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Taking winter tyres to extremes – Nokian-shod truck crosses Antarctica

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Arctic Trucks engineered vehicles with oversized tyres, a 6x6 drivetrain & numerous adaptations to withstand the demands of Antarctic travel (Photo: Nokian Tyres)

When traversing a region that counts as one of the coldest and most inhospitable places on Earth, the right equipment makes all the difference. The Transglobal Car Expedition selected Nokian Tyres as its brand of choice when attempting the first ever east to west crossing of Antarctica and credits the Hakkapeliitta 44 tyres with aiding the venture’s success.

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