BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appear in 8 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich G Force Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich G Force Stud if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 89.8 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.6 312 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.5 3 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 6.9 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 5.4 221 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.7 3 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich G Force Stud or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 in 7, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →