• Four straight groove designed pattern enhances the drainage
• Center Rib design enhances steady handling
• 5 pitches pattern designed by computer simulation calculation reduces the noise generation
• Well tread contact patch prevents from irregular wear

Best one on snow and in the dry

Nokian WR D3 is awarded price-performance winner

New Nokian WR D3 winter tyre is „very recommendable“ in the winter tyre tests 2011 of the renowned German car magazines „auto motor und sport“ and „Auto Zeitung“.

The Nokian is the best on snow and in the dry. It clearly wins the driving tests on snow. „Currently best winter properties compared to its competitors, good driving behaviour in the dry“, the judgement of „auto motor und sport“ praises. Maximum score, shortest braking distance, fastest handling time, and strongest traction on snow for the Finn.

Nokian WR D3 is awarded price-performance winner being the most low-priced of the very recommendable premium winter tyres with a price of 112 Euros compared to the others which cost around 133 Euros.

Showing excellent results, it clearly wins the snow tests: 100 points of a possible score of 100 with „auto motor und sport“, 142 of a possible score of 150 with „Auto Zeitung“. „Outstanding properties on snow characterize Nokian WR D3“, „Auto Zeitung“ summarizes. „Brand new Nokian WR D3 is a highlight in this assessment.

”The skill to achieve top scores in the tyre test is to have ideal results on all road conditions,“ „auto motor und sport“ explains. „Or at least to be strongly outstanding in one area so that slight weaknesses can be compensated in the scoring system under certain circumstances.

The best example is given by new Finnish Nokian WR D3 which indeed on wet roads performs relatively poor due to feeble aquaplaning results but clearly sets the benchmark on snow with the shortest braking distance, the best traction and a very well-tempered driving behaviour: 100 points of a possible score of 100 for the Nokian which not only achieves the best lap time on the snowy handling lane but also drives effortless and precise at the same time.“

German automobile association ADAC ascertains the Nokian’s strengths: „Top mark 1,8 in the dry“. Its handling is outstanding, marked 1,6. With the good marks 2,1 on snow and 2,3 on ice it performs well even in other driving disciplines and backs up its high safety. Its eco friendliness is proven by the green marks 2,0 in fuel consumption and wearing. Mark 1 is the best mark and 6 the worst mark in the German mark system.

Durable Nokian WR D3 is tailored for medium-sized and small family cars and drivers who value safe, economic driving. Nokian WR A3, on the other hand, is optimised for larger and more powerful vehicles with a special emphasis placed on the tyre's sensitive driving response even at higher speeds.

Nokian WR tyres are available in a wide range of sizes from 13” to 20”, speed ratings ranging from T to W (190 – 270 km/h). These new winter products aimed particularly at the Central European markets are from now on available for retail. For tyre change, Nokian tyres are obtainable on good terms at local tyre dealers, as complete winter wheels with rims, too.

• Classic tire from Dunlop

Advantages:

• Fuel efficient
• Excellent driving comfort
• Good compromise between security and durability

Tyre description:

Kinergy eco’s Fuel Saving Technology was developed by combining new materials, such as nano-scale silica particles, using new mixing technology.

These technologies help improve both fuel efficiency and wet braking performance. This tire was designed to satisfy customers riding comfort as well as maximizing fuel efficiency.

This combination of comfort and efficiency was made possible through the use of Hankook’s vibration control technology.

New benchmark in four-season tyres: the Vredestein Quatrac 5

Advanced tread design:

The new Vredestein Quatrac 5 is characterised by the sleek, asymmetrical design of the tread - a sophisticated symbiosis of winter and summer tyres. The profile on the summer side, with reduced air ratio, ensures excellent handling, great steering precision and plenty of lateral grip on dry and wet road surfaces. The winter side, which deploys sophisticated sipe technology, ensures exceptional grip on cold or snowy surfaces. Another striking feature is the asymmetrical outer longitudinal groove, the edges of which are placed at different angles in the tyre tread. This further optimises the stiffness of the tyre, resulting in greater stability and enhanced handling on dry road surfaces.

New technology:

3D Grip Claws Several new technologies make their debut in the Vredestein Quatrac 5, such as the 3D Grip Claws. Arranged between the sipes in the middle of the tyre, they ensure perfect grip on bends and make it possible to accelerate quickly, even on snowy and icy roads.

Full Silica Compound:

Another new aspect of the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the Full Silica tread compound mix, which is characterised by a special polymer composition. This ensures a high degree of resistance to wear – making for a long lifespan – while the even distribution of pressure results in an even wear pattern.

Technology:

Innovative tread design: with an asymmetrical outer longitudinal groove for greater stability and enhanced handling on dry surfaces.

3D Grip Claws: great grip when cornering, faster acceleration on snow and ice.

Clever and attractive design: with unique summer and winter sides: optimised performance in all conditions.

Green EU tyre label: low rolling resistance, short braking distances on wet surfaces, exceptionally quiet operation.

Innovative Full Silica Compound: durability and long lifespan.

Get Closer to Nature More Safely on N'blue HD Plus

Do you have your own way of releasing stress? Some people go up a mountain and shout while others listen to music or confide in their friends. You may want to go on a drive to ease your stress if you are a Nexen Tire fan. A drive for its own sake when you are down or just feeling gloomy will put you in a much better mood. To better help you with your drive for a change of mood or a release of stress, Nexen Tire has launched a new, exciting product: N’blue HD Plus, an upgraded version of N’blue HD with better performance and improved features that are the product of extensive investment in R&D.

Key Performance

Utmost Handling Performance

Efficient water drainage: Computer simulated four circumferential grooves and slightly curved lateral grooves effectively evacuate water and resist hydroplaning.

