Best Winter Tires

When winter approaches it causes quite a bit of anxiety even in experienced drivers. Even though good quality winter tires or all-weather tires are equipped to handle all kinds of winter road conditions, it is still the driver who needs to drive the car on snow and ice. In many areas of the United States winters can come without much warning, which can be quite dangerous if not equipped with proper tires, and it’s useful to have at least some basic knowledge of how to drive on snow and ice. This is why, besides a good quality tire, it is important to know some safety tips for winter driving. Even experienced drivers find driving in winter on snow and ice daunting. There are some things to consider, like how to steer on snowy and icy surfaces. It is important to keep smooth, careful and precise movements of the steering wheel so as not to cause skidding that can also occur with hard accelerations, braking or speeds too fast for the conditions. Braking or stopping on slippery...

Truck tires are some of the most used tires as you have trucks on all continents around the world delivering goods throughout our nations. Everything we find in our stores have come from somewhere and it has all arrived by truck to the stores. Some can come as far away as other continents and shipped via freight containers on our oceans to reach a port for further distribution around the continent. So the trucks will have to travel very long distances and have to endure a lot of different weather conditions. This will put a lot of pressure on the truck tires  to be able to ensure that you get to the end destination on time regardless of weather conditions. When it comes to commercial tires is that they are made to endure long distances, but you will need to make sure that you select tires that have been developed with the highest quality and have been tested to endure the conditions that you will drive your trucks through. If you will experience winter conditions, th...

When you choose tires for your truck fleet, make sure that you know about weather conditions and local tire regulations of the countries, so that the trucks can handle the weather conditions and that you are not braking any laws. If the law requires that you in a certain country, need to have commercial winter tires , you will need to have it. You also need to have it on all the tires on the truck including the trailer. There is not really any way around that one. The extra safety, should make up for the fact that you might end up having double sets of tires or you can get tires that can be used all year round, even in summer conditions despite being winter-approved. Another important tire decision factor can be, if the truck tires also need to handle both on and off road conditions. This is common in for example forestry, where the trucks have to enter the landing through smaller roads that can be very muddy and can have rocks and other sharp debris. If this is the cas...

The first thing to consider when buying tires for hybrid or electric SUVs is the difference between them and regular combustion engine SUVs. Both hybrid or electric SUVs are unique in that they are heavier than traditional cars, which makes grip and traction even more important as the additional weight requires longer braking distance. It is also a good idea to buy from a tire manufacturer that not only knows the unique need of hybrid and electric SUVs, but also from a company with environmental awareness. After all, people who look to buy hybrid or electric cars are people that care about the environment. Nokian Tyres was the first manufacturer in the world to acquire the BS7750 environmental certificate. It also uses only purified oils in the tire production process – no toxic or carcinogenic chemicals at all. This company offers winter, all-season and all-weather tires that come specially recommended for hybrid or electric SUVs. If in the market for all-weather tires , th...

The forest industry is what provides all the wood for furniture and buildings as well as all the paper for office papers, books and newspapers. Since we haven’t reached the paperless offices nor has the Internet taken over from all books and newspapers, there is still a high demand for paper from trees. This is why the forest industry is still growing and the machines tend to get bigger and heavier. The bigger the investment is to heavy equipment the better utilization you want from that asset. It is therefore important to limit any downtime and make sure that it can be fully utilized. The main equipment that you work with and that will need  forest tires  is the harvester and forwarder and the feller buncher and skidder. Each tire will have a bit different requirements based on the tasks that they perform to ensure that you get the best performance with the least problems. If you look at e.g.  skidder tires , they will need to have excellent grip as they cli...

With the popularity of the SUV, almost every car manufacturer now offers SUVs in their lineup. The traditional reason for owning an SUV is a thing of the past. Most people don’t own an SUV for the four-wheel drive but rather for the additional space and even status. Most people want to enjoy luxurious handling with the possibility to drive fast. With end of summer approaching you want to make sure your SUV is equipped with the best tires possible to allow optimal performance in the fall. The Nokian zLine A/S SUV tires are especially designed to offer safety and performance while offering a luxurious driving experience throughout the year. These SUV all-season tires are made to support the heavier SUVs while maintaining excellent handling and stability. Designed with the high-end sport SUVs in mind.   With their “Silent side wall technology” they offer a silent controlled driving experience. They also offer the “Aramid sidewall technology” which allows for increased prote...

Forestry has been very important source of income for the Nordic countries and it still represent a major industry in those countries. This is the reason why Nokian Tyres the Finnish tire manufacturer has gained such a global position in producing the best forestry tires . The company has worked closely with the industry and with equipment manufacturers to continuously develop better and better tires that area able to get the job done even though the tough circumstances. They are able to satisfy the customers need for very durable and load bearing tires that can work with the bigger and heavier equipment. Working closely with the users where they innovate and collaborate to develop through decades of dedication to forestry the best tires possible. This is why they are today the number one in forestry tires. Through swamps, bogs and rocky terrain that the equipment have to work in, they will need tires that can handle the load and provide the grip without loosing their world...

Winter tires are the ultimate choice for severe winter conditions and give the ultimate performance on snow and ice – studded winter tires, even more so. If you do not mind changing tires after the winter season, then you have made the best choice for your family’s safety. The big drawback with winter tires, however, is the need to change tires once the winter season is over. This is because winter tires are not made to be used in other seasons besides winter, and in some States, it is even illegal. When you buy high-quality winter tires – whether you invest in studded tires or non-studded tires – you will be able to handle the toughest of winter conditions. If you live in an area with severe winters, you will not be disappointed in their performance. Even though winter tires are not able to be used during the rest of the year, they will justify any inconvenience that having to change tires will entail. Since winter tires are specifically designed to be used during the c...

