Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV: 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 8 SUV appear in 6 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 Hankook Winter i pike RS2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 Nordman 8 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Winter i pike RS2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Hankook Winter i pike RS2's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Winter i pike RS2Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used51
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.64.8
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score8991.5

    Tire Lab Score

    89
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    91.5
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Winter i pike RS2Nokian Nordman 8 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Avg rank 5.5
    Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.9
    Avg rank 6.5
    Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.1
    124
    Avg rank 3.7
    2
    Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.4
    1
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.8 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.9 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.1 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.0 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, 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 8 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV 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 8 SUV 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 →