Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nordman North 9 and Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Nordman North 9 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.
How the Sava Eskimo Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Nordman North 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Eskimo Stud still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nordman North 9 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Nordman North 9 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Nordman North 9
Sava Eskimo Stud
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nordman North 9 | Sava Eskimo Stud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Nordman North 9 |
💧 Wet: Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.5 for the Nordman North 9.
☀️ Dry: Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nordman North 9.
❄️ Snow: Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.3 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
🧊 Ice: Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.0 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
🔋 Efficiency: Nordman North 9 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nordman North 9 or Sava Eskimo Stud?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava Eskimo Stud ranks higher on average than the Nordman North 9.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Eskimo Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nordman North 9 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nordman North 9 ranks better than the Sava Eskimo Stud.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nordman North 9 appears in 1 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Stud 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 →