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Category: Mickey Thompson

Marion Lee Thompson, founder of Mickey Thompson tires, was born in California (7 December, 1928) where he not only nurtured his passion for car racing and drag racing but also made a global mark in this field. He got international fame in 1960 when he bettered the land speed record of John Cobb’s (402mph) and broke the 400mph barrier. Marion Lee, universally known as “Mickey” established an awesome career not just as a driver but also as an automotive technician, designer and manufacturer of racing equipment.

There is no man in the history of automotive industry to set as many speed and endurance records as Mickey did. By 1950s, Mickey met Gene McMannis, a talented tire engineer, in whom he saw the passion to create tires that would possibly go the fastest. In 1963, they together started Mickey Thompson Tires and since then there has been no looking back. He wanted to elevate the level of off-road racing and so shifted his attention to it. His sheer love for racing succeeded him to shape his revolutionary ideas into reality.

The company is well reputed for the design, durability and quality of their products. The combination of exceptional designs and innovative and advanced technology makes these tires an ideal choice for any fond lover of on-road or off-road racing.

People world-wide prefer Mickey Thompson Tires as they provide tread deeper than most of the other companies and so provides stronger grip, better average and defiance to damage. Another reason that makes them a favorite among masses is Deeper and stronger sidewalls, 20 percent extra rubber provided in the upper sidewall and deep side biters diminish any chances of damage along with superior load capacity. It flaunts the most huge and assorted range of sizes in the world.

Some popular tires manufactured by Mickey Thompson tires are:

Baja STZ Radial: It provides outstanding steering response and enhanced grip that makes it an ideal choice for any sporting event.

Baja Radial ATZ 5-Rib: It has a design that enables it to perform equally good on any topography or terrain.

Baja Radial ATZ 4-Rib: It has an exclusive design that delivers best in a broad range of terrains. It uses the latest technology for managing it in wet or greasy environment.

Baja Radial MTZ: It is planned in such a way that it provides for most grip on and off-road. The low noise design makes it one of the quietest traction.

Baja Radial Claw: It offers 23 0 directional tread angle for optimum traction and self cleaning.

Baja Claw TTC Radial: It is the best traction tire. It has the 23 degree tread design and hard puncture resilient side walls.

Baja Bias-Belted Claw: It has a special belt of fiberglass provided for extra stability. Also, the 23 degree tread angle and 6 ply sidewalls make it the world’s toughest tire.

Baja Claw TTC: A fierce tire that performs its best off road with a unique design for rough terrain. It is the first tire with directional side biters.