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Nokian Hakka Blue 3

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The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 is a touring summer tire with strong wet braking and handling, generally low noise and competitive dry braking. Relatively high rolling resistance is the main recurring compromise, while steering feel and behavior at the grip limit vary between tests.

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Tests say 3rd average finish across 4 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P3 of 10 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry 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 March 2026.

  • 4professional tests
  • 21sizes available
Nokian Hakka Blue 3 4 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Hakka Blue 3

9.1/10

Better than 89% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 4 tests
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 3 publications · 2022-2026 89% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 89% 9.1

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 87% 44% 4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 86% 40% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 60% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 63% 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 93% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 78% 4

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

  1. 2026 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 205/55 R16 P3 / 10
  2. 2025 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test UTAC · 225/45 R17 P5 / 14
  3. 2025 2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test Moottori · 205/55 R16 P1 / 8
  4. 2022 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 205/55 R16 P2 / 10
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

4 Tests
1 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
5th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20222026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test P3 of 10

Nokian Hakka Blue 3 is a familiar performer that has placed well in previous tests. Wet roads remain its strongest area - no other tire feels as composed and easy to manage in a crisis situation on slippery surfaces. It has no major weaknesses, but more demanding drivers will notice that the steering feel is somewhat non-linear, with forces building progressively rather than giving immediate feedback. Braking distances are short on both wet and dry, though several newer competitors now stop shorter. It is a comfort-oriented tire with high safety margins.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire TestVi Bilagare · 205/55 R16P3 / 10
20252025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire TestUTAC · 225/45 R17P5 / 14
20252025 Moottori Summer Tire TestMoottori · 205/55 R16P1 / 8
20222022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire TestVi Bilagare · 205/55 R16P2 / 10

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

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range19 sizes available

185-235Width45-65Profile15-17Rim86-100 V-WLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 19 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67dB

Popular sizes185/55 R15195/65 R15195/50 R15195/50 R16205/65 R16205/60 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 stops 4.2% shorter than premium rivals, 7.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 87/100.
How good is the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 stops 1.8% shorter than premium rivals, 3.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 86/100.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Hakka Blue 3?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3's rolling resistance is 8.2% higher than premium rivals, 6.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 1.5% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian Hakka Blue 3's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 67 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 come in?
The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 is available in 21 sizes, ranging from 185-235/45-65 R15-17.
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