Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 and Nokian Nordman 7 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 R2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Nordman 7 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 R2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Nordman 7 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
Nokian Nordman 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 | Nokian Nordman 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Nokian Nordman 7 |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Nordman 7.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Nordman 7.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.7 for the Nokian Nordman 7.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Nordman 7.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 vs Nokian Nordman 7
The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 or Nokian Nordman 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Nordman 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Nordman 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 ranks better than the Nokian Nordman 7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Nordman 7 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 →