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DAYTON, Tenn. — Less than a year after releasing an all-season tire for the burgeoning light truck and SUV markets, Nokian Tyres P.L.C. has completed the portfolio by releasing a similar all-season project for the passenger vehicle market, engineered specifically for North American drivers…
Nokian's New All-Season Tire Is Designed to Last 80,000 Miles Some Jan 13, 2021 Nokian Tyres, the Finnish tire maker famous for its excellent cold-weather offerings, has just launched a new all-season tire specifically for the North American market. Designed to absorb impacts from potholes, it uses a high-strength fiber material also found in bulletproof vests, and can last up to 80,000 miles. More on Tires The tire, called the Nokian Tyres One, uses Aramid fiber—the same material found in spacecraft landing cushions—to bolster its sidewalls, protecting against blowouts in ...
Nokian Tyres Unveils New Tire Protected By Same Material Found In Bulletproof Vests To Be Produced In Dayton Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Nokian Tyres One The same fiber that reinforces bulletproof vests and spacecraft landing cushions is now being used to protect drivers of passenger cars from potholes. Nokian Tyres, a global tire company with a growing presence in North America, is using Aramid fiber in a passenger tire for the first time, its new Nokian Tyres One. The goal: to strengthen the tire’s sidewalls and guard against potholes and other road hazards. The company is so confid...