GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 15, 2006) — Michelin North America Inc.'s BFGoodrich brand has launched a competition version of its Mud-Terrain T/A KR off-road tire for the 2006 Championship Off-Road Racing series (CORR) season.
Michelin said the new tire, in size 35x12/50R17, features an advanced tread design for the CORR competition. The tire will debut at the start of the CORR season, May 20-21 in Chula Vista, Calif.
“BFGoodrich tires has been a partner in the CORR series since its inception, and we have designed the Mud-Terrain T/A KR tires specifically for the intense conditions of the series,” said Todd Steen, motorsports marketing manager for the brand.
Other tire makers involved with CORR include Goodyear, Kumho Tire USA Inc., Maxxis International, Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corp. and Pit Bull Tire Co.