Nokian Hakka Blue 3 vs Nokian Wetproof SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 and Nokian Wetproof SUV appear in 7 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 Nokian Hakka Blue 3 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Nokian Wetproof SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 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 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Wetproof SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakka Blue 3 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakka Blue 3 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 85.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
Nokian Wetproof SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakka Blue 3 | Nokian Wetproof SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 21 | Avg rank 5.7 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.7 12 | Avg rank 7.0 | Nokian Hakka Blue 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.4 11 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 11 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakka Blue 3 vs Nokian Wetproof SUV
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakka Blue 3.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakka Blue 3 vs Nokian Wetproof SUV
The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakka Blue 3 vs Nokian Wetproof SUV
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.4 for the Nokian Hakka Blue 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakka Blue 3 vs Nokian Wetproof SUV
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.0 for the Nokian Hakka Blue 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakka Blue 3 or Nokian Wetproof SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Wetproof SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakka Blue 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Wetproof SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Wetproof SUV ranks better than the Nokian Hakka Blue 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakka Blue 3 appears in 4 independent tests, Nokian Wetproof SUV in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →