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29 www.moderntiredealer.com available in 18-, 20-, 22- and 24-inch rim sizes in the first half of 2017. In addition, the company displayed a Dakur MT tire in a size it says is new to the market, 40 x15.50R28. Tri-Ace says it plans to bring a new lineup of Dakur MT tires to the market in 2017. e company also announced new sizes for the Mark Ma and Black Bear M/T lines (35x12.50R24LT, 36x15R24LT, LT375/40R24, LT375/30R26, 38x15.50R26LT), Black Bear All-Terrain II line (LT265/70R17, LT305/55R20), and Tri-Ace Carrera UHP line (405/25R24, 405/25R26). New impact wrench can be tuned e new 3/8-inch W5132 impact wrench from Inger- soll Rand plc can be tuned for specific joints, according to Josh Johnson, engineer- ing manager. The power control system offers four modes: max power, mid power, wrench tight, and hand tight, so there's no need to switch tools for dif- ferent jobs. Techs select the proper torque via a dial on the tool. e tool's compact size (6.5 inches tall), and task light provide increased access and visibility. Rotary Li offers adapters Rotary Li's Trio Arms are now standard on the company's 12,000-pound capacity SmartLi in-ground lis. e company says its patented three-stage arms allow greater extension and retraction capability so technicians can reach the manufacturer's recommended pickup points under a vehicle. e company has added adapters for unibody vehicles and light trucks. A sliding adapter assembly on the third arm segment of Trio Arms enables technicians to switch between three-position flip-up adapters for body-on-frame vehicles, round polymer adapters for unibody vehicles, and thread-up truck adapters. Bee Line has new floor jack e latest product from Bee Line Co. is a 14-ton capacity heavy- duty floor jack. e company says the new 7800 Auto-Lock HD floor jack can be quickly raised and easily locked at the desired height without the need to place jack stands under the frame. With a minimum height of 8 inches, the jack slides under low clearance trucks, and it rises to a maximum height of 18 inches to accommodate almost any maintenance process. Extensions can be used to reach higher frames and axles. Bosch releases Evolve tablet e new OTC Evolve from Bosch Automotive Service Solu- tions is a rugged tablet capable of diagnosing more than 25,000 vehicle systems and 58,000 vehicle ECU (engine control unit) combinations using new Bravo 3.0 soware and a fast Android operating system. e company partnered with information sources such as Identifix, Google, and AllData for repair information. Original equipment wiring schematics for all vehicles are available, according to Chris Ellington, field technical support. Capabilities include more than 11,000 actuation tests and more than 1,400 adjustment tests; a 10.4-inch optically bonded screen providing visibility in most conditions; and dual Wi-Fi architecture that provides a Wi-Fi connection to the included J2534-compliant wireless VCI with simultaneous internet connection to the shop. Wrench features longer runtime Features of the CP8848K 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. include rubber bumpers and a composite and steel housing for durability. e tool's 6-amp, 20-volt CP20XP lithium-ion baery provides twice the runtime of conventional baeries, according to the company. Jesse Della Valle, area sales manager-northeast, says a full teasing trigger for variable torque seings and a reverse feature make tire changing "a great application." 'No pry bars, no hammers, no liability' Hunter Engineering Co. has packed time-saving and ease-of-use accessories into its new TCX625 Plus heavy-duty tire changer. e TCX625's pedal-controlled inner roller saves the operator time and effort, bringing service times that are comparable to manual Robert Champagne, Plombco's direc- tor of customer service, says new StickPro kits contain everything a shop needs to remove and replace adhesive wheel weights. Kristen Simpson shows a new truck frame adapter for Rotary LIft's Trio Arms system. Jesse Della Valle demonstrates Chicago Pneumat- ic's CP8848K 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench. The kit includes two batteries and a charger. Josh Johnson says the new 3/8-inch W5132 impact wrench offers the power of air tools and the conve- nience of cordless tools.