The legendary BFGoodrich mud tire is called the MUD TERRAIN T / A and is currently in its second generation. The full name of the tire is BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2, where the last part is an abbreviation and means "KeytoMud", which can be translated from English as "the key to mud". And this fully reveals the functionality of this bus.
The BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2 tire is presented in 20 modifications and covers the most popular sizes (bore diameters from 15th to 17th). The tire has a symmetrical tread pattern, and one of the sidewalls has bright white letters, which are linked with the model and brand name, which allows the BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2 tires to be installed in both white letters outward and inward.
All technologies used in the creation of the BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2 tire are aimed at successfully covering long distances off-road, whatever the surface.
Tire strength
The special composition of the BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2 rubber compound increases the tread resistance to tears, cuts, and other damage that may occur when driving on rocky, gravel, and other aggressive surfaces.
Trigard technology casing threads, increased by 33% (compared to the previous generation tire), reliably protect the sidewall of the tire from damage when it comes into contact with branches and roots of trees, sharp edges of stones, or falling into a pit.
Features of the model:
- Large polygonal tread blocks for stability and flotation
- Splitters for clearing tires from dirt and stones
- Reinforced tire structure for durability and safety on challenging roads
- An aggressive tread pattern with massive lugs shifted to the side of the tire allows for efficient overcoming of muddy areas.
The design feature of the BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2 tire carcass allows the tire pressure to be reduced to 0.5 bar. Such an operation increases the tire's permeability on soft surfaces: in sands, in swamps, on loose ground. However, it is worth remembering that in these conditions it is necessary to drive at an extremely low speed, and after overcoming a difficult section, the pressure in the tire must be immediately restored.
BFGoodrich MUD TERRAIN T / A KM2 tires are suitable for SUV and pickup truck owners who prefer an active lifestyle and more than frequent off-road trips.
The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A KM2 tire compares favorably with numerous analogs by its excellent adaptation to operation on roads of satisfactory quality, which are the majority in our country. On them, it demonstrates excellent grip properties, remaining stable, despite the constantly changing characteristics of the road surface. These capabilities have emerged through the use of modern technologies that have improved a number of other performance characteristics of not only this but also other BFGoodrich tires.
Pros
- off-road behavior
- sidewall strength
Cons
- braking
- wet handling
Despite its rigid construction and aggressive design, the BFGoodrich proved to be quite quiet on the pavement. The tires have mediocre braking performance and erratic wet handling, but they are great off-road, and their sidewall durability is incredible.