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Nokian Hakka Blue 3 Test Results

Tested 2022 to 2026 3 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 3Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 84%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Nokian Hakka Blue 3

4 tests, 2022 to 2026

0%50%100%202220252026Average 84%2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test (2022): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test (2025): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test (2025): P5 of 14, Beat 69% of the field2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test (2026): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 84%
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

Record by discipline

Where the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 4 P2.8 of 10.5 82% 1
Dry Handling 1 P6 of 10 44% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P4.5 of 12 63% -
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P2.3 of 10.5 88% 2
Wet Handling 4 P2.5 of 10.5 83% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P3 of 14 85% -
Wet Circle 2 P2.5 of 10 83% -
Straight Aqua 4 P4.3 of 10.5 68% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Subj. Noise 2 P5 of 12 68% -
Noise 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Rough Noise 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P8.5 of 12 30% -
Fuel Consumption 2 P7.5 of 10 28% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

Wet grip and braking are the clearest strengths of the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 across four tests. It was second overall in the 2022 Vi Bilagare Eco vs Normal comparison, winning wet braking and handling, then won the 2025 Moottori test of eight mid-range tires with the shortest wet and dry braking distances. Wet handling was third in both the 2025 UTAC combined summer and all season test and the 2026 Vi Bilagare test, within 1.3% and 0.8% of the best respectively. Low noise draws repeated praise, and straight aquaplaning was second in both Vi Bilagare tests.

Efficiency is the recurring compromise: fuel consumption was last of ten in 2022, 8.3% above the best, and UTAC criticised relatively high rolling resistance in 2025. Aquaplaning was less competitive there at ninth of 14, although only 2.9% from the best. More unusually, UTAC reported abrupt transitions into sliding, contradicting the calm limit behavior praised in both Vi Bilagare tests. Steering assessments also differ: UTAC praised precision, whereas Vi Bilagare found non-linear feedback in 2026 and placed subjective dry handling seventh of ten. Third overall in that latest test still reflects strong wet performance and comfort, with several rivals now braking shorter.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Rolling resistance Moderate in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
    • 10th of 10 in fuel consumption, 8.3% above best, 2022 Vi Bilagare Eco vs Normal test
    • 9th of 14 in rolling resistance, 4.6% above best, 2025 UTAC test
  • Steering feel Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details
    • Non-linear feedback criticised, 2026 Vi Bilagare summer test
    • Precise steering praised in 2025 UTAC test, so criticism is not consistent

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test

Vi Bilagare 205/55 R16

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.

StrongStraight AquaSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2025 2 tests
P5 of 14 Beat 69% of the field

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

UTAC 225/45 R17

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 the Nokian can be abrupt between grip and skidding during evasive maneuvers. The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 handles aquaplaning decently. On dry roads, the Nokian is described as perfect, with good braking and precise steering. Despite excellent performance characteristics, the Nokian's inefficiency limited its overall score to 8.7 points for fifth place.

StrongSubj. Dry Handling WinnerMichelin Primacy 5

P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test

Moottori 205/55 R16

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 resistance, the Hakka Blue 3 also delivered the best braking results on wet surfaces. The tire remains stable and predictable in all conditions, with good steering response and minimal noise. While not the cheapest option, its balanced performance makes it an ideal choice for safety-conscious drivers.

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingNoise

2022 1 test
P2 of 10 Beat 89% of the field

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

Vi Bilagare 205/55 R16

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 the dry have lifted a notch. Wet roads are still the specialty of the tire. The stopping distance is the shortest of the test. The driving characteristics are logical and easy to control with a steady rear end, even at high cornering speeds. However, Blue 3 misses the very highest points in the aquaplaning. The rolling resistance is also relatively high. While Blue 3 has some pattern noise on smooth asphalt, the noise level is very comfortable on a rough surface. High wet grip with improved sharpness on dry gives Nokian a second place overall.

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleStraight Aqua WeakFuel Consumption WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

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