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MTD December 2016 2016 SEMA Show the recent introduction of the Travia M/T. It is available in nine Q-rated sizes ranging from LT245/75R16 to 35x12.50R20LT. Four sizes feature raised outline white leers. e Travia Winter for SUVs and CUVs is in development. It will be available in 15 to 16 sizes in time for the 2017-2018 winter season. With its Travia and Mozzo lines, Duraturn has 300 SKUs, said Ken Coltrane, executive vice president of YC Rubber Co. (North America) LLC. e company inventories some tires at its warehouse in Fulton, Ky. "We're not trying to sign multiple dealers in every market," he said. "We work with the dealers so they can enjoy some exclusivity." ASA partners with Bolt On ASA Automotive Systems LLC wanted its TireMaster point-of-sale soware to be mobile-ready, and it found just the partner to accomplish that goal: Bolt On Technology LLC. "Sales reps will now be able to assist customers throughout the shop, in the parking lot, or in the field," and will have the ability to look up inventory, check pricing, create estimates, and locate customer history from Android-enabled tablets, according to Dave Vogel, vice president and general manager meridian of ASA Automotive Systems. Using Mobile Manager Pro, dealers will be able to take photos of needed repairs for digital inspections and send the results directly to customers via text message. Nio Ridge Grappler e tread paern of its new Ridge Grappler is a hybrid, according to Nio Tire U.S.A. Inc. "It has the off-road capabilities of a mud-terrain, but the all-terrain characteristics of high mileage, low noise, and a more comfortable ride," said David Myers, regional sales manager. The tire is available in 30 Q-rated sizes ranging from LT265/70R17 to 37x12.50R22LT. at includes a number of new flotation sizes, added Stephen Leu, assistant manager, digital brand publishing. Delinte S8 Desert Storm II e Delinte S8 Desert Storm II is Sentury Tire Americas' new powerline. e performance SUV tire will be available in 84 sizes ranging from 235/45ZR18 to 275/20R30 at the beginning of the year, said Max Wee, director of sales. e tire's tread paern features three wide longitudinal main grooves designed to evacuate water at high speeds. In addition, the wide angle groove enhances snow grip and evacuates both water and snow. e big blocks on the outside enhance steering and handling performance on wet roads. The blocks on the inside are designed for wet and winter roads. Sentury Tire Americas backs the tire with a 40,000-mile limited tread wear warranty. It is made at the Qingdao Sentury Tire Co. Ltd. plant in ailand. Tire conveyor is telescopic Martins Industries says its new telescopic tire conveyor is the optimal solution for loading and unloading containers and trucks with the same conveyor. e conveyor's wheels allow it to be easily moved and adjusted. e height of the conveyor can be adjusted to allow tires to be kept at hip level, as directed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administra- tion (OSHA). e company also had a new automatic wheel washer, the MWW-660, which features compressed air for high-pressure cleaning, two washing cycles, and rotating nozzles for deep-cleaning. New app for TPMS Huf North America Automotive's new Intel- liSens app with HC1000 enables technicians to use a mobile dev ice, instead of a diagnostic tool, to diagnose and configure tire pressure m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m (TPMS) sensors. The app includes a vehicle identification number and year, make, and model lookup tool. e company says a technician can diagnose all vehicles and program the Huf IntelliSens universal sensors with a smartphone (IOS or Android) or a tablet along with the HC1000 wireless adapter. The Travia M/T is being marketed as a Tier 3 (out of four) tire. The new Delinte powerline has an asymmetrical tread. Eight of the 30 LT sizes in the Ridge Grappler lineup are flotation sizes. Tia Hoerig, program management analyst for Huf North America, holds the HC1000 wireless adapter. 26