Nokian Tyres invented the world’s first winter tire called “Kelirengas” or “Weather Tire” in 1934. It was specifically designed for trucks to navigate the harsh winters of the North. However, as passenger car traffic began to increase, winter tires were gradually produced for passenger cars, and the name was changed to Hakkapeliitta. 

Nokian Heavy Tyres designs and manufactures special tires and wheels for heavy-duty machinery, as well as retreads for commercial vehicle tires. These products were granted the Key Flag Symbol and Design From Finland label last year. Now the Association for Finnish Work has also awarded the Design from Finland label to the company's truck and bus tires, which are designed in Nokia, Finland.  

Nokian Tyres has added three new sizes to its Soil King VF tire range. Providing high performance for demanding agricultural tasks, the new sizes (VF650/65R42, VF540/65R30 and VF600/60R30) are very common in mid-horsepower tractors in the 200–275 hp range.

Nokian Tyres is launching a significant development for the forestry industry. The new tire size for Forest King F2 tire family meets the increasing demands of Cut to Length (CTL) forestry machines, particularly the larger, more powerful forwarders and harvesters now being deployed in the industry.

The FinnMETKO trade fair gathers an impressive range of machinery and professionals to Jämsä, Finland at the end of August. This year, Nokian Tyres presents a wide range of premium tires, accessories and services for various end-use applications.

As the world’s northernmost tire manufacturer, Nokian Tyres has been specializing in winter tires since inventing them in 1934. At Elmia Lastbil, Nokian Tyres showcases both its premium winter tires for trucks and buses as well as Noktop retreading materials that offer the same great winter properties for retreaded tires.

How do we do as a company? How could we improve? To find out, there is no better way than to ask our customers. In a recent comprehensive customer survey with nearly 300 respondents, Nokian Heavy Tyres scored a very respectable NPS of 45.5. But as always, we strive towards an even better customer experience. 

Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader handles diverse terrains from soft mud to hard surfaces effortlessly. Utilizing the Hybrilug™ technology created by Nokian Tyres, the new wheel loader tire ensures comfortable, silent driving, increased productivity, and predictable handling for agile loader work.

KWF Tagung is right around the corner. At Nokian Tyres stand F1-595, you can get to know a wide range of tires from reliable all-season tires to specialized forestry tires for the most demanding work.

Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF is a unique new tire technology that provides impressive grip and flotation in challenging soil conditions.  Utilizing the Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF technology, Nokian Tyres Float King VF tire is now made available in four common sizes for high-capacity slurry tankers.

Nokian Tyres Soil King VF is a unique new tractor tire that according to DLG tests can significantly improve fuel efficiency on the field and road. Utilizing the Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF technology, the VF tire is now made available in eight common high power tractor tire sizes. This means more farming professionals can benefit from its test-winning efficiency.

The range of available Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta TRI sizes has been growing steadily to cover machines from biggest to smallest with over 30 sizes to choose from. Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta TRI M+S tire is now available in sizes commonly fitted to HHP tractors, 710/70R42 and 600/70R30.

For decades, Nokian Tyres Noktop 21's traction, self-cleaning properties and versatility on challenging surfaces has made it the trusted go-to traction tread for commercial use. From the beginning of 2024, the classic tread gets new features – while keeping its first-class properties.

Powerful tractors and challenging terrains need tires to match. The Nokian Tyres Tractor King tire family is designed for forestry, earthmoving and road construction jobs. A wide range of available sizes ensures the best match with the machine and the job at hand. This is why the Nokian Tyres Tractor King family is expanded with three new sizes, 600/65R28 for front axle as well as 710/70R38 and 800/70R38 for rear axle.