NZ Effective October 2011 MiCKey THOMPsOn`s MiCKey

MICKEY THOMPSON’S MICKEY THOMPSON
range of LEGENDARY OFFROAD TIRES
NZ Effective October 2011
Baja Radial ATZ 5-Rib
Weekend Off-Roader
> 80% Road & Sand, 20% Dirt & Mud
> 5-rib all-terrain design
> Solid centre rib enhances straight line stability
> Internal angled sipes increase traction
> Reinforced sidewall
Baja Radial STZ
Weekend Off-Roader
> 80% Road & Sand, 20% Dirt & Mud
> Strategically Z-shaped sipes increase traction
> Textured shoulder lugs
> Serrated Tie Bars
> Multi angled & serrated tread blocks improve self- cleaning
Legendary
Offroad
Tires
NZ Reg Design No. 414465
Baja Radial ATZ 4-Rib
Baja Radial MTZ
Special Kind of 4Wheelers
Serious Off-Road Tyre
> 60% Road & Sand, 40% Dirt & Mud
> SideBiters for climbing > 40% Road & Sand, 60% Dirt & Mud
> 3ply Sidewalls
> Tread block ‘cutouts’ help out of ruts
> Stone kickers to stop rocks ‘drilling’ into carcass
> Internal angled sipes increase traction
Your Authorised Mickey Thompson Tires Dealer is:
to self-clean
> Huge stepped SideBiters
> Deep scalloped shoulder
lugs for maximum traction
Legendary Offroad Tires
Baja Radial CLAW TTC
Ultimate Extreme Mud Tyre
> 20% Road & Sand, 80% Dirt & Mud
> 23o directional tread pattern for maximum traction
> Directional scoops in shoulder and centre tread
> Mud pockets in tread
> Extremely aggressive directional SideBiters
NZ Reg Design No. 413691
To find your local Authorised Mickey Thompson Tires Dealer call 0800 383 695.
Mickey Thompson Tires are only available at authorised dealers.
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BE PART OF THE LEGEND
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MICKEY THOMPSON.
RACING LEGEND.
INNOVATOR.
M
ickey Thompson holds more racing records than anyone
on earth. His tyres revolutionised the racing world, were
chosen for the Gulf War and benefit 4WDrivers of every level.
A Vow is made
Fastest Man on Earth
By 1958 Mickey was ready to become the fastest man on
earth. But tyre companies were reluctant to build a 400 mph
tyre. Even though Goodyear eventually did make one, Mickey
and a brilliant tyre engineer, Gene McMannis, started their own
tyre company that became an industry leader in racing and
off‑road tyres. In 1960 Mickey Thompson became the fastest
man on earth by travelling at 406.6 mph.
Shaking Up Indy
1963
Wide/Low Profile
1965
Tyres at the Indy 500 12” Wheel S/S Cheater
Slicks
1966
First 70
Series Tyre 1969
First 50
Series Tyre
First 60
Series Tyre
1977
Tyres with tread
1982 on the sidewall
Widest D.O.T.
Street Tyre
1989
Strongest Widest
1996 Lightweight Forged
World’s Fastest Aluminium Wheel
D.O.T. Tyre
1998
Directional
2000 4WD tyre with
World’s Fastest
D.O.T. Motorcycle
Tyre - MCR2
sidebiters
2001
In 1963 Mickey designed revolutionary tyres for his cars in
the Indy 500. Most tyres running then used a narrow tread
with a hard rubber compound. Mickey’s tyres were made
from a soft compound three times the width with a lower
profile giving more stability and a lower centre point of
gravity. Mickey’s new cars were almost banned because they
were so superior to other cars.
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Many of the world’s firsts in tyre innovations were created by the Mickey Thompson Tire Company
1971
In 1939 at age nine, Mickey witnessed John Cobbs break
the land speed record. Mickey vowed that one day he would
break that record. His determination and near genius IQ led
to years of car and tyre innovations. The sling shot design
was the most revolutionary drag car of its day and became
the standard drag car design for the next 20 years. (Mickey’s
Christmas tree starting lights and waterfilled crash barriers
are still used today). Mickey then designed and built “funny
cars” which, in one year, won 164 races out of 172 starts.
1
innovations
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2005 Patent awarded for
PowerPly Carcass
Construction
Baja Claw Design
and Kevlar Belted
4WD tyres
2010
4WD tyre with
directional sidebiters
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54” CLAW TTC
NEW
Completely redesigned, with plenty of new features
added, the new TTC tyre is ready to handle the toughest
race conditions. The new 54-inch Baja Claw TTC is
an ultra aggressive off-road performance tyre with an
advanced bias belted construction specially designed
for rugged off-road use including rock crawling, mud,
snow, sand, dirt and gravel.
