Nokian just released a video of winter tire testing on a tesla model s. Nokian put a lot of thought into this tire to ensure it would offer a long tread life it has a 105,000km warranty, while also handling predictably and safely in an array of driving conditions. The opinions about nokian tyres may help you choose the right model. Visibility may be low, and slush and sleet will have a substantial effect on the cars steering and braking distances. Different people require different things from their car tyres.
Nokian tyres, the inventors of the winter tire drivetribe. Nokian safety winter tyresgive driver confidence in winter. The first test tracks are expected to be completed next year, while the technology center is slated to be fully operational in 2020. Feb 24, 2017 we tested the fortitude of nokians new tire on a challenging network of offroad trails at the gerotek proving ground in south africa. Nokian tyres dedicates at least half of the year to serious winter tyre testing. Nokian wetproof designed for middlesized and high powered cars the new nokian wetproof is a safe and reliable tire offering superior driving confidence in all summer conditions with its. Flat out at white hell, the northernmost car testing. While nokian has a range of summer tyres, winter rubber is the brands forte. Nokian wrg3 is designed for different vehicles and drivers.
No matter where life takes you, with nokian tyres youll have peace of mind for the journey ahead. Indeed, the main markets where nokian does best are areas with a climate similar to the nordic climate reknown for challenging the proper functioning of tyres especially in snow or in harsh, rapidly changing conditions. The new world record for fastest car on ice was achieved by nokian tyres, inventor of the winter tire, when test driver janne laitinen drove at a speed of 335. This summer nokian tyres brings entirely new generation of summer tires for the central european summer roads. That includes tires designated for production at our new north american factory, which means the test. European drivers value good wet grip and driving stability in their summer tires. Peek at the winter tyre testing work on the handling track by nokian tyres test driver. The name is similar, but the function is different. Experienced test drivers put the tyres performance to the limit in uncompromising tests in order to find the best tyres out of the good ones.
The fact the michelin pilot sport 4 s is available in 18 sizes in america, but only 19 and above in europe. Visibility may be low, and slush and sleet will have a substantial effect on the car s steering and braking distances, says test driver mika kuusi from nokian tyres. It won our winter tyre test in 20, so it was no surprise to see its weatherproof allseason design top the snow tests. Nokian tyres have been designed and tested to keep you safer on our winter roads. It is because of the intense testing that nokian tyres is considered a global frontrunner in tyre development and manufacturing. The new world record for fastest car on ice was set by nokian tyres test driver janne laitinen who drove 331,610 kmh 206,05 mph on the gulf of bothnia in oulu, finland. Theres one last summer tyre test left to cover in 2017, and this time its the american publication car and driver testing five 24540 r18 maximum performance summer tyres using a bmw 430i. Nokian tyres are traditionally developed in finland and tested beyond the arctic circle, on the makers famous 700hectare test facility at ivalo. Nokian tyres develops and manufactures premium tires for people who value. The nokian eline 2 is a premium touring summer tyre designed to be fitted to passenger car. A recent march 6, 2019 summer tire test from finnish automotive magazine. Same place, car and driver as before but now new nokian hakkapeliitta 8. Experienced test drivers put the tires performance to the limit in uncompromising tests in order to find the best tires out of the good ones.
Become a smart tire test driver and get nokian ground king tires with nokian intuitu sensors. For more information of each service please visit the service specific site. On the asphalt nokian hakkapeliitta 9 behaves logically in wet and dry. Suv drivers also value versatile features, and want their tyres to be comfortable and quiet like passenger car tyres. The nokian powerproof is a max performance summer tyre designed to be fitted to passenger car. Same place, car and driver as before but now new nokian. In light of the new legislation, tennesseebased tire manufacturer nokian tyres offers. Though the clip is short and sweet, it does provide us with a look at what proper tires can do. The innovative product development also required thousands of hours of testing at the test track of the worlds northernmost tyre manufacturer in ivalo, north of the arctic circle. Starting july 1, drivers in the volunteer state will no longer be allowed to hold or support their cellphones while driving. Designed to deliver peace of mind for passenger car drivers, the new nokian snowproof p is a sporty and modern combination of highperformance handling and reliable winter grip just what you need in sudden lane changes and slushy side roads. Weve long been fans of nokian s winter and allseason tyres, and their success is no surprise given the finnish makers stateoftheart snowtesting facilities.
Nokian winter tyresmultiple winter tyre test winners. Test drivers report the test drive results and identify the tires good properties and areas for improvement. Nokian tyres is launching two new suv products based on the testwinning passenger car models nokian powerproof and nokian wetproof. Each year, nokian tyres test drivers cover hundreds of thousands of kilometres, feeling, sensing, and evaluating. As of 2008, nokian is the most profitable tyre manufacturer in the world, at up to 18% earnings before taxes and interest relative to sales, compared to 14% at bridgestone, 8% at michelin, and 9. Nokian tyres and nokian hakkapeliitta 8 sets new world record. On snow the most comprehensive tyre is without any doubt the nokian, very close to the performance of pure winter tyres taking into account all test criteria of the test, especially steering feedback and rolling resistance, a factor influencing fuel consumption, the winner is the nokian. The nokian wr allweather tires offer a virtuoso combination of safety and carefree driving pleasure for every season. Experienced test drivers put the tires performance to the limit in uncompromising tests in order to find the best tires.
