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    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3: 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 Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 appear in 7 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 9 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, 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 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 if

    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta 9Sailun Ice Blazer WST3
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used61
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.75.3
    Latest test20202019
    Tire Lab Score93.676.7

    Tire Lab Score

    93.6
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    76.7
    Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta 9Sailun Ice Blazer WST3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Avg rank 5.5
    Tie
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.4
    1
    Avg rank 8.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.9
    111
    Avg rank 3.3
    2
    Sailun Ice Blazer WST3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    331
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Tie
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 12.0
    		No data
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    		No data
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.5 and 5.5.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.0 for the Sailun Ice Blazer WST3.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    The Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Sailun Ice Blazer WST3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sailun Ice Blazer WST3

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Sailun Ice Blazer WST3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks better than the Sailun Ice Blazer WST3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appears in 6 independent tests, Sailun Ice Blazer WST3 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 →