Nokian Hakka Blue review
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Nokian Hakka Blue has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 4 times. 6 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 70% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
64/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Hakka Blue presents a polarized user experience, balancing high praise for wet and dry grip with significant concerns regarding longevity. While some drivers appreciate the tire's quiet operation and fuel efficiency, others report premature tread wear that falls well below expected mileage standards.
Pros
- Excellent traction in both wet and dry weather conditions
- Low noise levels for a comfortable cabin experience
- Noticeable improvement in fuel economy
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Concerns regarding structural integrity and rubber compound durability
- Potential for uneven wear patterns
Worth knowing
- Users noted that maintaining higher tire pressures to combat structural issues can lead to a harsh, tram-like ride quality.
- The tire is generally recommended for standard passenger vehicles rather than high-performance or supersport applications.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 Auto Review Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2015 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2014 Auto Review Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
7th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2014 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2012 Autoreview Touring tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
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