According to a press release issued by the company this week, the new tire is one of the best wet-braking pursuit tires on the market, with up to 21-foot shorter stopping distances compared to other brands.
"The BFGoodrich Elite-Force T/A tire responds to emergencies in any condition, from driving downpours to grinding gravel roads," said Kim Kegler, BFGoodrich Tires Brand Director, in the press release. "We developed a BFGoodrich tire that can answer any and every call in the most severe conditions."
To develop the new tire, BFGoodrich incorporated law enforcement feedback in its design and testing for the Elite-Force T/A. Major Jason Ramey of the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina was one of the law enforcement officers involved. "Wet-traction handling is the most important to me, especially in high-speed situations," he said.
The tire is designed to be 35 percent stronger, with a redesigned tread pattern for increased durability and improved wear life. It comes in various sizes to fit different law enforcement vehicles, including sedans like the Dodge Charger and SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe or Ford Explorer.
Source: BFGoodrich
