Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico: 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 Asimmetrico 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 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.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Hakkapeliitta 10 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 if
- You prefer the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.8 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 312 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 3 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.9 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.4 221 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appears in 7 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 →
