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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

These new winter tires have studs that retract as it warms up

Nokian's new Hakkapeliitta 01 studded tires use robotic stud insertion and scanning technology to reduce road wear by 30 percent while improving ice grip by 10 percent and lowering noise levels.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

You can soon live out your James Bond fantasies with retractable stud winter tires

Nokian launches Hakkapeliitta 01 winter tires with temperature-responsive studs that automatically deploy in cold and retract in warmth, reducing road damage by up to 30 percent while improving ice grip by up to 10 percent.
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