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Products Falken launches FP8000 Ohtsu tire Tire Carousel does heavy lifting The Ohtsu FP8000 tire from Falken Tire Corp. is a UHP summer performance tire featuring an aggressive directional tread design. Sizes range from 19- to 22-inch, W-rated. The company also introduced the ST5000 (not pictured), an M+S all season SUV and light truck performance tire produced in 15- to 26-inch sizes covering H, S, T and Q speed ratings. FALKEN TIRE CORP. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19176 www.mtdquiklink.com/19176 The motorized Tire Carousel from Stanley Vidmar provides quick, convenient storage and retrieval for tires up to 36 inches in diameter. The Tire Carousel does all the heavy lifting, allowing a single operator to rotate carrier frames, locate desired tire sets, stop at proper positions and safely remove tires at foor level. The Tire Carousel maximizes storage effciency by fully utilizing vertical storage space and is available in a range of preconfgured or custom sizes. STANLEY VIDMAR Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19180 www.mtdquiklink.com/19180 Hercules Terra Trac AT II SUV/LT tire The Terra Trac AT II from Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. is a premium, all-terrain tire that replaces the Terra Trac A/T and is available in SUV and LT sizes. The Terra Trac AT II is available in 46 SKUs comprised of SUV and LT sizes, bringing Hercules Tire's coverage of the premium, all-terrain replacement segment to nearly 90%, according to the company. All sizes offer a 60,000 mile/100,000 km limited mileage warranty, industry-leading road hazard protection and Hercules' 30-day "Trust Our Ride" test drive. HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER CO. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19177 www.mtdquiklink.com/19177 KYB ride control catalog KYB Americas Corp. has released its 2013-14 ride control components catalog, which features more than 3,100 items over 380 pages. The company says all new part numbers are designed and meticulously tested to the highest KYB performance standards. The company says a complete, accurate, easy-to-use catalog is important to earning sales. In addition to the paper catalog, KYB offers an interactive online catalog with application, product photos, VIN and part number lookups. KYB AMERICAS CORP. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19178 www.mtdquiklink.com/19178 Vision Wheel Torque for muscle cars Vision Wheel Inc. has introduced the Torque model designed to enhance the visual impact of newer-model muscle cars as well as the classics. Torque features a dynamic gun metal painted fnish with a machined lip. It is available in staggered 15-, 18- and 20-inch sizes. The wheel is the newest addition to the company's popular Legend Series. An optional spinner is also available. VISION WHEEL INC. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19181 www.mtdquiklink.com/19181 SMP clone-able TPMS sensors Standard Motor Products Inc. has added eight new cloneable sensors to its TPMS sensor line. The new Standard and Intermotor part numbers, which match the original for ft, form and function, cover an additional six million VIO for Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge Ram, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Saturn, Toyota, Toyota truck and Volvo through the 2013 model year. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19179 www.mtdquiklink.com/19179 84 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 UHP tire Michelin North America Inc. has introduced its Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 ultra-high performance tire designed to offer high levels of both dry and wet grip for enhanced confdence and control in a variety of weather conditions. The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tire is now available in a wide range of replacement tire ftments, from a Fiat 500 to a Mercedes-Benz SL or from 175/65R15 to 285/35R20. It comes with a 45,000-mile warranty. MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19182 www.mtdquiklink.com/19182 MTD August 2013