Gear

OptiGreen Series super wide drive tire

Tires and wheels | November 16, 2012

CMA/Double Coin’s OptiGreen Series FD425 super-wide ultra-premium fuel- and weight-efficient drive tire is the fifth addition to the company’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Verified Technology fuel-efficient OptiGreen Series.

The FD425 features advanced tread compounds, a wider low-profile design for low rolling resistance and weight savings for greater mileage. The FD425 is available now in a 445/50R22.5 size and has a maximum carrying capacity of 10,200 pounds.

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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