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April 10, 2000 02:00 AM

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    Bridgestone Dirt Hook, Front (DH05) and Rear (DH04): all-terrain-vehicle tire.

    Features: DH05—created for use on front axles of four-wheel-drive ATVs, but also can be used on two-wheel-drives; directional tread with open pattern for off-road performance. DH04—designed for rear axle on two-wheel-drive ATVs or either axle on four-wheel drives; open tread pattern with uniquely angled bars for improved traction and ride.

    Sizes: DH05—AT2127-10 and AT2228-10. DH04—AT22211-8, AT25212-9, AT22211-10 and AT2429-11.

    Mud Hook (MH01): all-terrain-vehicle tire.

    Features: designed for the front axle of two-wheel-drive ATVs; open, unidirectional, "caramel block" tread pattern curves in center for extra stability in demanding conditions; two dimples in each tread block enhance ride flexibility.

    Sizes: AT2027-8, AT2228-10, AT2127-10 and AT2328-11.

    Dunlop

    SP 251: medium truck, low-platform trailer radial.

    Features: tread compound formulated to resist cutting, chipping and irregular wear; five-rib tread design with tapered grooves to eject stones; load-range H carcass for greater retreadability.

    Size: 215/75R17.5.

    Goodyear

    Club: passenger, all-season radial.

    Features: entry-level pricing; all-season tread design; two steel belts; designed for small cars and imports; 40,000-mile limited warranty.

    Sizes: 12 65- to 80-series sizes to fit 12- to 15-inch rims; seven whitewall sizes to be added this year.

    The Club replaces the T-Metric and Decathlon lines, Goodyear said.

    Wingfoot APR: medium truck, all-position radial.

    Features: lower-cost, "economy" tire; five-rib tread design; 16/32-inch tread depth; all-steel casing; guaranteed to be retreadable.

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

    Goodyear said the Wingfoot APR will be the original equipment successor to the G132 and G114.

    Kelly

    Power Mark APR: farm, R-1 rear tractor radial.

    Features: open center for reduced mud packing and improved wet and mud traction; patented "riding cleats" on each lug to reduce vibration and improve ride on harder surfaces; high-angle lug bracing for greater durability; dual pry notches for easier in-field servicing; enhanced bead area for increased load-carrying capacity.

    Sizes: nine metric sizes to fit 28- to 46-inch rims.

    Kumho

    Road Venture MT: light truck, off-road radial.

    Features: mud traction tread pattern with variable tread void design to improve ride, handling and tread life; alternating "cupped-out" shoulder lugs with biting side edges for additional traction in ruts; ice-stud compatible.

    Sizes: seven flotation sizes to fit 14-, 15- and 16.5-inch rims; four LT-metric sizes for 15- and 16-inch rims.

    Maxxis

    Bravo Commercial LT: light truck, commercial radial.

    Features: five-rib tread design with deep shoulder grooves for all-season capability; continuous shoulder ribs promote even treadwear; special rubber compound and extra plies to resist cuts, punctures and abrasions; advanced sidewall construction for improved handling and performance in commercial applications.

    Sizes: 17, in load ranges D and E, primarily for 15- and 16-inch rims (two each for 12- and 14-inch rims).

    Michelin

    Pilot Sport: passenger, ultra-high-performance radial.

    Features: Z speed rating; UTQG rating—220 AA-A; Michelin's BAZ technology (spiral-wrapped nylon cap ply) to improve high-speed handling and durability; rayon casing, with ultra-reinforced sidewalls and lightweight rim protectors, enhance cornering while resisting road-hazard damage; swept-back lateral tread grooves promote wet traction and reduce tire noise.

    Sizes: 48 30- to 55-series sizes to fit 16- to 20-inch rims.

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