Nokian Tractor King – spreading the revolution with more sizes

Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 11 March 2019 – In 2018, Nokian Tyres launched a whole new type of tractor tire. Combining the strength of an earthmoving tire with a new kind of lug pattern, the versatile new Nokian Tractor King tire pushed the boundaries of tractor work in demanding forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance applications. Now eight new sizes spread the revolution even further.

With the increase in machine weights, horsepower and road speeds comes the need for a new kind of tractor tire. Nokian Tractor King tire is brimming with innovation, challenging users to push the limits of tractor work. With the high load capacity of 320 kPa, Nokian Tractor King tire also supports the use of heavy tractor accessories.

“Forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance are examples of work that can benefit from Nokian Tractor King tire”, says Teemu Vainionpää, Product Manager at Nokian Tyres. “Tough conditions call for strong carcass and Aramid-reinforced sidewalls, while road transports in speeds up to 65 km/h become smoother with the clever new pattern design.”

The new tractor tire is already in use in many countries. “The users have been impressed with the extra traction provided by the tire’s double lug pattern”, Teemu says. “Mud or slippery rocks, the wide contact area improves the tire’s grip and handling.”

15 different sizes

In 2018, Nokian Tractor King tire was first made available in seven sizes:

540/65R28
540/70R30
600/65R34
600/70R34
650/65R38
650/75R38
710/75R42

To make the tire compatible with even wider range of machinery, eight new sizes are now available for orders, with the deliveries beginning in July:

500/65R28
600/60R28
540/65R30
600/70R30
620/75R30
600/65R38
650/85R38
710/70R42

“We want to spread the revolution, of course”, Teemu Vainionpää says. “That’s why it’s essential to make Nokian Tractor King tire available for a wide range of machines.”

More information and photos:

Photos and press materials: www.nokiantyres.com/tractorkingPR 
Campaign site: www.nokiantyres.com/tractorking 
Company website: www.nokiantyres.com/heavy 

Further information:

Toni Silfverberg, Head of Sales & Marketing, Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd, toni.silfverberg@nokiantyres.com, tel. +358 10 401 7854

Teemu Vainionpää, Product Manager Forestry, Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd, teemu.vainionpaa@nokiantyres.com, tel. +358 10 401 7175

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Nokian Tyres is the world’s northernmost tire manufacturer and one of the most sustainable companies in the industry. We offer peace of mind in all conditions by developing high-quality, safe and eco-friendly tires for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery. We are especially well known for our innovative winter tires. Our group also includes the Vianor chain, specializing in vehicle maintenance and tire services. In 2018, the company’s turnover was approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employed some 4,800 people. Nokian Tyres is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Further information: www.nokiantyres.com