Nokian tyres own iceman, test driver janne laitinen drove at a speed of 335. Of course winter tyres are the ultimate safety companion for your car. This simple, yet ingenious, concept has helped make the hakkapeliitta 9 studded a topperforming winter tire. Test tracks in germany and spain were used to refine the tires characteristics for highspeed driving. Mar, 20 same place, car and driver as before but new nokian hakkapeliitta 8. Using the same car and the same driver with the vbox giving accurate lap times and acceleration figures, after the the test drivers summed up their own impressions, theres no doubt left about a. Jan 21, 2016 peek at the winter tyre testing work on the handling track by nokian tyres test driver. Watch this nokian winter tire test on tesla model s. The reputed finnish car tyre maker has earned great respect for its ability to produce some of the most competitive cold weather tyres in the world. Braking, accelerating, handling tests, driving on a round circuit. Tested by tuv sud product service gmbh in novemberdecember 2017 by order of nokian tyres. Designed to deliver peace of mind for passenger car drivers, the new nokian.
Nokian tyres has its own testing center spanning over 700 hectares in ivalo, finnish lapland, to the north. Multiple test winner, nokian hakkapeliitta 7 studded tyre. Once the vehicle has become part of the body, the tire tester knows what a tire feels like. Check what their clients think about them, who had the opportunity to test their performance on the road, economy and driving comfort. Experienced test drivers put the tires performance to the limit in. The new world record for fastest car on ice was set by nokian tyres finnish test driver janne laitinen who drove 331,610 kmh 206,05 mph on the gulf of bothnia in oulu, finland. All steering, braking and accelerating forces between a vehicle and the road are controlled by the tyres. Nokian has developed a wide range of tyres available everywhere in europe through more than 900 official retailers. President and ceo of nokian tyres tire tests admits. Besides experienced test drivers who are key for the testing, modern. The nokian wetproof is a premium touring summer tyre designed to be fitted to passenger car.
Its all about the driver nokian tyres supports scania driver competitions. Of course, it is always good to see accreditations given to quality products. Hakkapeliitta test drivers in lapland, 2012 youtube. Jul 11, 2018 hopefully nokian has a new tyre on the way, matching its winter and allseason designs. According to nokian tyres consumer survey, european drivers especially value good driving stability and excellent grip in their suv summer tires. The new class aa nokian eline 2 summer tyre offers the tyre labels best class a in wet grip and fuel efficiency. The circuit opened in 2008, and it has hosted formula 1 test rides since 2010. Nokian hakkapeliitta 9 is on excellent level on ice and snow, excelling on grip test on both surfaces. Unauthorized use of this site is prohibited and may be subjected to civil and criminal prosecution. Nokian tyres hightech offers true benefit for drivers. The company is the northern most tyre manufacturer in the world.
After several months of test production, nokian tyres new factory in the usa has begun making tyres destined for retail sale. The new nokian wr snowproof is a safe and reliable winter tire specially developed for central european passenger car drivers. Most of the alleged cheating took place during the previous ceos time. The new world record for fastest car on ice was achieved by nokian tyres, when test driver janne laitinen drove at a speed of 335. Already test winners, the new nokian tyres suv summer tyres provide maximum durability and performance thanks to hightech aramid sidewalls.
Nearly half of european drivers believe that the main risk associated with driving a car in winter is speeding. The ivalo testing center white hell is where nokian tyres, the northernmost tyre manufacturer in the world, tests its winter tyres rigorously on snow, ice and slush. Nokian safety winter tyres this winter at pellon tyres. Winter brings about large weather variations, and friction changes caused by snow and ice may surprise inexperienced drivers, says nokian tyres test driver mika kuusi.
Finlands nokian tyres apparently has been doing what some automakers have done when products might not pass the test. Have shown that winter tyres are the only tyre that reduces braking distances. Nokian tyres is launching two new suv products based on the test winning passenger car models nokian powerproof and nokian wetproof. Nokian renkaat oyj, headquartered in nokia, finland, produces tyres for cars, trucks, buses, and heavyduty equipment. They have also used the test victories a lot in their marketing, and there are questions about the validity of the nokian tyres stock price because of all of this.
Today a finnish newspaper broke the story that theyve been doing this for a decade, and very recently too. Nokian tyres premium winter tires have been designed to bring peace of mind in all forms of winter weather. Scandinavian premium tire manufacturer nokian tyres is introducing a new uhp tire for central european winter. Since 1932, nokian has been a pioneer in the winter tire world. North, to the town of nokia six years later and the passenger car tire production was launched. The spain test center will have nearly a dozen tracks built to test nokian tyres allseason and allweather products.
