Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65: 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 Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 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 noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, 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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.6 | 93.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 4.0 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 |
| 🧊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 | Avg rank 6.0 | 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 Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 or Yokohama iceGUARD iG65?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 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 Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appears in 6 independent tests, Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 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 →