Episode 66 -- When Tires Are About More Than Travel

Episode 66 -- When Tires Are About More Than Travel

From Nokian Tyres Journey Podcast by Nokian Tyres

April 15, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

James shares his journey of survival after a double lung transplant and the support he received from Thatcher's Tire Pros and Nokian Tyres.

Doctors told James he had six months to live. But thanks to the power of perseverance and a compassionate support system, he survived a double lung transplant and is embracing his new normal. That includes weekly trips across a mountain pass for ongoing treatment -- a journey that can sometimes be harrowing. That's why Thatcher's Tire Pros and Auto Center stepped up to help, partnering with Nokian Tyres to provide a set of Outpost nATs for his challenging journey forward. On this month's Nokian Tyres Journey Podcast, experience a powerful dose of perspective from James and Thatcher Tire Owner Jay Thatcher, as well as a review of how the Nokian Tyres Outpost nAT helps him navigate weekly trips from the desert to the coast, through the Cascades.

People in this episode

Guests: James, Jay Thatcher

Topics covered

  • perseverance
  • lung transplant
  • support system
  • tire technology
  • journey
  • health
  • auto care

Keywords

  • lung transplant
  • perseverance
  • Nokian Tyres
  • Outpost nAT
  • Thatcher's Tire Pros
  • journey
  • health care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thatcher's Tire Pros and Auto Center

Products: Outpost nAT

Places: Cascades, desert, coast

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