2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test

6th of 8 tires

• The Nokian Hakka Black 3 SUV tied for fifth place, delivering strong grip performance but struggling with comfort. The Finnish tire generated the most noise of any in the test, producing a deeper, low-frequency sound on all road surfaces that became particularly noticeable on coarser pavement. Its shock absorption was also inferior, transmitting more road imperfections into the otherwise comfortable Volvo XC60. On the positive side, its handling response was quite similar to the winning Pirelli, though with less overall grip. The testers questioned why the Nokian was the most expensive tire in the test despite these compromises, noting that while it performed well in grip-focused categories, it couldn't match the balanced approach of the top performers.