Nokian Tyres is setting new standards in CTL segment with new size for Forest King F2

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Nokian Tyres is launching a significant development for the forestry industry. The new tire size for Forest King F2 tire family meets the increasing demands of Cut to Length (CTL) forestry machines, particularly the larger, more powerful forwarders and harvesters now being deployed in the industry.

Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 is a tire designed for harvesters and forwarders used in the forestry industry. Featuring a protective tread design with strong shoulders, it provides excellent functionality on tracks and chains, with a strong diagonal structure and steel fortification ensuring excellent puncture protection.

The introduction of the new 30.5” tire size is an important advancement for the forestry industry. As the demand for more productive equipment grows, Nokian Tyres is at the forefront of innovation, providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market.

“In forestry, productivity is crucial. Demand for more productive equipment is pushing machine manufacturers to develop forwarders capable of transporting more wood with fewer driving cycles,” says Teemu Vainionpää, Product Manager at Nokian Heavy Tyres. “The new 30.5” size for our Forest King F2 tire family is a direct response to this demand, offering increased load capacity and improved performance to meet the needs of the latest generation of forwarders.”

The larger air volume of the new Forest King F2 tire size enables a step forward in load capacity, while the increased wheel diameter improves tire-wheel contact area, resulting in increased tolerance against rim slip. The design of the tire, with its strong shoulders and protective tread, ensures excellent performance with tracks in terms of grip and support to track paws.

To fully utilize the performance upgrade available with the new tire, Nokian Tyres makes it available as a complete wheel with a matching heavy-duty wheel (size AG26.00×30.5”) and inner tube (size 780/55-30.5”). Working as a perfect match, the complete wheel complements the tire properties for the best possible forestry performance.

Nokian Tyres remains committed to pushing the boundaries in the CTL segment, providing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency in the forestry industry.
The new 30.5” size for the Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 tire is available now, allowing forestry professionals to immediately benefit from its enhanced performance and capabilities. Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 in size 30.5” makes its first appearance at FinnMetko trade fair held in Jämsä, Finland in August.