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Report: Nokian Cheated in Tire Testing

Finnish newspaper Kauppalehti reported that Nokian Tyres has been cheating on tire testing for several years. According to the newspaper, Nokian has spent the past 10 years supplying certain tires for testing and then selling different tires of a lesser quality to consumers. The tiremaker conducted an investigation in the fall of 2015 and said any possible

Bridgestone Named Tire Manufacturer of the Year

Bridgestone Corp. took home the top honor of Tire Manufacturer of the Year at the 2016 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence. The Tire Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes a tire manufacturer for its investment in research and development and sustainable manufacturing programs. Bridgestone previously earned the award in 2008. Other award winners included

Nokian Adds Supplemental Warranty

Nokian Tyres Inc. is offering a supplemental warranty on a set of four Nokian eNTYRE 2.0 tires, purchased as a set after Oct. 1, 2015, for consumer use. For eNTYRE 2.0 tires with a UTQG rating of 720/A/A, the warranty allows users to have their tires replaced at no charge if all four tires wear

Consumer Reports Gives Favorable Ratings to All-Weather Tires

Consumer Reports has ranked the new Toyo Celsius, a variable-conditions tire ideal for snow but worn year-round, and the Nokian WR G3, a similar all-season/winter tire hybrid, above some winter tires. During Consumer Reports testing, both tires performed similarly and were found to offer good winter traction, good stopping grip on dry roads and confident

Sentury to Build U.S. Factory, Hires Ex-Nokian VP to Lead Project

Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd. is reportedly investing millions of dollars to build a new factory in the U.S. that will be lead by a former Nokian vice president, according to Tyres & Accessories. Former Nokian vice president of car and van tires Rami Helminen left the company in November and has joined Sentury as

Nokian Shuffles Organization Structure

Nokian Tyres is rearranging its operational structure and the responsibilities of its management team in order to strengthen the company’s product and innovation leadership, end-to-end supply operations and sales and distribution management. “Our success will also in the future be based on the world’s best products, world class production and distribution and excellent customer orientation.

WR G3 All-Weather Tire

The Nokian WR G3 SUV all-weather tire is designed to handle snow, slush and dry road conditions. According to Nokian Tyres, the new tire features a symmetric and directional tread pattern for better handling, even in winter weather, to provide a stable drive. The WR G3 is available in rim sizes from 15 inches to