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GEAR GUIDE Mack suspensions Ultrawide tires Yokohama's TY517 ultrawide drive tire is designed for added traction, long and even wear and increased durability and retreadability. It's available in size 445/50R22.5. The company's RY407 ultrawide trailer tire, available in size 445/50R22.5, features a low profile and is designed for added fuel efficiency and weight savings with good durability and retreadability. Both tires are SmartWay-certified. Yokohama Tire Corp., yokohamatire.com, 800-722-9888. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Mack Trucks' lightweight Twin Y Air Suspension – available on the Pinnacle Axle Back and Axle Forward models – uses a Y-shaped high-strength steel design for added comfort, handling and fuel efficiency for highway customers desiring a smoother, more stable ride. The company's proprietary axle for its mRide spring suspension – suited for vocational customers seeking a durable, stable ride with greater articulation – is available on the Granite, Titan Pinnacle Axle Forward and TerraPro models. Mack Trucks, macktrucks.com, 866-298-6586. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Floor mats Minimizer's floor mats are made from durable thermoplastic and can be tailored to fit any truck. They're available with custom logos and varied colors. Minimizer, minimizer.com, 800-248-3855. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Trucking GPS Magellan's latest GPS for professional truckers, the 5-inch RoadMate Commercial 5370T-LMB, features the company's premium navigation suite, customizable truck-specific routing, hands-free communication, driver status log, mileage reports and free lifetime map updates and traffic alerts. Magellan, magellangps.com, 800-707-9971. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com March 2013 | Overdrive | 79 Gear_Guide_0313.indd 79 2/28/13 12:19 AM