Tight grip of the actual operating environment
Comprehensive understanding of the customer’s machinery and equipment base, the characteristics of their daily work and the demands of the working environment is paramount in the development of new innovations. Therefore, product development is conducted in close co-operation with the customers. Moreover, our extensive field follow-up also provides product development with valuable input. All tyres on the market undergo field testing, and their properties are continuously improved on the basis of test results.In the development of heavy tyres, a special focus has been placed on radial special tyres alongside the traditional cross-ply tyres. The development of a special tyre is like a tailor’s work; the development needs to come from the customer. We respond to these needs, relying on our years of experience and the consequent expertise, creative passion and the latest technology.
Persistent long-term development
The cornerstones of tyre design and development are functionality, efficiency, reliability and long operating life. New innovations are developed to further improve the materials, treads, structure and quality of tyres, as well as our testing practices, customer service and production. Environmental issues are continuously increasing in importance, and they are driving the tyre design process.Ensuring the top product qualities, testing is an essential part of our product development. Furthermore, close contacts with the other Nokian Tyres product families, passenger car and truck tyres and tread materials, generate significant synergies for the heavy tyre development work.
Examples of the outcomes of our product development: