Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 and Nokian Nordman 8 appear in 2 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 8 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Nordman 8 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, 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 Nordman 8 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Choose Nokian Nordman 8 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 | Nokian Nordman 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.1 | 94.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
Nokian Nordman 8
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 | Nokian Nordman 8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian Nordman 8.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian Nordman 8.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8
The Nokian Nordman 8 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8
The Nokian Nordman 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8
The Nokian Nordman 8 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 or Nokian Nordman 8?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Nordman 8.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Nordman 8 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Nordman 8 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Nordman 8 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 →