Tire Dealers Association of Canada Convention - Autosphere

New
PRODUCtS
703ZL
501ZA 103ZR
new FS560 PLUS Urban
Steer tire Sizes
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
is launching six new sizes in its
lineup of Firestone FS560 PLUS
steer tires designed for long
wear and low cost per mile of
pick-up and delivery and local
hauling applications. The
sizes include 9R22.5 and
10R22.5 in F load range,
10R22.5 in G load range, and
255/70R22.5, 275/70R22.5,
and 215/75R17.5 low profile
sizes in H load range. The
215/75R17.5 size will be available
later this year. This tire has four full
Firestone
FS560 PLUS steel belts, an all-steel casing ply and
a special two-layer tread with a slow
wearing top compound and a layer beneath that
helps insulate the casing from damaging heat.
new FD690 Drive
Axle tire Sizes
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions just added
two new sizes to its FD690 PLUS deep drive axle
tires, the 225/70R19.5 and the 245/70R19.5,
engineered to fight irregular wear while its aggressive
design adds stability. The middle
blocs are tied by rubber bridges,
which increase stability and
fight heel and toe wear.
10 Tire News tn October 2008
Firestone
FD690 PLUS
yokohama Introduces three
new Medium truck tires
Yokohama recently introduced three new medium
truck tires that feature high mileage, long
casing life, and low rolling resistance, all using the
new process Yokohama calls Z.environment.
These three tires are the 703ZL, a new premium
drive tire for long haul, the 103ZR, a premium
regional rib tire, and the 510ZA, a premium on/
off highway tire. Other than the highly specialized
deep-tread low resistance design, this new line of
tires utilizes a new mixing process that creates a
more pliable rubber that offers a long casing life
to reduce heat build-up, add durability and extend
retreading cycles.
Michelin’s new X One XDn2
Late last August, Michelin unveiled its very latest
X One Super Single tire—the X One XDN2 onhighway
drive tire—at the 2008 Great American
Trucking Show. The XDN2 is the first X One that
uses the Michelin Durable Technology that delivers,
according to the manufacturer, increased tire life,
uncompromised traction, and the fuel efficiency
gains of the X One single tire. The XDN2 tread
pattern incorporates Matrix Siping Technology
corrugated grooves in the tread block that provide
a zigzag appearance. These grooves lock the tread
block as it moves through the contact patch. It
thus provides tread block rigidity and exceptional
traction while resisting scrubbing. Note the open
shoulder tread design for more traction. Available
to end-users in November 2008, the XDN2 will
be available in a 445/50R22.5 size equivalent
to a 275/80 R22.5 size, while the 455/55R22.5
equivalent to an 11R22.5 size will be available in
December. The new X One XDN2 will replace the X
One XDA-HT Plus tire.
yokohama Adds the AVID
touring-S to Lineup
The AVID Touring-S is said to
offer exceptional ride quality,
stability, safety, and durability
for a wide range of
cars, SUVs, and minivans,
including Ford Focus,
Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan
Altima, Honda CRV,
Chevy Uplander, Dodge
Caravan, and Toyota
Sienna.
Product highlights
of the AVID Touring-S include
a twin stability rib for
better handling and reduced
noise; luxury sidewall construction that utilizes
a hard rubber insert to help absorb bumps and
vibrations; tapered rain channels that accelerate
water into the outer grooves for optimal wet traction;
cross traction sipes that improve handling in
adverse conditions; and a tri-plex compound for
increased tread life and traction on slick surfaces.
It will be offered in 19 sizes.
Heat Buster
This is a unique polymer gel that will create a
heat barrier and protect adjacent property from
welding flames and heat. It’s an easily applied gel
that prevents heat damage to sensitive areas when
undertaking repairs involving high temperatures,
such as in welding operations.
Heat Buster helps prevent
damages to adjacent
areas when welding repair
sections into damaged
vehicles, eliminates heat
distortion, and prevents
welding splatter adhering
to surfaces.
It saves time by eliminating
the costly disassembly
of valves or other
components before brazing,
soldering, or welding,
and reduces danger of fire
to surrounding surfaces
such as wood studs, drywall, insulation, glass, and
plastic.
The sticky gel will adhere to most surfaces, so
vertical and horizontal surfaces will be protected,
and it’s safe for skin, is non-toxic, non-corrosive,
and is a biodegradable product.
Talk to your Auto-Chem representative or call
450-654-9292.