Specialising in high-performance tyres for off-road vehicles, the American brand Mickey Thompson Tires is recognised for its ability to equip vehicles designed to face challenging terrains. Whether on drag racing tracks or off the beaten path, Mickey Thompson tyres are engineered to meet the highest demands.
The brand, named after its founder, the renowned racing driver Mickey Thompson, offers a range of tyre models suited to various racing conditions, whether drag, mud, sand, or rocks. Among the most popular Mickey Thompson tyres are the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss All Terrain and the Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S.
Certain Mickey Thompson tyres are equipped with SideBiter technology, a tread design that ‘bites’ into the ground to improve grip and handling on soft surfaces. Many models also feature layers of radial plies that provide extra strength and durability.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels has always remained at the forefront of racing technology. Today, the brand offers a wide range of road-legal drag tyres, racing slicks, and off-road tyres, suitable for a variety of vehicles.
- Some of their key innovations include: Wide/Low tyres on 12-inch rims used at the Indy 500
- Raised white lettering visible on the sidewalls
- The development of the fastest DOT-approved road tyre in the world
- The creation of the widest and strongest forged aluminium wheel
