The Nokian company invented the winter tire in 1934.
Eight decades later, they are still developing the product that put them on the map. Computerized machinery and advanced chemistry help them push the boundaries of winter tire technology.
Here are a series of videos detailing the process. Click on the videos for them to start playing.
[<a href="//storify.com/theglobeandmail/a-rare-look-at-the-process-of-making-winter-tires" target="_blank">View the story "A rare look at the process of making winter tires" on Storify</a>]<h1>A rare look at the process of making winter tires</h1><h2>The Nokian company invented the winter tire in 1934. Eight decades later, they are still developing the product that put them on the map</h2><p>Storified by <a href="https://storify.com/theglobeandmail">The Globe and Mail</a>· Wed, Feb 04 2015 18:25:31
</p><div>A lab technician tests samples of experimental rubber compound at the Nokian materials laboratory.</div><div>Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div><div>A robot installs wire beads on tire casings at the Nokian tire factory. The bead seals the tire against a car’s wheel.</div><div>Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div><div>The tire casings are heated and molded on a tire construction machine.</div><div>Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div><div>Robotized machinery moves partially formed winter tire casings.</div><div>Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div><div>A lighted demonstration tire illustrates stud placement.</div><div>Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div><div>A specially designed machine inserts aluminum and carbide studs on a winter tire. The machine is hypnotic. I could stand and watch this all day.</div><div>Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div><div>So what is the result from all of that testing and building? A winter tire that can do this - easily handle a snowy course at 130 km/h.</div><div>Peter Cheney - Globe Drive | FacebookFacebook</div>
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