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PRODUCTS
New Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Truck E2 Tyre and Noktop
was designed for
extreme demands,
minimising the need for
chains on the winding
forest roads – hence the
letter E. Now the new
Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Truck E2 tyre builds on
the tradition of high
quality, improving on
many fields.
“Compared to its
predecessor, Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E2 has better stability as well as grip in both deep and packed snow”, says Mr. Teppo Siltanen, Product Manager at Nokian Tyres. “Also, the grip lasts longer, thanks to some clever tread pattern features.” The Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E2 engineering highlights include peg siping that enables deeper reach, better worn grip and less tearing damage. Connected-block system brings consistent rigidity and even wear pattern, while the
open centre tread
design and deep-
reaching centre sipes
improve the tyre service
life.
Besides the improved
grip and longevity, the
Nokian Hakkapeliitta
E2 winter tyre also
helps to save fuel and
produce less noise.
“Often, good grip and a
low rolling resistance are seen as two opposing qualities,” Siltanen says, “but we have managed to reduce the tyre noise and rolling resistance while improving the grip as well, which is good news as the legislation
Hakkapeliitta E2
With close to a million units sold, Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E tyres and compatible Noktop Hakkapeliitta E retreading materials have been a benchmark for winter traction tyres for over a decade. While the grip, safety and comfort of the original Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E is still hard to beat, the new demands set by changing work, trucks and legislation call for an
improved version.
Jobs such as snow ploughing, timber transports and the like often take place on deep or packed snow and ice, and on rough roads. Featuring a suitable tyre for all axle positions, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck product series represents the peak of Nokian Tyres’ winter know-how for trucks and buses. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E drive axle tyre
governing noise and fuel consumption is also getting tighter.” Meanwhile, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E2 tyre carcass has been designed with one or even two retreads in mind. The compatible Noktop Hakkapeliitta Truck E2 retreading material with Noktop retreading process make sure the tyre properties are as good as the original in the second round as well. Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E2 tyre will be available in Q3/2020 in sizes
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295/80R22.5, 315/80R22.5 and 315/70R22.5. The compatible retreading material, Nokian Noktop Hakkapeliitta E2, will be available in Q2/2020 with tread widths covering the most common tyre sizes.
Vipal VT560 Now in New Widths
Vipal has announced that its VT560 tread is now available in three new widths, 210, 230 and 240 mm. This new traction design is suitable for mixed use on paved and unpaved roads.
In order to assure versatile application and good adhesion on different types of terrain, the compound used on the VT560 has been optimized to guarantee excellent resistance
to abrasion. Its
construction
characteristics make
it an ideal tread for
severe applications,
offering great
traction power and
preventing tyre
damage, thereby
extending service
life.
The pattern features
variable depth
grooves to keep
objects from getting
embedded in the
tread. Meanwhile, interconnected blocks aim to provide greater resistance and support between the tread base and the block.
Another unique feature of the VT560 is the exclusive Eye Control technology, a wear indicator to identify tyre anomalies and suggest tyre rotation as well as the right time to remove the tyre for retreading.