BFGOODRICH INTRODUCES ITS TOUGHEST ALL-TERRAIN TIRE

4x4magazine | 12/09/2014 | 0 Comments

BFGoodrich Tires, the company that created the first all-terrain tire in 1976, is set to launch its most advanced light truck tire ever this fall with the new All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire.

Engineered from BFGoodrichs championship off-road motorsports racing technology, the KO2 delivers exceptional toughness, durability and traction for traversing harsh conditions, including gravel, dirt, rock, mud and snow.

It is the first consumer tire to incorporate the companys race-proven and race-winning CoreGard technology that gives it unmatched toughness against sidewall splitting. Compared to the already formidable current KO tire, the new KO2 is 20 percent stronger in this critical off-road performance area.

The rugged KO2 is also durable, lasting twice as long on gravel roads and 15 percent longer on asphalt, allowing off-road enthusiasts to extend their adventures and working professionals to get more use out of the tire. In addition, the KO2 improves its already legendary tradition of all-terrain performance with 10 percent greater traction in the mud and 19 percent greater traction in the snow compared to the previous-generation KO tire. The KO2 is an all-season tire that will carry the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, indicating that it exceeds the Rubber Manufacturer Associations severe snow traction requirements.

It will be released to consumers on Nov. 1, initially in 12 sizes fitting a range of vehicles, including Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Toyota and Nissan pick-up trucks and SUVs as well as Plus Fitments for a wide variety of vehicles, starting at $222. Additional sizes will be released in 2015.