Proper storage can extend tyres’ life. They should be stored in a dry, dark, and cool space, with a temperature between 0°C and 15°C. Tyres should be protected from rain and moisture to ensure that water does not condense on the tyre's surface. Tyres must be protected from bright light, electric…
Your car's registration document states which speed class of tyres is suitable for the car. Car manufacturers determine the tyre size and speed class so that they correspond to the car's structural top speed and to ensure that the tyres are compatible with the chassis. The speed class is ind…
The first three numbers (205) indicate the width of the tyre tread in millimeters. 60 is the aspect ratio or profile of tyre. This is indicated in percentage of the tyre width. “R” stands for the construction method of the tyre indicating the tyre is a radial tyre. The following two numbers (16) ind…
TPMS stands for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The purpose of the tyre pressure monitoring system in your vehicle is to warn you that one or more tyres are significantly under-inflated, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions. The TPMS low tyre pressure indicator is a yellow symbol that illumi…
Information is available from several sources, including tyre manufacturers and the European Commission's website (http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/tyres/labelling_en.htm) or from tyre outlets.
We recommend changing all of the tyres at the same time. In some cases two tyres can be changed: either both front tyres or both rear tyres. In these cases, the new tyres should be the same brand and model as the old tyres to ensure safety and maneuverability.
Nokian Tyres has tested the winter tyre pressures for most of the car models. The indication has been that the number should be 0,2 bar (20kpa) higher than the recommended summer tyre pressure. This is due to to different construction in a winter tyre and the effect of cold to the pressure. You can …
Premium summer and winter tyres consume less fuel thanks to their lower rolling resistance. Driving economically and maintaining tyres can also help with fuel savings. On average, tyres are used to drive 30,000–45,000 kilometers so the saving may amount to almost EUR 300. This is almost enough to bu…
Small particles (particle size PM2.5) give rise to the greatest risk and the most hazardous consequences, particularly in urban areas with the greatest exposure. Sources of small particles include large-scale dispersion of particles, traffic exhaust emissions, burning of wood, industrial emissions, …
National authorities are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with regulations. In Finland, the supervising authority is the Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi). This matter is extremely important to the success and impact of the new tyre label. Supervision is the only way to ensu…
Always check your vehicle’s registration for the recommended tyre size. When choosing winter tyres, consider how and where you drive, how safe you feel in winter conditions and your driving experience level. This will help you decide whether to choose studded or non-studded tyres. Studded tyres even…
Nokian Tyres plc was the first tyre manufacturer to receive ISO 14001 environmental certification. All raw materials are selected with the aim of identifying the least harmful options.
Development of the structures, rubber compounds, and stud technology in winter tyres has led to the emergence of winter tyres that have better grip, cause less road wear, and have lower rolling resistances. Another important factor was to stop using highly aromatic oils in tyre manufacturing process…
Taking into account the life cycle of a tyre, the majority of the environmental impact occurs when the tyre is in use, and most of this impact is due to the vehicle's fuel consumption. Using an economical driving style – avoiding sudden braking and acceleration – can lead to fuel consumption sav…
By choosing Nokian Tyres, drivers are making a decision to support the environment. Over the life cycle of a tyre, the majority of the environmental impact occurs when the tyre is in use; selecting the correct tyre can help reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Nokian’s long-term dev…
M+S stands for Mud+Snow, indicating that the tyres are suitable for use in the winter (studded or non-studded winter tyres). The official winter tyre marking is the snowflake symbol, also known as the 3PMSF marking.
By law, a winter tyre must contain at minimum the M+S marking, but in practice, for harsh winter conditions the tyre should also have the "three peak mountain symbol" or "snowflake symbol" on it.
This system alerts the driver if the pressure of any tyre falls by more than 20 percent from the default, or it pressure falls below 1.5 bar. This allows the driver to stop in time before danger arises.
Over time, the rubber compound in a tyre’s tread becomes harder, especially when exposed to heat and sunlight.
Used passenger car tyres and light truck tyres may have a stud protrusion of up to 2.0 mm.
If you spend more time driving on icy roads or roads with packed snow in the winter, you should choose studded winter tyres. Non-studded tyres are generally better suited for snowy roads.
Consumers should consult an expert salesperson at a tyre outlet, study the websites of manufacturers, and read tyre tests published by major independent car magazines, which test dozens of characteristics.
