Gallery: Federal Tires Xplora R/T

Federal Tires invited tire distributors, dealers and members of the media to a launch event at Big Bear Lake, California, to test out its new rugged-terrain tire, the Xplora R/T.

To put the tire to its limits, event participants drove on a variety of light truck vehicles outfitted with Xplora R/Ts on an on-road drive around Big Bear Lake, and on an off-road course on the dirt trails of the Holcomb Valley. Scroll down to see some action shots from the event.

The Xplora R/T, which took around four years to develop, is a hybrid design between an all-terrain and mud-terrain tire.

Federal Tires xplora RT barbecue — During the opening reception of the event, guests were treated to a barbecue overlooking Big Bear Lake.

Hutchinson Xplora RT product presentation — Steve Hutchinson, advisor to Federal Tires, explains how the Xplora RT sits between Federal’s all-terrain and mud-terrain tire offerings in the Xplora line.

Jamie Ma product presentation Federal Tires xplora RT — Jamie Ma, chairman of Federal Tires, addresses the crowd during a product presentation for the Xplora R/T launch.

Twenty different vehicle makes and models equipped with Federal Tires’ Xplora R/T line up for an on-road ride around Big Bear Lake.

Drivers aired down their tires from 40 to 20 psi to head off-road where participants experienced the Xplora R/T’s off-road capabilities.

Federal Tire Xplora R/T sidewall — The centipede-leg sidewall helps the tire with traction and gives it additional durability off-road.

Federal Tire Xplora RT Ford Raptor — A linear, four-block tread design enhances the Xplora R/T’s on-road stability for more predictable handling, ride comfort and reduced noise.

Drivers caravanned along the dirt trails of the Holcomb Valley in an off-road course experience during Federal Tires’ Xplora R/T launch event.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."