Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5: 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 R5 appear in 14 tests, 5 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 wet, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 9 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 132 | Avg rank 5.2 113 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 11 | Avg rank 3.9 413 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 412 | Avg rank 4.5 253 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 111 | Avg rank 4.9 51 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.6 211 | Avg rank 3.3 512 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 6.4 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.2 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 appears in 5 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 in 9, with 5 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 →