Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud: 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 Sava Eskimo Stud appear in 8 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Sava Eskimo Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Sava Eskimo Stud if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.8 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Sava Eskimo Stud
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Sava Eskimo Stud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 312 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 3 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.9 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.4 221 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Avg rank 5.0 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | No data | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 or Sava Eskimo Stud?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava Eskimo Stud ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Sava Eskimo Stud ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appears in 7 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Stud in 1, 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 →