The BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T / A is a radial tire with high handling on dry or wet roads due to a number of technical features. Rubber for off-road vehicles.
BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T / A tires have proven themselves as a universal type of rubber, not only in the ability to use in any season and different weather conditions but also on all road surfaces. Tires show their main positive characteristics in the same way on asphalt and dirt roads, on dry sandy and muddy terrain. Tires combine the basic qualities of a roadless rubber and an asphalt pavement. Such combinations in one model are extremely rare. The North American manufacturer BFGoodrich guarantees high-quality rubber. During production, electronic quality control is used at all stages of production. Therefore, the possibility of a low-quality product entering the market is excluded.
The lightweight radial carcass of the BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T / A tire is made with the addition of polymer fiber. The manufacturer reinforces it with a steel belt and different layers of rubber. At the same time, the tread pattern of the tire has an asymmetric arrangement of blocks with longitudinal drainage grooves. It is dotted with thin slots that wick moisture away from the point of contact. The good grip performance is provided by a deep tread pattern. At the same time, the tire does not lose this property even under off-road conditions. Also, the BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T / A rubber remains well-controlled both on muddy sections of the road and on rocky surfaces due to the correct location of the drainage grooves that maximize moisture removal. The tread pattern retains maximum grip and traction even on difficult terrain. This makes it possible to talk about good timing indicators of speed gain and deceleration.
BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T / A off-road tires provide high-quality performance, increased comfort, safety, and a wide range of operational features.
Features of BFGoodrich tires
- Special tread elements for noise reduction - “cover” some sipes when driving on asphalt to reduce noise and increase comfort.
- Two large longitudinal grooves - drain water from the contact patch and reduce the risk of aquaplaning
- Aggressive tread pattern - BFG technologies allow the tread to "wrap" around the sidewall for a more eye-catching design and also improve traction on the road
- Self-cleaning tread elements - cleans the tire from gravel and dirt on "light" off-road
- Equal Tension Containment System (ETEC System) technology - increases durability when riding on any type of surface
Quality of the driving experience based on different road conditions
- Summer, dry asphalt. The handling is excellent, the comfort is at the highest level, regardless of the quality of the asphalt. Acceleration without slipping, when braking early ABS is triggered.
- Summer, wet asphalt. The handling is somewhat worse, but it does not break into a skid, the car has an ESP. At a sharp start from a standstill - for a short time it breaks into a slip. When braking, again ABS is triggered early, you need to remember about the distance.
- Summer, rain - downpour. Handling is the same as just on a wet road. There is no aquaplaning, even when cornering. It accelerates and brakes better than on wet asphalt without rain.
- Winter, dry asphalt. No difference compared to the behavior on dry summer pavement. The softness of the stroke is not worse than in summer.
- Winter, snow - ice. Rides predictably, but there is a feeling of uncertainty. It is necessary to monitor the speed limit. All-wheel drive uphill starts almost without slipping. The braking distance is the same as on wet asphalt, maybe a little longer. When driving into the mountains along a snow-covered serpentine, I used chains on the rear axle. When the center differential is tightly locked, the vehicle is difficult to control. When driving in AWD mode, it is much more confident.
- Off-road - it goes perfectly on the dirt road, you can not reduce the speed. On a rocky mountain road, traction is good, it does not slip on stones and wet grass. I drove onto a muddy mountain road. Wet clay instantly clogs the tread. All four wheels are spinning, the car under its weight leads to the side. Not at all suited to dirt. I drove around on wet grass, traction is much better.
General conclusion
The rubber is ideal for everyday use on a large SUV. Might be helpless in the mud. In other cases, it overcomes light off-road conditions, including snow.