Conquer Anything with the RBP Repulsor R/T Tire

One of the latest trends in truck and SUV tire development is the concept of a rugged terrain tire.

What does a rugged terrain tire do? Think of it this way. A mud tire is essentially purpose built for mud and sand. It does ok on other surfaces, but is going to make some noise going down the highway. An all-terrain tire has closer tread blocks and does well on a wide range of terrain types, including pavement, but it tends to lack some in the traction department when the mud and sand start to get deeper. The rugged terrain tire category comes into play by bridging the gap. Think of them as being aggressive off-road tires that can handle some pretty harsh terrain, while still retaining good road manners. This is where the RBP Repulsor R/T comes in.

What Sets the Repulsor R/T Apart?

It starts with the company RBP, or Rolling Big Power. This tire maker knows how to get the power of your light truck or SUV to the ground and their its are designed to take it and not fail. Of course every tire manufacturer says that about its truck tires, but RBP went at it from a different angle – your security and confidence.

Confidence is a bigger part of the off-road game than many expect. We’ve all seen trail rigs built to look good and get around the trails and stuff decently. But let’s be real, for some, looking good take precedence over actual performance. RBP’s Repulsor R/T was designed to give you the traction you need and to help you feel actual confidence that the tire is going to do exactly what you expect it to. In other words, you know your limitations and that determines how you should drive. These tires help you feel secure, which makes the adventure much more fun.

The Design

RBP feels that the Repulsor R/T is one of the best rugged-terrain tires available, providing excellent traction in rain, sleet, mud, snow, and everything else in between. It has an aggressive, beefy three-ply sidewall construction. This gives it better on-road comfort while at the same time being flexible enough to give you the off-road feel you need.

The Repulsor R/T has open, notched shoulder tread blocks to clear mud, rocks, and trail debris. By clearing out these things, it helps the tire dig in and find the traction you need to get through the obstacle in front of you, and get you back home again down the trail. Big blocks of tread flex and grip, making these tires good for soft- and hard-pack terrain conditions, so you can confidently crawl up the rocks after chugging through some mud and sand.

And if you like venturing out during the depths of winter, the tread pattern of the Repulsor R/T helps your truck or SUV grip in deep snow. The winter traction is further aided by the siping cut into the tread blocks that adds more grip in wet and icy conditions.

But What About On-Road Manners?

The RBP Repulsor R/T is designed to give you better road manners than many all-terrain tires, which is saying a lot. The tread and side lugs create a great contact patch with the pavement, giving you a stable and confident driving experience. You also get lower road noise than most other aggressive tires, so you don’t have to contend with the tires drawing out the stereo or your conversations. The siping that helps with winter traction also helps make the Repulsor R/T a great handling tire on wet and icy roads, again making it a great choice for someone looking for an aggressive, all-around performance off-road tire.

The RBP Repulsor R/T is available in 33- to 35-inch sizes for 17, 18, 20, 22, and 24 inch wheels, meaning there is likely an option to fit your truck or SUV. While it is not considered an extreme terrain tire, the tread gives you great traction for much of what you might encounter going well off the beaten path. And with the ride quality, and wet condition performance you’ll see, it is one of the more confidence-inspiring options for your ride.

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