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Why non-studded tires are a strong winter driving option

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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...

Will the harbor terminals suffer from global trade wars?

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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...

Better mobility and improved versatility with wheeled excavator

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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 ...

Why all-season tires are better than all-weather tires for summer driving

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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 ...

When you need the best forest tires

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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...

Why all-weather tires are not ideal for summer driving

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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...

The importance of choosing the right tires

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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...