A new tyre to battle wet roads


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Nokian Tyres have launched a new tyre that is designed to conquer wet conditions that can be dangerous and can cause aquaplaning. The new Nokian Wetproof, has gotten excellent reviews in the many tests done by various comparison tests done around Europe. These tyres don’t only prevent aquaplaning, but also give you excellent grip and control on wet surfaces. The braking distance is also unprecedentedly short. Being a summer tire it also has excellent performance in dry conditions, which is the conditions that you will face mostly during the summer. However, most of the accidents during summer happen when during wet conditions, as you have worse grip and the risk of aquaplaning.

By having a tyre that is able to perform well during the wet conditions and have the classic of the Nokian Tyres high quality trademarks a low rolling resistance ensures that your tyres are consuming less fuel. These tires have their unique dual-zone safety concept that provides a more balanced road contact and advanced grip on wet surfaces. The tread has a few design elements to prevent aquaplaning that works towards removing water from the road surface, their Nokian Tyres Coanda technology accelerates the removal of water from the surface by guiding it away from the tyre. Their Responsive Lock concept supports the ribs while allowing the water to flow away from the tyres.

The problem with aquaplaning is that if your tyre is not able to push water, that is present on the road surface, to the side, then you end up in a situation where the tyre will float on top of the water layer. This means that the tyre loses contact with the road surface and is now only floating on top of the water and you lose all the control over the vehicle. Aquaplaning is both scary and can be dangerous, so you will need to take it seriously. Aquaplaning is the major reason for accidents during heavy rain.

With these tyres you know that you have a high quality summer tyre that can handle both dry and wet conditions. So you can relax and enjoy the comfortable drive and know that you will be safe regardless of the summer weather that you will face during your drive.

For more tips regarding Nokian Wetproof, visit: nokiantires.com

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