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    Greener driving with the right tires – Here’s how to save up to half a litre of fuel per 100 kilometers

    Choosing the right tires can have a significant effect on your driving emissions. Taking differences in features, materials and the manufacturer’s environmental responsibility into account can help lower your carbon footprint when buying new tires. Choosing the right tires can help lower the emissions and fuel consumption of your vehicle. The most direct impact comes from differences in rolling resistance , which refers to the energy lost when the tire is moving. The lower the rolling resistance,

    Don’t compromise on safety – False beliefs are associated with tire pressure

    Driving safety and the longevity of tires can be improved through a measure that only takes a few minutes: by regulation of tires´ air pressure. Tire pressure needs to be higher in the winter in comparison with summer ones. Higher tire pressure is also required when the load is heavier than usual. Regardless of this, many people drive with too-low tire pressure because of driving comfort or dangerous beliefs. Matti Morri, an expert at Nokian Tyres , explains how many

    There are two types of tire noise – the tire label only accounts for one of them

    Noise level is one of the key factors affecting driving comfort. As the popularity of quiet electric cars increases, more and more drivers have taken an interest in tire noise, for example. External rolling noise and interior noise are different things, but you can reduce both by keeping your car and tires in good condition. Nokian Tyres  considers the noise aspect carefully in R&D and testing. As consumers shop for new tires, it is very difficult to know which of the available options would be the quietest on their vehicle. Tire noise is affected by several

    Winter tires and climate change: Future winter tires save fuel and the environment

    The tire industry is reducing its carbon dioxide emissions in four significant ways – Nokian Tyres is an industry pioneer. Climate change will affect driving in many different ways. Many companies in the automotive and tire industries are working to improve their operations and to do their part in cutting emissions from traffic. Rolling resistance is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions from tires, and Nokian Tyres is a pioneer  in reducing it. Future winter tires save fuel and the environment. Cutting

    Nokian Tyres introduces new flagship products for its winter tire range: NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA® 10 utilizes the industry’s latest stud technology

    Nokian Tyres  is renewing its comprehensive and versatile range of studded tires. At the beginning of 2021, the world's northernmost tire manufacturer is introducing its new flagship products: the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded tires for passenger cars and SUVs. A special new introduction into this product family is a dedicated version for electric vehicles and hybrids. For the first time, Nokian Tyres is also introducing a model especially tailored for the Russian market: the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10p studded tire. - Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires are

    Massive increase in testing capacity and pride of workmanship – the new Nokian Heavy Tyres R&D Center is up and running

    Making professional tire use safer and more efficient sets high demands on product development. To bring new ideas to the market faster, testing has an important role. Nokian Tyres has invested heavily on a new, state-of-the-art test center for Nokian Heavy Tyres, upgrading the testing capabilities to a whole new level with added automation and capacity. Despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the magic is already happening in the new building – enabling us to introduce more and better new heavy tires.   Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many phases of the construction

    Safe and economical all-weather kilometers for medium-sized trucks – Nokian E-Truck 19.5 tire sizes complement the Nokian E-Truck range

    The Nokian E-Truck range of truck tires strike an excellent balance between economical, care-free kilometers and exceptionally good all-weather properties. The latest addition to the range is sizes for medium-sized trucks. The new 19.5 size complements the tire range, enabling medium-duty trucks in the 12–16-ton range to benefit from their readiness for every season.Regional and urban pickup and delivery traffic presents its own special challenges for tires. Maneuvering the tight corners and cramped courtyards in the city calls for precise handling properties. The suburban byways can get

    Nokian Tyres again included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability indices ­– among the most sustainable listed companies in the world

    Nokian Tyres plc Company Release November 16, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Nokian Tyres has been included in the Dow Jones’ DJSI World sustainability index for the fourth consecutive year. The company was also selected for the more strictly defined DJSI Europe index. This means that the company is among the most sustainable listed companies in the world. The company received full 100 points in Product Quality & Recall Management, Environmental Reporting, Environmental Policy & Management and Social Reporting. – We are proud to show leadership in sustainability and to receive this

    The summer tire season is here – Nokian Tyres’ premium summer products offer safety and peace of mind for tighter turns and rainy days

    Scandinavian tire manufacturer Nokian Tyres  offers a modern and versatile summer tire selection for Central European market. New summer tire generation features a unique Dual Zone Safety technology, specially developed for varying summer conditions. This test-winning technology was first introduced in the passenger car models and then carried on to the SUV and cross-over range. Nokian Tyres’ products offer premium driving comfort, durability and, above all, first-class safety – ensuring perfect peace of mind for all summer trips.When enjoying the sunny and

    Nokian Tyres is the first tire manufacturer to offer “greener” tire bags – up to 68 tonnes less CO2 emissions

    Nokian Tyres  is changing its tire bags to more environmentally friendly ones. Producing bags partially from biomaterial reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75% compared to making bags from virgin or recycled plastic.“As a group, we want to be the industry forerunner in sustainability  and to consider the issues involved throughout the life cycle of a tire, from raw materials and manufacturing to the proper recycling of tires. Producing tire bags from more environmentally friendly materials is part of

    The biggest investment in the history of Nokian Heavy Tyres is taking shape on time: the 3,500-square-meter R&D Center will be ready in 2019 and the factory will reach full capacity in 2021

    Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 17 June 2019 – In 2018, Nokian Heavy Tyres announced a massive undertaking: to increase the production of commercial tires up to 50 percent and more than double the number of new products by investing heavily on production and product development. The total investment will be approximately EUR 70 million. Now, what started as a vision is quickly becoming a concrete reality. Matti Kaunisto, Development Manager at Nokian Tyres, is satisfied. After months of planning all the details and getting intimate with the Building Information Model on his computer,

    Your tires can help reduce the CO2 emissions – Nokian Tyres works towards greener tires

    On the World Environment Day Nokian Tyres wishes to remind how drivers can impact air pollution. Nokian Tyres is passionate about improving sustainability, and these numbers highlight its impact on the environment.Car owners have more ways to make environmentally friendly choices than they may realize. One way is choosing tires with a lower rolling resistance: this will save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. Nokian Tyres works hard to make tires greener: the rolling resistance of its tires has been reduced by 8% in average compared to 2013. This equals to the exhaust fumes of 65,000 cars.

