Nokian Hakka Black 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners Provisional
Owners 71 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 1 test
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Nokian Hakka Black 2 has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among summer tires. 4 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 70% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Hakka Black 2 is highly regarded for its exceptional wet-weather performance and reliable grip, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. While users praise its handling capabilities in both dry and wet conditions, the consensus indicates that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and a faster rate of tread wear.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong dry grip suitable for both daily driving and occasional track use
- High level of confidence and stability in adverse conditions
Cons
- Noticeable road noise levels
- Faster tread wear compared to some premium alternatives
- Tendency to 'track' or follow road imperfections
Worth knowing
- Users report consistent performance even when towing, such as with a caravan, without compromising grip.
- The tire is noted to maintain its performance characteristics even under the stress of track day usage.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 16 | |
| Noise | 9th of 16 |
Source: Test World
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