Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 – Tests & Review

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 photo, test, review

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars. The model also has a SUV-version.

The tyre replaced the Nokian Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

The tire has been replaced by the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

Key performance

Dry performance
87.89 %
Dry braking
96.2 %
Dry handling
79.57 %
Wet performance
95.18 %
Wet braking
93.97 %
Wet handling
97.95 %
Wet lateral handling
93.63 %
Aquaplaning
94.29 %
Snow performance
98.12 %
Snow braking
98.02 %
Snow handling
98.59 %
Snow traction
97.75 %
Ice performance
98.04 %
Ice braking
98.33 %
Ice handling
98.16 %
Ice traction
96.45 %
Ice lateral handling
99.21 %
Rolling resistance
97.13 %
Noise
81.75 %
Comfort
100 %

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 Tests

2020 Vi Bilagare (205/60 R16)

In 2020 experts of the Swedish magazine Vi Bilagare have tested the Nokian at size 205/60 R16 and compared to 7 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tires.

Full test results

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Wet braking. +3.05m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Wet handling. +1sec lap time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Straight aqua. -2.5km/h float speed.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Dry braking. +2.06m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
3-6th place in Dry handling. Subjective score – 3 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Ice braking. -0.04m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Ice handling. +0.17sec lap time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
2-3rd place in Ice traction. +0.05sec acceleration time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Snow braking. +0.08m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
1-2nd place in Snow handling. -0.4sec lap time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Snow traction. +0.13 sec acceleration time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Rolling resistance. +0.1 l/100km fuel consumption.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
5-8th place in Noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 6 31.94m +2.06m 93.55%
Subj. Dry handling 3-6 3 points -2 points 60%
Wet braking at 80km/h 5 36.92m +3.05m 91.74%
Wet handling 4 44.12sec +1sec 97.73%
Straight aqua 6 62.1km/h -2.5km/h 95.97%
Ice braking at 15km/h 1 3.43m -0.04m 100%
Ice handling 2 51.4sec +0.17sec 96.69%
Ice traction 2-3 1.94sec +0.05sec 97.42%
Snow braking at 35km/h 4 10.58m +0.08m 99.24%
Snow handling 1-2 74.62sec -0.4sec 100%
Snow traction 5 3.75sec +0.13sec 96.53%
Noise 5-8 2 points -3 points 40%
Rolling resistance 6-7 5.76 l/100km +0.1 l/100km 98.26%

Result: 2-3rd place (shared with the Continental IceContact 3).

  • Average results on the wet.
  • Relatively low straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Average dry braking and handling.
  • The shortest ice braking distance, good traction and handling.
  • Good snow performance.
  • Relatively high rolling resistance.
  • High noise.

2020 Test World (205/55 R16)

Test by the Finnish organization Test World in 2020. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 7 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.

Full test results

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
5th place in Wet braking. +4.1m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
4th place in Wet handling. +0.3sec lap time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
2-5th place in Subj. Wet handling. Subjective score – 7 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
4-5th place in Dry braking. +0.7m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
5-6th place in Subj. Dry handling. Subjective score – 7 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3-5th place in Subj. Directional stability. Subjective score – 8 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
2-3rd place in Ice braking. +1.1m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3rd place in Ice handling. +1.5sec lap time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
2-3rd place in Subj. Ice handling. Subjective score – 9 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3-4th place in Ice traction. +0.1sec acceleration time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3-4th place in Snow braking. +0.3m braking distance.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3-4th place in Snow handling. +0.2sec lap time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
1-4th place in Subj. Snow handling. Subjective score – 9 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3rd place in Snow traction. +0.1sec acceleration time.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
4-8th place in Subj. Noise. Subjective score – 6 points.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, review, ratings
3rd place in Rolling resistance. +0.9% fuel consumption difference.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 4-5 30m +0.7m 97.66%
Subj. Dry handling 5-6 7 points -2 points 77.7%
Wet braking at 80km/h 5 36.6m +4.1m 88.79%
Wet handling 4 35.1sec +0.3sec 99.14%
Ice braking at 80km/h 2-3 38.9m +1.1m 97.17%
Ice handling 3 58.6sec +1.5sec 97.44%
Ice traction 3-4 3.8sec +0.1sec 97.37%
Snow braking at 80km/h 3-4 50.7m +0.3m 99.4%
Snow handling 3-4 49sec +0.2sec 99.59%
Snow traction 3 6sec +0.1sec 98.33%
Noise 4-8 6 points -1 point 85.7%
Rolling resistance 3 +3.3% 96.7%

