Nokian Snowproof 215/55 R16 97H XL

The Nokian Snowproof winter tire belongs to the so-called "friction" models, which, despite the absence of studs, are designed for use in regions with moderately cold climates. On snowy roads at extremely low temperatures, it demonstrates stable traction and braking properties, directional stability, along with reduced fuel consumption and acoustic comfort.

High-speed stability
The tread pattern is executed in the so-called "Scandinavian" design with a characteristic central longitudinal continuous rib. This element, due to its increased resistance to deformation and directionality, enhances directional stability and precision handling at high speeds, making it easier to control the vehicle's trajectory in such conditions. This solution significantly reduces rolling resistance and wear, ensuring a more even distribution of load on the road surface.

Reliability of control in difficult weather conditions
Another important feature of the tread pattern is not so much the number of drainage grooves, but their multidirectionality and arrangement, whereby they intersect with each other. Together with their increased width, this significantly increases the intensity of removing excess moisture and heavy mix of snow, water, and road slush from under the tire. As a result, even in the most unfavorable weather conditions, the reliability of control and stable traction during acceleration and deceleration are ensured. It is worth noting the use of shoulder drainage grooves with a stepped profile. They form additional edges that enhance traction on snowy surfaces.

Optimized rubber compound
The tire tread is made of a rubber compound optimized with regard to the specific characteristics of the climate of Northern European countries. It is characterized by an extended range of "operating" temperatures, starting from "near zero" marks. Even in extreme cold, the tire retains its elasticity, ensuring reliable traction on icy surfaces. During thaw, it also features optimal softness, increasing traction properties on wet surfaces. Other important properties of this compound include increased resistance to abrasive wear and the ability to intensely dissipate heat from the tire's internal components, reducing rolling resistance.

Main features:
- a rigid central continuous rib increases directional stability and handling precision at high speeds, reduces rolling resistance, and prevents rapid tread wear;
- optimized arrangement of drainage grooves with multiple intersections, special protrusions, and a stepped profile of these elements ensure reliable traction in unfavorable weather conditions;
- a rubber compound with an extended range of "operating" temperatures improves traction properties on any wet and snowy surfaces, increases mileage, and reduces fuel consumption.