BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 - The Second Generation of the Legendary Off-Road Tyre

AUTO CENTRAL – July 7, 2009: BFGoodrich has launched the second generation of its celebrated 4x4 off-road tyre, the Mud Terrain T/AKM2, in Europe. The new tyre is replacing the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM, which is both the market leader in the off-road category and the spearhead of the BFGoodrich brand in Europe.

During the design phase, engineers focused on producing a tyre capable of overcoming all obstacles on harsh, uneven, muddy and rocky surfaces, which is why robustness was their top priority.

To ensure exceptional strength and endurance, three technologies have been incorporated into the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 – aggressive sidewall lugs, cut and chip-resistant sidewall compounds, and stronger sidewall cords. These three technical features have already proven their effectiveness on the most successful tyre in the history of extreme, off-road racing, the BFGoodrich Krawler TEK.

The sidewall cords of the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 are up to 33% stronger than those of the previous-generation tyre. The TriGard 3-ply casing also has stronger cords that significantly improve sidewall damage resistance.

The tyre features thick lugs on the shoulders that extend onto the sidewalls. These provide the dual benefit of superior grip and enhanced protection and the new cut and chip-resistant rubber compound greatly reduces the risk of tears caused by sharp rocks.

Delivering enhanced strength, damage resistance and grip, the new BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 provides off-road drivers with outstanding performance regardless of surface conditions. It will be available in16 sizes in 15, 16 and 17 inch diameters for tyre widths from 215 to 305 mm, in 85 to 70 series aspect ratios and with a Q speed symbol. The M+S marking on the sidewalls indicates that the tyre has been approved for use in mud and snow.