BFGoodrich Touring T/A

Features & benefits

• Wide circumferential grooves: Manufacturers use circumferential grooves to retain friction on wet roads. It is a part of the thread pattern designed to give space for liquids to sleep through. They help reduce the risk of hydroplaning. Hydroplaning happens when tires lose grip on a road covered in liquid. The wider the grooves, the better its hydroplaning resistance. The Touring T/A has circumferential grooves wide enough to take a vehicle through wet weather without losing grip on the road. As an all-season tire, this is important in spring.
• Computer-optimized thread pitch: Thread pitch determines how well your tires will fit into your wheel stud. A high thread pitch increases the risk of irregular wear and reduced block size. To compensate, it considerably reduces noise, and the reverse is the case with low thread pitch. The key to good noise performance and better wear partly lies in getting the correct thread pitch. BFGoodrich uses computers to optimize the thread pitch of the Touring T/A. And the result is quiet and comfortable rides.
• New g-Grip interlocking Sipe technology: Sipes provide a grip for tires, and the sipe pattern determines the season best for it. For instance, tires with frequent zig-zagging patterns cutting through the thread blocks give the best grip for driving in the winter. The possibility of accidents with them is minimal, as braking and handling would not be too much of an issue. Like most all-season tires, BFGoodrich's Touring T/A contains sipes deeper than regular summer tires. Because of this sipe depth, you can take the Touring T/A for rides during the summer and still take your car out for a spin on light snow. Furthermore, the Touring T/A utilizes the new g-Grip interlocking sipe technology to stand out from the competition. The technology adds more toughness to the tire in all seasons, making it perform somewhat better than regular all-season tires.