Originally Posted by
dabac
But why would the Nokian/Suomityres, with a seemingly identical design, last so much longer?
That is a very good question!
I have a pair of Nokian Extreme 294 tires which seem to show no wear. These are 26" tires, vs the Schwalbes which are 20", so one plausible explanation for the greater wear is the smaller circumference (more revolutions pe unit distance). Also it could be that I use the Nokians on trails and frozen lakes, not salt-covered streets.
Steve