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Nokian Hakka Black 2

Max Performance Summer

Replaced by the Nokian Hakka Black 3 Replaces the Nokian Hakka Black

The Nokian Hakka Black 2 is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 2nd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P2 of 16 · 2018 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 53,200miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 42sizes available
Nokian Hakka Black 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Hakka Black 2

8.5/10

Better than 93% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2018 93% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 93% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 84% 49% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 90% 44% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 37% 8% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 87% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 82% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% comes from its predecessor, the Nokian Hakka Black, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P2 / 16
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The latest test

2018 Test World Summer Tire Test P2 of 16

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

YearTestResultAward
20182018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17P2 / 16
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range38 sizes available

205-275Width30-55Profile17-21Rim91-104 W-YLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 38 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

Popular sizes255/35 R20245/40 R19235/55 R17225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Hakka Black 2 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Black 2 stops 0.5% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 84/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakka Black 2 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Black 2 stops 1% shorter than premium rivals, 3.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 90/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
What is the Nokian Hakka Black 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Hakka Black 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What does the Nokian Hakka Black 2 replace?
The Nokian Hakka Black 2 is the successor to the Nokian Hakka Black in Nokian's range.
Has the Nokian Hakka Black 2 been replaced?
The Nokian Hakka Black 2 has been replaced by the Nokian Hakka Black 3.
More questions about the Nokian Hakka Black 2 (1)
What sizes does the Nokian Hakka Black 2 come in?
The Nokian Hakka Black 2 is available in 42 sizes, ranging from 205-275/30-55 R17-21.
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Nokian Hakka Black 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Nokian Hakka Black 2 averages 82%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 9.3 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.7. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Wet Grip 93%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Handling 90%
  • Wear 73%
  • Comfort 67%

All 3 Nokian Hakka Black 2 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
85%
Member
Had these tires on when I changed my car, so I can't tell how long they have lasted, but these are probably the best tires I've ever had. At least as good as Michelin PS4 on dry, and even better in wet. Maybe just a bit noisy, and wears little faster than Michelin.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
Helpful 1,051
79%
Member
  • BMW 520d
  • 245/40 R19
  • 6,200 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Easy Going
Got these tires on the car when purchased used, have driven about 10.000km with these tires (tires have maybe been driven 2k-5k by previous owner). Most of my km is with a caravan behind, so not that much of sporty driving. Although when driving sporty, there are no issues with grip in dry or wet. The tires are awesome in the wet, no signs of aqua planing at legal speed limits + a few km/h. But they are loud and on our car they are “tracking”. Not sure what the proper English term for it is, but they feel unstable on “grooved” tarmac (because of studded tire wear on the tarmac). Measured thread after 10.000km is around 5.5-6mm. The “tracking”, noise level and price (can get Goodyear asy 5 and pirelli pz4 for €20-40 less per tire) is the reason why I’m considering other tires when the time comes to replace these.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 925
Member
  • Jaguar
  • 255/35 R20
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
The best tire I have used in the rain, i also do track days with it and when raining iit outperform all others.

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