Famous for its winter tires for cars, trucks, and forestry machines, Nokian Tyres is now expanding its operations into the agricultural mechanization sector, bringing with it innovative solutions both in terms of product design and product management
Among the products that will be showcased at the German Agritechnica fair in Hanover—and soon to appear on the Italian agricultural machinery market—are the Finnish “Nokian Tyres Soil King VF” tires. These “VF”-certified tires feature a remarkably innovative tread design developed to enhance traction in the field while maintaining excellent driving comfort on the road.
This dual performance is achieved not only through VF technology but also through tread lugs engineered to create a continuous central contact band, supported by two wide lateral zones designed to grip the soil when operating off-road.
This unique design is complemented by an equally advanced feature: the “Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant” monitoring system, which turns the tire into an intelligent device by advising the operator on the optimal inflation pressure according to real-time operating conditions.
Specifically, the system monitors load and temperature via internal sensors embedded in the tire casing. The collected data is then processed by a control unit connected via cloud to smartphones, tablets, and company PCs.
This technology, first introduced by Nokian Tyres in 2020, has been continuously developed since, making it now suitable for agricultural use—undoubtedly one of the toughest environments a tire manufacturer can face. With the Intuitu system, farmers receive automatic, real-time information on whether tire pressures are correct. Using this data enables them to get the most out of their machines—maximizing productivity, reducing fuel consumption, protecting the soil, and extending tire life.
127 Years of Experience
Nokian Tyres traces its roots back to 1898, when a company specializing in rubber processing was founded in Nokia, Finland. The first bicycle tire was produced in 1925, followed seven years later by the first car tire.
From then on, the brand experienced steady growth, expanding its reach across the globe and into all segments of tire applications.
As proof of its strength, Nokian Tyres’ 2024 net sales amounted to €1.3 billion, driven by the work of more than 3,400 employees. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
Title: Nokian Tyres Soil King Vf: from Ice to fields
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