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9 July 2009
Legendary tyre reborn



BF Goodrich’s new Mud Terrain
Legendary tyre reborn

BF Goodrich has launched the second generation of its celebrated 4x4 off-road tyre, the Mud Terrain T/AKM2, in Europe, to replace the popular BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM.


During the design phase, engineers focused on producing a tyre capable of overcoming all obstacles on harsh, uneven, muddy and rocky surfaces, which is why robustness was their top priority.
To ensure exceptional strength and endurance, three technologies have been incorporated into the BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 – aggressive sidewall lugs, cut and chip-resistant sidewall compounds, and stronger sidewall cords. These three technical features have already proven their effectiveness on the most successful tyre in the history of extreme, off-road racing, the BF Goodrich Krawler TEK.
The sidewall cords of the BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 are up to 33% stronger than those of the previous-generation tyre. The TriGard 3-ply casing also has stronger cords that significantly improve sidewall damage-resistance.
The tyre features thick lugs on the shoulders that extend onto the sidewalls. These provide the dual benefit of superior grip and enhanced protection, and the new cut- and chip-resistant rubber compound greatly reduces the risk of tears caused by sharp rocks.
Delivering enhanced strength, damage resistance and grip, the new BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/AKM2 is claimed to provide off-road drivers with outstanding performance on a variety of surface conditions.
It will be available in 16 sizes in 15-, 16- and 17-inch diameters for tyre widths from 215 to 305mm, in 85 to 70 series aspect ratios and with a Q speed symbol. The M+S marking on the sidewalls indicates that the tyre has been approved for use in mud and snow.

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Reader Comments : (3)
Navara off road wheels
Is there anybody out there that knows where one can purchase 17"6/114 rims 9"wide with a 30 off set with a chrome or high polished finis for the navara.I can only find it in 20" wich I cant take off road
Posted By: Waldo Beukes  on 2010/05/21

No Stock Anywhere
I have been looking for BFG KM2's since 9 December 2009 and to date cannot find a 265,75R16 anywhere. I have been told to now wait until the end of March. The issue is my tyres probably wont make the long wait based on my average mileage, so I'm now looking at buying Mickey Thompsons which are freely available in the correct size
Posted By: Don  on 2010/02/19

no stock
Currently there is no stock of the 31x10.5x15" KM2 in ZAR tyre (though this is a popular size) and every time I phoned over the last 8 months (as they've been available since end of last year, when the 1st set was sold) and evevry time I was told 4-8 weeks. I have subsequently change brand and is very happy with my new tyres - don't think I'll go back to BFG's
Posted By: Hein  on 2009/08/12

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