Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2: 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 3 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 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 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 92 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 132 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 11 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 412 | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 111 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.6 211 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 appears in 5 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 in 1, 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 →