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Nokian Hakka Blue 2

Ultra High Performance Summer Tested by Tire Reviews

Replaces the Hakka Blue

The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 85% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 2nd average finish across 6 independent tests · 2 wins Latest: P3 of 8 · 2021 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Value 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.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 15,000miles driven
  • 6professional tests
  • 24sizes available
Nokian Hakka Blue 2 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Hakka Blue 2

8.4/10

Better than 75% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 3 publications · 2019-2021 75% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 75% 8.4

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.

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 85% 44% 5
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 66% 40% 5
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 56% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 69% 7% 3

By discipline

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

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 78% 5
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 60% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% is the average for its group, 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

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2021 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 225/45 R17 P3 / 8
  2. 2020 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/50 R17 P3 / 10
  3. 2019 Summer, All Season, All Weather, Winter, Nordic Winter and Studded Tires Tested Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P1 / 6
  4. 2019 2019 NAF Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 P2 / 7
  5. 2019 2019 Swedish Summer Tire Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P1 / 13
  6. 2018 2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire Test 225/45 R17 P4 / 11 Placing only
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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.

6 Tests
2 Test Wins
2nd Average
1st Best
4th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182021

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test P3 of 8

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Fuel Consumption Winner: Maxxis Premitra HP5

YearTestResultAward
20212021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 225/45 R17P3 / 8
20202020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire TestTeknikens · 225/50 R17P3 / 10
2019Summer, All Season, All Weather, Winter, Nordic Winter and Studded Tires TestedTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P1 / 6Tested by Tire Reviews
20192019 NAF Summer Tire TestNAF · 205/55 R16P2 / 7
20192019 Swedish Summer Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16P1 / 13
20182018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17P4 / 11

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range21 sizes available

185-235Width45-65Profile15-18Rim86-102 V-WLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 21 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-69dB

Popular sizes205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 stops 1.4% shorter than premium rivals, 7.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 85/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 stops 1.4% longer than premium rivals, 4.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 66/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Hakka Blue 2?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Hakka Blue 2's rolling resistance is 1.9% higher than premium rivals, 0.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.3% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian Hakka Blue 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
What does the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 replace?
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 is the successor to the Nokian Hakka Blue in Nokian's range.
More questions about the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 (1)
What sizes does the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 come in?
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 is available in 24 sizes, ranging from 185-235/45-65 R15-18.
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Nokian Hakka Blue 2 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 85%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Road Feedback 70%

All 2 Nokian Hakka Blue 2 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
Member
  • Volkswagen
  • 205/55 R16
  • 12,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Dry and especially wet handling is good. Recistance to aquaplaining is very good. Comfort was also good. Only complaints are price and wear.. Didn't last a single summer tire season in my taxi.
85%
Member
  • BMW 325i
  • 205/55 R16 V
  • 2,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Excellent grip both in the dry and wet. Aquaplaning is hardly an issue even at highway speeds
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
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