Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV appear in 4 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 Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 99/100, based on 2 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricGoodride IceMaster Spike Z 506Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.64.6
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score85.298.9

    Tire Lab Score

    85.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodride IceMaster Spike Z 506Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.5
    2
    Avg rank 3.8
    21
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 2.7
    221
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.0
    2
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Tie
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    💧 Wet: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.5 for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 across the tests where both appeared.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 appears in 2 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →