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March 01, 1999 01:00 AM

TIRE TRENDS

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    BFGoodrich Power Steer: farm, F-2 tractor steering wheel tire.

    Features: three-rib design to improve steering response and reduce side slip; heavy-duty shoulders to resist snagging and tearing and improve durability.

    Sizes: 5.00-15 four-ply; 6.00-16, 6.50-16 and 7.50-18, all six-ply; 11.00-16 eight-ply.

    Dunlop

    SP 481: medium truck, drive-axle radial.

    Features: optimized for tandem fitments in over-the-road trucking applications; tread compound formulated to resist cuts and penetration while promoting cool, quiet running; optimized tread profile with seven-rib tread configuration improves traction and grip while reducing rolling resistance; unified casing profile and closed shoulder design provides optimum contact patch; 8.5 tread cap design.

    Sizes: 11R22.5 and 11R24.5, load range H; 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5, load range G.

    Hoosier

    Pro Street: radial for street rodders, pro street and show car enthusiasts.

    Features: long-life, high-grip tread compound; open-channel tread pattern with wide grooves to minimize stone retention and enhance wet traction; matching front and rear tread patterns.

    Sizes: 26´7.50R15 LT and 29´ 12.50R15 LT.

    Quick Time Pro: drag racing tire.

    Features: two-ply "wrinkle-wall" construction; aggressive tread compound; DOT approved.

    Sizes: 14, in 8- to 17-inch tread widths for 14- to 16-inch rims.

    Titan

    Packer: farm tire, specifically designed for commercial air seeding equipment.

    Features: designed to smooth and firm the soil over the seed bed; wide rib tread design for improved cleaning ability; flat tread surface for consistent tire pressure on the soil; inflation pressures adjustable from 6 to 45 psi; constructed with stubble-resistant compound; shield covers rim flange to prevent bead damage.

    Size: 26/6.50´15; additional sizes planned.

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