BKT Ridemax Frost stands out during UTAC snow and ice testing

The BKT Ridemax Frost has been put to the test at the UTAC testing centre in Finland, where it is said to have achieved excellent results on snow-covered and icy surfaces, standing out particularly for its traction and ability to maintain control compared to premium and second-brand tyres used for comparison.

The tests were conducted by UTAC, the internationally accredited independent body for tyre and vehicle testing, which validated the results according to protocols recognised in the automotive industry. Its test centre in northern Finland comprises over 100km of covered and uncovered tracks, with surfaces dedicated to testing on snow, ice, and wet conditions.

The tests were repeated 10 times each on a premium tractor, and analysed braking, acceleration and handling. According to the testers, the Ridemax Frost provided greater control, more traction and faster, safer stops than the competing tyres tested.

In the non-ABS braking test, decelerating from 25km/h to 5km/h, the BKT tyre showed approximately four per cent higher braking efficiency than the premium benchmark tyre and up to nine per cent higher than the second brand on compact snow, while performance on ice remains comparable to the best premium tyres, confirming its ability to guarantee stability and safety even in the most critical grip conditions.

In the ice acceleration test, the non-studded version of the Ridemax Frost delivered performance four per cent higher than the premium brand and 33 per cent higher than the second brand, while the studded version increased this by seven per cent and 13 per cent respectively.

“The results obtained in the UTAC tests position BKT and Ridemax Frost among the premium benchmarks on the market,” said Piero Torassa, field engineering director, BKT Europe. “But what makes us most proud is that these results are not just numbers: they translate into concrete benefits for those who work every day on difficult terrain—more safety, more efficiency, and stable driving even in the most extreme conditions.”

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