Watch this nokian winter tire test on tesla model s. Same place, car and driver as before but now new nokian. Steve bourassa, nokian tyres north americas director of products and pricing. No matter where life takes you, with nokian tyres youll have peace of mind for the journey ahead. Designed to deliver peace of mind for passenger car drivers, the new nokian.
Nokian safety winter tyres this winter at pellon tyres. The spain test center will have nearly a dozen tracks built to test nokian tyres allseason and allweather products. Same place, car and driver as before but now new nokian hakkapeliitta 8. Currently, nokian tyres has two test centers in finland ivalo and nokia. For drivers looking for a yearround tire to keep them safe in winter conditions, an allweather tire is a great solution. Nokian tyres equips their cars with suitable tires and in exchange the test drivers share their true and honest tire. Nokian tyres are traditionally developed in finland and tested beyond the arctic circle, on the makers famous 700hectare test facility at ivalo. Nokian wrg3 is designed for different vehicles and drivers. 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 tyres is launching two new suv products based on the test winning passenger car models nokian powerproof and nokian wetproof. Known for its winter tyres, nokian is the only tyre. Nokian safety winter tyresgive driver confidence in winter.
Nokian hakkapeliitta 9 is on excellent level on ice and snow, excelling on grip test on both surfaces. 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. 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. 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. For more information of each service please visit the service specific site. Authorized nokian tire dealer in south paris, me paris. 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. Nokian tyres develops and manufactures premium tires for people who value.
Scandinavian premium tire manufacturer nokian tyres is introducing a new uhp tire for central european winter. 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. Flat out at white hell, the northernmost car testing. Tested by tuv sud product service gmbh in novemberdecember 2017 by order of nokian tyres. Snapskan by nokian tyres is a free service that alerts you on the condition of your tyres and the impact on road safety. Nokian tyres fastest on ice also with an electric car. Though the clip is short and sweet, it does provide us with a look at what proper tires can do.
Since 1932, nokian has been a pioneer in the winter tire world. Each year, nokian tyres test drivers cover hundreds of thousands of kilometres, feeling, sensing, and evaluating. 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. Nokian tyres privacy statements and terms of services. According to nokian tyres consumer survey, european drivers especially value good driving stability and excellent grip in their suv summer tires. 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. 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. Unauthorized use of this site is prohibited and may be subjected to civil and criminal prosecution. Nokian launches summer tyres for suvs and crossovers tyre asia. The explorers spanned more than 5,000 miles and made thousands of test runs to experience what we tell drivers every day. Test drivers report the test drive results and identify the tires good properties and areas for improvement. The tires most important characteristic is superb winter. Nokian heavy tyres, nokia, finland, 4 april 2019 the safety, sustainability and fuel economy of road transports rely heavily on one factor the driver.
On the asphalt nokian hakkapeliitta 9 behaves logically in wet and dry. Nokian tyres is launching two new suv products based on the testwinning passenger car models nokian powerproof and nokian wetproof. European drivers value good wet grip and driving stability in their summer tires. And in order to appreciate why you should invest in a set of snow tyres, it helps to understand how they work. 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. 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 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. Nokian tyres and nokian hakkapeliitta 8 sets new world record. As with past tire tests, we deferred to experienced drivers, this time. That includes tires designated for production at our new north american factory, which means the test.
Its all about the driver nokian tyres supports scania. This simple, yet ingenious, concept has helped make the hakkapeliitta 9 studded a topperforming winter tire. Peek at the winter tyre testing work on the handling track by nokian tyres test driver. With its stiff shoulder and robust tread blocks, the entyre cs provides excellent stability and support. Grip and speed like never before were ensured by the new spearhead product. 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 opinions about nokian tyres may help you choose the right model. 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. A recent march 6, 2019 summer tire test from finnish automotive magazine. Nokian tyres, the inventors of the winter tire drivetribe. Nokian tyres dedicates at least half of the year to serious winter tyre testing. The speed of nokian tyres own test vehicle reached close to 340 kilometres an hour 211. 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.
Nokian just released a video of winter tire testing on a tesla model s. Check what their clients think about them, who had the opportunity to test their performance on the road, economy and driving comfort. 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. Visibility may be low, and slush and sleet will have a substantial effect on the cars steering and braking distances. Regular people are chosen to experience winter while testing nokian winter tires.
Nokian tyres has its own testing center spanning over. Once the vehicle has become part of the body, the tire tester knows what a tire feels like. In light of the new legislation, tennesseebased tire manufacturer nokian tyres offers. Nokian tyres have been designed and tested to keep you safer on our winter roads. Would you like to know how your tractor tires are doing from one tire to the entire fleet. Nokian tyres three principal activities are the manufacture of passenger car tyres, heavy commercial tyres, and retail tyre sales. Choose the nokian suv tyres that best suit your vehicle and driving conditions. Nokian tyre is a finnish based company who supply tyres for a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, buses, and heavyduty equipment. 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. Become a smart tire test driver and get nokian ground king tires with nokian intuitu sensors.
