Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Winter i pike RS2 and Nokian Nordman 7 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 Hankook Winter i pike RS2 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Nokian Nordman 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 Hankook Winter i pike RS2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Nordman 7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Winter i pike RS2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i pike RS2 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Winter i pike RS2
Nokian Nordman 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i pike RS2 | Nokian Nordman 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.9 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hankook Winter i pike RS2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 124 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Avg rank 4.5 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Avg rank 8.0 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.8 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Hankook Winter i pike RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Nordman 7.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.1 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i pike RS2 or Nokian Nordman 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Nordman 7 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter i pike RS2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Nordman 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Nordman 7 ranks better than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i pike RS2 appears in 5 independent tests, Nokian Nordman 7 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 →