Choosing your tires
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to chose your tires! These articles are aimed to provide guidance of what to think of when setting out to buy a new set of tires. Make informed decisions and ensure that every kilometer is smooth, safe, and optimized for your specific needs.
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Are all-season tires safe in winter?
All season tire compounds and tread patterns are built for high performance and durability on spring and summer roads, but they are not designed to drive in snow and ice. Find out why. -
What are snow or winter tires?
Snow tires are built differently than other tires. What are winter tires made for and why? Find out more. -
How to choose the right tires: Purchase tires that suit your climate
The tires you drive need to match the climate where you live. We've created a Tire Buying Guide to help you learn which tire type is right for you. Read more. -
Nokian Tyres SilentDrive Technology: Meet the Special Foam We Use to Decrease EV Road Noise
Electric vehicles deliver a nearly silent driving experience. The loudest sound EV drivers hear is often the friction between tires and the road, meaning quiet tires are important. Read about our solution. -
Back to School: How to Stay Safe When You're Driving at Altitude
Back to school driving safety tips. Article written by Nokian Tyres dealer Damon Nielson, Owner of Tire Factory Point S in American Fork, Utah. -
Quiet tires: reduce tire noise and improve driving comfort
Quiet tires are one of the key factors when it comes to driving comfort. Discover how to choose the quietest tires and reduce tire noise. -
What Does Asymmetrical Tread Pattern Mean?
An asymmetrical tire features different tread patterns on the inner and outer halves, designed to maximize performance by combining wet-weather traction with dry-weather cornering stability. Find out more. -
All‑weather vs. winter tires - what’s safer in my climate?
When you live and drive in the U.S. and Canada, weather isn’t just a backdrop…it’s a co pilot. Conditions can shift in minutes, temperatures swing sharply, and sudden snowfall can turn a routine errand into a slippery challenge. -
Four Safe Holiday Driving Tips from Nokian Tyres
Advice for Holiday Travel Winter Roads: The holiday season is here, and so are unpredictable winter conditions—snow, ice, slush, and freezing rain.