Nokian Hakka Blue 2 review
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 is highly regarded for its exceptional wet-weather performance and resistance to aquaplaning, making it a strong choice for safety-conscious drivers. While users consistently praise its handling characteristics and comfort, the tire's longevity is a significant point of contention, particularly for high-mileage users.
Owners rate it 16.5 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85%By road tests
68.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 is highly regarded for its exceptional wet-weather performance and resistance to aquaplaning, making it a strong choice for safety-conscious drivers. While users consistently praise its handling characteristics and comfort, the tire's longevity is a significant point of contention, particularly for high-mileage users.
Pros
- Exceptional wet surface grip
- High resistance to aquaplaning
- Strong dry handling performance
- High levels of ride comfort
Cons
- Rapid tread wear
- High price point relative to lifespan
Worth knowing
- Professional users, such as taxi drivers, report that the tire's tread life is insufficient for high-mileage commercial applications.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 ViBilagare Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Price | 6th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 8th of 8 |
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 8th of 10 |
2019 NAF Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 |
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 13 |
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
Summer, All Season, All Weather, Winter, Nordic Winter and Studded tires Tested · 205/55 R16
1st of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 6 |