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GEAR GUIDE Fuel economy system Boost Fuel Saver���s FMZ Load Based Economy Control System is designed to help reduce fuel consumption, vehicle and tire wear and emissions by limiting the engine power based on the load���s weight. The device works with both pneumatic and mechanical suspensions and is built for quick, easy installation; the supplied wire harness connects between the accelerator pedal position sensor and the engine control module. Boost Fuel Saver, boostmyfuel.com, 515-480-6378. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com New drive, single tires CMA/Double Coin Tires now offers the RSD3 drive position tire for winter applications and the FD425 super-wide drive position tire. The RSD3 on-/ off-highway tire, engineered with specific features to enhance ice and snow traction and performance, features an open shoulder for added traction and cleaning ability, while its zigzag siping helps increase traction and performance on all road surfaces and conditions. The RSD3, part of Double Coin���s TBR mixed-service category, is available in sizes 11R22.5, 295/80R22.5 and 315/80R22.5, with additional sizes slated for this year. The FD425 ultra-premium fuel- and weight-efficient tire features advanced tread compounds and a wider low-profile design for low rolling resistance and weight savings for greater mileage. Durability, strength and even wear are key features of its design. The FD425 is available in size 445/50R22.5 and has a maximum carrying capacity of 10,200 pounds (Load Index 161). CMA/Double Coin Tires, doublecoin-us.com, 888-226-5250. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Trailer safety light Grant���s Products��� Rear-Ender Preventer, designed to prevent rear-end collisions, is an additional trailer safety light that fastens to the bolster plate between the ICC bars on the trailer���s back. The light comes on and blinks a bright ���Stop��� when the driver pulls the rear brakes. The durable product is made of stainless steel, red Lexan, four bars of LED lights and one solidstate flasher. It can be moved from one trailer to another. Grant���s Products, njcj01@roadrunner.com, 207-985-8944. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Dock safety solution TMI���s Guide-Pro Truck Lights dock safety solution is designed to make it easier for drivers to align and back trucks safely into loading docks by illuminating the dock face, allowing them to align the dock face in their mirrors and helping to prevent crooked entry or overrunning the dock. TMI, tmi-pvc.com, 800-888-9750. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com January 2013 | Overdrive | 55