Size
LT19.5/54-20
Ply
Approved Rims
OD mm
6
12.0 - 16.0
1367
Features
▶ Bias belted construction meaning the Claw TTC is ready for all terrains ranging
from rock crawling, mud, snow, sand, dirt and gravel.
▶ Aggressive directional Claw Sidebiters to tear through loose surfaces and to
provide rock crawling bite.
▶ Deep shoulder lugs and integrated concave blades to disperse mud
▶ Durable and cut-resistance T5 compound.
▶ Decoupling elements and multi-angled siping for maximum flexibility and traction
on smooth rock surfaces.
The switch to off‑road
Off‑road racing began in the wilds of Baja Mexico in 1967.
Mickey switched to the new sport, put American Iron
V8’s into larger buggies and was named the Horsepower
King. He became famous for bringing the thrill of off‑road
racing to the stadium and convincing celebrities like
Arnold Schwarzenegger to compete in events to raise
the sport’s profile.
New age tyres
Together with Gene McMannis, his business partner and
the technical genius in the company, Mickey built leading
technology bias‑belted off‑road racing tyres. These tyres
paved the way for the off‑road tyres we use today in
competition and recreation. At age 53, Mickey won the
most gruelling off‑road race of them all, the Baja 1000,
and set a new time for the event.
Tyres chosen for war
In 1991 the US Navy chose Mickey Thompson tyres for
their SEAL Fast Attack Vehicles during the Gulf War. After
the war, US Special Forces expressed their gratitude in
the US newspaper ‘The Independent’, “Mickey Thompson
Performance Tires earned their ‘Stripes’ in Operation
Desert Storm. Mickey Thompson tires took us all the
way into Kuwait City, anywhere we wanted to go without
one failure on any of our cars.” Their performance is a
testament to the strength and integrity of all Mickey
Thompson products.
Motorsports Hall of Fame
During his life, Mickey participated in over 10,000 races,
drove over one million race miles and won at least one
championship in such diverse categories of auto racing as
midgets, sprint cars, off‑road vehicles, stock cars, drag
racing and sports cars. But his contribution to motorsports
goes far beyond his car building and driving skills. In
1990, Mickey Thompson was inducted in the International
Motorsports Hall of Fame.
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Reasons
why
you
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1
competition tyres
Mickey Thompson Baja Pro and Mini Mag
off-road tyres are purpose built for desert
racing. These tyres feature a tough bias
belted construction for superior strength and
impact resistance. Many off-road racers have
won their class on these time tested treads!
America’s Specialty 4WD Tyre Company
▶ 4 different carcass constructions - Bias, Bias-Belted, Radial and PowerPly.
▶ Huge range of specialty sizes.
▶ Off‑road racing tyre specialists.
Bias
Bias-Belted
Radial
Baja Pro
Mini Mag
Size
2 Deeper Tread
3 Stronger Sidewalls
20% more rubber in the upper sidewall
reduces the chance of sidewall
damage. Thicker sidewalls means
Mickey Thompson tyres have a higher
load capacity than many other brands.
Pattern
OD mm
30/7.0-15
«
Baja Pro
762
33/9.0-15
«
Baja Pro
838
Mini Mag
686
E78-15
Having 12.5% deeper tread than
most other brands means more grip,
more kilometres and more resistance
to damage.
Sticky Mickey
«
40/13-50R18
««
Sticky Mickey
Sticky Mickey’s
1016
«= No speed rating or belts for road speed stability makes these sizes unsuitable and illegal for on-road use. « = Sticky compound for Rock Crawling
46” Baja Claw
The 46” Baja Claw is designed for extreme driving
conditions, including rock crawling, mud, snow, sand,
dirt and gravel.
4 Sidewall Protection
Deep sidebiters take the punishment
and reduce sidewall damage. Mickey
Thompson’s stand up straighter
compared to other brands, which
means they are less prone to damage.
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Ply
Approved
Rims
OD mm
«
6
12.0-16.0
1168
«
6
12.0-16.0
1168
Size
LT19.5/46-16
LT19.5/46-20
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Baja
Radial
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ULTIMATE EXTREME MUD TYRE
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20% Road and Sand
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80% Dirt & Mud
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TTC ty
CLAW TTC
The new Baja Radial Claw TTC is all new
state‑of‑the‑art construction making it the ultimate
extreme off‑road performance tyre. The Claw’s
23o tread pattern, the ultimate angle for cutting
and self‑cleaning, partnered with large directional
SideBiters and tough puncture resistant sidewalls
mean you get maximum traction and cleaning
giving you the confidence the new Claw TTC will
pull you through any situation. All sizes feature
the advanced PowerPly Carcass Construction
specially designed for faster steering response
and rugged off‑road use.
SIZE
OD LOAD
Ply mm
LT31x10.50R15
6
782
109Q
LT33x12.50R15
6
831
108Q
LT35x12.50R15
6
884
113Q
LT285/75R16
8
841
122Q
LT305/70R16
8
841
118N
LT315/75R16
8
876
121Q
LT305/65R17
10
831
121Q
LT315/70R17
8
879
121Q
carcass construction with two radial plies and a third directional
ply gives faster steering response, now in all Baja Radial Claw TTC Sizes!
should choose M/T
5 Leaders in 4X4 Tread Technology
▶Sipes
All sipes are within the tread block to
reduce chipping and tearing.
▶Modern Tread Pattern
Latest designs have longitudinal
water channels to clear water
quickly. Designed with less tread
squirm for longer mileage.
6 Ultimate Angle for Cutting and Self‑Cleaning
1 23° directional tread pattern for maximum traction and self-cleaning
without extreme noise.
3
6
2 Directional scoops in the shoulder and centre tread, guide
mud and loose soil into adjacent mud pockets and out of
the pattern for ultimate traction and self cleaning.
3 Mud pockets in the tread allows for excellent deep
mud and loose soil traction.
4 Extremely aggressive directional SideBiters tear
through loose surfaces and provide extra bite
and protection.
1
5 Strategically placed and shaped siping
promote long wear and improve traction on
wet surfaces.
4
6 Tread and sidewall decoupling grooves
allows the tread to flex and conform to
irregular surfaces.
2
5
T6 compound is formulated for radial off‑road
tyres, tough and durable yet pliable for maximum
off‑road traction while silica is added for a boost in
wet traction while maintaining good highway wear.
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23° is the ultimate angle for
cutting and self‑cleaning (used
on plough blades, tractor tyres
& razor blades). This means you
get maximum traction and the
same level of road noise as less
aggressive tyres.
Deep Sidebiters
▶ A unique step design for
climbing out of ruts.
▶ Positioned to protect the
sidewall from off‑road damage.
8 Specialty Sizes
Mickey Thompson Tires have
the world’s largest and most
diverse range of 4X4 sizes
from 30” to 54” diameters and
8” to 19.5” wide!
*NZ Registered Design No. 413691
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Tyre Construction
Like a tread pattern, tyre construction is also an important factor to consider
when deciding on the right tyres for your driving application. Whether you
are racing, touring on holiday, having a play in the bush or hardcore rock
crawling, Mickey Thompson Tires have the right type of tyre construction for
all your on and off-road needs.
Bias construction
Body plies run 70° angles from the bead and each layer runs in the opposite
direction.This gives the carcass incredible sidewall strength and resistance to
tears. Nylon construction is prone to cause distortion and vibrations as plies
grow and shrink through temperature range. It’s also prone to flat spotting when
cold or when the vehicle has been stationary for a while. There is no tread belt in
this tyre’s design, therefore allowing tread squirm and tread walk.
Mickey Tyres with Bias Construction include: 46” Comp Claw
serious off-road tyre
40% Road and Sand
60% Dirt & Mud
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MTZ ty
Baja Radial
Extreme off-roaders will appreciate the great ride
and handling that this mud tyre has on the highway.
The Baja Radial MTZ has Mickey Thompson’s
PowerPly technology with a special angled third
ply to give you high performance handling, better
puncture resistance and improved towing capability.
Bias-Belted construction
Body plies run 70° angles from the bead and each layer runs in the opposite
direction.This gives the carcass incredible sidewall strength and resistance
to tears. Polyester construction maintains greater consistency through
temperature ranges. This means better case balance, less vibrations and a
lighter weight tyre. Fibreglass (blue) belts in tread area give better handling,
tread life and steering responsiveness on-road. It also reduces tread squirm and
increases resistance to tread damage and penetration. Six actual plies in lower
sidewall to give extra strength and reduce damage.
Mickey Tyres with Bias-Belted Construction include: 54” Comp Claw TTC, Mini Mag, Baja Pro
carcass construction with two radial plies
and a third directional ply gives faster steering response, now
in all Baja Radial MTZ Sizes!
