All-season tire Barnaul Forward Professional 462 is offered by the Russian manufacturer in only one size - 175R16C. This is due to the scope of application of this model, limited to commercial vehicles of the "Gazelle" family and other equipment based on them. Having just appeared on the market, the tire has become popular, since for a relatively low cost, a high-tech product with good operational characteristics was offered.
All-steel breaker
This model is characterized by a combined design of the bearing elements. The tire carcass is made of textile cords, while the breaker uses special steel grades. This component is a wide strip woven from strong steel wires. Its rigidity has been increased by applying advanced methods of cord winding. They provide the most dense arrangement of steel wires. As a result, the breaker practically does not change its shape under the influence of even significant impact loads. This ability in real operating conditions transforms into stable coupling properties, high steering accuracy, reduced rolling resistance, and increased resistance to wear. Also, it is worth noting the increase in load capacity indicators. Not least, the load index of 98/96 is due to the use of an all-steel breaker in the tire design.
Effective tread pattern on any coating
When developing the external appearance of the tread pattern, Russian tire makers were guided by the same principles used in the creation of tread patterns for all-terrain vehicles and crossovers. This approach is evidenced by the external appearance of the tire. It has much in common with "passenger" AT models. First of all, this is the characteristic openness of the design, which contains many separate blocks. Taking into account the specifics of using commercial vehicles, they are located at a small distance from each other. This solution made it possible to increase the area of the contact patch, which improved traction on dry pavement and also reduced the level of noise, rolling resistance, and abrasion resistance of the tread. The abundance of multidirectional edges gives the tire decent performance on slippery surfaces, as well as on gravel, which is quite relevant, given the characteristics of Russian roads.
Special compound
The physical properties of the tread compound play a significant role in making this tire a hit. Its composition includes a number of components that prevent abrasive wear, as well as the appearance of mechanical damage - punctures and cuts. In addition, the "silica" contained in it allows the tread to maintain its effectiveness at negative temperatures.
Main features of the Barnaul Forward Professional 462 tire
- all-steel breaker increases steering accuracy, stability of coupling properties, fuel efficiency, and resistance of the tread to wear;
- a tread pattern with an open design provides the tire with efficiency on any road surface - from asphalt to gravel;
- the optimized compound gives resistance to abrasive wear, punctures, and cuts, and also provides elasticity of the tire at negative temperatures.
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