The recently revealed Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT35 has been reengineered to be a tough, go-anywhere truck, but even the biggest manufacturers still rely on others for tyres, which is where BFGoodrich comes in.
The Toyota Hilux AT35 will wear BFGoodrich’s All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres as original equipment – the manufacturer’s toughest on/off-road fitment. A complete set of LT315/70 R17 All-Terrain tyres are fitted as standard, with a tread design that BFGoodrich claims increases all-terrain traction and on-road and off-road mileage in all conditions, including snow, mud and rock.
Carrim Bundhun, the project and commercial development lead at Arctic Trucks, explained the choice of the chunky KO2 tyres: “The owners and operators of our vehicles range from builders and farmers to utility companies, rescue teams and beyond, all working in some of the most aggressive conditions, so we needed a tyre partner that would deliver enhanced performance, control, and mobility over a range of challenging terrains, while maintaining OEM levels of comfort, composure and confidence-inspiring on-road performance.
“We have previously fitted BFGoodrich tyres on both personal and development vehicles, and they’ve always delivered, whatever the conditions. For the Hilux AT35, they completely transform the vehicle and push the boundaries of what it can do. The larger tyre variation gives our customers a smoother and faster ride over rough surfaces, combined with better traction in difficult conditions.”
BFGoodrich’s All-Terrain K02 tyres have 20% tougher sidewalls than previous variations, resulting in a more durable tyre with extended tread life. The product features an interlocking tread design and stone ejectors, which work in tandem to decrease irregular wear while also protecting the tyre from stone retention. Mud-phobic bars and a serrated shoulder design increase traction on all surface conditions and actively remove any built-up mud from the tyre.
“The tyres we fit make a huge difference,” added Bundhun. “BFGoodrich delivers an authentic performance, and we have confidence that with these tyres, we can realise the full potential of what this latest Arctic Trucks variant of the legendary Hilux can do.”
Customers also have the choice of having BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tyres fitted to their Hilux AT35, and an on-board inflation/deflation kit can be installed as an option, with a 12V performance compressor mounted in the engine bay. The KM3 tyres are designed with large tread blocks for greater traction on mud, providing strong grip from any approach angle, resulting in a more aggressive off-road tyre.
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