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MTD September 2015 New 90X Rim Clamp tire changer from Hennessy Hennessy Industries Inc. has added the 90X Rim Clamp tire changer to its X-Series line of Coats brand tire changers. Built on the recognized X- Series platform, the 90X tire changer delivers the fastest floor-to-floor cycle time with the combination of the two-speed electric motor and Coats exclusive leverless power Hy- brid Duckhead. The company says the 90X is capable of the broadest range of tire and wheel combinations, more than any other swing arm tire changer on the market. The articulating Robo-Arm and the right side RoboRoller simplify even the most diffcult tire and wheel assemblies. HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 20170 www.mtdquiklink.com/20170 Toyo introduces Celsius Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has brought year- round versatility and winter-weather safety together in one with Toyo Celsius, a variable-conditions tire. The company says Celsius provides better ice and snow traction than a typical all-season tire and longer tread life than a winter tire. The Celsius tire has earned the three-peak mountain snowfake symbol and can be installed and used year-round. In addition to the 60,000-mile warranty, the tire is backed by the Toyo Tires No Regrets 45-Day, 500-Mile Trial offer. The Celsius is available in 14- to 17-inch sizes for passenger cars and 17- to 20-inch sizes for crossovers. TOYO TIRE U.S.A. CORP. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 20171 www.mtdquiklink.com/20171 Ferodo brake pads are now available in North America Federal-Mogul Motorparts has brought its Ferodo brand brake pads to the North American market. With more than 200 part numbers, the new offering of genuine F e r o d o P r e m i e r pads covers 95% of European passenger vehicles in North America, including the approximately 15.4 million Euro- pean models regis- tered in the U.S. Federal-Mogul Motorparts says each pad set includes the same advanced, OE-quality friction formulation and other features that have made Ferodo the predominant friction brand among leading European manufacturers. FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 20172 www.mtdquiklink.com/20172 New tool determines belt wear Gates Corp. has introduced a Belt Wear Gauge tool for serpentine belt inspection. The small, light- weight tool provides a simple and reliable way to determine belt wear by gauging material loss between belt grooves and pro- viding instant pass/fail results. It can be used on any open, straight surface on the belt and can also be used one-handed, on or off the vehicle, and in places that are hard for the technician to see, the company says. GATES CORP. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 20173 www.mtdquiklink.com/20173 Bosch debuts QuietCast Brake Pads 2.0 Robert Bosch LLC has introduced QuietCast Brake Pads 2.0, sport- ing new black powder coating, OE-style black rubber-core shims and OE slots and chamfers. Copper-free ceramic friction material increases pad life and is lighter in weight. The company says QuietCast is engineered and manufactured in North America employing a positive mold manufacturing process, and of- fers best-in-class coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles. Look for redesigned packaging rolling out soon. Visit www.BoschCopperFree.com. ROBERT BOSCH LLC Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 20174 www.mtdquiklink.com/20174 Plasteel wheel weights Plasteel premium wheel weights from Plombco Inc. are an innovative product made of steel with a plastic shell. Among other ad- vantages, Plasteel premium wheel weights are easy to install, have ex- ceptional corrosion resistance, look great and don't scratch the wheel, according to the company. To learn more, request a free sample, and watch video clips demonstrating all the features of Plasteel premium wheel weights, see the website www.plasteelwheelweights.com. PLOMBCO INC. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 20175 www.mtdquiklink.com/20175 Products 90