Our journey to off-road tires and UTVs
As a small, veteran minority owned business, our journey reveals what makes RP Advanced Mobile Systems the company that it is today, which is more than a company that just sells off road tires and UTVs. You’ll discover as you read below that the backgrounds of our cofounders, Terry Wilmeth and Chris Harris, have a very clear connection to our company commitments — to reliability, well-made machinery, and to doing the right thing.
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What we started as in 2009 and the company we’ve become today almost seems like two different companies to the untrained eye … But follow our journey below and you’ll see that though our products have expanded, our company commitments remain unchanged.
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RPAMS Aids in the Fight Against the Coronavirus
RPAMS not only focuses on personal protection from the pandemic through our CCV (Counter Coronavirus) UVC Light System products but also takes into account our intimate environment. To address this concern and in an effort to restore normalcy, RPAMS has developed multiple UVC emitting sterilizing products to safeguard against infected touch surfaces. It is a force multiplier towards ensuring personal safety and the safety of those we care about. -
RP Introduces the RP SeaStrike™ Series PWC & SOF Talon Run-Flat Tire
Late summer of 2019 RPAMS adds the RP SeaStrike PWC to their line-up of watercraft. Though it is well suited for SAR, law enforcement, and first responders, it’s design is versatile enough to also fit the needs of any water buff. With RPAMS’ designed Inflated Sponsons, custom graphics, headlights and more – the SeaStrike is ready to expertly navigate the water anywhere.2019 RPAMS introduces the RP SOF Talon Series Tire. Employing characteristics of the legendary RP SOF Spartan Series, this 12-ply rated, run-on-flat UTV tire upholds RPAMS’ high standard for durability and rigidity, while offering a uniquely angled, wear-resistant tread. They’re available in 25- and 26 inch sizes … To start!
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RP SOF Spartan Introduces New Smaller Size Tire — 24x11x10 & Adds Second Warehouse Location in Nevada
This new, smaller size RP SOF Spartan Series tire was added specifically to support agriculture, farming, and mining vehicles requiring run-flat tires to get them through days of hard work in harsh terrain.RP Tires starts shipping from a second location — Las Vegas, Nevada. Adding a second warehouse has increased inventory, and decreased shipping time and expense. The original warehouse is still located in McMinnville, Oregon.
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RP SOF Series IV Magnum 30-inch Tires, Strike-X/X4 & Stirke-D3/D6
The RP SOF Series IV Magnum, 30-inch tire is designed and developed. | The Strike-X and Strike-X4 are developed from the Can-Am Maverick X3. | The Strike-D3 and Strike-D6 are developed from the new Can-Am Defender. | RPAMS partners with Hard Drive Marine to become the exclusive government supplier of the LC-9 NightStrike Landing Craft. -
RP SOF Spartan Series Tires, Power Banks & Customs/Border Patrol
RPAMS designs and manufactures portable lithium battery power bank/jump starters and TAA Compliant 12V & 24V portalbe power banks to include in vehicle upfits. | RPAMS builds and ships a Strike-M4 to DHS Customs and Border Patrol. -
RP SOF Spartan Tires Released
RP SOF Spartan Series 12-PLY run-flat tires are developed; utilizing wider rear tires in sizes from 25 to 27-inches. -
New Vehicles, RP SOF Series III Tires Released & Mexico Delivery
RPAMS continue innovating to create two more emergency response vehicles — Strike-C 4x6, Strike-M and Strike-R Rapter (Autonomous Electric). | The RP SOF Series III, 29-inch tire is designed and developed. | The RP SOF Series IV, 27-inch tire (DOT certified) is designed and developed. | RPAMS builds and ships nine Strike-Cs to Mexico Gendarmarie Federales. | RPAMS decides to open their tire and UTV accessories to the retail market through online shopping and tire distributors. | RPAMS develops relationship with a new distributor Esgestra in Colombia. -
RPAMS New Vehicle Development & Continues to Grow
RPAMS begins to design and develop emergency response vehicles – StrikeEnforcer, FireStrike-TR, RP C2 (Command & Control). | The RP SOF Series III Tires and RP DELTA FX dune/desert paddle tire are designed and produced. | RPAMS completes research and development on the power extender. | US Military Officially approved and announces the use of RP SOF Tires in all-terrain vehicles. -
RP Fatigue Mitigation Seat System & RP SOF Tires Tested
The RPAMS Fatigue Mitigation Tactical Seat System is designed and developed to combat occupant fatigue. | RPAMS begins developing military UTVs by integrating its modular accessories into BRP Can-Am Vehicles. This is the beginning of the RPAMS vehicle lineup seen today. | Production begins on the RP SOF Series II tires. | Military testing on the SOF Series tires begins and continues approximately every other year. -
RP SOF Series II Run-Flat Tires Production
RPAMS designs and develops its first run-flat tire: The RP SOF Series I available in tan and black; the first tire producted in the RP SOF Series line. | US Military unoffically begins using RP SOF Series I tires in vehicles. -
RP Advanced Mobile Systems delivers LTATV
RP Advanced Mobile Systems builds and delivers highly specialized LTATV class vehicles to US Special Forces and SOF. -
RP Advanced Mobile Systems Opens for Business
RP Advanced Mobile Systems develops a name for itself in the Special Operations community by designing and developing innovative mobility accessories for tactical ATV/UTV platforms.
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The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product. | RPAMS reserves the right to change product images and specifications at any time without notice. | Products and specifications subject to change without notice.