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Nokian Hakka Black 3 is an Ultra High Performance summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern design. The model was released in 2023, is available in sizes from 17 to 21 inches rim diameter, and is suitable for Passenger cars.

The tire replaced the Nokian Hakka Black 2.

2.3

Average
place

2

Best
place

3

Worst
place

3

times
tested

2023-2025

test
years

Contents
  1. Key performance
  2. Nokian Hakka Black 3 Test Results
  3. Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs. Competitors

Key performance

Overall rating: 98% (20 measurements from 3 independent tests)
ⓘ The overall rating is calculated as the arithmetic average of the average scores for each discipline, to eliminate bias towards disciplines with a large number of tests.

Dry Performance

  • Dry braking

    (5/5)
    Elite
    Based on 3 tests|2 wins|Avg. pos. 1.7th|1-3th range|Rating: 99.4%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 3 (100%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 3 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 90.5% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 2 of 3
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 3 of 3
    • ✅ No bottom-half finishes
    • ✅ No worst-3 finishes
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:22.24 m (2023 Teknikens Varld)
    • Worst result:42 m (2025 Vi Bilagare)
    • Average result:32.5 m
    • Max gap to leader:+0.43 m (2023 Teknikens Varld)

  • Dry handling

    (3.5/5)
    Good
    Based on 2 tests|1 wins|Avg. pos. 4th|1-7th range|Rating: 99.3%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 1 (50%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 1 (50%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 2 tests analyzed (2023)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 57.1% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 1 of 2
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 2
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 1 of 2
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 1 of 2
    • ✅ No last-place finishes

Wet Performance

  • Wet braking

    (5/5)
    Elite
    Based on 3 tests|3 wins|Avg. pos. 1th|1-1th range|Rating: 100%
    Performance Chart
    • Exemplary: 1 (33%) i Outstanding result, significantly better than the test average.
    • Good: 2 (67%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 3 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 100% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 3 of 3
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 3 of 3
    • ✅ No bottom-half finishes
    • ✅ No worst-3 finishes
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:22.1 m (2023 Teknikens Varld)
    • Worst result:41.6 m (2025 Vi Bilagare)
    • Average result:29.4 m
    • Max gap to leader:0 m ()

  • Wet handling

    (5/5)
    Elite
    Based on 3 tests|1 wins|Avg. pos. 2th|1-3th range|Rating: 99.5%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 3 (100%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 3 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 83.8% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 1 of 3
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 3 of 3
    • ✅ No bottom-half finishes
    • ✅ No worst-3 finishes
    • ✅ No last-place finishes

  • Wet lateral handling

    (4/5)
    Good
    Based on 2 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 4th|2-6th range|Rating: 98.4%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 2 (100%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 2 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 54.3% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 2
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 1 of 2
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 1 of 2
    • ✅ No last-place finishes

Aquaplaning resistance

  • Straight aqua

    (2.5/5)
    Average
    Based on 3 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 4th|4-4th range|Rating: 93.1%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 3 (100%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 3 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 51.4% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 1 of 3
    • ✅ No worst-3 finishes
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:84.9 km/h (2025 Vi Bilagare)
    • Worst result:73.7 km/h (2023 Teknikens Varld)
    • Average result:79.9 km/h
    • Max gap to leader:-10 km/h (2023 Teknikens Varld)

  • Lateral aqua

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 1 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 6th|6-6th range|Rating: 97.4%
    Performance Chart
    • Weak: 1 (100%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 1 tests analyzed (2023)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 28.6% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 1 of 1
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 1 of 1
    • ✅ No last-place finishes

Secondary

  • Rolling resistance

    (3/5)
    Average
    Based on 2 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 5.5th|5-6th range|Rating: 94.6%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 2 (100%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 2 tests analyzed (2023)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 35.7% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 2 of 2
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 1 of 2
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:5.695 kg/t (2023 Teknikens Varld)
    • Worst result:8.72 kg/t (2023 Vi Bilagare)
    • Average result:7.2 kg/t
    • Max gap to leader:+0.61 kg/t (2023 Vi Bilagare)

  • Noise

    (5/5)
    Elite
    Based on 1 tests|1 wins|Avg. pos. 1th|1-1th range|Rating: 100%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 1 (100%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 1 tests analyzed (2023)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 100% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 1 of 1
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 1
    • ✅ No bottom-half finishes
    • ✅ No worst-3 finishes
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:69 dB (2023 Vi Bilagare)
    • Worst result:69 dB (2023 Vi Bilagare)
    • Average result:69 dB
    • Max gap to leader:0 dB ()

Nokian Hakka Black 3 Test Results

Independent magazines and organizations have tested the tire multiple times in various sizes. The detailed results from each test are below.

Year
Magazine
Size
Place
Score
2025
Vi Bilagare
235/55 R19
2 (6)
2023
Teknikens Varld
225/50 R17
2 (8)
2023
Vi Bilagare
245/40 R18
3 (8)

Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs. Competitors

Compared to similar-class competitors, Nokian 3 excels in wet and dry performance. Braking and handling rank among the best, although wet lateral stability is slightly less impressive. Rolling resistance is top-notch, making it a fuel-efficient option, while noise levels are remarkably low. However, aquaplaning resistance shows room for improvement, with weaker results in straight aquaplaning.

Key Statistics

  • ✅ Dry braking #2 of 10
  • ✅ Dry handling #3 of 10
  • 🏆 Wet braking #1 of 10
  • 🏆 Wet handling #1 of 10
  • ⚠️ Wet lateral handling #6 of 10
  • ❌ Straight aqua #10 of 10
  • ✅ Lateral aqua #3 of 10
  • 🏆 Noise #1 of 10
  • 🏆 Rolling resistance #1 of 10
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Continental SportContact 7 0.1%
99.44%
0.1%
-0.03 m
2
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99.36%
—
—
3
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 1.1%
98.21%
1.1%
+0.38 m
4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 1.6%
97.78%
1.6%
+0.52 m
5
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 1.7%
97.68%
1.7%
+0.55 m
6
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.9%
97.45%
1.9%
+0.63 m
7
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 2.0%
97.37%
2.0%
+0.66 m
8
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 2.1%
97.29%
2.1%
+0.68 m
9
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 3.1%
96.28%
3.1%
+1.01 m
10
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 7.6%
91.77%
7.6%
+2.50 m
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Continental SportContact 7 0.5%
99.82%
0.5%
+0.63 km/h
2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 0.1%
99.44%
0.1%
+0.17 km/h
3
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99.30%
—
—
4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 0.2%
99.12%
0.2%
-0.21 km/h
5
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 0.2%
99.09%
0.2%
-0.25 km/h
6
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 0.3%
99.02%
0.3%
-0.32 km/h
7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 0.3%
99.00%
0.3%
-0.35 km/h
8
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 0.8%
98.50%
0.8%
-0.95 km/h
9
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.0%
98.25%
1.0%
-1.25 km/h
10
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 1.2%
98.05%
1.2%
-1.50 km/h
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100.00%
—
—
2
Continental SportContact 7 1.0%
98.97%
1.0%
+0.43 m
3
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 4.2%
95.81%
4.2%
+1.76 m
4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4.3%
95.73%
4.3%
+1.79 m
5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.9%
95.14%
4.9%
+2.04 m
6
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 5.2%
94.76%
5.2%
+2.20 m
7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 7.8%
92.22%
7.8%
+3.27 m
8
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 8.8%
91.20%
8.8%
+3.70 m
9
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 9.2%
90.76%
9.2%
+3.88 m
10
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 12.8%
87.19%
12.8%
+5.38 m
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99.54%
—
—
2
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 0.2%
99.36%
0.2%
-0.14 km/h
3
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 0.7%
98.80%
0.7%
-0.59 km/h
4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 1.0%
98.49%
1.0%
-0.84 km/h
5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 1.2%
98.35%
1.2%
-0.95 km/h
6
Continental SportContact 7 1.2%
98.32%
1.2%
-0.97 km/h
7
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 1.8%
97.74%
1.8%
-1.44 km/h
8
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 2.4%
97.16%
2.4%
-1.91 km/h
9
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 3.3%
96.28%
3.3%
-2.61 km/h
10
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 4.0%
95.58%
4.0%
-3.16 km/h
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 1.3%
99.68%
1.3%
—
2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 1.2%
99.61%
1.2%
—
3
Continental SportContact 7 0.8%
99.18%
0.8%
—
4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 0.7%
99.14%
0.7%
—
5
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 0.3%
98.74%
0.3%
—
6
Nokian Hakka Black 3
98.39%
—
—
7
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 0.1%
98.27%
0.1%
—
8
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 1.2%
97.22%
1.2%
—
9
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.4%
96.96%
1.4%
—
10
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 3.1%
95.27%
3.1%
—
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5.5%
98.57%
5.5%
+3.99 km/h
2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 5.0%
98.07%
5.0%
+3.63 km/h
3
Continental SportContact 7 4.7%
97.80%
4.7%
+3.43 km/h
4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 4.3%
97.38%
4.3%
+3.12 km/h
5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3.3%
96.39%
3.3%
+2.40 km/h
6
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 2.9%
95.99%
2.9%
+2.11 km/h
7
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 2.7%
95.81%
2.7%
+1.98 km/h
8
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 2.6%
95.71%
2.6%
+1.91 km/h
9
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.1%
94.21%
1.1%
+0.81 km/h
10
Nokian Hakka Black 3
93.10%
—
—
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 1.2%
98.54%
1.2%
—
2
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 0.6%
97.97%
0.6%
—
3
Nokian Hakka Black 3
97.36%
—
—
4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4.5%
92.90%
4.5%
—
5
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 4.6%
92.73%
4.6%
—
6
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.8%
92.57%
4.8%
—
7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 5.9%
91.45%
5.9%
—
8
Continental SportContact 7 6.9%
90.41%
6.9%
—
9
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 7.5%
89.90%
7.5%
—
10
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 8.1%
89.21%
8.1%
—
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100.00%
—
—
2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 1.1%
98.93%
1.1%
+0.77 dB
3
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.6%
98.39%
1.6%
+1.16 dB
4
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 1.6%
98.38%
1.6%
+1.17 dB
5
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 2.0%
98.04%
2.0%
+1.41 dB
6
Continental SportContact 7 2.1%
97.85%
2.1%
+1.55 dB
7
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 2.3%
97.72%
2.3%
+1.64 dB
8
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 2.5%
97.50%
2.5%
+1.80 dB
9
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.2%
96.81%
3.2%
+2.30 dB
10
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 3.2%
96.76%
3.2%
+2.33 dB
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Nokian Hakka Black 3
94.62%
—
—
2
Continental SportContact 7 3.6%
91.05%
3.6%
+0.29 kg/t
3
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 5.7%
88.95%
5.7%
+0.45 kg/t
4
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 5.8%
88.80%
5.8%
+0.47 kg/t
5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 5.9%
88.70%
5.9%
+0.47 kg/t
6
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 6.4%
88.20%
6.4%
+0.51 kg/t
7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 10.1%
84.57%
10.1%
+0.80 kg/t
8
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 11.3%
83.28%
11.3%
+0.91 kg/t
9
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 11.9%
82.71%
11.9%
+0.95 kg/t
10
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 13.0%
81.62%
13.0%
+1.04 kg/t
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 94.9%
94.93%
94.9%
+51264 km
2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 93.6%
93.64%
93.6%
+50564 km
3
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 71.7%
71.74%
71.7%
+38738 km
4
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 69.3%
69.30%
69.3%
+37419 km
5
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 68.0%
68.01%
68.0%
+36725 km
6
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 56.3%
56.32%
56.3%
+30412 km
7
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 55.9%
55.95%
55.9%
+30213 km

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