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GEAR GUIDE 44 | Overdrive | January 2018 Ultra-wide-base tires Bridgestone Americas' latest ultra-wide-base tires, the Greatec M835A Ecopia tire for the drive position and the Greatec R197 Ecopia tire for the trailer position, are designed for tandem-axle applica- tions in long-haul service. The tires have a high-rigidity tread pattern to help enhance tread life, overall even wear and low rolling resistance; an optimized shoulder design for even wear balance across the tire footprint; Bridgestone America's proprietary NanoPro-Tech compound to help limit energy loss for improved rolling resistance; the company's Fuel Saver Side- wall technology to help absorb excess energy and conserve fuel, both when new and retreaded; a patented Waved Belt design to help reduce casing growth and maintain a stable footprint; a patented Turn-In Ply design that addresses ply- end stress; and stone rejector platforms that combat capture and retention of casing-damaging stones. The tires are com- patible with Bandag FuelTech retreads and are available in size 445/50R22.5. Bridgestone Americas, https://commercial.bridgestone.com Bridgestone Americas' latest ultra-wide-base tires, the Greatec M835A Ecopia tire shoulder design for even wear balance Stoneridge's EZ-ELD is designed to be a cost-eff ective electron- ic logging device for tracking and managing drivers' hours of service. The EZ-ELD features the company's proprietary Scan and Drive truck pairing, a user-friendly interface via Android or iOS mobile app and a secure web-based back offi ce, and it comes with interchangeable connectors that help simplify transferring it between any driver and vehicle in a fl eet. The device is available without a contract. Stoneridge Inc., ez-eld.com Stoneridge's EZ-ELD is designed to be a cost-eff ective electron- Easy-to-install ELD Cargo tiedown straps Mississippi Industries for the Blind's heavy-duty cargo tiedown straps are suited for an array of load applications. The straps can be customized from 2 to 4 inches wide and confi gured with ratchets, hooks, track fi ttings and other hardware to accommodate a wide range of uses; other options include snaps, grommets and buckles. Large heavy-duty thread is available for high- er-strength applications. Mississippi Industries for the Blind, msblind.org Cargo tiedown straps Starter motor Prestolite Electric's PowerPro 7.5 inline gear-reduction starter motor is de- signed for diesel engines up to 16 liters and to provide consistent high-output power from a small 29-pound package. The 24-volt 7.5-kilowatt starter motor has an operating temperature range from -40 to 248 degrees Fahrenheit and includes the company's Inte- gral Mag Switch technology that helps eliminate voltage drop issues by minimizing wiring between the relay and the solenoid. Other features include an electrical soft-start system designed to prevent ring gear damage, a rotatable fl ange for added versatility and a sealed noseless design for wet clutch applications to help protect against dust, oil, water and other contaminants. An optional Overcrank Protection feature is available. Leece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems, prestolite.com