New BFGoodrich Long Trail T/ATOUR

BFGoodrich has launched the new Long Trail T/ATOUR 4×4 tyre, which is designed for mainly road use and occasional off-road use. The new Long Trail T/ATOUR is designed to offer high levels of safety through its braking performance and road holding on dry, wet and loose surfaces. According to the company, the tyre is also one decibel quieter than its predecessor – something that is particularly important for road-going 4x4s.

The new tread pattern’s wet grip performance is provided by a combination of four longitudinal grooves to clear standing water, and heavy siping to grip wet and damp surfaces. Dry road performance is enhanced by a central rib in the tread that is made rigid by tie-bars. The combination of on and off-road performance comes thanks to staggered shoulder blocks, which are designed to give traction on loose surfaces including grass, mud and sand.

The BFGoodrich Long Trail T/ATOUR will be available in 20 sizes covering 15, 16 and 17-inch wheel diameters and 65, 70 and 75 series aspect ratios. According to an official statement detailing the launch, the range will be gradually introduced between May 2008 and early 2009.