Outpost AT – Nokian Tyres launches latest all-terrain tyre

Nokian Tyres has introduced the first model in a family of tyres it says will “strongly support” the company’s growth targets in coming years. This is the Nokian Tyres Outpost AT, an all-season tyre for SUVs, crossovers and light trucks that “delivers safe, durable driving on any road – or off the road.” The Finnish manufacturer plans to sell this all-terrain product in markets all around the world.

Outpost AT is available in 45 fitments that cover a size range of 15 to 22 inches, with LT-metric and SUV versions. Key features include a tread pattern suited to off-road conditions, with Aramid fibres beneath the tread providing greater resistance to rough surfaces and sharp objects. The tyre has a rubber compound suited to a range of conditions, a versatility indicated by the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol.

At 11.5 mm, the Outpost AT’s tread is 1.5 mm deeper than that of predecessor tyre the Nokian Rotiiva AT. The LT-metric boasts a 15 mm tread depth, 2.5 mm deeper than on the prior-generation product. Nokian Tyres comments that this additional tread extends service life and extends the tyre’s ability to master difficult terrain.

Three-dimensional siping helps Outpost AT contend with snow, slush and standing water, extending journeys in harsh conditions. And stability supports and groove lifts lend a sturdy structure to the tyre, giving drivers peace of mind as they navigate long trips on difficult surfaces.

Durable, versatile option

“Nokian Tyres is renowned for our deep know-how in tyre technology and versatile testing that help keep drivers safe also in extreme conditions,” says Olli Seppälä, Nokian Tyres’ head of R&D. “Outpost AT is the latest example of that commitment and represents our highest-tech offering for drivers of SUVs and light trucks. We have spent years designing and testing this tyre, incorporating new features that will make it a durable, versatile option on and off the road.”

Seppälä adds that the Outpost AT is “one of the toughest tyres” Nokian Tyres has ever made. “It is aggressive enough to provide ultimate durability thanks to Aramid Shield and refined enough to offer comfort along the way.”

Nokian Tyres highlights the following Outpost AT innovations:

Aramid Shield: Puncture-resistant Aramid fibres are embedded beneath the tread and throughout the sidewalls to provide extreme resistance to potholes, road hazards, rough terrain and off-road obstacles

3D Tread Pattern: The Nokian Tyres Outpost AT’s tread pattern “allows the tyre to thrive on any surface,” from mud to sand, snow to dry asphalt.

Summit Sidewalls: Mountain peaks atop the sidewalls team up with shoulder notches to offer sturdy lateral grip in soft surfaces and contribute to the tyre’s “aggressive mentality.”

Gravel Guards: Reinforcements to the tread belt allow the tyre to comfortably, confidently navigate rocky, rutted roads.

Canyon Cuts: Where the shoulder notches and tread pattern intersect, X-shaped grooves help the tyre grip unpredictable surfaces.

3PMSF: The all-weather tread compound provides a safe driving solution, including winter capabilities.

Driving Safety Indicator: Drivers will always know how much tread remains thanks to this patented feature on the tyre’s tread.