The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A is an all-season all-terrain tire that will surely attract the attention of off-road enthusiasts with its endurance, high wear resistance, and durability. 2018 model.
The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A is the third generation of the world's first radial 4WD tire, the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A, produced since 1980.
Compared to its predecessor, the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A KM2, the has clear advantages in terms of increased endurance and handling stability on unpaved and asphalt roads, as well as increased flotation in mud and loose ground.
Features of the model
The tire BF Goodrich Mood Terrain T / A has a block 4-row tread. The main working elements are rigid rubber macroblocks. Due to the polygonal geometric shape and many sharp edges, a reliable grip of the wheels on various types of road surfaces is achieved. Also on the central rib blocks, there are deep sipes, which significantly increase the performance of the tires when driving through puddles, mud, and wet asphalt.
Powerful shoulder lugs located in the lateral tread pattern provide superior handling and ease off-road obstacles. These elements increase contact with weak surfaces, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of the vehicle skidding in mud, sand, or snow.
Deep multidirectional grooves are also provided between the tread blocks, which are necessary for quick cleaning of the contact patch from water, dirt, and snow mash. These lanes form a complete aquadrainage system that effectively protects the vehicle from loss of control due to slash planning or aquaplaning.
Unique rubber composition
The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A off-road tire uses a wear-resistant rubber compound with a high content of silica and silicic acids. A complex of special synthetic additives gives the compound optimal elasticity and reduces rolling resistance, thereby increasing the level of driving comfort, as well as reducing fuel consumption. All the substances that make up the rubber comply with the current environmental regulations, which is officially confirmed by certificates and test results carried out by scientists at BFGoodrich.
Coreguard Max technology
When creating the model, the developers from BF-Goodrich sought to expand the possibility of its use in any off-road conditions, so they introduced Coreguard Max technology, says a Shina.Guide technician. So, the design of the tire shoulders, just like that of the BFGoodrich KO2 tires, has been optimized to prevent cracking. Strengthening the rubber compound of the side walls reduced the risk of damage to the most vulnerable areas, and with the help of more massive lugs increased the impact resistance.
Terrain Attack Design
The design of the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A tires received the unique name Terrain Attack, which translates from English as "terrain attack". Indeed, the deep V-grooves increase the tire's passability in mud. Special lugs in the channels prevent dirt from getting caught and improve traction. Large tread blocks improve traction in all directions.
The BFG Mud-Terrain T / A tread compound is designed to enhance grip on rocky and wobbly terrain, while the elastic inner structure of the tire allows the tire to operate smoothly at reduced pressure.
At one of the intermediate stages of development (2016) mud tires BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T / A KM 3 got on a test drive to the journalists of the specialized edition of Off-Road. In general, the testers were satisfied with their performance and noted that they were more reliable in off-road conditions than the previous generation tires.
The tread pattern is adapted for off-road use. The shoulder blocks are massive in size, which increases traction on soft ground surfaces, especially when the tire pressure drops. Drainage grooves contain special grooves that allow the tread to effectively self-clean from soil particles.
The running part of the tread is made of the 4th generation Krawl-TEK rubber compound. Its feature is the combination of elasticity and tensile and tensile strength. When driving over bumps, the tread takes on their shape, and the increased length of the edges of the blocks provides reliable traction with them.
The sidewall thickness has been increased by almost a third compared to the previous model. Combined with the mechanical strength of the rubber compound and optimized shoulder design, this minimizes the risk of damage off-road.
Main features of BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A
- the tread pattern is adapted for use on unpaved surfaces with a reduced bearing capacity;
- special dividers at the bottom of the drainage grooves provide the tread with the efficiency of self-cleaning from soil particles;
- Krawl-TEK rubber compound increases the performance of the tire on hard ground, increases reliability and resistance to wear;
- increased thickness of the sidewalls, optimized design of the shoulder areas reduces the risk of mechanical damage.
DESIGNED TO WORK IN THE MUD
5% IMPROVED PASSAGE
- Massive shoulder blocks increase traction on soft ground, especially when riding under reduced pressure.
- Modified tread pattern provides excellent cross-country ability in difficult off-road conditions.
- Splitters between blocks effectively remove soil from drainage channels to improve traction.
DESIGNED TO WORK ON A HARDCOVER
8% IMPROVED ADHESION ON ASPHALT AND STONE SURFACES
- The flexibility of the tread elements allows it to take the shape of hard bumps, especially when driving under reduced pressure.
- Massive tread blocks provide effective grip and prevent "slipping" on rocky areas.
- Rubber compound Krawl-TEK has improved grip on hard surfaces.
CREATED TO BE THE STRONGESTÂ
27% STRONGER SIDE
- The increased thickness of the sidewall gives it greater strength and resistance to damage.
- Massive shoulder blocks resist damage to the most vulnerable sidewall areas.
- The unique design of the shoulder blocks reduces the risk of pinching, causing sidewall breakage.
SPECIAL TIRE DESIGN ALLOWS MOVEMENT WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE
On the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tire, it is possible to reduce the pressure to 0.5 bar. Lowering the pressure improves cross-country ability in difficult soft off-road conditions (sand, swamp, loose soil).