Gear

Air-ride yoke suspensions

Tires and wheels | December 06, 2012

Ridewell’s RAR-240 series of trailer air-ride suspensions offers yoke mount suspensions designed specifically for use with Ridewell brand axles with Wabco PAN 22 air disc brakes. The suspensions also can be used with IMT’s axles with Wabco Pan 22, 19 or 17 ADB, or Haldex ADB.

The yoke trailing arm beam design allows the brake actuator to be placed under the tail without changing the normal frame transition geometry. This design is compatible only with Wabco PAN 22 or Haldex ADB.

The newly designed yoke trailing arm has a “banana beam” that allows the brake actuator to be tucked between the beam and trailer frame when brake actuator ground clearance and protection are critical. This design requires a more “squared-off” frame transition to allow clearance for the actuator.

Self-steering axle and lift suspension

Watson & Chalin’s SL-2065 Tru-Track 20K self-steering axle and lift suspension system weighs 1,327 pounds and provides added maneuverability with a 25-degree wheel cut. The lift axle, compatible with 445/65R22.5 tires and air-disc brakes, has a parallelogram design that provides a 27-inch packaging space to allow ...

Pickup-and-delivery tire

Goodyear’s G661 HSA 19.5-inch pickup-and-delivery tire is designed to deliver long miles to removal and scrub resistance. Features include: • A multicompound layered tread construction to help extend tread life • Up to 18/32nds tread depth • A high-scrub compound and robust sidewall for added performance • Three-belt construction ...

Aluminum wheels

TRP Aftermarket Parts offers aluminum wheels for all makes of trucks and trailers to help maximize fuel efficiency and reduce weight for additional payload. Available in 22.5- and 24.5-inch sizes in both machined and high-polish finishes, the aluminum wheels are forged from one piece of corrosion-resistant ...

Y-shaped steel suspensions

Mack Trucks’ Twin Y Air Suspension uses a Y-shaped high-strength steel design for added comfort, handling and fuel efficiency for highway customers desiring a smoother, more stable ride. The lightweight Twin Y – available on the Pinnacle Axle Back and Axle Forward models – features ...

SmartWay verified ultrawide-base tires

Yokohama has two new ultrawide-base tires that have been verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program. Yokohama’s TY517 ultrawide-base drive tire is designed for added traction, long and even wear and increased durability and retreadability, and is available in size 445/50R22.5. The company’s RY407 ultrawide-base ...

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Who’s keeping score: CSA ranking tool for drivers

The Vigillo Roadside Resume tool is marketed directly to drivers and approximates driver CSA BASIC rankings. Learn how to access the system, as well as get a handle on its limitations, in this story.