Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Noranza 001 and Nordman North 9 appear in 5 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Bridgestone Noranza 001 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Nordman North 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.
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 Nordman North 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Noranza 001 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Bridgestone Noranza 001's brand, sizing or price
Choose Nordman North 9 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Noranza 001 | Nordman North 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Noranza 001
Nordman North 9
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Noranza 001 | Nordman North 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nordman North 9 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.8 11 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.5 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 7.0 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 8.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 8.8 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.7 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 17.5 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Nordman North 9
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 7.0 and 7.0.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Noranza 001 or Nordman North 9?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nordman North 9 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nordman North 9 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Noranza 001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nordman North 9 ranks better than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Noranza 001 appears in 4 independent tests, Nordman North 9 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →