A] STRONGER SIDEWALLS
20% increased robustness (*)
(*) Based on internal sidewall robustness tests conducted in September 2014. Test results come from a lateral aggression simulator (patent pending: US20120245859A1).
(*) (6) (7) (8) (9) All tests were conducted between the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 tyre and the previous generation BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO tyre in LT265/70 R17.
B] IMPROVED LIFESPAN REGARDLESS OF ROAD TYPE
Lifespan is increased by a factor of 2 on gravel roads(6) and by 15% on asphalt roads(7).
(6) Results obtained during external wear tests on gravel conducted in May and June 2014 at the request of Michelin.
(7) Results obtained during internal wear tests.
C] ENHANCED ALL-TERRAIN TRACTION
All-terrain traction shows a 10% increase in grip in mud(8) and a 19% increase on snow(9).
(8) Results obtained during subjective internal tests conducted on July 22, 2014.
(9) Results obtained during external tests conducted on January 29, 2014 at the request of Michelin. Standard wheel spin test.