Problems With Nokian Forestry Tires
Specifically made to operate in heavy forest and undergrowth, Nokian forestry tires are found on heavy-duty earth-moving equipment and other forestry vehicles. Nokian tires are durable, gripping and made with an eco-friendly process. Even though these tough tires come with many positive attributes, there are downsides and problems that occur with these specialty tires.
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Price
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Price is the biggest drawback on these specialty forest tires. Made with an eco-friendly, but more costly, production method, Nokian tire prices range into hundreds of dollars for a single tire depending on the size of the machine. The price only goes up when you consider additional features like puncture protection necessary in forestry tires. Outfitting a fleet can get expensive.
Specific Purpose
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Designed to provide traction and grip to machines working and driving through forested areas, Nokian tires are not meant for standard road travel. This limits the viability of the truck or vehicle outfitted with Nokian tires to rough terrain. If a piece of equipment is only in a forested area for a single job, the advantages these tires possess may not be applicable to driving on concrete roads, or over stone in non-forested areas.
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Sizes
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Finding the right-sized tire becomes problematic when searching for a tire for a compact pickup truck or smaller forestry vehicle. While Nokian provides an entire family of forestry and mining tire products, they generally cater products to specific vehicles and not standard trucks or off-road vehicles.
Durability
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Nokian tires come with side puncture-resistance and specialized forms to hold up against rough conditions in all kinds of weather. Because of these same rough conditions, this can lead to tire damage, repair or replacement. Tires must be balanced properly to provide adequate traction and if one tire fails, all may need replacing to ensure proper grip and traction.
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