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Lead the world to drive smarter

This section gives you an overview of Nokian Tyres. Get to know more about where we came from, what drives us forward, our business and strategy and how we make it happen from ideas and innovation to testing and production.

This is Nokian Tyres

Vision, purpose and values

We make the world safer by reinventing tires, and how they are made, over and over again.

Strategy

We firmly believe that our expertise in designing and manufacturing premium products will be increasingly valued, and as a sustainable tire company, our role will become even more significant.

Business units

Driven by our Nordic heritage, we manufacture innovative products for passenger cars, trucks, and heavy machinery, providing peace of mind for all conditions. Our Vianor chain specializes in tire and car services.

Production

Make the world safer by reinventing tires, and how they are made, over and over again. We manufacture passenger car tires in its factories in Nokia, Finland and in Dayton, US. In 2025, we started commercial production in our factory in Oradea, Romania.

Brand

We develop and manufacture premium tires for people who value safety, sustainability, and predictability.

Management and organization

This company is like its product; it reflects the passion and resilience of our people. We are made for demanding conditions.

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History

Innovating for safer driving has been a key contributor to Nokian Tyres’ success ever since we invented the world’s first winter tire in 1934.

Jan 30, 2026 • Products, Safety

All season confidence for Europe’s changing winters

In Europe's areas where winters are generally mild but occasional snowfall still occurs, all‑season tires offer a convenient and versatile solution.

Jan 27, 2026 • Innovations, Nokian Heavy Tyres, Products

Safer winter work starts with safer tires

Nokian Tyres offers a winter solution for heavy machinery.

Jan 27, 2026 • FUTUREPROOF

FUTUREPROOF ecosystem: the first networking event and panel discussion on February 3

Nokian Tyres is inviting all FUTUREPROOF ecosystem partners to its first networking event on February 3, focusing on what makes a successful consortium in EU‑funded projects.