A studded winter specialist that feels almost unstoppable on ice and very sure-footed in deep-winter snow. The trade-off is refinement: it's loud, and it's not the sharpest or shortest-stopping option once roads are dry (and sometimes wet).
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Owners say82%from 11 owner reviews82% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesIce, ValueComfort, DryRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 stops 0.1% longer than premium rivals, 4.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 53/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 3.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 33/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 in the snow?
Across the 6 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 stops 0.1% shorter than premium rivals, 8.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 0.6% better than premium rivals, 2.7% better than mid-range rivals and 5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 58/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the snow from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 on ice?
Across the 6 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 stops 10% shorter than premium rivals, 29.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 22.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 ice-traction tests, it is 13.1% better than premium rivals, 33.1% better than mid-range rivals and 27.2% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 78/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 on ice from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9's rolling resistance is 10.7% lower than premium rivals, 14.7% lower than mid-range rivals and 10% lower than budget rivals.
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What do owners say about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Across 11 owner ratings the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 averages 82%. Owners rate Ice Grip highest at 9.1 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 78% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Owners rate the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 8.9 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 800 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 again?
82% of owners say they would buy the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 64% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 replace?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 is the successor to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 in Nokian's range.
Questions and Answers for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Bonjour ! Vous pouvez me dire la profondeur du tread du pneu hakkapeliitta 9 quand il est neuf ?
Merci
January 25, 2023
La profondeur initiale de la bande de roulement dépendra de la taille du pneu, mais le pneu doit commencer avec environ 10 mm de profondeur de sculpture.
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How many PSI in a Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 studded H215/55R17 please.
January 21, 2018
The tyre pressure for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tyre pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.
Drivers largely praise the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 for outstanding ice and snow traction-especially the studded version-with strong confidence on steep hills and in very cold climates. Durability is reported as good, though several note high road noise and some float/soft sidewall feel. Performance drops in warm temperatures and non-studded versions are less secure on ice; one low-scoring outlier reported a defective, noisy, out-of-round set. Overall, the Hakkapeliitta 9 excels as a studded winter tyre for harsh conditions.
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Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score82%
Ice Grip91%
Snow Grip90%
Wear89%
Wet Grip82%
Dry Grip80%
Road Feedback77%
Handling72%
Comfort70%
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“I have had these Nokians on both my Honda and my Mercedes, and I don't think I would get them again. I do live in the woods of Quebec Canada, so we put snow tires through their paces here. If there is any snow build up...”
“I have only had the tires for a few days now so I have very little actual feedback. What i do know is that they are the loudest winter tires I have ever had. I have been a Nokian tire man for many years so I'm sure...”
I have had these Nokians on both my Honda and my Mercedes, and I don't think I would get them again. I do live in the woods of Quebec Canada, so we put snow tires through their paces here. If there is any snow build up at all, the Honda can't make it up hills, and we need to have the 4matic Mercedes to get to work. Now with that car having these tires it's clear that the tire lacks grip on heavy snow or any ice. The Hankooks I had previously on the Mercedes were better in almost all situations.
I have run Hakkapeliitta 9s on heavier cars with little discernable impact during dry weather. The Mazda MX-5 is particularly affected by these tires compared to its summer tires. I had these tires installed in southeastern USA before driving the car to Alaska in December. They were almost frighteningly loose in the 15 - 20 deg C temperatures of the southeast. As I drove north into Canada and the temperature dropped below freezing, the tires were much better behaved even on dry roads.
I elected not to get the studded versions to minimize noise. I will probably go studded next time or go with a studless design like the Nokian R5 or a Michelin X-Ice. These tires make the MX-5 a decent winter commuter that my wife is comfortable driving year-round.
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Check out how the BEST all seasons tyres perform against premium summer and winter tyres!
Tyres lasted for 3 winters, best durability so far.
Tyres driven down to legal limit (3mm).
In the end, over 3cm layer of wet snow became the problem, other surfaces still ok.
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I have gone through 4 sets of studded winter tires (Hakka2, Hakka5, Hakka7, Hakka9). Tried non studded Nokia WR (useless) and Michelin Pilot Alpin ( not great ). BUT....when the winter in Canada turns nasty and -25C or below turns rubber to hockey pucks, there's only one tire I turn to: Nokian Studded Hakkapelita! NOTHING stops on ice as good as these tires. My Range Rover turns into a Caterpillar snow plow . They give you such confidence, you think you're driving on dry. The studs are noisy but you don't hear them on the snow or ice covered roads. Good trade off for the sure grip they provide. Dry or wet grip is excellent also, considering I drive an SUV ( you can only get so much roll, going fast) . Only in the spring when the snow melts and the roads are dry you realize you are driving on "tank tracks",........and it's time to switch to All terrain tires ( and take the summer car out of storage as most Canadians do) ;) Not recommended for more moderate climates however, only the Northern American states and Nordic countries will benefit from these beauties.
Super loud tires and you can really hear the studs at low speed. My personal thought is that the sidewall is quite flexy and especially on this type of setup there is a lot of "floating". These disadvantages are quite easily made up for by an excellent grip on snow and ice. As my Volvo is an RWD car and quite happy to get it's tail out, these tires are great for going uphill on both snow and ice in a regular Norwegian winter.
I always buy nice winter studs for safety and non-stressful driving and these have been the best thus far! There are several significant hills in my town and lots of icy conditions throughout the winter season and I can drive confidently up and down the steepest hills without worry. Several of my friends have driven Hakkapeliittas for several years and swear by them and I expect to always seek out this brand first for future purchases. Yes, they do cost a bit more and for good reason; you get what you pay for and I do not have buyer's remorse at all. Why? The tough and well lasting carbide steel studs (and more of them per tyre/tire), the quieter "hum" of the studs on the dry pavement, and the aggressive pattern compared to all the other nice brands I've ever purchased. Relative to the price of your vehicle and the costs of an accident, the "extra" money for the Hakkapeliittas are really cheap insurance by comparison.
Very nice set of tires. It's incredible with the stud, First I bought without and it was a nightmare to brake in the mountains, so I exchange it with studded and I believe i'm In summer now! Incredible!
I have only had the tires for a few days now so I have very little actual feedback. What i do know is that they are the loudest winter tires I have ever had. I have been a Nokian tire man for many years so I'm sure there is something wrong with this particular set of tires. The shop tried to balance them twice but they still shake the vehicle. I noticed when one of the tires was on the balancer that it wasn't round and had a high spot?? The shop is looking into it and i am confident that they will find out what is going on. Until then, unfortunately i will not run these tires. I have asked them to put a set of R2 SUV on s they have been around for awhile and have great reviews.
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