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Hercules updates allseason touring tire

The Hercules Roadtour Connect PCV allseason touring tire from American Tire Distributors Inc. replaces two touring tires in the Hercules lineup, the Roadtour 855 SPE and Roadtour 655 MRE. The new Roadtour Connect PCV is available in 39 sizes. The tire features a nylon over-wrap to improve durability and wear. Added silica enhances the tire’s wet and snow performance compared to the previous Roadtour tires. The contact patch has been optimized for a quiet, predictable ride.

AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC.

www.herculestire.com

Sleeves protect wheels on Milwaukee Tool sockets

Milwaukee Tool has added half-inch drive lug nut wheel sockets to its line of Shockwave Impact Duty sockets. The sockets feature a strong, non-marring sleeve to protect wheels during tire changes. The sleeve protects against crackling or shredding and is colorcoded to distinguish between metric and SAE sizing. The sockets also have a plastic insert, which keeps the lug nut from marring while it is used. The sockets meet ASME standards to ensure proper fi t to the fastener.

MILWAUKEE TOOL www.milwaukeetool.com

Atturo expands with UTV tires

Atturo Tire Corp. has entered the powersports market, bringing two patterns inspired by its light truck tire lineup into the sport and recreational UTV categories. The Trail Blade X/T SxS and the Trail Blade Boss SxS are specifically designed for the demands of modern side-by-side owners and their vehicles. Both tires feature steel-belted radial construction. The Trail Blade X/T SxS became available in the fourth quarter of 2022, with the Trail Blade Boss SxS following in the fi rst quarter of 2023.

ATTURO TIRE CORP.

www.atturo.com

JohnDow adds oil container drainer

JohnDow Industries has introduced its newest oil handling product, the Oil Container Drainer, to help automotive repair businesses safely and easily drain oil containers before recycling. Technicians can place bottles upside down on the drainer pegs and excess oil drains into a drum. The drainer can hold up to 18 bottles. Hooks stabilize larger bottles for easy drainage and adjustable feet help secure the container onto a drum. (The drum is not included.) The drainer is made of heavy-duty steel and two side supports keep the lid open at 45 degrees.

JOHNDOW INDUSTRIES INC.

www.johndow.com

Fortune tire from Prinx made for the last mile

Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. has added sizes to its Fortune brand product designed for commercial light truck applications in the last mile delivery segment. The Tormenta LMD FSR103 is an all-weather, commercial highway light truck tire for commercial vans and other multi-purpose vehicles. The tire is available in fi ve sizes: 185/60R15C 6PR 94/92T; 195/75R16C 8PR 107/105R; 205/75R16C 10PR 113/111R; 225/75R16C 10PR 121/120R; and 235/65R16C 10PR 121/119R.

PRINX CHENGSHAN TIRE NORTH AMERICA INC.

www.fortunetireusa.com

Autel tool measures tire, brake disc wear

Autel has introduced the MaxiTPMS TBE200, a hand-held tread depth measurement device that integrates with Autel’s MaxiTPMS ITS600 tool. The laser-enabled tool provides technicians with quick tread wear and disc wear measurements without having to remove the tire. The full-color touchscreen display shows replacement and service recommendations for tire rotation and alignments. Users can document tire wear and damage and scan the tire identification number. It can be used on its own or with an Autel TPMS tablet.

AUTEL U.S. INC.

www.autel.com