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March 29, 1999 01:00 AM

TIRE TRENDS

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    BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/AKO: light truck, on- and off-road radial.

    Features: aggressive, high-void tread with interlocking elements and improved siping to enhance on- and off-road traction and handling; ``ShoulderLock'' technology with upper sidewall traction bars and wider shoulder grooves to improve ``aired-down'' traction and steering control in deep dirt, mud or sand; three-ply sidewall construction; rim protector.

    Sizes: 16 LT-metric sizes, with aspect ratios from 60 to 85, for 15-, 16- and 17-inch rims in load ranges C, D and E; 11 flotation sizes for 14-, 15- and 16.5-inch rims in load ranges C and D.

    Winter Slalom: passenger, winter radial.

    Features: speed rating of S (55-to 60-series sizes) or Q (70- to 80-series sizes); meets RMA standards for ``severe snow traction''; aggressive tread design with highly siped blocks for more biting edges and better traction and control on snow and ice; Extra Traction Polymer (XTP) tread compound remains flexible at low temperatures to retain grip.

    Sizes: to be available in the third quarter in 34 sizes to fit 12-to 16-inch rims.

    Kelly

    Armorsteel KGR: truck, all-position/steer radial.

    Features: steel-belted; five-rib tread design with four full-depth grooves to dissipate water.

    Sizes: five, all load range G, including 11R24.5 and two low-profile sizes—295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5.

    Armorsteel KGL: truck, drive-position radial.

    Features: designed for medium to moderately heavy loads and engineered to deliver long tread life and traction; companion tire to Armorsteel KGR, above.

    Sizes: same as for Armorsteel KGR.

    Together, the Armorsteel KGR and KGL replace Kelly's load-range-F ``value'' truck-tire line. Besides being load range G, the new tires also feature a wider footprint.

    Safari SJR: light truck, all-season radial.

    Features: designed for vehicle owners who drive their sport-utility vehicles or pickups primarily on the highway but want the versatility of an all-terrain tire; S speed rating (P-metric sizes).

    Sizes: 25 popular light truck sizes in both P-metric and LT sizes.

    Kumho

    Road Venture AT: light truck, all-terrain radial.

    Features: full-depth main grooves, lateral grooves and heavily siped tread pattern promote all-terrain performance; groove tapers improve self-cleaning; solid center rib enhances steering stability and longer treadlife.

    Sizes: 20 total, for 14-, 15-, 16 and 16.5-inch rims—five P-metric, nine LT-metric, four 15-inch flotation sizes and two 16.5-inch conventional sizes.

    Radial Rover A/T: light truck, all-weather radial.

    New sizes: 13 new 70-series sizes for 15-, 16- and 17-inch rims, and P245/75R16.

    Remington

    XT-120 CTR: passenger, all-season performance radial.

    Features: T speed rating; UTQG rating—400 AB; 45,000-mile limited treadwear warranty; improved performance in wet, dry and snowy conditions over its predecessor, the XT-120 SR; raised white letter or black serrated sidewall styling.

    Sizes: wide range of 40-, 50-, 60-, 65- and 70-series sizes.

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