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April 25, 2005 02:00 AM

Tire Trends

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    BFGoodrich

    g-Force T/A KDW: ultra-high performance tire.

    New sizes: Seven sizes to fit 18-, 19- and 20-inch rim diameters.

    * * *

    Mud-Terrain T/A KM: light truck/SUV tire.

    New size: LT335/55R22.

    Bridgestone

    Dueler H/L Alenza: luxury SUV tire.

    New sizes: 22 sizes ranging from 205/70R15 to 275/45R20 to fit 15-, 16-, 17-, 18- and 20-inch rim diameters.

    Cooper

    Discoverer ATR: light truck/SUV tire.

    Features: offers on- and off-road performance with a multi-faceted tread design made up of a five-rib, all-terrain tread pattern; wide and deep sawtooth circumferential grooves and lateral slots; raised, white-outline sidewall lettering in most sizes; R and S speed ratings; limited 50,000-mile treadlife warranty.

    Sizes: More than 50 SKUs to fit 14-, 15-, 16- and 17-inch rim diameters.

    Firestone

    Transforce AT: light truck tire.

    Features: designed with Bridgestone/Firestone's UNI-T technology; gives commercial service vehicles all-terrain wet and dry performance; a chip and tear resistance with an aggressive tread design and rugged, all-terrain appearance; constructed with a two-ply, polyester body, steel belts and a full, spiral-wrap nylon cap ply; M+S rated; continuous shoulder ribs with deep slots.

    Sizes: LT235/75R15, LT 215/85R16, LT235/85R16, LT225/ 75R16, LT225/75R16, LT245/ 75R16, LT265/75R16.

    * * *

    9100: radial ag tire for sprayers.

    Features: first 105 aspect ratio tire made by Bridgestone/Firestone to carry large sprayer loads on the road and in the field; R-1 tread depth for soil traction; heavier sidewalls and stabilizer packages to provide high durability for demanding conditions; tough cool-running tread complements the R-1 design for great roadwear and sure-footed traction in the field.

    Size: 380/105R50 to equip the new John Deere 4920 sprayer.

    * * *

    Radial 4000: tractor tire for vineyards and orchards.

    Features: reinforced sidewall and bead construction for lateral stability on hilly terrain; flat-tread contour and wide tread arc to reduce soil compaction and rutting; optimized lug design and new tread compound technology to promote uniform tread wear; 60-degree lug angle at center and reinforced carcass construction to provide straight-driving stability and steering accuracy.

    Sizes: Seven sizes to fit 16- to 20-inch rim diameters.

    Hercules

    Terra Trac A/T: light truck tire.

    Features: aggressive tread and sidewall design; smooth, quiet ride without compromising traction; solid center rib for steering response.

    Sizes: Available in 29 sizes to fit 15- to 17-inch rim diameters.

    Wanli

    S-1088: ultra-high performance passenger tire.

    Features: designed for high performance; offers a slip resistant, unidirectional tread pattern for stability, water evacuation, grip and comfort.

    Sizes: Available in 14 low-profile sizes ranging from 17- to 20-inch rim diameters.

    * * *

    S-1098: sport-utility vehicle (SUV) high-performance tire.

    Features: high-performance unidirectional tread pattern; streamlined to provide stability, comfort and low noise with a wide, flat tread.

    Sizes: 275/45HR20, 285/50HR20, 265/35VR22, 305/40VR22, 305/45 VR22 plus 22 additional sizes to come in 2005, including 305/35R24.

    Yokohama

    Advan Neova: ultra-high performance tire.

    Features: contact patch shape delivers improved feel and durability; a micro-silica compound for maximum grip; serrated groove walls to lessen stress on the tire block edges.

    Sizes: Available in 14 sizes.

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