Nokian's straddle tyres offer new construction

ERJ staff report (DS)

Nokia, Finland -- Nokian Tyres has introduced a new tyre for straddle carriers used in harbours and goods terminals.

The Nokian HTS Straddle features all-new structure. The multi-layer tyre body, features a durable textile structure, which, according to Nokian, "ensures the stability of the straddle carrier even at high speeds. The sturdy construction maximises the stiffness of the body, which enables the optimal utilisation of the stability and load-bearing capacity of the nimble, quick straddle carrier." The first size in the new product family is 16.00R25, which is the most common tyre size of 8-wheeled straddle carriers.

Nokian adds, "The tread compound features carefully selected elastomers, and it offers exceptional wear resistance without compromising the impressive cut resistance. The motion of the microscopic molecules in the tread compound dampens quickly, which means that the tyre generates less heat."

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Press release from Nokian