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July 2016

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36 www.bigrigowner.com J U LY 2 0 1 6 to withstand high temperatures up to 170 degrees Fahrenheit and to remain fl exible in extreme cold temperatures down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Gates Corp., www.gates.com Goodyear's mid-tier long-haul tire line Goodyear's new mid- tier Marathon tire line for long-haul fl eets includes the Mara- thon LHS, Marathon LHD and Marathon LHT. The Mara- thon LHS is suited for the steer position and features a fi ve-rib construction to help provide uniform wear and long tire life; pres- sure distribution grooves to help promote even wear; enhanced tread compounds for SmartWay-verifi ed fuel effi ciency and low cost per mile; a steel belt construction to help bal- ance fuel economy and mileage; and lateral grooves and rib-edge sipes to help enhance traction in all weather conditions. The tire is available in size 295/75R22.5 (load ranges G and H) and will be available in size 11R22.5 (load ranges G and H) in June and sizes 285/75R24.5 (load range G) and 11R24.5 (load ranges G and H) in July. Designed for the drive position, the Marathon LHD features the com- pany's proprietary Tredlock Technol- ogy with interlocking microgrooves to help stabilize the tread for more miles to removal; semi-solid shoulder ribs to help provide long life; highly siped center rib and lateral grooves to offer excellent all-season traction; and enhanced tread compounds for SmartWay-verifi ed fuel effi ciency and low cost-per-mile. The tire is available in size 295/75R22.5 (load range G) and will be available in size 11R22.5 (load range G) in June. Sizes 285/75R24.5 (load range G) and 11R24.5 (load ranges G and H) will be available in December. The Marathon LHT, designed for the trailer position, contains a strong casing construc- tion to help enhance tire life, toughness and retreadability; a protec- tive shoulder compound that helps guard the tire's outer tread from curb damage; and fuel-saving compounds to help reduce energy loss and achieve SmartWay-verifi ed performance. The tire is available in size 295/75R22.5 (load range G) and will be available in size 11R22.5 (load range G) in June and sizes 285/75R24.5 (load range G) and 11R24.5 (load range G) in July. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., www.goodyeartrucktires.com • PRODUCTS PROFILE Goodyear's mid-tier and will be available in size 11R22.5 (load range G) in June. Sizes 285/75R24.5 tire life, toughness and retreadability; a protec- tive shoulder compound that

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