Highest possible rating with five stars

Nokian is the most reasonable priced

New Nokian winter tyre WR D3 is the test winner in the winter tyre test 2011 of "Auto Plus", France' issue of "Auto Bild", Europe's biggest car magazine. It is awarded the highest possible rating with five stars. Besides, the Finn is the most reasonable priced.

The best results of all tested tyres in the test disciplines braking, acceleration, and handling on ice are reached by Nokian WR. It also wins handling on snow and braking in the dry. Its braking distance is 21.6 metres shorter than the one of the poorest of the eight premium tyres in the test. 19.8 out of 20 possible points is its score for acceleration on ice.

Nokian WR D3 also won the winter tyre test 2011 of the German car magazine "sport auto" with the judgement "very recommendable" and in the TV show "auto mobil" of the German TV station "VOX".

Nokian WR D3 for medium-sized and small family cars and Nokian WR A3 for larger and more powerful vehicles are available in a wide range of sizes from 13" to 20", speed ratings ranging from T to W (190 - 270 km/h). For tyre change, Nokian tyres are obtainable on good terms at local tyre dealers, as complete winter wheels with rims, too.

Nokian Tyres s.r.o

Phone +420 222 507 761

Fax +420 241 940 635

dieter.koppner(at)nokiantyres.com

V Parku 2336/22

148 00 Praha 4

Sources:

Auto Plus, Nr. 1211, 21.11.2011

sport auto, issue 11/2011

Nokian Tyres - an expert in winter conditions

Nokian Tyres is the only tyre manufacturer in the world that focuses on products and services that facilitate safe transportation in Nordic conditions. The company's innovative passenger car, van and heavy-duty machinery tyres are mainly marketed in areas that have snow, forest and changing seasons that make driving conditions demanding. Nokian Tyres also offers tyres especially tailored for the milder European climate.

For over 75 years, the company has been developing, testing and patenting solutions that promote driving safety. The world's first winter tyre was created to tackle the freezing temperatures and winds in 1934. Since then, top-range products refined with northern know-how have been introduced on a regular basis.

The world's northernmost tyre manufacturer tests its products under demanding and extreme conditions at its own test facilities in Ivalo, 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. At the beginning of the 1990s Nokian Tyres became the first company to develop unique slush planing tests for winter tyres. In 2002, Nokian Tyres introduced the Nokian WR, which was the first winter tyre designed for fast driving (M + S) in the world. This was followed in 2007 by the Nokian WR G2 that has been praised in test reports for its exemplary grip and special ability to prevent slush planing. Its success story will be continued with the new Nokian WR D3 and A3.

Respect for the environment is one of the fundamental values of Nokian Tyres. The company has systematically worked towards minimising environmental hazards. Nokian Tyres was the first tyre manufacturer to switch over to using only purified, low-aromatic oils in its production. Raw material and material choices are aimed at avoiding unnecessary burdens on the environment.

Nokian Tyres' net sales for 2010 totalled approximately EUR 1,058 million, and it had 3,500 employees. The company owns the Vianor tyre chain that comprises over 850 stores in 23 countries. Nokian Tyres Plc's shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges' NASDAQ OMX. www.nokiantyres.com

Press contact:

Dr. Falk Köhler PR

Dr. Falk Köhler

Phone: +49 40 54 73 12 12

Fax: +49 40 54 73 12 22

22397 Hamburg

Germany

Further information:

Nokian Tyres s.r.o

Business Director

Central Europe

Dieter Köppner

Phone: +420 222 507 761

E-Mail: dieter.koppner(at)nokiantyres.com

Product Development Manager

Central Europe

Sven Dittmann Dipl.-Ing.

Phone: +49 8143 444 850

Nokian Tyres plc

Development Manager

Juha Pirhonen

Tel.: +358 10 401 7708

distribué par

Ce noodl a été diffusé par Nokian Renkaat Oyj et initialement mise en ligne sur le site http://www.nokiantyres.com. La version originale est disponible ici.

Ce noodl a été distribué par noodls dans son format d'origine et sans modification sur 2011-11-23 12:28:35 PM et restera accessible depuis ce lien permanent.

Cette annonce est protégée par les règles du droit d'auteur et toute autre loi applicable, et son propriétaire est seul responsable de sa véracité et de son originalité.