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February 28, 2005BFGoodrich® Tires Completes the Ultimate Road Trip; Drive Around the World Expedition Raises Money for Parkinson's Disease Sunnyvale, C.A. BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/AKM tires have done what no other tire has done: traveled for 15 straight months, more than 40,000 miles while crossing four continents and 30 countries to raise funds that will help cure Parkinson's Disease. The trek took BFGoodrich Tires and a dedicated expedition team through some of the most remote and demanding places on the planet. On Nov. 1, 2003 nine volunteers from the Drive Around the World Expedition began what they thought was a nine-month journey. After encountering numerous delays in various countries, weather, and shipping schedules, the team crossed the finish line today 15-months after they began. "We are so proud to have been a part of such an incredible journey to raise money for Parkinson's Disease research. This team has made an incredible journey through some of the roughest terrain in the world," Thom Peebles, BFGoodrich brand director. "This has got to get the award for the Ultimate Road Trip." 
"We thank BFGoodrich for their strong tires and for the strong support they have shown to the LONGITUDE Expedition team," said Nick Baggarly, Drive Around The World expedition team leader. "This tire got us out of some very interesting situations in some very remote places. Without a doubt, I believe this is the best off-road tire."
The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/AKM tire was designed specifically for off-road use and offers enthusiasts the perfect combination of performance and durability. The Mud Terrain T/AKM tire has been named one of the top ten most influential off-road products of all time and continues to be the tire of choice for those looking for a tough and dependable tire that offers unmatched traction. In addition to demonstrating success off-road, the Mud Terrain T/AKM tire provides a comfortable ride on the pavement featuring excellent tread wear and handling. "We needed a tire that could take continuous punishment, approximately 15 months and 40,000 miles of it. This one did it and more," said Baggarly. 
BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle from ultra-high performance tuner vehicles, sports cars and SUVs to the hottest sport trucks, pickups and rock-crawling rigs in the world.
BFGoodrich Tires has built its reputation on using motorsports as a proving ground. Success on the street begins with winning on the track and BFGoodrich Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, road, drag, desert and extreme rock-crawling. With 19 consecutive Baja 1000 wins, the most wins in rock-crawling history and an unmatched record on pavement, BFGoodrich Tires has proven the only records it breaks are its own. |
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