Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Nokian Hakka Black 3 — Summer Titans Clash! In the world of high-performance SUV summer tires, two giants face off. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, known for its dynamic handling and all-weather confidence, battles the all-new Nokian Hakka Black 3, a tire engineered for razor-sharp grip and stability under extreme conditions. Both promise thrilling summer drives — but only one can reign supreme. Let the battle begin!
Table of Contents
Results: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Nokian Hakka Black 3
The results presented here are from the 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test, where 6 of the best summer tire models were selected. The accompanying graph provides a side-by-side comparison of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Nokian Hakka Black 3 across various performance categories, with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV serving as the benchmark at 100%.
The tire size of interest is the 235/55R19 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the Volvo XC40 & Audi Q3. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table. The tests were conducted using a standard electric vehicle in the form of Kia EV6 as the test vehicle.
Wet
In wet braking, the Nokian Hakka Black 3 stops 1.1 meters shorter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, a 3% advantage. However, in wet handling, the Michelin completes the lap 0.5 seconds faster than the Nokian, translating to a 1% quicker pace. For straight-line aquaplaning, the Michelin holds a massive lead, resisting aquaplaning at 6.8 km/h higher speed than the Nokian, a strong 7% advantage.
In conclusion, while the Nokian impresses slightly in pure wet braking, the Michelin dominates in overall wet handling and aquaplaning safety, making it the stronger performer in wet conditions.
Hakka Black 3 :
- +3% in wet braking
- -1% in wet handling
- -7% in aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, the Nokian Hakka Black 3 stops 1.9 meters shorter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, giving it a 5% advantage. However, in subjective dry handling, the Michelin scores 1 point higher than the Nokian, which translates to a 5% better rating. In conclusion, while the Nokian brakes quicker in the dry, the Michelin delivers a noticeably sharper and more engaging handling experience.
Hakka Black 3 :
- +5% in dry braking
- -5% in dry handling
Battery range
In battery range testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV allows for 3 kilometers more range than the Nokian Hakka Black 3, which is about a 1% advantage.
Hakka Black 3 :
- -1% in rolling resistance
Noise
In subjective comfort, the Nokian Hakka Black 3 scores 3 points while the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 2 points, giving the Nokian a 5% better comfort rating. In subjective noise, the Nokian scores 5 points compared to the Michelin’s 3 points, offering a 10% better noise performance. In conclusion, the Nokian clearly delivers a softer, quieter ride compared to the Michelin.
Hakka Black 3 :
- +5% in subjective comfort
- +10% in subjective noise
Price
The Nokian Hakka Black 3 is €35 cheaper than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV in 235/55R19 size, making it 23% more affordable.
Tire size: 235/55 R19
- Pilot Sport 4 SUV : € 190
- Hakka Black 3 : € 155
Difference: -23% more cheaper for Hakka Black 3
Summary
As a tire expert, I see clear strengths in both. The Nokian Hakka Black 3 impresses with shorter wet and dry braking, a quieter and more comfortable ride, and a much lower price. Meanwhile, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV stands out with better wet handling, superior aquaplaning resistance, sharper dry handling, and slightly better energy efficiency. It’s a choice between pure comfort and value with the Nokian or dynamic driving confidence with the Michelin.
Dr Edwin Pang