Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 and Radar Dimax Ice 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 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Radar Dimax Ice performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Radar Dimax Ice still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Radar Dimax Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.6 | 81.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Radar Dimax Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Radar Dimax Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Avg rank 10.3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Radar Dimax Ice |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Avg rank 7.7 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Radar Dimax Ice |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Radar Dimax Ice |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.0 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.3 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Radar Dimax Ice wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.7 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Radar Dimax Ice wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Radar Dimax Ice wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 or Radar Dimax Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Ice across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Radar Dimax Ice ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appears in 6 independent tests, Radar Dimax Ice in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
