12 Bigger Sizes For BFGoodrich T/A Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America has added 12 new 17- to 22-inch sizes to its popular BFGoodrich T/A/ KO light truck/SUV tire line.

Published: June 28, 2006

The line extension was launched last week to dealers and media at a special program in San Diego.

The new larger sizes, said BFGoodrich officials, mirror size increases seen at OE. While 16-inch light truck tires remain popular on the replacement side, OEMs have moved to 17- and 18-inch and larger.

The 12 new LT-metric sizes – available in September – boost the T/A/ KO line to 49 total sizes and include LT245/75R17E, LT265/70R17E, LT305/65R17E, LT265/65R18E, LT285/65R18E, LT305/65R18E, LT325/65R18D, 37×12.50R18D, LT285/65R20E, LT305/55R20E, LT325/50R22E and LT325/60R22E.

The size expansion coincides with the 30th anniversary of the BFGoodrich T/A line, which hit the market in 1976.

How TPMS sensors broadcast vital information

Understanding the signal patterns, frequencies and wake-up behaviors involved is key for effective diagnosis and repair.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 2, 2024

As technicians, you rely on being able to inspect what you’re working on. However, with TPMS, the signals are invisible radio waves. How the heck do you work on something you can’t even see? Let's examine the science behind TPMS sensor signals to see how these sensors transmit their vital information.