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Toyo Open Country R/T Unveiled
T scene recently saw the unveiling of the Toyo Open Country R/T tyre, a new addition to the Toyo Open Coun- try line up of 4x4 and SUV (sport utility vehicle) tyres. The tyre is a growing niche of vehicle own- ers who are looking for more
Featuring a hybrid design that combines the best features of the M/T and A/T tyre patterns into one tyre, the Open Country road performance but also ride comfort. It has good mileage and lower road noise.
Its tread pattern integrates the optimised pattern arrangement similar to the Open Country A/T plus. Consisting of block distri- bution with variable pitch sizes, L-shaped interlocking blocks, shoulder blocks and sipes, the pattern provides better wear life, prevents irregular wear and of- fers low noise levels. In addition, step block edges help improve initial traction to provide good on-road performance.
Open Country R/T features a few design characteristics from
the Open Country M/T that are tailored - formance. The use of a wide shoulder, scallop shoulder lugs and mud craw bit- ing rock design in the pattern provides
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