Bridgestone Adds VSWAS 23.5R25 Size to OTR Snow Tire Line
Bridgestone Americas announced the introduction of the VSWAS 23.5R25 V-Steel Snow Wedge all-season tire, a size expansion to the Bridgestone Off-the-Road (OTR) line of radial snow tires. Designed for grader and loader applications, the VSWAS 23.5R25 provides excellent performance in deep snow with a tread pattern that reduces stone holdings without the need for studs or chains,
Nokian Tyres Launches New Winter Line For Delivery Vehicles
Nokian Tyres has announced a new line of van and delivery vehicle tires – the Hakkapeliitta C4 and Hakkapeliitta CR4. The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta C4 studded tire handles all the elements of winter, Nokian says. The stainless steel square stud ensures controlled handling and grip on both ice and snow. The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta CR4 nordic non-studded tire is a
Ridemax IT 692 (M+S) For the Harsh Winter Season
BKT has developed specific tires to face the entire winter season – solutions designed not only to deal with muddy or snowy surfaces but also to provide maximum performance in normal conditions on dry soil, satisfying the different technical requirements depending on the surface and conditions of use. Both the tread and the compound have
Nokian Launches New Winter Tire Range for Cars, SUVs and EVs
As the inventor of the winter tire, Nokian Tyres aims to be predictable by design, in terms of safety and reliability. This is what the Finnish tiremaker aimed to instill in its new Hakkapeliitta R5 non-studded winter tire range, which the tiremaker debuted in a global virtual launch Jan. 26. “Our mission is to keep
The Difference Between Tire Tread Patterns
Tires in the market today are mainly designed with one of three tread patterns: directional, asymmetrical or symmetrical. Each pattern lends itself to specific performance characteristics that help the tire, basically, do what engineers want it to. Tire Review’s Maddie Winer takes a look at each from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox
Capitalizing on the Winter Tire Opportunity
It’s a frigid February morning in Chicago. The kind of cold that creeps into the depths of your lungs, making it difficult and even a little painful to breathe. The kind of cold that literally takes your breath away. The snow was falling as I stepped into my car and took off across The Chicago
Tread Elements that Make Winter Tires Stand Up to the Test
The tread design on winter tires is truly meant to stand up to the test of harsh conditions. I mean, just look at this one. So, let’s take a deeper look. First, many winter tires have lots of deep grooves, which can run circumferentially and laterally around the tire. A tire’s network of grooves helps
Nokian Tyres Highlights 2021 Achievements
The company’s Nokian Tyres One all-season passenger tire became the best-selling product in the company history in the North American region, Nokian said.
Customer Conversations: The Winter Tire Sale
Tire Review’s Maddie Winer explains how you can best answer your customer’s questions on winter tires from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
All-Season vs. Winter vs. All-Weather Tires
Babcox Media’s Joe Keene reviews the differences between these three types of tires to help you find the best ones for your needs, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media. This video is sponsored by Continental.
Michelin Launches More Winter Tire Sizes
The company’s X-Ice Snow, which was launched in 2020, will now be available in 116 sizes.
GRI Introduces Peakmaster Snow for the Winter Season
GRI says the Peakmaster Snow is a premium solid tire that combines an innovative design and advanced construction developed for high-performance in winter weather and snow conditions.
