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BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX |
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The Krawler T/A
KX (KX is for Key feature: eXtreme traction) is BFGoodrich's
Off-Road Maximum Traction tire for off-road enthusiasts who
participate in the extreme driving sport of rock crawling to
challenge their driving skills and the off-road performance
of their vehicles. This purpose-built rock crawling tire was
developed through participation in competition as BFGoodrich
worked directly with rock crawling enthusiasts.
The Krawler T/A KX features a softer tread compound based on
BFGoodrich's years of off-road experience molded into an
extra deep tread design. During the Krawler T/A KX
development it was decided that it would be beneficial to
develop two different tread designs in the 37x12.50R17 size.
The first design is molded with a tread pattern that
combines deep, aggressive independent blocks with solid
sidewall lugs. The second design starts with only the tread
pattern's continuous center rib and inner and outer lateral
lugs molded. The remaining tread pattern can be further
personalized by hand-grooving it to add sipes and/or to
generate a unique block pattern. While hand grooving a tire
requires specialized equipment, skill and practice, it
provides the ultimate in tread design flexibility. The
tire's internal structure is built like some of BFGoodrich's
off-road racing tires featuring twin steel belts and four
nylon sidewall plies. A rim protector rounds out the package
by providing improved wheel and tire protection, especially
in aired-down off-road situations. |
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