Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 and Pirelli Ice Zero 2 appear in 10 tests, 2 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 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 Pirelli Ice Zero 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Pirelli Ice Zero 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.8 | 90 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 312 | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 3 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.9 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.4 221 | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Tie |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.3 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.2 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.3 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 or Pirelli Ice Zero 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 ranks better than the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appears in 7 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero 2 in 3, with 2 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 →