Nokian

The rubber mixtures commonly used for producing bicycle tyres contain high-aromatic (HA) oils, classified as carcinogenic due to their PAH compounds (poly-aromatic hydrocarbons).

Nokian discovered that HA oils used in tyres could be replaced with so-called non-labelled oils or low aromatic (LA) oils, which are found to be non-carcinogenic, and therefore better for the environment. Priding itself as a forerunner in manufacturing clean, environmentally friendly bicycle tyres, Nokian converted their production to the cleaner LA oils, and has been running with the same mixture for over the last 10 years.

MX TYRES: Found in Nokian's Professional DH tyres - Designed for the roughest courses on earth. Motorcross inspired. Pinchflat protected casing with extra stiff sidewalls making it possible to run much lower tyre pressures. MX Tyres are equipped with Nokian's new STIKKI 40A rubber compound for added grip on wet or loose terrain.

GUMWALL: Nokian's most versatile casing. Gumwall combines soft rubber sidewalls to reduce pinchflats along with a denser all weather 60A thermo silica rubber down the central tread. The denser rubber allows for more longevity and quicker acceleration.

SKINWALL: Nokian's lightest casing. Ideal for XC racing to Road Performance, Nokian optimised grip to control performance with dual rubber casing. Skinwall casing utilise a softer 50A rubber on the shoulders for cornering confidence along with a 60A rubber for added speed.