Research and Development

Research and Development

Shaped by the past, looking to the future

Our R+D work allows us to stay the world leader in winter and forestry tires. Our approach has endured for more than 80 years – we develop superior tires for consumers driving in challenging conditions, who demand safety and durability in all situations.

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Uncompromising testing and Northern devotion

Uncompromising testing and Northern devotion

Tires are surprisingly technical products, consisting of many components and subject to exacting requirements. They are active safety factors in vehicles, providing the only contact with the ground. Finns are, by nature, familiar with snow, ice, slush and fickle winter weather.

Smart traffic technology and bio-based materials

Smart traffic technology and bio-based materials

If we look at driving 20 years from now, we will see revolutionary, smart traffic technology, self-driving electric cars and winter tires made from bio-based materials.

Our world records

Our world records

Testing at the extremes is at the core of activities and it requires unique skill. We need to try new things and test our limits. Only this will allow us to develop safer, more durable tires in the future.

The world’s first winter tire with retractable studs

The world’s first winter tire with retractable studs

With revolutionary Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta concept tire and its unique stud technology the inventor of the winter tire gives a hint of the things to come in the future. With a press of a button, the driver can bring out the studs to improve the grip of the tire. When the studs are not needed, they can be retracted back into the tire.