Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres – A Brand We Would Love to See Back at Pellon
For many years here at Pellon Tyre & Autocentre in Halifax, we were proud dealers for Nokian Tyres.
I’ve been in the tyre trade for most of my working life and have seen just about every make of tyre come and go. However, Nokian always stood out for me, particularly when it came to winter tyres.
In my opinion, they produced some of the finest winter tyres on the market.
That shouldn’t really come as a surprise. Nokian Tyres comes from Finland, where driving safely in snow, ice and extremely cold conditions is part of everyday life. Winter tyre development is therefore very much in the company’s DNA.
What Happened to Nokian Tyres?
Things changed dramatically following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
At the time, Nokian Tyres had a huge manufacturing operation in Russia. In fact, approximately 80% of the company’s passenger-car tyres had been produced there during 2021.
Following the outbreak of the war and the tightening sanctions, Nokian Tyres decided that continuing its operations in Russia was no longer feasible or sustainable.
The company therefore made the major decision to withdraw completely from Russia.
Its Russian operations were eventually sold, with Nokian completing its withdrawal from the country in March 2023.
For a tyre manufacturer that had depended so heavily on Russian production, this was naturally a massive upheaval.
Supply was affected and Nokian had to begin the considerable job of rebuilding its manufacturing capacity elsewhere.
Building Nokian Tyres Again
The good news is that Nokian didn’t disappear.
The company increased production capacity at its factories in Finland and the United States and made a major investment in a completely new passenger-car tyre factory in Oradea, Romania.
Tyre deliveries from the new Romanian factory began in 2025.
So Nokian is once again building up its production and strengthening the business following what must have been one of the most difficult periods in the company’s history.
What About Nokian Tyres at Pellon?
Unfortunately, following all this disruption, Nokian tyres became much more difficult for us to obtain here in the UK and we are not currently active Nokian dealers.
That’s a shame from my point of view.
Having sold and fitted Nokian tyres for many years, I always had tremendous confidence in their winter products. They were particularly well suited to areas such as Halifax and Calderdale, where our steep hills can become extremely challenging when the Yorkshire winter weather arrives.
Customers who had experienced a proper Nokian winter tyre often understood just how much difference the correct tyres could make in snow, slush and cold wet conditions.
I certainly haven’t forgotten them.
As Nokian continues rebuilding its European production and distribution, perhaps one day we’ll see the brand become readily available to independent UK tyre dealers such as ourselves again.
I certainly hope so.
If that happens, I would be more than happy to consider putting Nokian winter tyres back on the racks here at Pellon Tyre & Autocentre.
After all these years in the tyre trade, I still rate them as one of the very best winter tyre manufacturers in the world.
Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres
Of course, Nokian tyres have been promoted to the top ranking tyre manufacturers. In the background, Nokian tyres were working away to help create one of the best tyre ranges in the world. I will start out by listing the Nokian Summer tyre range
Nokian e Line 2-
The new AA-rated Nokian e Line 2 summer tyre ensures reliable top performance under all weather conditions. The precise driving feel and optimal comfort. More reading-
Nokian Iline
A summer tyre designed for the Central European summer; especially for drivers who desire an enjoyable driving feel as well as uncompromising safety for any weather. This lightly rolling tyre offers green and economical driving comfort. More reading
Nokian z Line
The sporty Nokian z Line is the professional of demanding driving situations. It immediately responds to steering and maintains a perfect feel for the road under all conditions. More reading
Nokian Winter Tyres
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
The new Nordic non-studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 winter tyre has the perfect balance of safety and comfort. So, it adapts to all weather variations offering relentless grip and making driving controlled. Precise and enjoyable. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3..
Nokian WR A4
So, the new Nokian WR A4 optimally combines high-performance handling. Including and reliable winter grip. Consequently, It offers balanced driving in rapidly changing weather conditions for sporty cars.
Nokian WR D4
Of course, Nokian WR D4 is a grip champion whose unique innovations. Allowing for safe and balanced driving on wet and snowy roads alike.
Nokian WR D3
Firstly, the Nokian WR D3 offers first-class grip and excellent handling. Secondly, for the varying winter conditions experienced in Central Europe.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Important to realise, that the world’s first, patented double stud technology. So, provides excellent braking and acceleration grip. Including, superior grip in curves and when passing on both icy and snowy roads.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
Of course, this high-end product has earned test wins in motoring magazines around the world. As a result, it is suited for drivers who do not want to compromise on winter safety.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2
lastly, the state of the art Nordic winter tyre for drivers. Requiring, absolute driving comfort, tangible fuel savings. Not forgetting, non-studded winter tyre technology with the best safety characteristics.
Of course Nokian tyre are now available here at Pellon Tyres in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK.
Eric Roberts