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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Nokian Hakka Blue 3 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
VS
Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Hakka Blue 3

7.2
R15 – R19
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 72% of the Nokian Hakka Blue 3. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Nokian
Hakka Blue 3
Number of tests
7
1
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.4
2.0
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
170
31

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
80%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
90%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
70%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
90%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
90%

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