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BFGoodrich Tires Teams Up with Automotive Engineering Students to Design and Build Sustainable Rallycross Car

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Pickens County, South Carolina, Clemson University, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Rallycross, Center for Automotive Research, BFGoodrich, Tire

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --BFGoodrichTires is helping the next generation of automotive engineers design a rallycross car that's both powerful and sustainable.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --BFGoodrichTires is helping the next generation of automotive engineers design a rallycross car that's both powerful and sustainable.
  • The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research's (CU-ICAR) "Deep Orange" program immerses graduate automotive engineering students in designing cars of the future.
  • BFGoodrich Tires has a storied past in American rallycross racing, which includes building custom tires for the former Red Bull Global Rallycross series for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
  • "We're hoping the students who worked on this project will take that message with them as they begin their automotive engineering careers."

BFGoodrich Tires Extends Popular Lines for the Rigorous Demands of Police Vehicles

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Friday, August 10, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Sedans, Station wagons, Coupés, Mid-size cars, Touring cars, BFGoodrich, Tire, Honda Accord, Goodrich

Law enforcement agencies can purchase the new police pursuit tires through a BFGoodrich representative, or find a nearby dealer at https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com .

Key Points: 
  • Law enforcement agencies can purchase the new police pursuit tires through a BFGoodrich representative, or find a nearby dealer at https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com .
  • With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich Tires is dedicated to providing high-performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment.
  • Based on third-party snow traction tests using ASTM Test Method F1805-12 vs. previous-generation BFGoodrich Advantage T/A tire in size 215/55R17 94V.
  • Based on internal dry handling results using a 2013 Honda Accord LX vs. previous-generation BFGoodrich Advantage T/A tire in size 215/55R17 94V.

BFGoodrich Releases UTV Sizes for Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Tires, BFGoodrich, Off-road tire, Tread, Transport, Off-roading, Sport utility vehicle, Human behavior, Land transport

The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, the brand's toughest off-road tire yet, is now available in popular UTV sizes.

Key Points: 
  • The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, the brand's toughest off-road tire yet, is now available in popular UTV sizes.
  • The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tire launched for street-legal vehicles such as trucks, Jeeps and SUVs in June.
  • The UTV-specific tread compound in the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 is designed to deliver enhanced grip on rock and other slick surfaces.
  • BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 UTV tires are for off-road use and are not DOT-approved for use on public roads.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Reimagined on Small Scale for Radio-Control Vehicles

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Tires, BFGoodrich, Tire, Off-road tire, Off-roading, Human behavior, Mechanical engineering

The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, released on June 1, is the next-generation off-road tire for extreme conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, released on June 1, is the next-generation off-road tire for extreme conditions.
  • The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 RC tires fit 1.9-inch RC crawler wheels and are 4.75-inches tall by 1.77-inches wide, with more sizes to come.
  • "Launching both RC KM3 tires and KM3 tires for full-size vehicles highlights BFGoodrich's long history of innovating off-road tire technology.
  • At any scale, the KM3 increases your capability to pursue your passion," said Stephen Peters, brand director for BFGoodrich North America.

BFGoodrich Tires Revs Up Customer Engagement with Salesforce

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Marketing, Economy, Market economics), BFGoodrich, salesforce.com, Product marketing, Engagement marketing

BFGoodrich relies on numerous agency partners to support marketing engagement with its customers.

Key Points: 
  • BFGoodrich relies on numerous agency partners to support marketing engagement with its customers.
  • Prior to Salesforce, customer information was split across each agency, causing information silos and making it difficult for its marketing team to get a holistic view of its customers.
  • With Salesforce, BFGoodrich can now reach partners, resellers and consumers with personalized, connected customer experiences across email, mobile, social media and digital advertising.
  • With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich Tires is dedicated to providing high-performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment.

BFGoodrich Tires Dominate 50th SCORE Baja 500 with Big Trophy Truck Wins

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Motorsport, Auto racing, Off-road racing, BFGoodrich, Rob MacCachren, Baja 500, Trophy Truck, Frank "Scoop" Vessels

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BFGoodrich Tires marked the 50th SCORE Baja 500 with eight class wins including a historic Trophy Truck Class win by racing-legend Rob MacCachren.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BFGoodrich Tires marked the 50th SCORE Baja 500 with eight class wins including a historic Trophy Truck Class win by racing-legend Rob MacCachren.
  • To mark the historic 50th anniversary of the Baja 500, BFGoodrich became the title sponsor of the race and offered a $25,000 contingency prize to the overall winner if they were equipped with BFGoodrich Tires.
  • This class elevated the profile of desert racing, and BFGoodrich Tires have been mounted on 22 of the past 25 Baja 500 trophy truck winners.
  • In addition to the Trophy Truck Class, racers on BFGoodrich Tires also won the Trophy Truck Spec, Class 10, Class 8, Class 1/2 1600, Class 5 Open, Sportsman UTV and Baja Challenge classes in this year's Baja 500.

BFGoodrich® Tires Launches Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Tires, BFGoodrich, Off-road tire, Off-roading, Traction, Mechanical engineering, Human behavior, Transportation engineering

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --BFGoodrich Tires has introduced the Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, its next-generation off-road tire for extreme conditions.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --BFGoodrich Tires has introduced the Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, its next-generation off-road tire for extreme conditions.
  • The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 has 5 percent better mud traction than its predecessor.
  • The advanced Krawl-TEK compound in the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 delivers 8 percent better rock traction that enhances grip on rock and other slick surfaces.
  • With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich Tires is dedicated to providing high-performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment.