GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522: 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 appear in 2 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 GT-Radial IcePro 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
How the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 if
- You prefer the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 7.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.2 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial IcePro 3
Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 10.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Avg rank 4.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 | No data | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
💧 Wet: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial IcePro 3 or Viatti Brina Nordico V 522?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 ranks higher on average than the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial IcePro 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
