Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 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 Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 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 Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87 | 93.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 12.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.0 for the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31.
☀️ Dry: Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
❄️ Snow: Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.0 for the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31.
🧊 Ice: Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31.
🔋 Efficiency: Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks higher on average than the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks better than the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 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 →