You might know what tyre size you need, for example, but you dont know how well the driving comfort truly is, or if there are other benefits to a specific product that arent clear on the tyre label. Test driver janne laitinen from nokian tyres reached a speed of 252. Choose the nokian suv tyres that best suit your vehicle and driving conditions. The explorers spanned more than 5,000 miles and made thousands of test runs to experience what we tell drivers every day. Motor sports fans come here in large numbers for the road motorcycle event within the prestigious series of the world championship, the fia world touring car championship and many other interesting events all taking place in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Nokian tyre is a finnish based company who supply tyres for a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, buses, and heavyduty equipment. This comes as a natural choice for the inventor of winter tyres. As with past tire tests, we deferred to experienced drivers, this time. The way the car controls, how quickly the tire stabilises after skidding and how it behaves during braking, acceleration, slalom and steep up and downhills, says petri paananen, test driver at nokian tyres. For drivers looking for a yearround tire to keep them safe in winter conditions, an allweather tire is a great solution.
Nokian tyres makes premium products that provide peace of mind in all conditions, from rocky mountain snowfall to arctic ice, urban slush to southern rain. Would you like to know how your tractor tires are doing from one tire to the entire fleet. Its all about the driver nokian tyres supports scania. Nokian tyres begins construction of new technology center in. Nokian tyres and laitinen, who has worked as a tire testing professional for over 25 years, also took the earlier guinness world records for fastest car on ice 331.
Nokian tyres expertise in tyre structure and rubber compounds can be seen and felt in the new product family. Testing in extreme conditions nokian tyres is deeply rooted in northern soil. The new world record for fastest car on ice was achieved by nokian tyres, inventor of the winter tyre, when test driver janne laitinen drove at a speed of 335. Nokian tyres new alpine performance concept ensures firstclass safety for daily driving with.
Known for its winter tyres, nokian is the only tyre. Regular people are chosen to experience winter while testing nokian winter tires. Nokian tyres has its own testing center spanning over. Currently, nokian tyres has two test centers in finland ivalo and nokia. Nokian tyres three principal activities are the manufacture of passenger car tyres, heavy commercial tyres, and retail tyre sales. Nokian launches summer tyres for suvs and crossovers tyre asia. Over the years, many of our longterm test cars have been fitted with winter. Nokian tyres equips their cars with suitable tires and in exchange the test drivers share their true and honest tire. Each year, nokian tyres test drivers cover hundreds of thousands of miles, feeling, sensing, and evaluating. Different stud types for different driving conditions.
Nokian heavy tyres ltd, a manufacturer of highquality commercial tires, is a part of the nokian tyres group. The speed of nokian tyres own test vehicle reached close to 340 kilometres an hour 211. The ivalo testing center white hell is where nokian tyres, the northernmost tire manufacturer in the world, tests its winter tires rigorously on snow, ice and slush. Nokian are especially known for their winter tyres boasting the only permanent winter tyre testing facility in the world.
Nokian heavy tyres develops and manufactures special tires for trucks and heavy equipment. On the asphalt nokian hakkapeliitta 9 behaves logically in wet and dry conditions and therefore can be considered as a safe tire in extreme situations. The terms and conditions of nokian tyres services, such as the nokian tyres aramid guarantee, are available below. Nokian tyres privacy statements and terms of services.
It was a pleasure to take our guests on these beautiful journeys. The tires most important characteristic is superb winter. Authorized nokian tire dealer in south paris, me paris. The car driven in this exceptional test by the companys own iceman janne laitinen, who holds multiple world records, was an audi rs6. Nokian heavy tyres, nokia, finland, 4 april 2019 the safety, sustainability and fuel economy of road transports rely heavily on one factor the driver. Steve bourassa, nokian tyres north americas director of products and pricing. Nokian tires on audi rs6 beats bentley ice speed world record.
Nokians patented functional stud concept gives you different types of studs on the same tire, ensuring youre always in control, regardless of the road conditions. The tyre that nokian are to supply bmw with is the excellent wr d4 winter tyre. Nokian tyres fastest on ice also with an electric car. And in order to appreciate why you should invest in a set of snow tyres, it helps to understand how they work. Nokian tyres white hell testing centre completes 30 years. New nokian snowproof p reliable performance for central.
Grip and speed like never before were ensured by the new spearhead product. European drivers are afraid of speeding and snowy slippery roads. Heres why drivers shouldnt use winter tires in summer. This advanced newgeneration tire family is a reflection of nokian tyres work at its best. Now that the tyre maker has reached this milestone on schedule, it will steadily increase volume throughout the year and will continue growing it until reaching an annual capacity of four million tyres. The first season of nokian tyres hakkapelitta test driver program ended to an international meeting in ivalo, finland, where nokian tyres test center and proving ground is located. Snapskan by nokian tyres is a free service that alerts you on the condition of your tyres and the impact on road safety. With its stiff shoulder and robust tread blocks, the entyre cs provides excellent stability and support.
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