The newest Ford F-150 was adjudged as the 2009 Truck of Texas, the latest off-road vehicle that is capable of taking on the toughest terrains there is. The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is a purpose-built high speed off-road truck that aims to be flexible as well for daily transportation needs. Among the features of the newest F-150 include a 5.4 liter SOHC V-8 engine that can go up to 320 HP and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. To date there have already been 3,000 orders received which should account for the strong demand for high-speed off-road trucks.

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will have a starting price of $38.995 and is already available at local Ford dealers.

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For the people who prefer 4X4 or SUV vehicles for rugged driving on tough terrains, it would be best to turn to the reliable brands like Goodyear for tires that can withstand off-road ruggedness in exploring trails or crawling rocks.

Engineers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company left no stone unturned. The new Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar is the company’s first off-road tire built with the rugged toughness of DuPont Kevlar for enhanced sidewall puncture resistance.

The use of Kevlar, an innovative material that is, pound-for-pound, five times stronger than steel, brings superb sidewall cut- and puncture-resistance to an area of the tire that demands extra toughness when driving off-road. It also helps reinforce the sidewall for when drivers return to the pavement for the drive home.

The Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar offers these features:

Tread Guards, to help resist cuts from stones.

Advanced Mud-Flow Geometry, to help provide self-cleaning and traction in mud
Traction Blocks, to help provide additional biting edges on rocks, mud, dirt and sand.

A Three-Ply Sidewall, with opposing cord angles for enhanced side wall cut- and puncture-resistance.
Ramped Tread Blocks, for toughness in off-road driving.

Staggered Sidewall Shoulder Blocks, to help provide enhanced traction on rocks and in deep mud.

Durawall Rubber, a Goodyear exclusive, which offers rugged toughness and helps resist cuts and punctures in the sidewall.

Rim Protector, to help protect wheels from accidental curb-like damage.

Rim Lock, to help prevent wheel slip for minimal balancing throughout the life of the tire

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