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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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 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…

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