It used to be that studded winter tires were the ultimate in winter traction; however, recent innovations have made non-studded tires an appealing option for winter driving, too. Studded tires grip clear ice more effectively than non-studded tires, and they’re still ideal for roads that endure lots of icy weather. But non-studded tires are great for the snowy conditions that many parts of North America face each year. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 non-studded winter tire excels in winter conditions thanks to such innovations. This tire offers the perfect balance of safety and comfort with excellent grip on both ice and snow. This is due to technology the Arctic Sense Grip concept that allows for relentless grip and controlled quiet driving due to sipes that adapt to all weather conditions. In addition, Biobased Cryo Crystal 3 grip particles have been added to the rubber compound to enhance grip, especially on ice. Just as studded tires thrive on ice, these non-studded tires pr...

The current global trade wars will for sure impact all of use in one way or another. There will for sure impact the amount being delivered and arriving at the main ports. The question is though if it will be a significant and long standing disruption. It might also lead to a shift in how the logistics is done. It will most likely not be a big decline, but it is more likely to stifle the growth. So there will be a similar demand of equipment at the main ports as well as in the various terminals. In the big global logistics network there is a big need for tires if high quality that can manage heavy loads, be durable and have long service life to ensure that there is no disruption in the logistics chain and allow timely deliveries of goods around the globe. You have everything from wheeled equipment in the terminals, such as terminal tractors and RTG-cranes, which have strict requirements on needed terminal tractor tires and RTG-tires . These need to be able to carry very heav...

The advantage of a wheeled excavator versus one with tracks is that you have much better mobility and can move around much faster. Depending on the work site you can even manage with just an excavator and a dump truck, where the excavator will dig the site and the dump truck can remove all the material from the site. In some cases you would also add a loader that can collect the material and then dump it in the dump truck, this can of course be avoided it the excavator can dump straight into a dump truck, where you would probably need two dump trucks not to slow down the work of the excavator. With a wheeled excavator you will need to make sure that you will get good reliable excavator tires that will be able to provide enough stability and grip, while also being very durable. The same goes for the dump truck and the wheel loader tires , they will need to be very puncture resistant to avoid having tire problems from the sharp objects like rocks on the site. Ending up with ...

The main reason that all-season tires perform better than all-weather tires in the summer is the same reason why all-weather tires perform better than all-season tires in the winter. The reason all-weather tires perform so well in the winter on snow and ice is due to their more aggressive tread patterns and tread compounds that allow for use in colder weather. All-season tires handle better in the summer than all-weather tires, as their tread patterns are less aggressive and allow for more contact with the road. Also, the rubber compound can withstand a greater temperature range. This allows all-season tires to be ideal for spring and summer with their unique tread design that allows them to have excellent handling and stability on wet and dry payment alike. If you come from a place where summers get extremely hot there is no need to worry, as all-season tires are made to handle a large range of temperatures. If you live in an area where there are severe winters and you are ...

Forestry is challenging work and work that has been almost converted from previously most of it was done by hand to nowadays where everything is done with equipment.   To ensure that your equipment doesn’t breakdown or experience problems far into the forest you will need both equipment and tires that you can rely on. Nokian Tyres is the global market leader in forest tires , with a vast range of tires that are built to last and to get the job done regardless of weather or surface conditions. They have excelled in producing tires for some of the most challenging conditions operating in the most challenging weather conditions. The Finnish forest in early spring can be anything from swamp filled to full of snow and ice. For these conditions you will need to rely on tires that have been developed for these circumstances. Nokian Tyres has a wide range of tires that are suitable for the different equipment used in forestry. You have everything from skidder tires to harvester...

When spring and summer approaches, it is no longer possible to continue driving with winter tires. It is not always necessary to get dedicated winter tires if you live in an area that has mild winters: all-weather tires might suffice. Keep in mind that an all-season tire handles better in summer than all-weather tires. The reason why an all-season tire is ideal for spring and summer is due to the unique tread design that allows it to have excellent handling and stability on wet and dry payment alike. If you come from a place where summers get extremely hot there is no need to worry, as all-season tires are made to handle a large range of temperatures. If your choice is still to invest in all-weather tires to avoid changing tires in the winter, there are many high-quality all-weather tires , like the Nokian WR G3. The Nokian WR G3 all-weather tire offers excellent functionality in varying weather conditions, remaining stable and easy to control even at high speeds while remai...

Most people spend many months if not years when choosing the right car for their family but little or no consideration is given to the tires. Why is this? Probably when you bought your car it came with tires , so you probably didn’t even give it any thought. However there comes a day when these tires need to be changed and that is when you might be overwhelmed by the choice of tires on the market today. Things to consider when buying tires are what kind of driving you will be doing, what kind of car you drive, what kind of weather conditions you will be driving in and last but not least your budget. Obviously if you have a high performance car you should look into some high quality tires with appropriate speed rating something that indicates the maximum safest speed the tire can be driven. Usually this speed rating is way above the legal speed limit but that is not to say a higher speed rating is not necessary. Usually the tires with a higher speed rating have greater levels...