It has been designed for specific applications such as earthmoving and forestry.
On and off-road use puts special, even conflicting demands on a truck tire. It’s like two different worlds – the smooth highway and the rocky earthmoving site or the muddy forest road. The Nokian R-Truck product line strikes a compromise between the two worlds. All Nokian R-Truck tires have open pattern and wide grooves that ensure good self-cleaning on soft surfaces such as mud, sand and snow. This improves both grip and reliability. They also feature a special rubber compound that is highly resistant to cuts and cracks. This reduces the risk of tire damage on rough surfaces. The tires also have stone ejectors in their main grooves, increasing the tire operating life.
On-road, the Nokian R-Truck tires has good mileage due to their even wear pattern and low heat build-up. The tires keep their good properties throughout their lifetime. The non-directional pattern is also quiet and has a low rolling resistance. The new Nokian R-Truck series is suitable for year-round use. All the tires have the 3PMSF approval, and they are equally at home on snowy roads and hot tarmac. The Nokian R-Truck tires have been tested and manufactured in Europe, and the new range corresponds to the European standards and regulations. The Nokian R-Truck series consists of three models:
- Nokian R-Truck Steer: Designed for year-round use on steer axles on on and off-road trucks, Nokian R-Truck Steer excels in tough conditions. The stone ejectors in its main grooves prolong the operating life especially on rough surfaces.
- Nokian R-Truck Drive: An all-season drive axle tire designed for on and off-road trucks operating in demanding conditions and various surfaces. Its tread has large blocks that offer durability and reduce cuts and tears in challenging environments.
- Nokian R-Truck Trailer: A reliable choice for demanding year-round trailer use, Nokian R-Truck Trailer is optimized for demanding on and off-road and timber trailer use. Its main grooves have stone ejectors that reduce the risk of tire damage. Source