No. In the Nordic countries in particular, wet grip is far from the most important safety element of winter tyres. Winter tyres with good wet grip do not have good ice grip and are very often designed specifically for the milder winter conditions of central Europe.
Rolling resistance refers to the energy consumed in the deformation that takes place when the tyre grips the road. Rolling resistance affects fuel consumption, thereby also affecting carbon dioxide emissions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20 percent of the vehicle's fuel consumpt…
Wet grip is an essential safety factor, particularly in summer tyres. It communicates the tyre's maneuverability on wet roads. EU tyre label states the tyre's braking distance on wet asphalt from an initial speed of 80 km/h.
The new tyre classifications are determined using precisely specified tests. Every tyre manufacturer is responsible for evaluating and classifying its own tyres. Self-evaluation involves using precisely defined testing methods approved by the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
There are a lot of other factors that must be taken into consideration when evaluating a tyre's performance. These include the tyre's handling on wet and dry surfaces, grip on ice, aquaplaning behavior, and the wear resistance.
Wet grip refers to the tyre's ability to retain its grip on wet surfaces. In practice, the concept of wet grip is closely related to factors such as a short braking distance on wet surfaces, better handling characteristics, or a more stable driving response in wet conditions.
The tyre labels do not apply to studded tyres but they are used for non-studded winter tyres. For winter tyres, the information on the tyre label should not be the only criteria used for comparison – it is worth reading independent tests and consulting an expert tyre outlet.
Tyre noise is always linked to the driving surface as the road surface has a major impact on the amount of noise generated by the vehicle. The decibel value is not an accurate measure of the noise level; all tyres are noisy when they drive on rough asphalt in the spring, for example.
The EU tyre label will affect consumers' tyre choices in the future. Particularly good values will influence consumers' choices of summer tyres. When it comes to winter tyres, the classification may also be misleading. For example, the new tyre labels do not take into account the typical win…
The EU tyre label helps consumers to choose the right tyres. The label encourages the use of safer, more fuel-efficient tyres that generate less noise.
The EU tyre label helps consumers in the European Union to choose tyres. The label guides consumers toward higher-quality tyres that are also safer.
Labeling is not used on studded tyres, remolded tyres, spare tyres, tyres designed for competitive use, or tyres intended for classic cars.
The classification labels and values are displayed on manufacturers' websites and in presentation material. If the tyres are displayed to consumers, they will either have a classification label supplied by the manufacturer affixed to the tread or a printed classification label supplied by the ma…
Rolling resistance affects the vehicle's fuel consumption, thereby also directly affecting the environment. Wet grip is an important characteristic in terms of safety, and it also expresses the tyre's braking power on wet surfaces. The tyre's pass-by noise also affects the environment.
The motorist's driving style and attention to the correct tyre pressures are among the most important factors related to safety and economical motoring.
If low noise is the most important tyre characteristic, you should choose non-studded winter tyres, which are unobtrusive on clean roads. Keep in mind the noise of modern Nokian Tyres studded tyres is rather low and muffled.
Nokian Tyres product selection has really good all-weather options available that are better options for year round use.Non-studded winter tyres are designed and intended primarily for winter use. The driving characteristics of non-studded winter tyres do not meet the requirements for good summer ty…
If you need to set out early in the morning, even in a blizzard or highly hazardous driving conditions, you should definitely choose studded winter tyres. Studded winter tyres are by far the most effective way to combat unexpected conditions on the roads.
Non-studded winter tyres provide added flexibility to the installation schedule. You can install non-studded winter tyres on your car in the fall well before slippery winter driving conditions set in.
Do you drive a new, well equipped car with electronic stability control and ABS brakes? If you also have a calm driving style focusing on foresight, you will be able to cope without studs.
In terms of safety, the most important characteristics are wet grip and the tyre's ability to resist aquaplaning. In terms of driving comfort, a low noise level is important. Low rolling resistance will decrease the car's fuel consumption and reduce environmentally harmful emissions.
European regulations specify labeling requirements with regard to the fuel economy, wet grip, and rolling noise of tyres. The markings are not found on the tyres themselves: consult the manufacturer's website or stickers affixed to new tyres.
Good summer tyres ensure safety, particularly in rainy weather. The key characteristic in preventing aquaplaning is the ability of the tyre's tread pattern to displace water from between the road and the tyre. For summer tyres, it is good to have at least 4 mm of tread remaining.
