NOKIAN Tyres has promised an "important advancement" for the industry – with the launch of a new tyre size. 

The 30.5-inch Forest King F2 is said to meet the increasing demands of cut to length (CTL) forestry machines, particularly the larger, more powerful forwarders and harvesters now being deployed in the sector.

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".

Teemu Vainionpää, product manager at Nokian Heavy Tyres, said: "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.

"The new 30.5-inch 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."

An all-new complete wheel delivers a 'step up in performance'
The larger air volume of the new Forest King F2 tyre 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 tyre, with its strong shoulders and protective tread, ensures excellent performance with tracks in terms of grip and support to track paws.

To fully utilise the performance upgrade available with the new tyre, Nokian Tyres makes it available as a complete wheel with a matching heavy-duty wheel (size AG26.00x30.5inch) and inner tube (size 780/55-30.5-inch). 

Working as a perfect match, the complete wheel complements the tire properties for the best possible forestry performance. 

Availability
The new 30.5-inch size for the Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 tyre is available now. 

The world premiere at FinnMETKO
Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 in size 30.5-inch makes its first appearance at FinnMetko trade fair held in Jämsä, Finland in August.