News and advice
Tests, new products and practical car advice. We write about what we sell — and we also tell you when a tyre does not pass a test.
A revolutionary studded tyre that retracts its studs
Nokian introduces the world’s first studded tyre that adapts automatically to temperature and road conditions — more grip in frost, less road wear in milder weather.
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Snowproof 2 — studless tyres that last all winter
For drivers who mostly drive in town and would rather avoid stud noise. 33 sizes available for SUVs and larger cars.
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When should you switch to winter tyres?
Studs are allowed from 1 November to 14 April — but the temperature matters more than the calendar. Seven degrees is the rule of thumb.
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What do the numbers on a tyre mean?
205/55 R16 94T — what is the width, what is the profile and what does the letter tell you? And which sizes can go on your car.
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Why do electric cars need their own tyres?
More weight, more torque and a lower road-noise threshold. What the EV marking on a tyre really means.
Read →Tyre-change season is starting — book early
Demand multiplies in the first week of November. Those who book in October choose their time; everyone else takes what is left.
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