    Nokian Tyres’ Financial Review and Corporate Sustainability Report 2018 published

    Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release March 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Nokian Tyres has published its Financial Review 2018 at nokiantyres.com/company/investors/  and the Corporate Sustainability Report 2018 at nokiantyres.com/company/sustainability .  The Financial Review 2018 is published as a PDF version, and it includes the President and CEO’s review, the Report by the Board of Directors, the Financial statements, Auditors' report, Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration

    Nokian Tyres’ modern summer tire range is now offering driving comfort and safety in Japan

    Nokian Tyres is launching its Nokian Hakka summer tire range on the Japanese market. Nokian Hakka summer tires offer balanced behavior on dry and wet surfaces, have good wear durability, and offer safety and driving comfort to drivers from spring until late fall. The products will be available to Japanese consumers from April 2019 onwards.   Nokian Tyres , the world’s northernmost tire manufacturer, has already introduced its Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires, which provide sturdy grip even in the most difficult winter conditions, to the Japanese market. Even

    Peace of mind for rainy days: New Nokian Wetproof is the enemy of aquaplaning

    The new Nokian Wetproof is a safe and reliable summer tyre for passenger cars navigating Central European roads. The tyre’s most important features are excellent wet braking abilities and powerful aquaplaning resistance, which makes driving easy and comfortable even in rainy days. The new summer tyre generation of Nokian Tyres  features a unique safety zone technology, specially developed for varying summer conditions. The new member of the Nokian Tyres’ modernised summer tyre family, Nokian Wetproof, is well balanced between maximum comfort and extreme safety.

    New generation of summer tyres: Nokian Powerproof summer tyre – driving enjoyment and peace of mind for Central European summer roads

    The new Nokian Powerproof summer tyre masters all the forms of summer with an enjoyable balance. The extremely stable handling and logical steering offer peace of mind for both high-speed lane changes and sudden braking.Nokian Powerproof is the prime example of Nokian Tyres ’ entirely new generation of summer tyres for the Central European market. The Nokian Powerproof exudes an air of quality and ease of driving, and it belongs in the top tier of passenger car tyres: the UHP category. Its extensive size selection comprises 51 products from 17 to 20 inches,

    Nokian Tyres announces its Vermont warehouse has gone solar - New solar panels are generating renewable and clean energy

    Nokian Tyres has installed solar panels to help power its distribution facility located in Colchester, Vermont, USA. Currently, the total annual output of the facility is approximately 427,500 kWh, which covers over 110% of the facilities annual usage, allowing the solar array to send excess energy to the renewable power grid. “We continuously work to protect the planet and want to ensure we are doing everything possible to contribute to our long-term work towards environmental sustainability,” said Hans Dyhrman, director of marketing, Nokian Tyres. “Not only will this project

    Sustainable mobility that respects nature: Nokian Tyres World Orienteering Championships to take place in Latvia on 4–11 August

    The forests will be busy in early August as orienteers compete in the Nokian Tyres World Orienteering Championships in Latvia on 4–11 August 2018. Nokian Tyres  is sponsoring the world championships of this challenging and rewarding sport for the third time. Nokian Tyres World Orienteering Championships  takes place in Riga and Sigulda in Latvia. During the championships week, elite orienteers from nearly 50 countries compete in five events: sprint, sprint relay, middle distance, long distance and relay. The partnership between Nokian

    Nokian Tyres joins the Science Based Targets initiative and commits to setting climate targets based on current research

    Nokian Tyres plc Press Release 1 June 2018 at 11:30 a.m. As a pioneering company, Nokian Tyres wants to contribute to tackling climate change and now the company wants to set ambitious science-based climate targets. This May, Nokian Tyres joined the Science Based Targets initiative with the aim of setting more precise targets that are assessed and approved by an external organisation. Nokian Tyres reached its previously set targets to reduce CO2 emissions  well ahead of

    Nokian Tyres selected again as one of the most sustainable companies

    Nokian Tyres plc Press Release 9 February 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Nokian Tyres was once again selected as one of the most sustainable companies in the world. The company received the Bronze Class distinction in the Auto Components category of the RobecoSAM Sustainability Yearbook 2018, which was published last week. RobecoSAM is an expert on sustainability whose annual assessment is considered to be a particularly reliable and comprehensive report of how sustainability is implemented in companies around the world. This year, Nokian Tyres also received the Industry Mover award. The award is

    Nokian Tyres published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015

    Nokian Tyres plcPress release 5 April, 2016 Nokian Tyres published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015 Nokian Tyres plc has published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015. The Corporate Sustainability Report is available in Finnish and English on the company’s website at www.nokiantyres.com/company/sustainability/. The report is based on the international, widely adopted GRI G4 guidelines that divide sustainability into three main groups (financial, environmental and social sustainability and their different subgroups). The presently published report is the third

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