Outpost APT

About the Nokian Outpost APT

All-Weather All-Terrain Passenger Light Truck/SUV and Crossover tire.

Features

* Dual sidewall design - different patterns on each sidewall* Torrent grooves* Double diamond lifts* Gravel guards* Aramid sidewall technology* Driving Safety Indicator (DSI)* 65,000 Mile/105,000 km Limited Treadwear Warranty (For Non-Fleet and Non-Commercial Vehicles Only)* Nokian Tyres Pothole Protection Warranty* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol

Benefits

* Lets drivers outfit their vehicles with their own personal look to make a statement of intent for the journeys ahead* Tailored to improve grip on soft surfaces* Provides grip on unpredictable surfaces* Reinforced to prevent stone drilling as you go from off-road to the highway* For puncture-resistance and impact protection* Offers high mileage and fuel efficiency* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 215/55R18 size

In the size code 215/55R18, 215 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.5"). 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 55% of the width, or roughly 118.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 27.3".

The load index 95 means each tire supports up to 1,521 lbs — about 6,084 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Nokian Outpost APT is built for

The Nokian Outpost APT is an all-weather tire — a year-round option certified for severe snow service, so it can stay on the vehicle through winter. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test. It is classified for all-terrain (a/t) use.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 700 A A. The treadwear grade of 700 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $156.69 per tire, a full set of four costs $626.76. That is about 9% above the average of the 63 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $9.64 per 1,000 miles across the set.