Tyre maintenance

Proper storage can extend tyres’ life. They should be stored in a dry, dark, and cool space, with a temperature between 0°C and 15°C. Tyres should be protected from rain and moisture to ensure that water does not condense on the tyre's surface. Tyres must be protected from bright light, electric…

TPMS stands for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The purpose of the tyre pressure monitoring system in your vehicle is to warn you that one or more tyres are significantly under-inflated, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions. The TPMS low tyre pressure indicator is a yellow symbol that illumi…

Nokian Tyres has tested the winter tyre pressures for most of the car models. The indication has been that the number should be 0,2 bar (20kpa) higher than the recommended summer tyre pressure. This is due to to different construction in a winter tyre and the effect of cold to the pressure. You can …

This system alerts the driver if the pressure of any tyre falls by more than 20 percent from the default, or it pressure falls below 1.5 bar. This allows the driver to stop in time before danger arises.

The incorrect tyre pressure may have serious consequences when driving, particularly if the pressure is too low. If the tyre pressure is too low, the car's driving characteristics will be weaker and maneuverability will suffer in situations such as aquaplaning. Low tyre pressure also increases t…

DSI (Driving Safety Indicator) is a weardown indicator that indicates the remaining tread depth in millimeters. It helps you to know when you should change your tyre to a new one. It also helps with increasing the mileage of your tyres when you are able to even out the car specific differences in tr…

In purely technical terms, Flat Run tyres can be installed on any type of vehicle. However, we recommend using them only on vehicles for which Flat Run was intended.

No. New studs cannot be installed in place of detached studs because the studs will not stay in the changed holes.

We recommend that tyres be washed with a mild detergent such a solvent intended for washing cars.

It is normal that the tyres that are on the axel of traction wear more on the middle and the freely spinning tyres on the shoulders. The best way to ensure mileage is to rotate the tyres every 8000km.

In the future, the rolling resistance will improve remarkably, due to material innovations. In addition modern technology will be attached to the tyre and the tyre shall be a more inseparable part of the suspension and the whole car. In the next decades most oil-based materials will be replaced by m…

Always perform a visual assessment for tyres before driving, and inspect more closely every 3-4 weeks. Quick checks can improve driving safety and comfort, and extend the life of tyres.

Yes. The rolling resistance of a flat run tyre is bigger than that of a tyre with a normal construction.

If a Flat Run tyre has been driven empty – even over a short distance – we recommend replacing it with an entirely new tyre.

Installing Flat Run tyres doesn't require speciality equipment and can be installed in most tyre service centers

Consult a tyre expert immediately if the tyre becomes deflated when in use or if you notice external damage to the tread or the sides of the tyre, such as punctures, cuts, abrasion, or uneven wear.

Nokian Flat Run tyres can be installed on ordinary rims, while several other manufacturers' products require special rims.

The pressure can be checked by using a gage found at most service stations. This should be done every three weeks. We recommend using the pressures defined by the car manufacturer. You can check the correct tyre pressure for your car in your vehicle’s manual. Note: Always measure pressure when the t…

Nokian Tyres Flat Run tyres can be driven with no air pressure for 50 km on a fully laden car and for 150 km when driving alone.