Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522: 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.6 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 10.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Avg rank 4.0 | Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Avg rank 8.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Avg rank 9.0 | 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 9.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 or Viatti Brina Nordico V 522?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks higher on average than the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appears in 6 independent tests, Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 →