• 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.

Federal SS-657
This tyre is ideal for family vehicles. Its competitive pricing and superior performance make it ideal for normal suburban and highway use.

Features
Pattern specifically designed for low noise levels providing for a comfortable ride. Large grooves for improved water evacuation capabilities and prevents hydroplaning, highly efficient water dispersion. Comfortable, confident driving for highway and everyday use. Long tyre life (deep tread). Budget pricing. This tyre is ideal for family vehicles. Its competitive pricing and superior performance make it ideal for normal suburban and highway use.

• All weather grip
• High speed stability
• Optimized pattern

Rim protection Achilles 122 offers a great balance between driving comfort, stability and precision. 122 is a modern tyre designed for today’s passenger car, suitable for either frequent city travels or touring highway drives. The tyre's design offers safe handling on wet roads with an improved contact area that reduces hydroplaning. The stiffer tread area promotes high speed stability and dry braking performance.

Torque car tyres have been designed to out-perform premium brands whilst delivering a price that’s affordable to the modern motorist. Across the range our Torque Tyre constantly scores well on the EU rating system delivering shorter breaker distances on wet and dry roads, high performance handling for extra grip and greater fuel efficiency. Torque PCR tyres are available in a full rage of sizes.

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

Luxurious and comfortable sports utility vehicles tire figure.Double arc figure, low rolling resistance, strong shock absorbing ability.Fine performance on wet road, 6 straoght slots form high effect drainage, reducing the surface extension caused by wet to the minimum.Under long cruising conditions this tire is superior within this tire category because of its unique tread design and wear resistant tread compound.

Ecovision VI-682 uses a special tread compound that has low rolling resistance which reduces overall fuel consumption and hence minimises its carbon footprint.


Environmental Friendly Tread Pattern

VI-682 tread pattern has a design that reduces deformation when in contact with road giving more stable drive, lower energy loss and better fuel efficiency.

Special Tread Compound

Ecovision VI-682 uses a special tread compound that has low rolling resistance which reduces overall fuel consumption and hence minimises its carbon footprint. The silica compound also improves wet grip performance.

Quiet Ride
Tyre's design reduces vibration and noise
The New Groove profile is designed to distribute stress on groove wall evenly and prevent groove crack
Diagonal grooves and lines provide better traction and braking performance.

Pattern blocks in variable sizes that are optimised using frequency spectrum analysis to provide a quiet ride.

VI-682 uses a Groove Design Four* circumferential grooves ensure quick water drainage to prevent aquaplaning.