Being based in Finland, it's no wonder that Nokian Tyre has an aptitude for winter tires. Its product line has numerous snow-ready models, and the latest examples have gained traction in our tests.

When MotorTrend traveled to Lapland in northern Finland nine years ago, to Nokian Tyres’ Arctic test center, engineers were whispering about efforts to achieve what they thought was impossible: a ...

New Hakkapeliitta 01 is the world’s first production winter tire that automatically adjusts to changes in temperature by extending or retracting its studs. Nokian Tyres launched the first winter tire ...

Winter is starting to wind down in much of the United States, but that isn't stopping the folks at Nokian from getting ready for cold seasons to come. Instead, the storied Finnish tire manufacturer is ...

In the interim, Nokian continued to offer its distinct lineup of Hakkapeliitta winter tires, including the Hakkapeliitta 10 and LT3 studded tire fitments for passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, hybrids, and ...

Nokian provided flights from Austin, Texas, to Ivalo, Finland, and accommodation so Ars could visit its test facility. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. IVALO, Finland—In 1987, fictional ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter weather will soon be here and drivers are considering their options for added traction in slick conditions. Studded tires ...

The most dangerous part of Nokian Tyres' 1730-acre "White Hell" winter-testing facility in Ivalo, Finland, isn't driving at highway speeds across its frozen lakes or meeting a reindeer around its many ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon and Washington residents are now legally allowed to put studded tires on their vehicles in preparation for the winter season. In both states, drivers can use studded ...