Wet grip and the ability to resist aquaplaning are the more important characteristics of a summer tyre. In addition, low noise levels create a better driving experience and low rolling resistance decreases the car’s fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
Usually. In independent tyre tests, a recognized branded tyre almost always outperforms the second-string brand from the same manufacturer or a cheap tyre.
The tread compounds of high-quality tyres have a lower rolling resistance and better safety on wet and dry surfaces as a result of the latest knowledge and careful testing. Manufacturers of quality tyres also offer technical support and a guarantee to cover the raw materials and manufacturing faults…
Tyres are complex technical products that require significant investments in product development and production. Most of the tyre's price is accounted for by the raw materials and costs for manufacturing.
The incorrect tyre pressure may have serious consequences when driving, particularly if the pressure is too low. If the tyre pressure is too low, the car's driving characteristics will be weaker and maneuverability will suffer in situations such as aquaplaning. Low tyre pressure also increases t…
DSI (Driving Safety Indicator) is a weardown indicator that indicates the remaining tread depth in millimeters. It helps you to know when you should change your tyre to a new one. It also helps with increasing the mileage of your tyres when you are able to even out the car specific differences in tr…
The depth of the main grooves in the tread must be at least 1.6 mm on summer tyres and at least 3.0 mm on winter tyres. The main grooves are the wide grooves in the central area of the tread on about 3/4 of the tread surface.
The size markings of tyres that are compatible with your car are shown on the manual of your car. The size is always marked on the side of the tyre. Several size options are available. Size markings may be in the form 205/55 R 16 94 V XL.
Modern, high-quality winter tyres are both environmentally friendly and safe. The primary goal of tyre manufacturers is to develop safe tyres that are also environmentally friendly. The new stud regulation applying to winter tyres manufactured after July 1, 2013 provides a solid framework for this d…
Regulations applying to studded tyres took effect in summer 2013 and they serve to further boost traffic safety and environmental friendliness. New studded tyres are estimated to cause up to 25 percent less road wear than previous models. At the same time, the pass-by noise of tyres has decreased.
In purely technical terms, Flat Run tyres can be installed on any type of vehicle. However, we recommend using them only on vehicles for which Flat Run was intended.
No. New studs cannot be installed in place of detached studs because the studs will not stay in the changed holes.
We recommend that tyres be washed with a mild detergent such a solvent intended for washing cars.
Driving style has the greatest impact on exhaust emissions. Being aware of this and driving conscientiously can lead to fuel savings of 10-20 percent.
It is important to follow the car manufacturer's instructions when choosing the rim size. For example, more sporty cars often require 17–19-inch tyres because smaller rims are not compatible with the braking system.
It is normal that the tyres that are on the axel of traction wear more on the middle and the freely spinning tyres on the shoulders. The best way to ensure mileage is to rotate the tyres every 8000km.
Nokian Tyres products are labeled for proper installation. The edge of the tyre labeled “outside” should be installed on the outer edge of the tyre.
In the future, the rolling resistance will improve remarkably, due to material innovations. In addition modern technology will be attached to the tyre and the tyre shall be a more inseparable part of the suspension and the whole car. In the next decades most oil-based materials will be replaced by m…
Studded winter tyres can be used from November 1 to March 31 or until Easter Monday. Studded tyres can be used at other times if the weather or driving conditions require them.
Winter tyres must be used on cars and vans in December, January, and February. Exceptions include temporary transfers for sale, repair, or inspection.
“Better” tyres – those with less wear – should always be installed at the rear, and the main reason is safety. When using better tyres on rear, it is easier to avoid oversteering ie. loosing rear axle grip of the road, in emergency situations. In an intense situation while driving, oversteering is m…
In slippery conditions, the car’s breaking distance is longer and handling becomes more difficult. Tyres are unable to move water, snow and slush out of the way, losing the feeling of road contact.
Always perform a visual assessment for tyres before driving, and inspect more closely every 3-4 weeks. Quick checks can improve driving safety and comfort, and extend the life of tyres.
The use is already restricted in the Nordic countries. For example, in Finland, studded winter tyres can be used from the beginning of November until the end of March or until Easter Monday. The road wear and weight of studs was precisely stipulated in a regulation that took effect in 2013.
The use of studded winter tyres improves traffic safety in winter conditions. As such, no fees should be imposed for using studded winter tyres – everyone should have the freedom to choose whether to use studded or non-studded winter tyres.
Nokian Tyres' overarching principle is to facilitate safe mobility. The company develops tyres with increasing levels of safety and environmental friendliness – whether studded or non-studded.
Yes. The rolling resistance of a flat run tyre is bigger than that of a tyre with a normal construction.
If a Flat Run tyre has been driven empty – even over a short distance – we recommend replacing it with an entirely new tyre.
Installing Flat Run tyres doesn't require speciality equipment and can be installed in most tyre service centers
Consult a tyre expert immediately if the tyre becomes deflated when in use or if you notice external damage to the tread or the sides of the tyre, such as punctures, cuts, abrasion, or uneven wear.
New tyres have a groove depth of over 8 millimeters, though often more than 9 millimeters.
There are numerous ways how recycling of tyres has been arranged in different countries. The best way to find out how recycling can be handled is to contact your local tyre dealer for advice. A general level info on European recycling can be found here: http://www.etrma.org/tyres/ELTs/ELT-management…
Used tyres cannot be taken to a landfill; they must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling facility. In Europe it is free to recycle old tyres because the price of new tyres includes a recycling fee. Read more about tire life cycle and recycling
Modern non-studded winter tyres have good grip, even in difficult conditions, and can even correct minor driving errors. However, studded tyres have considerably better grip. A young motorist who is just getting used to driving in the winter should choose studded tyres.
Nokian Flat Run tyres can be installed on ordinary rims, while several other manufacturers' products require special rims.
An easy way to measure the groove depth is to use a two-euro coin: place it in the main groove in the central part of the tread. If the silver edge of the coin is still visible from within the tread, the depth is less than 4 mm.
Nokian Tyres does not use any SVHC-rated (substances of very high concern) raw materials in its own production. The raw materials used for manufacturing tires include natural rubber, synthetic rubber, strengthening materials known as cords, soot, and various chemicals.
The pressure can be checked by using a gage found at most service stations. This should be done every three weeks. We recommend using the pressures defined by the car manufacturer. You can check the correct tyre pressure for your car in your vehicle’s manual. Note: Always measure pressure when the t…
It is important to “break in” new tyres for around 500 kilometers (equivalent to almost a tank of gas), by avoiding quick acceleration, breaking and turning.
The manufacture date is located on the sidewall of the tyre, displayed as a four-digit number; the first two are for the week and the last two for the year. For example “1117” means the tyre was manufactured in week 11 of the year 2017. Note: It is more important to pay attention to the wear and con…
Nokian Tyres Flat Run tyres can be driven with no air pressure for 50 km on a fully laden car and for 150 km when driving alone.
Everyone should have the option to choose the tyres that they consider most suitable to their own driving experience, style, and the driving conditions. Studded winter tyres are a safer, more reliable alternative for rapidly changing winter conditions because they are more effective in evening out v…
Soot, used to strengthen the rubber mass, has such a small particle size that it dyes the rubber black. In the future we might be able to replace soot as a strengthening comound and then we can basically make tyres of any colour
If you are not compelled to drive in every winter day non-studded tyres can be the right choice. Most difficult conditions and surfaces for non-studded tyres are slippery ice and hard packed snow. On those surfaces studded tyres are much better.
On snowy roads, both studded and non-studded tyres have similar grip, but when driving in rapidly changing winter conditions on icy or wet surfaces, studded tyres are better.
The country of manufacture is clearly stated on the side of the tyre. The same tyre can be manufactured in several different countries. In terms of quality and safety every Nokian Tyres product is made with to our exacting standards and industry leading practices.
Nordic non-studded winter tyres provide considerably better grip on ice and snow than central European non-studded winter tyres. On the other hand the tyre aimed at central european winter conditions has better qualities on wet conditions
Using winter tyres in the summer is not recommended, even if they are non-studded, as they have a softer rubber compound and different tread structure than summer tyres. Tyres designed strictly for winter roads do not function safely in the summer. Also due to the compuonding, the wear of winter tyr…
When you choose tyres, it is important to make sure that they suit your own driving style and experience. At the same time, you should keep in mind the winter conditions in which you normally drive. Studded winter tyres are the best choice for icy roads and varying driving conditions.
There might be differences in different countries legistlation concerning the use of winter tyres. Please be sure to check country specific regulations before mounting for instance studded tyres on to your car. In Finland for instance, winter tyres must be used from the beginning of December to the …
Nokian Tyres is a strongly Finnish company. Product development, administration, and management of sales and marketing are based in Nokia, Finland, which is also the company's home. We directly employ over 1,600 people in Finland, and we employ many more people indirectly.
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