Commercially viable Giti adds four GT Radial tires to SmartWay lineup Four of Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.’s GT Radial brand commercial tires have received SmartWay verifcation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Three of the tires are for regional service and one is designed for city buses and urban delivery. The GT279 regional steer tire, GT688 regional drive tire and GT879 regional all position tire are SmartWay-verifed for all of the standard highway sizes — 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5. The GT867 all-position tire for city bus and urban delivery applications (pictured) is SmartWay-verifed for the 11R22.5 size. With these four additions, GT Radial now has seven SmartWay-verifed commercial tires for line haul and regional service. GITI TIRE (USA) LTD. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 23160 www.mtdquiklink.com/23160
Mitas adds harvester tire Mitas a.s. has unveiled a combine harvester tire using Very High Flexion (VF) technology. With the introduction of Mitas VF 710/70R42 CFO HC 3000, the company now offers a full range of VF technology tires. The Mitas VF 710/70R42 CFO (Cyclic Field Operation) HC 3000 tire offers higher maximum load capacity and lower infation pressures during cyclic field operation compared to standard tires. Compared to the same size standard combine tire, the Mitas HC 3000 boasts 26% less infation pressure during cyclic feld operation resulting in signifcantly less soil compaction. MITAS A.S. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 23161 www.mtdquiklink.com/23161
TBC unveils its frst OTR radial tire line TBC Brands, a subsidiary of TBC Corp., has introduced the Power King xERT-3, an E-3/L-3 off-the-road radial tire which features an aggressive tread design for demanding all-purpose applications. The company says the xERT-3 is designed to deliver superior traction, long wear and a smooth ride. Highlights of the Power King xERT-3 include: a large contact area creating traction and stability while maximizing driving comfort; a heavy-duty non-directional tread design that provides self-cleaning properties and excellent traction; and a specially formulated compound to resist cuts and chips. The xERT-3 is available in six sizes — 15.5R25, 17.5R25, 20.5R25, 23.5R25, 26.5R25 and 29.5R25. TBC CORP. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 23162 www.mtdquiklink.com/23162
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Hercules expands Ironman lineup Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. is adding three offerings to the Ironman I-Series medium truck tire lineup — two all-position tires and one for trailer applications. The Ironman I-402 Wide Base Mixed Service A/P is designed specifcally for work trucks. Among its features are durable construction and deep tread and a tear-resistant compound. The Ironman I-502 Premium Deep Tread A/P is a premium all-position tire for both steer and trailer applications. It features a fverib design that delivers excellent mileage and shoulder wear resistance on steer axle use. The Ironman I-480 Trailer Rib (pictured) introduces a new size to the I-series lineup — an 11R24.5/14 and 16. HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER CO. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 23163 www.mtdquiklink.com/23163
An on/off-road tire from Continental Continental Tire the Americas LLC’s Commercial Vehicle Tire group has launched an on/off-road tire for severe service applications. The HDC1 HT is available in the U.S. and Canada markets, and the company says it was developed to deliver the ultimate traction and durability in severe service applications such as construction, mining, oil felds, and logging. It’s available in two sizes: 11R22.5 and the 11R24.5. With Continental’s new generation of truck tires being built on the Conti 3G casing, the company says feets will gain improved durability, retreadability and traction versus the original HTC1. The tire offers a specialized diamond lug tread design, on/off-road belt package and 32/32-inch tread depth. The on/off-road belt package has a shoulder-to-shoulder, full-width fourth belt for increased stiffness and protection from penetrations. CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS LLC Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 23164 www.mtdquiklink.com/23164
Bandag introduces trailer retread Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, has introduced the Bandag TR4.1 trailer retread. The TR4.1 retread provides affordable and dependable wear life performance for small to medium truckload, less-than-truckload and pick-up and delivery feets, says the company. The Bandag TR4.1 retread features include: a smooth and continuous shoulder, which promotes uniform wear; Bandag’s proven compound for long wear; circumferential grooves to evacuate water and improve traction in wet conditions; and diagonal tread block edges to promote traction on wet and dry surfaces. BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 23165 www.mtdquiklink.com/23165
MTD December 2015
