The abbreviation "BK" in the name of the summer tire Barnaul Forward Professional 170 BK means "without a camera". Indeed, this is the key feature of this model, designed, like its original version, for commercial vehicles with a small carrying capacity. First of all, these are vehicles of the "Gazelle" family, produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant.

Tubeless construction

The rejection of the camera is the result of fairly significant changes at the Barnaul enterprise, affecting a significant part of the technologies used in the production of tire products. The domestic manufacturer has finally mastered the production of a all-steel carcass, without which the rejection of the camera would be impossible. At the same time, the use of a more advanced design made it possible to significantly improve most of the operational characteristics of this model, first of all, its strength. This feature will certainly delight end-users, as the operation of "Gazelle" vehicles in our country is often accompanied by overload. This model will withstand even very high loads completely effortlessly.

Original design of a symmetrical non-directional tread pattern

Another pleasant feature of this model is its tread pattern, which has an original symmetrical non-directional design. Its key feature is the presence of a large number of massive rectangular blocks arranged parallel to the direction of rotation. Five longitudinal ribs are formed from these tread elements. This arrangement provides the Barnaul Forward Professional 170 BK tire with a number of important advantages, especially considering the specifics of its operation. First of all, this is reduced rolling resistance, which has a very favorable effect on fuel economy. Also, one cannot fail to note the excellent directional stability, clear and rapid responses to steering wheel turns.

Increased number of gripping edges

The Altai tire manufacturers paid special attention to ensuring the maximum gripping properties of this model in unfavorable road and weather conditions. To this end, its tread pattern is equipped with a significant number of gripping edges. At the same time, a significant part of them is formed not only by the above-mentioned blocks but also by straight lamellas located on their surface. In addition, these tread elements perform another extremely important function, which will be discussed below.

Excellent resistance to aquaplaning

When moving on roads covered with water, the lamellas direct moisture from the contact patch into the drainage grooves, working on the principle of car windshield wipers. At the same time, the drainage grooves themselves, due to the large depth of the tread pattern and their own dimensions, have a significant internal volume. This is more than enough to provide excellent resistance to aquaplaning, thereby giving the tire confidence when moving even in the most unfavorable road and weather conditions.

Main features of the Barnaul Forward Professional 170 BK tire

- tubeless construction based on an all-steel carcass, has incredible strength, ensuring the tire's durability even in the most severe operating conditions;
- excellent directional stability, clear and rapid responses to steering wheel turns due to five longitudinal ribs formed from a multitude of massive rectangular blocks;
- increased number of gripping edges, formed not only by blocks but also by lamellas on their surface, allow you to move confidently both on summer and winter roads;
- wide and deep drainage grooves, due to which the tire demonstrates excellent resistance to aquaplaning.