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Nokian Hakka Black

Max Performance Summer

Replaced by the Nokian Hakka Black 2

The Nokian Hakka Black is a Max Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 65% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P2 of 5 · 2017 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 42,000miles driven
  • 3professional tests
Nokian Hakka Black 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nokian Hakka Black

8.5/10

Better than 91% of summer tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2017 91% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 91% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tyre needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 99% 53% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 60% 47% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 97% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 77% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 82% of the test figure. The other 18% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2017 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test Vi Bilagare · 235/50 R18 P2 / 5
  2. 2016 2016 Test World Performance Tyre Test Test World · 225/40 R18 P2 / 13 Placing only
  3. 2013 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 P8 / 9 Placing only
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nokian Hakka Black averages a finish of 4th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
2nd Best
8th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20132017

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test P2 of 5

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

YearTestResultAward
20172017 Summer SUV Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 235/50 R18P2 / 5
20162016 Test World Performance Tyre TestTest World · 225/40 R18P2 / 13
20132013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17P8 / 9

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Hakka Black in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Black stops 8% shorter than premium rivals and 13.1% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 100/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Hakka Black in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian Hakka Black stops 0.1% longer than premium rivals and 3.7% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 60/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
Has the Nokian Hakka Black been replaced?
The Nokian Hakka Black has been replaced by the Nokian Hakka Black 2.
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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Nokian Hakka Black averages 65%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 5.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 65%
  • Wet Grip 83%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wear 70%
  • Handling 63%
  • Road Feedback 58%
  • Comfort 53%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 50%

“Bought these tires used (like ~5 mm tread depth remaining) just to drive them for one season and did not expect them to be that bad actually. The worst part of them is the noise (they are super noisy). Before I drove...”

  • Lexus GS300
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 816 found this helpful
Most critical 39%

“2 out of 4 tires was "more oval than round". Visible to the naked eye for anyone, including a couple of mechanics at two different workshops. Nokian on the other hand claimed they were perfect and wouldn't replace them...”

  • Mercedes Benz E280 Sport
  • 6,000 miles
Read full review → 745 found this helpful
Longest term 93%

“pontiac gto 2005 v8 400+ HP it was really bad on wet roads continental tires THEN i put on a brand new set of nokian hakka black what a difference iss like driving on dry roads even thou its raining , it hooks and...”

  • Pontiac gto
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 939 found this helpful

All 4 Nokian Hakka Black reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
50%
Member
  • Lexus GS300
  • 245/40 R18
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Bought these tires used (like ~5 mm tread depth remaining) just to drive them for one season and did not expect them to be that bad actually. The worst part of them is the noise (they are super noisy). Before I drove used winter studded tires (also Nokian) on the same car and it does not come even close to the level of noise of Hakka Black when you drive on a dry pavement. I understand that the tire I put is not new and is quite worn, but based on my experience (even from badly worn Chinese tires), this is not really acceptable. The second issue is the overall handling of the car - it becomes less predictable on highway speeds (not in terms of grip, but rather stability) and the ride quality does not feel good.

There was also one review here from the guy for the same tire, and even same tire size and car class - he shares similar thoughts. Therefore, I would not recommend to go for Hakka Black... in used condition definitely. I will change them asap.

FYI: I am driving in Sweden where road conditions are generally quite well maintained and the summer season in the area I live is more extended compared to the rest Sweden, though we have a considerable mix between wet and dry weather.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 816
93%
Member
  • Pontiac gto
  • 225/45 R17
  • 20,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
pontiac gto 2005 v8 400+ HP it was really bad on wet roads continental tires THEN i put on a brand new set of nokian hakka black what a difference iss like driving on dry roads even thou its raining , it hooks and brakes wonderfull this car neded a tire like black would definitive buy again even feels better that pilot sport 4 n this car
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 939
79%
Member
Tires are soft. Very well keep the road at low temperatures. However, at an air temperature of more than +25 C, a rather rapid wear begins with an active ride. Sidewall holds the blows well. Four times wheels fell into pits up to 5 cm at a speed of 60-80 km / h - the hernia was not formed. Of the disadvantages - sensitive to rutting.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 692

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2 out of 4 tires was "more oval than round". Visible to the naked eye for anyone, including a couple of mechanics at two different workshops. Nokian on the other hand claimed they were perfect and wouldn't replace them under warranty. Seller replaced them without Nokian's backing.

The tires are rock hard, noisy, creates a bumpy and uncomfortable ride. Even in a Mercedes E-class with new suspension and wheels the tires causes lots of vibration both in low and higher speeds, and makes the car jump around with small constant jumps unless the tarmac is completely perfect.
A Nokian representative uses some fancy measuring devices and concluded the tires was perfect so this type of behavior from the tires was how things was supposed to be.

I've had more noisy tires before, like the Toyo T1 model. But nothing as uncomfortable and horrible to drive as these Nokian Hakka Black.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 745
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