Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 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 R3 and Nokian Nordman 7 appear in 6 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 R3 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Nokian Nordman 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, 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 R3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Nordman 7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta R3Nokian Nordman 7
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used51
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.85.7
    Latest test20212020
    Tire Lab Score87.586.1

    Tire Lab Score

    87.5
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    86.1
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta R3Nokian Nordman 7Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.4
    2
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Nokian Nordman 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.6
    21
    Avg rank 8.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    131
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian Nordman 7
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.8
    21
    Avg rank 4.5
    Nokian Nordman 7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.7
    22
    Avg rank 8.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 4.0
    Nokian Nordman 7

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Nordman 7.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.8 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Nordman 7.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Nordman 7

    The Nokian Nordman 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 or Nokian Nordman 7?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Nordman 7 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 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 R3 ranks better than the Nokian Nordman 7.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 appears in 5 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 →