Result: 3rd place.

  • Average wet braking distance and good handling speed.
  • Good dry performance.
  • Short ice braking distance, good handling speed and traction.
  • Good and safety on the snow.
  • Average noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.

2020 Moottori (225/50 R17)

Test by the Finnish magazine Moottori in 2020. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 7 similar mid-range and premium studded winter tires.

Full test results

studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Wet braking. +2.3m braking distance.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Wet handling. +1.2sec lap time.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Dry braking. +1.4m braking distance.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Ice braking. -0.5m braking distance.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Ice handling. +0.7sec lap time.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Ice traction. -0.2sec acceleration time.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Snow braking. +0.1m braking distance.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Snow handling. +3.7sec lap time.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
5-6th place in Snow traction. +0.2sec acceleration time.
studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 test, reviews, ratings
8th place in Noise. +3.2dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 6-7 32.5m +1.4m 95.69%
Wet braking at 80km/h 6 39.2m +2.3m 94.13%
Wet handling 6 41.9sec +1.2sec 97.14%
Ice braking at 28km/h 1 13.4m -0.5m 96.27%
Ice handling 2 76.5sec +0.7sec 99.08%
Ice traction 1 5.1sec -0.2sec 100%
Snow braking at 40km/h 2 13.2m +0.1m 99.24%
Snow handling 4 180.4sec +3.7sec 97.95%
Snow traction 5-6 4.8sec +0.2sec 95.83%
Noise 8 65.6dB +3.2dB 95.12%

Result: 2nd place.

  • Relatively long wet braking distance but good handling speed.
  • Acceptable dry braking distance.
  • The best ice braking distance and traction, good handling.
  • Short snow braking distance, good handling and traction.
  • The highest noise.

2019 Test World (205/55 R16)

In 2019 experts of the Finnish organization Test World have tested the Nokian at size 205/55 R16 and compared to similar Touring and Premium Touring Studded tires.

Full test results

studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Wet braking. +8.1m braking distance.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Wet handling. +0.2sec lap time.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
1-9th place in Subj. Wet handling. Subjective score 8 points.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
7-8th place in Dry braking. +3m braking distance.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
8-12th place in Subj. Dry handling. Subjective score – 7 points.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Ice braking. +0.7m braking distance.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Ice handling. +2.2sec lap time.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
2-4th place in Subj. Ice handling. Subjective score 9 points.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Ice traction. +0.2sec acceleration time.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Snow braking. +1.5m braking distance.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Snow handling. +1.4sec lap time.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
2-6th place in Subj. snow handling.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
4-7th place in Snow acceleration. +0.1sec acceleration time.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
4-9th place in Subj. noise. Subjective score – 6 points.
studded Nokian HKPL 9 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Rolling resistance. +0.4% fuel consumption.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 7-8 32.2m +3m 90.6%
Subj. Dry handling 8-12 7 points -1 point 87.5%
Wet braking at 80km/h 7 40.9m +8.1m 80.19%
Wet handling 3 39.7sec +0.2sec 99.49%
Ice braking at 50km/h 2 37.2m +0.7m 98.12%
Ice handling 4 63.2sec +2.2sec 96.52%
Ice traction 2-4 3.5sec -0.2sec 94.28%
Snow braking at 80km/h 6 52.3m +1.5m 97.13%
Snow handling 7 57.4sec +1.4sec 97.56%
Snow traction 4-7 6sec +0.1sec 98.33%
Noise 4-9 6 points -1 point 85.71%
Rolling resistance 3 +2.4% 97.6%

Result: 3-4th place.

