Minerva IcePlus S210 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 Minerva IcePlus S210 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appear in 8 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 Minerva IcePlus S210 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. 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 Minerva IcePlus S210 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 noise / comfort
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Minerva IcePlus S210 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83 | 93.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Minerva IcePlus S210
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Minerva IcePlus S210 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.4 1 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 1 | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Minerva IcePlus S210 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 12.0 | Minerva IcePlus S210 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Minerva IcePlus S210 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 15.4 for the Minerva IcePlus S210.
☀️ Dry: Minerva IcePlus S210 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Minerva IcePlus S210 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
❄️ Snow: Minerva IcePlus S210 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 9.0 for the Minerva IcePlus S210.
🧊 Ice: Minerva IcePlus S210 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Minerva IcePlus S210.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Minerva IcePlus S210 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Minerva IcePlus S210 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🔋 Efficiency: Minerva IcePlus S210 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Minerva IcePlus S210 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks higher on average than the Minerva IcePlus S210.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Minerva IcePlus S210 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 Minerva IcePlus S210 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Minerva IcePlus S210 appears in 2 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
