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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 36 + 8 owner reviews. How we score

Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV leads, 75–72 Narrow edge

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 67

    Dry

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online6777

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.8 = 67

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV: 60% × 71.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 74

    No road tests of dry for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 75

    Wet

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV +5
    80
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 74 (est.)≈ 78 (est.)
    Reviews found online7784

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 74.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 75

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV: 60% × 77.9 (est.) + 40% × 83.8 = 80

    No road tests of wet for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 79

    Snow

    Blizzak DM-V2 +3
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online8579

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 75.1 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 79

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV: 60% × 73.3 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 76

    No road tests of snow for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 69

    Comfort

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV +3
    72
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6974

    Blizzak DM-V2: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.4 = 69

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV: 40% × 69.7 (est.) + 60% × 74.1 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 68

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)–
    Reviews found online70–

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 69.5 = 68

    No road tests of noise for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 61

    Treadwear

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV +13
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online5878

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 63.3 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 61

    Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV: 60% × 70.8 (est.) + 40% × 78.3 = 74

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak DM-V2 +8
    67
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
    Reviews found online7567
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak DM-V2Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
Relative Score 72 75
Dry 67 74
Wet 75 80
Snow 79 76
Comfort 69 72
Noise 68 –
Treadwear 61 74
Handling (owners) 75 67

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Blizzak DM-V2

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Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak DM-V2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
  • High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
  • Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
  • Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
  • Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
All owner themes in the Blizzak DM-V2 review

Tire B Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and acceleration in deep snow and ice
  • High level of driver confidence on severe winter roads and slush
  • Minimal tread wear and good longevity when used strictly in cold weather

Cons

  • Reduced lateral grip causing slight side-sliding during turns
  • Faster wear and noticeable noise when driven in temperatures above 7°C
  • Less precise handling and looser cornering feel on dry, warmer roads
All owner themes in the Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available73—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth13/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV

Narrow edge: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV — better treadwear, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 if handling and snow matter most to you. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV scores 74 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 75 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV scores 74 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV scores 80 vs 75 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
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Tire B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
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Blizzak DM-V2 or Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak DM-V2 or Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV, 80 vs 75 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak DM-V2 or Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV, 74 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak DM-V2 or Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 79 vs 76 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak DM-V2 or Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV, 72 vs 69 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak DM-V2 or Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV, 74 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology