King-Meiler HPZ vs Nokian Hakka Blue 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the King-Meiler HPZ and Nokian Hakka Blue 2 appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the King-Meiler HPZ performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The King-Meiler HPZ still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Nokian Hakka Blue 2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | King-Meiler HPZ | Nokian Hakka Blue 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.3 | 3.8 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 74.1 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
King-Meiler HPZ
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | King-Meiler HPZ | Nokian Hakka Blue 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Avg rank 4.2 131 | King-Meiler HPZ |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Avg rank 4.0 121 | King-Meiler HPZ |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Nokian Hakka Blue 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Avg rank 2.8 221 | King-Meiler HPZ |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Nokian Hakka Blue 2 |
💧 Wet: King-Meiler HPZ vs Nokian Hakka Blue 2
The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.2 for the Nokian Hakka Blue 2.
☀️ Dry: King-Meiler HPZ vs Nokian Hakka Blue 2
The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.0 for the Nokian Hakka Blue 2.
❄️ Snow: King-Meiler HPZ vs Nokian Hakka Blue 2
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: King-Meiler HPZ vs Nokian Hakka Blue 2
The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 2.8 for the Nokian Hakka Blue 2.
🔋 Efficiency: King-Meiler HPZ vs Nokian Hakka Blue 2
The Nokian Hakka Blue 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, King-Meiler HPZ or Nokian Hakka Blue 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the King-Meiler HPZ ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakka Blue 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The King-Meiler HPZ averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the King-Meiler HPZ ranks better than the Nokian Hakka Blue 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
King-Meiler HPZ appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Hakka Blue 2 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
