Nokian Winter Tires Review

As a professional truck driver, you know the importance of being on time. Even if there’s a blizzard coming down and you’re bumper to bumper on the 401, arriving at your destination safely depends on your tires. Winter tires are a must for any Hino driver. Unlike summer or all-season tires, winter tires are designed with thicker rubber, which allows for better traction against snow, ice, and slush. Despite what their name suggests, all-season tires were designed to handle many seasonal conditions, but they’re no match for Canadian winters. The grooves and thickness of a regular tire, in comparison to a winter tire, do not provide enough traction for dangerous road conditions that the winter weather can bring. To get you to your destination safely this winter, you need a good set of tires for your Hino, whether you’re driving a 195 or a 338. We’ve analyzed one of the most popular tire brands, Nokian Tires, to get you thinking about winter tires. Our Nokian winter tire review will give you all the facts you need prior to purchasing.

One of the oldest tire manufacturers in the world, Nokian Tyres produces winter tires for cars, trucks, busses, and heavy manufacturing equipment. One of their premium focuses is the research and development of snow tires. Recognized as the very first snow tire manufacturer back in 1934, Nokian Tires owns more than 100 patents devoted to tire manufacturing. With a heavy in-market focus on the trucking industry, Nokian Tyres is one of the industry’s leading winter tire brands on a global scale, making them the perfect choice for your medium-duty or heavy-duty Hino.

Based out of Finland, the brand is no stranger to harsh winters with extreme roadside conditions. Nokian Tires tests in real-time environments to be sure their tires are a match for any winter weather. Nokian produces winter tires for your Hino’s steer axle, drive axle and trailer tires. Nokian Tyres is committed to producing, safer, more durable and more economical tires to suit your everyday driving habits. All Nokian Tires are tailored for challenging conditions and different road surfaces. The first-class grip technology offered on heavy-duty truck winter tires means you’ll arrive safe and on-schedule, no matter what.

With Nokian Tyres, you get:

• Optimal tread patent design
• Low tire noise
• Less handling
• Low rolling resistance
• Reduced fuel consumption

Why Are Nokian Tires Different?

Advanced durable tread compounds maintain the necessary characteristics for a safe ride. Unlike summer tires, which are composed of thinner rubber for wet and humid environments, Nokian winter tires last for the completion of the product lifecycle. The brand has developed several innovative properties for their winter tires, which include the Twin-Block Pattern and the Spiral Sipe System which improves grip. Two other advanced safety technologies can be found on your set of Nokian Tyres, and these include the Driver Safety Indicator (DSI) and Winter Safety Indicator (WSI). The numbers on the centre surface of the tire indicate how much of the main groove depth remains on the tread. The snowflake symbol Winter Safety Indicator (WSI) remains visible to a groove depth of four millimetres. Once the snowflake has worn out, the driver should purchase new winter tires to ensure sufficient safety.

With close ties to the heavy equipment industry, as well as the environment, Nokian Tyres is redefining tire production. Nokian Tyres continuously develops new innovations that improve materials, treads, structure and overall quality so you can be sure you find a set of winter tires that match your Hino, as well as your driving style this winter.

Have you purchased your winter tires yet? Our Nokian Tire review should give you a good starting point. Once you've made your purchase, let us help you install them, when you book a quick service appointment! Call us today at 1-(877) 650-6296 or contact us online to reserve your spot.

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