BFGoodrich Unveils New Tire Tech and OnTrail Mapping App for Off-Roading Enthusiasts

The tire technology game has been forever changed with the release of BFGoodrich’s latest offering. As an avid off-road racer and automobile test driver, I can attest to the importance of maximum traction and tire pressure when traversing 4WD trails. And now, BFGoodrich has upped the ante with their newest tire technology.

ActivAir’s fully-integrated tire-inflation system lets off-roaders air up (add air to extend their tire’s psi) and air down (take away air) with out ever leaving their seat. Drivers may even regulate tire pressures to actual specs on the run.

“Our goal at BFGoodrich is to fuel adventure,” mentioned Harold Phillips, world normal supervisor for BFGoodrich Tires. “ActivAir is exciting new technology that helps our off-road community optimize their vehicle performance. This latest innovation reinforces our focus on safe off-roading.”

This patented premium expertise was developed and pressure-tested by prime builders of specialised autos for excessive terrain. The driver can choose one in all 4 working terrains and the system inflates or deflates the tires, whereas educated drivers have the choice to manually choose their desired pressures and permit a switch of all accessible energy to the bottom, which maximizes traction; it additionally works to fill a flat or punctured tire.

This Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) designed by TELEFLOW consists of patented expertise with the most recent technology of pneumatic valves, and a show and management unit. Dynatrac is a key accomplice, as nicely, and has built-in an air passage of their axle assemblies. Specific wheels combine the air passage. RFI wheels are at present accessible for the ActivAir system.

But that’s not all. BFGoodrich has also released a brand new app, OnTrail, designed specifically for off-roading thrill-seekers. This innovative mapping app provides real-time navigation, trail maps, and weather updates so that you can plan the ultimate off-road adventure.

Until recently, there wasn’t an easily accessible network that offered a well-defined way to navigate through twisting trails to prime adventure areas.

Now, you just have to click on the app on your smartphone or tablet, and you’ve got an extensive network of trails near you at your fingertips.

But this app is more than just some maps to the gnarliest 4×4 trails. It also packs in a ton of other features to help off-roaders and overlanders, of every skill level.

“With OnTrail, we’re bringing off-road adventures to the next level, making it easy for adventure seekers to find and share the best trails based on their specific criteria,” said Harold Phillips, global general manager for BFGoodrich Tires. “We see the OnTrail app as a digital extension of our commitment to industry-leading performance.”

Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on this game-changing technology. Stay ahead of the game and experience the thrill of off-roading like never before with BFGoodrich.