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Beads distribute to point of imbalance

Fuel efficient and optimized traction performance

The Ken-Tool Balancing Beads for
Trucks are designed to balance not only
the tire and wheel, but the complete
axle end and all the moving components
of the wheel assembly. The Balancing
Beads are tiny glass beads with a proprietary coating that repels moisture, prevents clumping, and features a unique
memory technology to stabilize the
beads inside of the tire. The beads use
the rotating tire's centrifugal force to distribute beads to the critical point opposite the imbalance, and responds to changes
in speed and direction to maintain rotating balance. The beads are available in 1 oz.
to 16 oz. drop-in plastic bags, with the number of bags used per tire determined by
tire size. They are sold in individual bags, or in case lots.

The Hankook Smart Flex DL15 Drive Tire is designed for long and
regional haul applications. It delivers excellent traction using its deep
cut siping design and three-dimensional siping blocks. The DL15 also
provides long mileage results due to its semi open shoulder. The tire
structure features an optimized bead profile for retreadability, minimized motion of belts for reduced heat generation, and minimized
tire deformation for optimized foot shape and lower energy loss.

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Enables auto-input of wheel distance and diameter
The Atlas Automotive Equipment
Platinum Heavy Duty Wheel
Balancer, No. ATEPWBT310, features
an automatic gauge that enables
auto-input of wheel distance and
diameter while automatically displaying the relative balancing program required (clip-on or stick-on
weights) meaning no errors will
occur due to manual weight
type selection. The wheel balancer includes a 17" monitor,
a 40mm shaft that can handle
both car and truck wheels, and
a pneumatic lift to assist technicians in
lifting the wheel to the balancing shaft. The
ATEPWBT310 also features programs for unbalance corrections.

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Transports up to four tires
The AME Easy Stacker 800 is
designed to fix onto an existing forklift and was developed for safe and
efficient tire handling. The tool is
ideal for tire dealers, retreaders, and
workshops with limited space, the
company says. The Easy Stacker 800
stacks and transports up to four tires
with or without rims. The product
has a lifting capacity of over 350 lbs and will accommodate tire sizes from 16" to 31"
in diameter. The compact design enables precision maneuverability while helping
reduce manual and hazardous workplace operations.

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Remove precisely and install in minutes

The Tiger Tool Bearing Race Starter Kit is a patent-pending design where bearing races can be removed
precisely and installed in minutes on aluminum and
steel hubs. The split ring is forced to expand over the
wedge, increasing the diameter of the ring until it clamps
onto the bearing race, easily pulling it free. A shop press is applied to the adapter
kit assembly to remove and install the variety of bearing races. The Bearing Race
Starter Kit provides a safer alternative to welding, hammering, and punching methods, the company says.

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Quickly diagnose irregular wear in a given tire
The K-Line Industries Tire Runout Gauge, No. AT32000, provides
a rugged and sturdy tool that can easily and quickly diagnose irregular
wear and potentially dangerous runout in a given tire. The gauge eliminates vibration and irregular tire wear issues, properly matches the high
and low spots of the tire and rim runout, and locates tires that need
to be reworked or discarded. The gauge is read by counting the lines
separating the sliders; each line measures 0.01" of runout. Runouts
of more than 0.08" require further inspection.

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Designed to decrease rolling resistance
The Bridgestone R123 Ecopia Tire is a SmartWay verified trailer tire engineered
with IntelliShape sidewall to reduce the overall tire weight and minimize rolling resistance. The tire uses patented NanoPro-Tech polymer technology to limit energy loss and help improve fuel economy. It also features a tread pattern that increases traction and
grip on wet roads, as well as absorption of tread edge stress to
promote long, even wear. The R123 Ecopia tire provides retreadability and works together with Bandag FuelTech retreads to
capitalize on tire performance potential, drive down fuel costs,
and make mobility more efficient for fleets.

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