TyreRanker summary
In its 2026 test, Teknikens Värld compared 7 studded tyres in size 235/45 R18 (test car: Volvo V60). Measured parameters from this test used by TyreRanker: 3.
In the tester's ranking, the best of these was the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 (No. 5 in the full test), followed by Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 (No. 8) and Michelin X-Ice North 4 (No. 12). On measured results alone, the best tyre in this test was the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 (96 points) – the tester also assesses driving feel and other subjective qualities.
Straight-line aquaplaning: best Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 (68.1 km/h), weakest Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 01 (57.9 km/h) – a difference of 10.2 km/h, or 18%.
Of these, the Trazano Icemaster Spike Z-506 ranked lowest in the tester's ranking (No. 18).
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 was No. 6 in the tester's ranking (among this test's studded tyres), but No. 1 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was at or near the top in “straight-line aquaplaning” and “moose test”, where TyreRanker's methodology applies a high weighting. The tester's overall rating also gives substantial weight to subjective assessments (driving feel, noise, comfort) that the measured results do not show. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Blizzak Spike 3 is No. 2 out of 9 tyres – it performed better in other tests than in this one.
The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 01 was No. 4 in the tester's ranking (among this test's studded tyres), but only No. 7 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was weaker in “straight-line aquaplaning” and “fuel consumption”. The tester rated its handling and balance highly, which the measured results do not fully reflect. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Hakkapeliitta 01 is No. 3 out of 9 tyres – it performed better in other tests than in this one.
The Dunlop SP Winter Ice 3 was No. 5 in the tester's ranking (among this test's studded tyres), but No. 2 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was at or near the top in “straight-line aquaplaning” and “fuel consumption”, where TyreRanker's methodology applies a high weighting. The tester's overall rating also gives substantial weight to subjective assessments (driving feel, noise, comfort) that the measured results do not show.
The tester's winner, the Pirelli Ice Zero 2, is No. 1 out of 9 tyres in the combined ranking of all tests.