Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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 Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | — | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 89.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.6 312 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.5 3 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Avg rank 6.9 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 5.4 221 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
☀️ Dry: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
❄️ Snow: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🧊 Ice: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →