Nokian Tyres announced a new off-road light truck tire line, Rockproof. Designed for light trucks and SUVs, the Nokian Rockproof provides optimal performance in quarries, forests and mining areas, the tiremaker said.
“Off-road driving and the toughest professional use require extreme durability from tires, and puncture protection in particular. Under these conditions, tires may sometimes have unpleasantly short service lives. Accidental damage causes a lot of additional costs and tire changes result in additional work,” said Olli Seppälä, product development manager for Nokian Tyres. “The tire has excellent cut resistance due to the tread compound that was developed for use in mines. The tire’s strong structure and aramid sidewalls protect the tire against damage from the sides. This product has been developed for improving the efficiency of demanding professional use.”
Developed in cooperation with Nokian Heavy Tyres, the new cut-resistant Nokian Rockproof Hybrid tread compound and tread pattern provide resistance in rough off-road conditions, the tiremaker said. An optimized tread block provides handling and stability, while stone ejectors prevent sharp and jagged stones from attaching to the tread surface.
The new tire line covers 8 European and 13 North American sizes. Sizes available in the U.S. range from LT245/75 R 16 to LT275/65 R 20.
The Nokian Rockproof will be available to consumers in early 2017.
For more information, visit nokiantires.com.
