Nokian marks 75 years of the Winter tyre
ERJ staff report (DS)
Nokia, Finland -- To mark the 75th anniversary of its Winter-focussed Hakkapeliitta tyre brand, Nokian Tyres has launched a new website (see link below).
Nokian Tyres manufactured the world's first winter tyre for the winter frost in 1934. Two years later, the Hakkapeliitta was born in the northern winter. Nokian said, "Since 1936, Nokian Tyres has introduced a total of 33 Hakkapeliitta products, both studded and studless winter tyres for passenger cars and heavy equipment. The excellent winter properties of the Hakkapeliitta tyres have been enjoyed by millions of safety-conscious drivers in over 50 countries."
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Press release from Nokian Tyres
Go to the http://hakkapeliitta75.com/website
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