Outstanding straight driving stability: Continuous 3 center ribs help directional driving stability at a high speed.

Maximized Wet Performance

Jointless Bead Wire & High Hardness Bead Filler: Improve high speed stability and deliver better handling and steering response.

Maximized Wet Grip Compound: By applying the latest silica & advanced materials compounding technology, Maximized wet grip and higher fuel efficiency are secured at same time.

Reduced Rolling Resistance

High performance cornering: Solid shoulder rib facilitates precise cornering and keeps in tune with every corner by distributing forces.

Excellent driving stability in wet roads: Lateral grooves achieved by effective drainage enhance driving stability in wet roads.

Optimized Best Contour System (OBCS)

High Tensile Steel Belts: Enhance braking function with optimized grip pressure and stress dispersion by OBCS technology.

Optimized Carcass Contour System (OCCS)

High Modulus Carcass: Minimizes tire deformation and helps maintain the tire's shape to enhance driving stability with OCCS technology.

Put differently, based on the EU Labeling standard for easier comparison, the tire has better wet grip, rolling resistance and noise performance. With improved stability on wet roads, the N’blue HD Plus received many ‘A’s in wet braking, the highest level under the EU Labeling standard.Its wet grip, one aspect of a tire highly regarded in Europe, has also been improved, as 18 out of its 44 categories previously rated B received A. In addition, 16 categories in rolling resistance and 15 categories in noise were rated higher, allowing the tire to provide a higher level of silence and better ride. Its fuel efficiency is higher now, with 5 percent more mileage compared to its predecessor. Nexen Tire is committed to delivering higher quality and performance to customers through continued improvement and sustained investment in R&D.

Feel the comfortable driving while caring for the environment

N Blue Eco is an eco-friendly performance tire with excellent wet handling and braking performance providing outstanding driving stability on wet roads. Optimized tread contact patch provides uniform distribution of contact pressure, resulting in a longer tread life. Well positioned grooves and extra-thin sipes reduce braking distances and secure high braking performance on wet roads. Continuous 3 center ribs with optimal block distribution help directional driving stability at high speed. Various shapes of sipe provide a comfort driving by absorbing the vibration from various road surfaces.

Green Technology
N Blue Eco’s green technologies give more functional value to tire performance.

Excellent energy saving
NBlue Eco combines green technologies including LRR full silica compound and construction design to reduce the tire's rolling resistance resulting in good energy efficiency.

Improved wet performance
The application of highly dispersible silica compound maximizes wet grip performance.

Low noise for high comfort
Computer optimized asymmetric tread pattern and random variable pitch blocks reduce noise generation, resulting in a quiet and comfortable ride.

Reduced Rolling Resistance
Low rolling resistance silica compound and cavity profile provide lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions improving fuel efficiency to create energy savings.

Enhanced Wet Performance
Optimized four wide grooves help realize outstanding water removal while the asymmetric pattern delivers improved hydroplaning and excellent grip performance on wet road surfaces.

Goodride SW601

Asymmetrick tread design provides balanced performance across driving conditions. Special Zigzag sipes help maintain block rigidity and create more biting edges for enhanced snow and ice traction. Circumferential high drainage grooves drain snow, slush and water maximizing the tires contact with the road surface.

Highlights:

• Increased driving comfort
• Special Tread Compound
• Asymmetrical pattern design

Goodride SW601

Asymmetrick tread design provides balanced performance across driving conditions. Special Zigzag sipes help maintain block rigidity and create more biting edges for enhanced snow and ice traction. Circumferential high drainage grooves drain snow, slush and water maximizing the tires contact with the road surface.

Highlights:

• Increased driving comfort
• Special Tread Compound
• Asymmetrical pattern design

• Aggressive tread design with four circumferential grooves
• Spiral jointless nylon cap
• Aesthetic sidewall
• Superior water dispersion and wet traction
• Outstanding response and handling stability
• Excellent driving comfort with low noise level

The central blocks with 3D kerf enhance maneuverability on snowy road. Four circumferential- groove raises frainage efficiency and stability on wet road. Multi-oitch arrangement reduces rolling noise effectively. The large blocks on shoulders increase sustaining strength, escalate corning handing stability and treadwearing. No matter in summer or in winter, N-607+ all season tires provide drivdrs maneuverability and safety all year round. 

The lamelia profile makes a durable high grip level with snow, for ice possible and on wet road with at the same time good driving stability on dry roadway.

The central blocks with 3D kerf enhance maneuverability on snowy road. Four circumferential- groove raises frainage efficiency and stability on wet road. Multi-oitch arrangement reduces rolling noise effectively. The large blocks on shoulders increase sustaining strength, escalate corning handing stability and treadwearing. No matter in summer or in winter, N-607+ all season tires provide drivdrs maneuverability and safety all year round. 

SW-7 is designed to optimize grip in Nordic winter conditions. Advanced stud hole design and formula retain its braking and acceleration grip on snow and icy road surfaces.

Center rib and directional pattern design enhances straight driving performance and maneuverability on snowy ground. Wide and zigzag lateral grooves plus big void ratio design enhances ice-pillar effect and reinforces grip on snowy road.

Serrate multi-sipes design shortens braking distance on snowy and icy road to reinforce braking performance and driving safety on icy ground. Tri-dimensional sipes design on tire shoulder enhances block stiffness, maneuverability and cornering performance on icy ground.

Circumferential and random-allocated spike holes design on tread pattern reinforces traction on harsh icy road. Unique silica formula used for all sizes enhances wet grip. Ha-oil free formula used for all sizes conforms to European Union’s environmental protection standard.

Advantages:

• Efficient in summer and winter
• Improved driving confort
• The most economical tire choice