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    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV appear in 6 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Ice 2Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used42
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.24.6
    Latest test20222022
    Tire Lab Score90.798.9

    Tire Lab Score

    90.7
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Ice 2Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.4
    211
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    211
    Avg rank 3.8
    21
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 7.8
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.9
    11
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.4
    14
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.5
    Avg rank 8.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 appears in 4 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in 2, 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 →