  • Long wet braking distance but good handling.
  • Average results on the dry.
  • Short ice braking distance, good traction and handling.
  • Average snow braking distance and good handling speed.
  • Average noise.
  • Low rolling resistance.

2018 Autofil (205/55 R16

In 2018 experts of the Norwegian publication Autofil have tested the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with eleven similar studded winter tyres.

Full test results

test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
11th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.3 meters longer, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
4-10th place in Subj. dry handling.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
2-6th place in Dry. directional stability.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
5th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 3.1 meters longer, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
6th place in Wet handling. Nokian was 1.1 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
4-9th place in Subj. wet handling.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
5-6th place in Snow braking. Same result as Cooper WSC. The braking distance was 1.8 meters longer, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
6th place in Snow handling. Nokian was 1.2 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
4-8th place in Subj. snow handling.
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5-10th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.2 seconds longer, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
1st place and the best result in Ice braking. The braking distance was 0.8 meters shorter, than the next tyre.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
6th place in Ice handling. Nokian was 3.1 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 review
3-5th place in Subj. ice handling.
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2-5th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 0.1 seconds longer, than the leader.
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2nd place in Rolling resistance. Fuel consumption was 0.1% bigger, than the leader.
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4-9th place in Noise level test.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 11 33.6m +2.3m 93.15%
Subj. Dry handling 4-19 7 points -1 point 87.5%
Wet braking at 80km/h 5 37.6m +3.1m 91.75%
Wet handling 6 41.9sec +1.1sec 97.37%
Ice braking at 50km/h 1 38.4m -0.8m 100%
Ice handling 6 57.9sec +3.1sec 94.65%
Ice traction 2-5 3.1sec +0.1sec 96.77%
Snow braking at 80km/h 5-6 52.6m +1.8m 96.58%
Snow handling 6 51.7sec +1.2sec 97.68%
Snow traction 5-19 5.9sec +0.2sec 96.6%
Noise 4-9 6 points -1 point 85.71%
Rolling resistance 2 +0.1% 99.9%

Result:3-4th place (shared with the Hankook W429).

  • One of the longest dry braking distance (but close result to the leader), good handling and directional stability.
  • Good wet performance.
  • Average positions on the snow but safety overall and very close results to the leader.
  • The best ice braking distance and traction, good handling.
  • Very good rolling resistance.
  • Average noise level.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Competitors

Overall Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 Reviews

# Test 2020 Vi Bilagare 2020 Test World 2020 Moottori 2019 Test World 2018 Autofil Overall
Dry braking 93.55% 97.66 95.69% 90.6% 93.15% 94.13%
Dry handling 60% 77.7% 87.5% 87.5% 78.18%
Wet braking 91.74% 88.79% 94.13% 80.19% 91.75% 89.32%
Wet handling 97.73% 99.14 97.14% 99.49% 97.37% 98.17%
Straight aqua 95.97% 95.97%
Ice braking 100% 97.17% 96.27% 98.12% 100% 98.31%
Ice handling 96.69% 97.44% 99.08% 96.52% 94.65% 96.88%
Ice traction 97.42% 97.37% 100% 94.28% 96.77% 97.17%
Snow braking 99.24% 99.4% 99.24% 97.13% 96.58% 98.32%
Snow handling 100% 99.59% 97.95% 97.56% 97.68% 98.56%
Snow traction 96.53% 97.37% 95.83% 98.33% 96.6% 96.93%
Rolling resistance 98.26% 96.7% 97.6% 99.9% 98.12%
Noise 40% 85.7% 95.12% 85.71% 85.71% 78.45%

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