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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across seven winter-focused tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 consistently excels on ice and is very strong on snow, translating to an excellent average overall position of 2.9 with multiple podiums and a test win. Repeated top results in ice braking/traction/handling and frequent top-three snow results indicate reliable grip and control in the harshest Nordic conditions. Wet performance is generally mid-pack with occasional highlights, while dry braking/handling and rolling resistance/noise tend to lag behind the best.
Key strengths are clear in ice performance (several category wins) and strong snow capability, making it a benchmark studded tire for extreme winter. Trade-offs include weaker dry metrics, average-to-below aquaplaning and efficiency, and higher noise, which limit its versatility outside pure winter conditions.

Performance Strengths
  • Ice Performance Strong
    • 1st place ice braking in 2017 test
    • 1st place ice braking and 2nd traction, 2nd handling in 2020 studded test; 1st ice braking in 2020 Nordic test; 1st ice traction and 1st handling in 2018 test
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 1st place snow handling in 2020 studded test
    • Top-3 snow metrics in 2018 test (2nd braking/traction/handling); 1st snow braking and 2nd snow handling in 2019 multi-type test
  • Overall Winter Test Competitiveness Strong
    • Overall 1/10 in 2017 test
    • Overall 2/8 in 2018 and 2020 studded tests; 3/20 in 2020 Nordic test; average overall position 2.9 across 7 tests
  • Wet Handling/Braking (situational) Moderate
    • 1st place wet handling in 2019 studded test
    • Mid-pack wet braking/handling in 2020 studded test (5/8 braking, 4/8 handling) and 2020 Nordic test (7/20 braking)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking and Handling Strong
    • 6/8 dry braking (+10.6%) in 2020 studded test; 7/10 dry braking (+3%) in 2017 test
    • 6/6 dry braking (+29.6%) and 6/6 dry handling (+5.8%) in 2019 multi-type test
  • Aquaplaning and Wet Consistency Moderate
    • Straight aquaplaning 6/8 (+3.9%) in 2020 studded test and 7/8 (+7.6%) in 2019 studded test
    • Wet braking often mid-pack: 5/8 (+9%) in 2020 studded; 7/20 (+23.2%) in 2020 Nordic
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • Rolling resistance 6/8 (+5.8%) in 2018 test
    • 14/20 in 2020 Nordic test; 1/10 in 2017 likely a studded-tire anomaly vs. broader trend
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • Subj. noise 5/8 in 2020 studded test
    • Subj. noise 17/20 in 2020 Nordic test (+33.3% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
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2020 Studded Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin X Ice North 4

Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Handling
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2
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The Best Winter Tires for 2020

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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3
of 20
2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental IceContact 3

Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Subj. Ice Handling, Subj. Snow Handling
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4
of 8
2019 Studded Winter Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental IceContact 3

One of the most stable tires on test, with great handling.
Strong:
Ice Traction, Wet Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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6
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Summer, All Season, All Weather, Winter, Nordic Winter and Studded Tires Tested

2019
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 2

Strong:
Ice Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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2
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2018 Vi Studded Winter Tire Test

2018
Winner: Continental IceContact 2

Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Dry Braking
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2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test

2017

The Finnish Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 provides the car with good acceleration and braking on ice. The car responds well to the steering wheel, and in case of a slide, it is easy to regain control. On ...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Rolling Resistance
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