Radial construction
Body plies run 90° angles from the bead. This gives a comfortable ride and
fast on‑road stability. Polyester body ply maintains greater consistency through
varying temperature ranges. This means better case balance, less vibrations and
a lighter weight tyre. Steel (blue) belts in tread area give better handling, tread
life and steering responsiveness on-road due to the centrivical force pushing
them against the road. It also reduces tread squirm and increases resistance to
tread damage and penetration.
Mickey Tyres with Radial Construction include: STZ, ATZ 5-Rib, ATZ 4-Rib, MTZ, CLAW TTC
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LT31x10.50R15
6
782
109Q
LT33x12.50R15
6
833
108Q
LT35x12.50R15
6
884
113Q
LT265/75R16
10
813
123Q
LT285/75R16
8
841
122Q
LT305/70R16
8
841
118Q
LT315/75R16
8
876
121Q
LT375/65R16
8
899
126N
LT265/70R17
10
810
121Q
LT285/70R17
8
838
121Q
LT315/70R17
8
879
121Q
LT37x12.50R17
8
937
124P
LT275/70R18
10
848
125Q
LT305/60R18
10
828
121Q
LT325/60R18
10
843
124N
LT305/70R18
10
892
126Q
LT325/65R18
10
884
127N
LT305/55R20
10
851
121Q
LT35x12.50R20
10
881
121Q
LT36x15.50R20
10
925
124N
LT38x15.50R20
8
963
124N
2 Tread block ‘cutouts’ aid self-cleaning in sticky
2
situations.
3
3 Huge stepped sidebiters designed for climbing
out of ruts and maximum damage protection.
6
4 Stone kickers stop rocks ‘drilling’ into carcass.
5 Internal angular tread sipes for better handling
5
PowerPly construction has all the benefits of standard radial construction but
with the addition of a third directional ply (the PowerPly) laid on top of the two
body plies. This links the body plies together to form a more powerful case
which strengthens the tyre. This also lessens the twist in the plies resulting in
greater traction and faster steering response.
Mickey Tyres with Radial PowerPly include: ATZ 4-Rib (SLT only), MTZ and CLAW TTC
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OD LOAD
Ply mm
1 3 ply, high denier cord sidewalls.
construction
5
SIZE
MTZ
4
10
on greasy roads.
6 Deep scalloped shoulder lugs for maximum
off‑road traction in soft or boggy conditions.
Extra Protective Layer: An extra nylon belt in most light truck
tyres is laid between the tread and the steel belts to add
strength. It also reduces moisture transfer into the steel belts,
a common cause of delamination through cuts and drilling.
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special kind of 4wheelers
60% Road and Sand
40% Dirt & Mud
Baja Radial
The ATZ is a unique 4‑rib all‑terrain design
which delivers excellent off‑road traction in a
wide variety of terrains, without compromising
the on‑road ability of the tyre. The wider
footprint incorporates larger tread lugs with
the latest internal siping technology to give
better handling in wet and greasy conditions.
ATZ 4-rib
Size
OD
Ply mm LOAD
LT33x12.50R15
6
828
108Q
LT265/75R16
10
808
123Q
LT285/75R16
8
833
122N
LT305/70R16
8
833
118Q
LT315/75R16
8
879
121Q
LT265/70R17
10
805
121Q
LT285/70R17
8
833
121Q
LT305/65R17
10
828
121N
LT35x12.50R17
8
886
119Q
LT275/70R18
10
846
125Q
latest technology
When you drive a tight corner, you notice the time it takes your tyres to respond. True to
form, Mickey Thompson, the leader in specialty 4x4 tyre technology, has designed a tyre that
responds faster. PowerPly is a carcass construction that lessens the twist in the tyre. Less
twist means a faster response to your steering.
Traditional 2 or 3 ply radial tyre
Think of it like this. The plies of a traditional 2 or 3 ply radial tyre run in the same direction. In
cornering, the plies twist causing tread squirm and power is lost through the side of the tyre.
More tread squirm means a slower response time to your steering.
More tread squirm means
slower steering response
ÏSPECIALTY LIGHT TRUCK WITH 3PLY
SIDEWALL Ð
carcass construction with two radial plies and
a third directional ply gives faster steering response (Specialty
Light Truck sizes only).
Traditional
Specialty
2
1
LT305/60R18
10
828
121Q
LT325/60R18
10
843
124Q
LT305/70R18
10
889
126Q
LT325/65R18
10
884
127N
LT37x13.50R18
8
935
124Q
LT305/55R20
10
848
121Q
LT325/50R20
10
838
120N
LT35x12.50R20 10
876
121Q
LT35x13.50R20 10
884
122Q
LT36x15.50R20 10
922
124N
LT38x15.50R20
955
124N
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Traditional 2
or 3 ply radial
construction
how do
Power lost through the side
and back of the tyre.
tyres respond faster?
