Nokian the winner in summer tire test
ERJ staff report (TP)
Nokia, Finland – The Nokian Z SUV is the winner of the 2014 summer tire test in the German magazine OFF ROAD.
It received a rating “very recommended” and “overall rating 1-“. In the German grading system: 1 is the best grade, while 1- is slightly under.
Nokian’s tire achieved the top rating for braking and handling on dry and wet surfaces, and “it responds to steering immediately and corners like it is on rails”. In the braking test it took exactly 28.63 metres to brake from 80 to 5 km/h.
The Nokian Z SUV is available from tire service outlets in 17 sizes, from 17 to 22 inches.
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Press release from Nokian
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