tire Test

2021

Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction
Weak:
Price
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