With Mickey Thompson’s new PowerPly technology, the first two plies run in the same direction.
It’s the third ply, the PowerPly, that makes the difference. The PowerPly is a directional ply
running slightly across the two radial plies linking them together and strengthening the tyre. In
cornering, the plies twist far less which means less tread squirm giving you greater traction and
faster steering response. Put simply, the tyre handles better.
1 Sharp edge with 2 stage lug on Traditional
sizes.
5
5
2 Round edge on 4-rib Specialty sizes.
Less tread squirm means
faster steering response
3 Sidebiters designed for climbing out
3
of ruts.
4 Stone kickers stop rocks ‘drilling’ into
carcass.
3
4
4
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5 Internal tread sipes for improved
resistance to tread chipping.
Extra Protective Layer: An extra nylon belt in most
light truck tyres is laid between the tread and
the steel belts to add strength. It also reduces
moisture transfer into the steel belts, a common
cause of delamination through cuts and drilling.
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PowerPly carcass is constructed of two
traditional radial plies and a third directional ply
running slightly across the 2 radial plies.
Gets more power to the
ground faster
which mickey thompson tyres have
?
The Baja Radial MTZ and Baja Radial Claw TTC entire size range now all have the PowerPly
technology! All Specialty Light Truck sizes in ATZ 4-Rib also contain the PowerPly technology!
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Weekend Off‑Roader
80% Road and Sand
20% Dirt & Mud
Baja Radial
The ATZ has a 5‑rib all‑terrain design which
allows the tyre to perform equally well on and
off the road. The solid centre rib enhances
straight line stability (less tracking) reducing
driver fatigue and reducing noise. The siped
tread lugs and full tread depth gives excellent
wet weather handling.
ATZ 5-rib
SIZE
OD
Ply mm
LOAD
LT30x9.50R15
6
744
104R
LT31x10.50R15
6
770
109R
LT32x11.50R15
6
800
113R
LT33x12.50R15
6
826
108R
LT225/75R16
10
747
115R
LT245/75R16
10
775
120R
LT235/85R16
10
808
120R
LT265/75R16
10
808
123R
LT285/75R16
8
836
122R
LT305/70R16
8
838
118R
LT315/75R16
8
884
121R
LT245/70R17
10
777
119R
LT265/70R17
10
803
121R
LT285/70R17
8
833
121R
LT315/70R17
8
886
121R
LT275/65R18
10
815
123R
Weekend Off‑Roader
80% Road and Sand
20% Dirt & Mud
The STZ is the latest all-terrain design from
Mickey Thompson and introduces many new
modern features. The new tread pattern design
offers excellent steering response, superior
grip and more traction, making it the perfect
choice for work or play. The Baja Radial STZ
is an excellent choice as an original equipment
replacement tyre and is available in light truck
sizes with increased load ratings.
3 ‘Internal angled sipes’ increase traction on greasy
roads and more resistance to chipping on dirt and
gravel roads.
4
3
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4 Reinforced sidewall to reduce off‑road damage.
Extra Protective Layer: An extra nylon belt in most
light truck tyres is laid between the tread and the steel
belts to add strength. It also reduces moisture transfer
into the steel belts, a common cause of delamination
through cuts and drilling.
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OD LOAD
Ply mm
SUV CONSTRUCTION
P235/70R16
737
106T
P265/60R18
775
110T
P275/55R20 XL
810
117T
LIGHT TRUCK CONSTRUCTION
LT245/70R16
10
749
118R
LT265/70R16
10
777
121R
LT265/65R17
10
777
120R
LT275/70R17
10
818
121R
1 Strategically Z-shaped sipes promote long wear and increase
traction on wet and greasy roads.
3
2 Textured Shoulder Lugs for improved off‑road traction.
2 Solid centre rib enhances straight line stability (less
tracking) reducing driver fatigue and noise.
2
SIZE
STZ
XL = Extra Load
1 5‑rib all‑terrain design - allowing the tyre to perform
equally well on and off‑road.
1
Baja Radial
2
3 Serrated Tie Bars for improved stability of the tread
blocks for a better driving response.
4
1
4 Multi angled & serrated tread blocks improve the
self-cleaning ability to stop stones ‘drilling’ into
the carcass and provide greater protection from
stone damage.
Extra Protective Layer: An extra nylon belt is laid between the
tread and the steel belts to improve strength and stability.
It also reduces moisture transfer into the steel belts, a
common cause of delamination through cuts and drilling.
*NZ Registered Design No. 414465
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