GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appear in 7 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 GT-Radial IcePro 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 6 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 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial IcePro 3 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 if
- You prefer the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.2 | 93.6 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial IcePro 3
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 6.4 1 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Avg rank 5.9 111 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 12.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial IcePro 3 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial IcePro 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 in 6, 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 →