The terms and conditions of nokian tyres services, such as the nokian tyres aramid guarantee, are available below. Jul 11, 2018 hopefully nokian has a new tyre on the way, matching its winter and allseason designs. The new class aa nokian eline 2 summer tyre offers the tyre labels best class a in wet grip and fuel efficiency. The tyre that nokian are to supply bmw with is the excellent wr d4 winter tyre. Test driver janne laitinen from nokian tyres reached a speed of 252. 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 tyres begins construction of new technology center in. 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.
The company is the northern most tyre manufacturer in the world. Hakkapeliitta test drivers in lapland, 2012 youtube. Nokian tyres new alpine performance concept ensures firstclass safety for daily driving with. 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. 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. Already test winners, the new nokian tyres suv summer tyres provide maximum durability and performance thanks to hightech aramid sidewalls. The fact the michelin pilot sport 4 s is available in 18 sizes in america, but only 19 and above in europe. Today a finnish newspaper broke the story that theyve been doing this for a decade, and very recently too. The name is similar, but the function is different. Heres why drivers shouldnt use winter tires in summer. Nokian tyres expertise in tyre structure and rubber compounds can be seen and felt in the new product family. Each year, nokian tyres test drivers cover hundreds of thousands of miles, feeling, sensing, and evaluating. Over the years, many of our longterm test cars have been fitted with winter.
New nokian snowproof p reliable performance for central. Nokian renkaat oyj, headquartered in nokia, finland, produces tyres for cars, trucks, buses, and heavyduty equipment. Test tracks in germany and spain were used to refine the tires characteristics for highspeed driving. 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.
Best winter tires for safer snow driving car and driver. The first test tracks are expected to be completed next year, while the technology center is slated to be fully operational in 2020. While nokian has a range of summer tyres, winter rubber is the brands forte. Mar, 20 same place, car and driver as before but new nokian hakkapeliitta 8.
Suv drivers also value versatile features, and want their tyres to be comfortable and quiet like passenger car tyres. It won our winter tyre test in 20, so it was no surprise to see its weatherproof allseason design top the snow tests. 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 out of the good ones. The circuit opened in 2008, and it has hosted formula 1 test rides since 2010.
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 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. Most of the alleged cheating took place during the previous ceos time. This comes as a natural choice for the inventor of winter tyres. Multiple test winner, nokian hakkapeliitta 7 studded tyre.
After several months of test production, nokian tyres new factory in the usa has begun making tyres destined for retail sale. Different stud types for different driving conditions. Experienced test drivers put the tires performance to the limit in uncompromising tests in order to find the best tires. Nokian winter tyresmultiple winter tyre test winners. 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. Have shown that winter tyres are the only tyre that reduces braking distances. Nokian heavy tyres ltd, a manufacturer of highquality commercial tires, is a part of the nokian tyres group. 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. Nokian are especially known for their winter tyres boasting the only permanent winter tyre testing facility in the world. Nokian tires on audi rs6 beats bentley ice speed world record. 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.
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. Nokian tyres premium winter tires have been designed to bring peace of mind in all forms of winter weather. Braking, accelerating, handling tests, driving on a round circuit. Nokian tyres has its own testing center spanning over 700 hectares in ivalo, finnish lapland, to the north. 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. It was a pleasure to take our guests on these beautiful journeys.
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. Testing in extreme conditions nokian tyres is deeply rooted in northern soil. The nokian powerproof is a max performance summer tyre designed to be fitted to passenger car. Its all about the driver nokian tyres supports scania driver competitions. North, to the town of nokia six years later and the passenger car tire production was launched. The new nokian wr snowproof is a safe and reliable winter tire specially developed for central european passenger car drivers. Nearly half of european drivers believe that the main risk associated with driving a car in winter is speeding. It is because of the intense testing that nokian tyres is considered a global frontrunner in tyre development and manufacturing. The nokian wetproof is a premium touring summer tyre designed to be fitted to passenger car. 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. 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.
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. Nokian heavy tyres develops and manufactures special tires for trucks and heavy equipment. Jan 21, 2016 peek at the winter tyre testing work on the handling track by nokian tyres test driver. Finlands nokian tyres apparently has been doing what some automakers have done when products might not pass the test. European drivers are afraid of speeding and snowy slippery roads. Of course, it is always good to see accreditations given to quality products. 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. The car driven in this exceptional test by the companys own iceman janne laitinen, who holds multiple world records, was an audi rs6. Experienced test drivers put the tires performance to the limit in. This advanced newgeneration tire family is a reflection of nokian tyres work at its best. Nokian tyres white hell testing centre completes 30 years. Nokian tyres hightech offers true benefit for drivers. This summer nokian tyres brings entirely new generation of summer tires for the central european summer roads.
1486 939 1114 142 45 416 1080 1023 957 1223 806 313 628 1075 1589 151 1560 986 511 586 281 1045 1329 325 1435 194 146 151 1550 548 625 976 161 1341 546 260 1326 865 476 1215 185 63