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Nokian Hakka Blue 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across four summer tire tests, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 shows a clear performance identity: consistently strong wet grip and very competitive braking, frequently placing near the top in wet braking/handling and regularly close to best-in-test margins. Overall results are strong (average overall position 2.8), including a test win and multiple podium finishes, indicating a tire that performs reliably in key safety-critical conditions.

The main performance trade-offs are efficiency and, to a lesser extent, aquaplaning consistency and dry handling feel. Rolling resistance/fuel consumption is repeatedly mid-to-poor versus the best (including an efficiency-heavy test where it ranked near the bottom), and straight-line aquaplaning ranges from excellent (2nd/10) to mediocre (9th/14). Dry handling results are mixed, with one notably weak subjective score (7th/10) despite competitive dry braking.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance (Braking, Handling, Lateral Grip) Strong
    • 1st place wet braking (28.6 m) and 1st place wet handling (67.9 s) in 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal test (205/55 R16)
    • 1st place wet braking (24.43 m) in 2025 Moottori test (205/55 R16)
    • 2026 Vi Bilagare: 3rd/10 wet handling (+0.8% from best) and 3rd/10 wet circle (+0.9% from best)
    • 2025 Summer & All Season Combined: 3rd/14 wet braking (+0.6% from best) and 3rd/14 wet handling (+1.3% from best)
  • Braking Performance (Overall, Wet & Dry) Strong
    • Dry braking consistently near the front: 3rd/14 (+1.2% from best) in 2025 Combined test; 3rd/10 (+2.6%) in 2022 ViBilagare; 4th/10 (+3.1%) in 2026 Vi Bilagare
    • Best-in-test braking in Moottori 2025: 1st/8 dry braking (23.18 m) and 1st/8 wet braking (24.43 m)
  • Comfort & NVH (Cabin/Subjective Noise, Comfort) Moderate
    • 2026 Vi Bilagare: 2nd/10 subjective comfort (+20% from best) and 2nd/10 subjective noise (+20% from best); article notes Nokian among the quieter tires in subjective noise ranking
    • 2025 Moottori: 1st/8 noise (67.9 dB)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Fuel Consumption) Strong
    • 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal: rolling resistance 8th/10 (+45.9% from best) and fuel consumption 10th/10 (+8.3% from best)
    • 2025 Combined test: rolling resistance 9th/14 (+4.6% from best)
    • 2026 Vi Bilagare: fuel consumption 5th/10 (+3.9% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line consistency) Moderate
    • Straight aquaplaning varies widely: 2nd/10 (+0.4% from best) in 2026 Vi Bilagare vs 9th/14 (+2.9% from best) in 2025 Combined test
    • Mid-pack outcomes elsewhere: 4th/8 (+1.3% from best) in 2025 Moottori; 2nd/10 (+3.7% from best) in 2022 ViBilagare
  • Dry Handling (Subjective/Limit Behaviour) Moderate
    • 2026 Vi Bilagare: subjective dry handling 7th/10 (+40% from best)
    • 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal: dry handling 6th/10 (+1.1% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Straight Aqua
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5
of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 is among the best for grip and handling, but loses points due to relatively high rolling resistance. It offers precise steering with good lateral grip on wet roads, though t...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
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1
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2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test

2025

Nokian emerged as the overall test winner with a score of 9.2. The tire shows excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions, with class-leading braking distances. Particularly strong in aquaplaning...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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2
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2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

One of the big news of the test is the third generation Hakka Blue. Compared to its predecessor, there is a more well-balanced balance between wet/dry, where above all stability and grip level in t...
Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Fuel Consumption, Price
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