The latest off-road tire from Toyo for trucks and SUVs is looking to fill a gap. The rubber company calls the Open Country R/T Pro a hybrid between the rugged terrain R/T Trail and the beloved Open Country M/T mud-terrain tire. The purpose of the R/T Pro is to deliver a tire thats more off-road capable than the standard R/T without the on-road sacrifices of the M/T.

　　If You Cant Mess With Success, Add a New Option

　　(Photo/Toyo Tire) Why not just replace the Open Country M/T, a classic mud-terrain tire thats now 20 years old? Well, they dont want to. Buyers still love its highly aggressive tread pattern and durability when you leave the pavement. And if a truck builder like Ford can build three different off-road trims of just one of its pickups, then Toyo can sure as heck give you a tire thats also designed to bridge a gap.

　　In marketing terms, its the difference between rugged terrain A/T and maximum traction tire. Both, of course, are at least one step above all-terrain tires.

　　Enough about the marketing; what does Toyo deliver? Newer rubber compounds, for a start, along with a new tread pattern. The company says it adds performance and comfort to the off-road segment with less noise than the slightly more aggressive M/T tire.

　　The R/T Pro gets a three-ply sidewall and huge shoulder lugs to protect from cuts and chips as well as on-trail impacts. R/T tires can be as much about looks as ultimate toughness, but Toyo describes this one as having professional-grade durability.

　　Toyo Wants to Help Fine Tune Your Rig

　　(Photo/Toyo Tire) The Open Country product line now features a highly capable, professional-grade Hybrid M/T solution for enthusiasts to fine tune their tire selection with the exciting addition of our newest tire, the Open Country R/T Pro. This tire is a culmination of extensive research and testing. We worked directly with off-road enthusiasts and industry experts across the country, to ensure it will meet both our strict targets and our customer’s expectations for performance and reliability

　　— Todd Bergeson, Sr. Manager, Product Planning Technical Services, Toyo Tire USA Just like the Open Country R/T Trail, the new Pro comes with a 45,000-mile treadwear warranty. Toyo also gives you a 500-mile, 45-day trial offer.

　　Limited sizes of the new tire will arrive at dealers starting in April. When the full line rolls out, there will be 50 sizes. Fitments include 17-24-inch wheel diameters and there will be up to 42-inch-tall tires available.

　　Toyo R/T Trail Tire Review: Aggressive Looks, Everyday PerformanceThe Open Country tire lineup now has a fourth member of the family, the Toyo R/T Trail. This new tire slots in between the R/T and the A/T III. Read more