Heavy duty radial flotation tyre / 7 new sizes, high NSD, superior compound, strong construction, high durability / Top performance on and off-road for agricultural and construction transports with trailers, tankers etc. / High load carrying capacity, excellent self-cleaning / 10-year warranty / Happy customer feedback /
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, May 19, 2022 – In order to serve bus fleets with a more comprehensive tire selection, Nokian Tyres has released an all-season coach tire suitable for every axle position in main road use – steering axle, drive axle as well as bogie axles. The new Nokian Tyres Hakka Truck Coach has all the hallmarks of the Nokian Tyres Hakka Truck tire family: safe grip, smooth and silent drive as well as low total cost of ownership.
Read MoreStudy confirms economic revenues of using Alliance VF tires / Scientific input highly valued by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires’ Alliance brand / Top value for money with Alliance 372 VF radial tractor tires / Additional sizes of Agri Star II provide even broader basis for end users’ satisfaction /
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, May 4, 2022 – Good design is the key for making technology accessible, intuitive and useful. In a best-case scenario, technological excellence and good design go hand in hand, enabling new and more pleasant ways of doing things. The Nokian Ground King Intuitu smart tires combine the revolutionary Hybrilug™ tread pattern technology and wireless connectivity with a design that is functional, distinctive and aesthetic to perfection. This has proven to be the winning combination, earning its design team the prestigious Fennia Prize Winner award.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, April 1, 2022 – Even in these days of global road transports, the choice of tires still varies from country to country. Different road conditions, legislation and vehicles make sure that one tire never fits all. To serve as many professional drivers as possible, Nokian Tyres has extended its truck tire selection with three new tire sizes, each answering a specific need.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, March 29, 2022 – Being able to do versatile jobs is usually good for contracting business – and excavating is no exception. The contractors everywhere have noticed that with the Nokian Ground Kare tires, the capabilities of their wheeled excavator and the performance of tires compared to dual wheels have increased substantially. Also backhoe loaders perform their best with a versatile set of tires. Now the Nokian Ground Kare tire range is extended with three new sizes to bring grip and stability to the reach of more contractors.
Read More5 additional sizes in 70 series, 4 new sizes in 85 series, 3 new sizes in 90-95 series / Successful design philosophy continues in new sizes / Strong – and further growing – demand / Very positive customer feedback from various markets /
Alliance cooperates with NDI as strategic distribution partner for the Nordics since 1984 / As additional partner, Broson Wheels strengthens the position of Alliance for the OE2 segment in Sweden / Opportunity for further growth of YOHT brand in the Swedish agro-tire market /
Andrew Musgrave, highly experienced sales expert, joined Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) as new Country Manager for UK & Ireland in November
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, December 13, 2021 – A lot has changed in excavator contracting after Nokian Tyres released the Nokian Ground Kare tire for wheeled excavators and backhoe loaders two and a half years ago. The wide block-patterned single tire has since proven its worth in many kinds of excavating work, making it so popular that Nokian Tyres now extends the Ground Kare tire spectrum from both ends: size 600/50-22.5 for compact excavators and size 710/40-22.5 for the largest machinery.
Read MoreNew warehouse, more SKUs, more space for AGRI STAR II and its ‘siblings’ / Kirkby Tyres, exclusive partner of Alliance in the UK and Ireland since 1967 / First ever export customer of Alliance further strengthens the brand’s presence and customer service / 5 Alliance tyres to be displayed at LAMMA 2022 /
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, November 4, 2021 – For truck transports, it is important to have the right tire for the job at hand. The Nokian E-Truck family of tires is designed for reliable, economical kilometers on medium and regional haul. Nokian R-Truck, on the other hand, is a tire family for demanding on and off-road use. Nokian Tyres widens its tire portfolio with new sizes to serve the users of both tire ranges even better.
Read MoreCost for freight and raw material continue to rise despite earlier expectations / Market developments largely absorbed by YOHT / Small proportion of higher cost still need to be passed on to business partners /
Soil protection is paramount / High effectiveness through the combination of flotation tires and VF technology / Reduced inflation pressure or more load: flexibility for site- and situation-specific strategies / ILVO/Inagro event: Innovative concepts against soil compaction / YOHT is leader in the global flotation radial market /
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 15 September, 2021 – Not all quality tires are made for the biggest and most powerful tractors. For many years, the Nokian TR Forest tire with its comprehensive size range has been a proven, reliable choice for light and medium weight forestry tractors. Now the tire has been renewed with new features – without losing any of the properties that made it a classic for tough forestry work. Introducing the new Nokian TR Forest 2 tractor tire!
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, September 2, 2021 – Designed for the heaviest loads and toughest surfaces, the Nokian CT agricultural trailer tire has brought stability, long service life and massive load-bearing capacity to earthmoving and contracting jobs for years. Now the popular 600/55R26.5 size of Nokian CT gets an update that enables even bigger loads and higher operating pressures – resulting in even better operational efficiency.
Read MoreLeader in VF technology – further sizes added to the already biggest portfolio in the industry / New size of the Alliance 372 VF – flagship tire in VF technology / New size of the Alliance 363 VF row crop – master of on-road drive and low wear / New size of the Alliance 585 – pure versatility for telehandlers, backhoe and compact loaders
Visakhapatnam Plant in India is currently under construction / Decision for additional investments will double the plant’s future capacity for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) / First stage of factory to start production in first quarter of 2023, second stage in first quarter of 2024 /
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, August 10, 2021 – With heavy loads on changing road conditions, the tires on every axle position matter. The high trailer weight affects the handling of the entire vehicle, making the grip, stability and reliability of the trailer tires a critical demand. When transporting dangerous goods (ADR), liquids or bulk, premium trailer tires give confidence to the handling of the entire truck. The Nokian Hakka Truck Trailer is a premium all-weather trailer tire for the most demanding transports. It offers higher mileage, excellent grip and low rolling resistance for confident, comfortable and economical driving.
Read MoreNokian Tyres plc Half Year Financial Report January–June 2021, August 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
This release is a summary of Nokian Tyres’ Half Year Financial Report January–June 2021. The complete report is attached to this release. It is also available on the company website at www.nokiantyres.com/company/investors/.
Read MoreThe world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture. In 2021, the Festival of Speed has returned better than ever, providing the stage to celebrate 2020’s planned theme of ‘The Maestros – Motorsport’s Great All-Rounders’, featuring drivers, teams and manufacturers who have shown their true greatness by succeeding across a variety of motorsport disciplines.
Read MoreAmsterdam, NL (June 2021) – CEAT Specialty is expanding its line-up of VF technology tyres with the introduction of the Spraymax VF. This tyre is specially designed for self-propelled sprayers.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, June 22, 2021 – Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI tire offers the winning combination of all-season efficiency, unsurpassed grip in varying winter conditions and excellent handling on the road. Its versatility and wide size range have made it a popular choice from compact tractors to high-powered machines. Now, with the new 540/65R28 and 650/65R38 tire sizes, the number of available sizes extends to 29.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 15 June, 2021 – Railway use sets special demands for a backhoe loader tire. Half of the tire is on metal, which can cause uneven wear and shorten the tire life. Nokian Tyres has been perfecting a special tire for railway use for several years, and now the unique Nokian Ground King Semi-Slick tire variant solves many problems that were previously typical when using a backhoe loader on railroads.
Read MoreAmsterdam, NL (June 2021) – Amit Tolani has been named Chief Executive of CEAT Specialty, effective 1stJune. CEAT Specialty has its EU office in Amsterdam, which has been servicing the farm and OTR tyre requirements of European customers since 2017.
New versatile tire for wheel loaders / Increased traction design with special grooves/ Made for the extreme – waste management, metal scarp yards, recycling centres / Non pneumatic solid tire – Severe Duty Solid (SDS) / Special compound formulation resists chipping, chunking and heat build-up / Sidewall apertures offer improved driver comfort.
Europe will be the first region in the world to start using an ice grip label for tires. In addition to this, tires will have a snow grip symbol and a QR code that lead to an extensive, European database. The change will become effective on May 1. The aim is for the new labels to help buyers compare different tires and guide them toward safer, eco-friendlier tire choices. As a winter tire pioneer, Nokian Tyres has been working for a long time to develop the labels. This work is now paying off.
Read MoreNew rubber compounds further enhance cut resistance and heat resistance / Three variants in three sizes to match customer demands – application specific and purpose-built / Excellent durability and minimum downtime. Launched only in 2019, one of the most modern radial OTR tyres for mining operations Galaxy HTSR 400 (E-4/L-4) is now available in two new variants of execution: cut resistant and heat resistant compound versions.
The Alliance 585 tire range has been officially homologated by Manitou as an option for the manufacturer’s range of MLT NewAg telehandlers. This tire option in size 460/70R24 is already available from factory on MLT NewAg and NewAg XL ranges.
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced in October 2020 that it will consolidate its various off-highway businesses into one single entity – Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT). This includes Yokohama’s off-the-road (OTR) tire businesses across the globe and Alliance Tire Group (ATG) with its renowned tire brands Alliance, Galaxy and Primex, which Yokohama bought four years ago.
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