The Toyo Open Country M / T all-season passenger tire is designed for full-size SUVs and pickups. Its key feature is a very wide range of applications. This tire is equally well suited to both asphalt and rough terrain all year round. This fully corresponds to the meaning of those words that are enclosed in the abbreviation M / T (Middle Terrain).
Open shoulder design
One of the characteristic features of this model is the shoulder area. They feature an open design containing many very tall blocks. In the process of off-road driving, these tread elements turn into lugs, providing increased cross-country ability. At the same time, their multi-radius profile helps to repel dirt, stones, and snow.
Reinforced frame
Since the Toyo Open Country M / T was originally intended for operation, including off-paved roads, several measures were taken during its creation to improve its reliability. In particular, the Japanese tire manufacturers have significantly strengthened the carcass by adding three additional layers of polyester. Due to the physical properties of this material, it was possible to significantly increase the tire's puncture and cut resistance. In addition, additional layers of polyester located in the central part of the tread increased its rigidity, which had the most favorable effect on handling when driving on normal roads, as well as on carrying capacity, which increased markedly.
Aggressive tread pattern
One of the distinguishing features of the tread pattern of this model is its aggressive design. Toyo Open Country M / T contains four longitudinal ribs formed from many massive blocks. Those tread elements, which are located in the central part of the tread, are made in a hook-like shape, replete with many edges and corners. Combined with the long-distance and tread depth, this center tread design provides the tire with excellent off-road grip. At the same time, the direction of the arrangement of the blocks allowed to improve the performance on highways with asphalt pavement.
Lamellas for full tread depth
On the surface of each of the blocks of the tread pattern, there is at least one lamella cut to its entire depth. These structural elements are designed to provide additional grip when driving on wet roads. In the process of movement, they form many edges, which not only cling to the asphalt but also direct the water on its surface into the drainage channels.
Key features of the Toyo Open Country M / T tire
- the open design of the shoulder area, containing many high blocks with an original profile, provides more confident movement on rocky and earthy soils, as well as on snow;
- three additional layers of polyester in the frame structure made it more durable, and the central part of the tread - rigid, which improved handling on asphalt, and also increased carrying capacity;
- Aggressive symmetrical non-directional tread pattern with many hook-shaped blocks in the central part provides confident behavior, both on regular asphalt roads and off-road;
- good grip on wet asphalt, thanks to the branched system of drainage channels and many sipes located throughout the tread.
- The special configuration of the tread blocks with a large number of sharp corners guarantees maximum traction on any surface, regardless of the direction of travel or the angle of inclination. The depth of the pattern guarantees the efficient performance of the tire on a tough surface and maintains its properties throughout its entire service life.
- Long toothed shoulder blocks increase the contact surface and actively participate in the traction process, providing traction on unstable surfaces. Deep sludge channels create optimal conditions for quick evacuation of a viscous slurry of any origin. The tread pattern has been extended to the sidewall for added effect in deep mud.
- To improve the tire's performance on wet surfaces, each tread block is equipped with additional sipes. This has increased the number of contact edges and improved water drainage.
- High-strength polyesters are laid in three layers with the additional upward turning of the edges. Two spiral layers of heavy-duty nylon. The sidewall is reinforced with a special filler. Toyo Open Country M / T is very hard to damage.
Features and Benefits
- Aggressive tread design with hook-shaped blocks
Provides excellent traction on rough terrain and at the same time is highly effective on the road.
- Scalloped open shoulder blocks
The open, serrated shoulder blocks act as lugs to help keep the tire free of dirt, sand, and stones while maintaining optimal traction on rough terrain.
- Tread pattern extending beyond the shoulder area
Provides extra grip in deep mud and ruts.
- Deep sipes in tread blocks
Improves wet grip.
- 3-layer polyester cord construction
Provides increased tire strength, excellent handling, and high load-carrying capacity.