Toyo Tyres UK presents new Open Country A/T III

Toyo has introduced its Open Country A/T III to the UK market, stating that it is “ready for anything road surfaces and weather conditions can throw at it.”

Naturally, the Open Country A/T III follows on from the Open Country A/T II, which was the best-selling Toyo product in the huge North American market at its peak. According to the company, the new tyre’s main strengths are performance on wet road surfaces, build quality and durability, with a long-lasting tread life thanks to the premium tread compounding.

The Toyo A/T III comes with seven options of different sizes and specifications for users to choose from. Notably fitments for Land Rover and Range Rover as well as various offerings from Audi Q7 to Volvo XC90.

The standard and lightest version is the 215/75 R15, suitable for light and regular vehicles going up to 285/50 R20.

On the road, Toyo A/T III will reportedly deliver “a smooth performance on summer surfaces but equally perform whether it’s wet or slippery for the ultimate peace of mind and producing more traction than the older AT Plus”. It also meets the severe snow service requirements; all sizes are branded with the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.

Toyo reports that the Open Country A/T III uses its latest compound. This compound helps increase braking performance and handling on wet surfaces with extra grip and traction. In addition, this material is said to be less vulnerable to cuts and chips, or damage caused on the road, perhaps by potholes.

The new tyre also features 3D multi-wave sipes, stone-ejecting blocks, and large shoulder lugs. All of which makes the tyre more robust, enhancing its longevity.