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28 • August 15, 2016 • Powersports Business ATV/UTV www.PowersportsBusiness.com ITP is expanding the size selection in three of its fastest-growing product lines to meet the demands of modern UTV owners. Both the ITP UltraCross and Blackwater Evolution tires are available in larger sizes, while the Storm Series Hurricane wheel now comes in three new sizes and new offsets. "Our side-by-side vehicle customers have been requesting larger tires up to 34 inches on a regular basis," said Rhett Turpin, head of ITP sales. "With the demand for bigger tires, there's also an obvious need for larger wheels to maintain realistic sidewall heights, also often referred to as aspect ratios, to ensure that the larger tires maintain the performance our loyal ITP customers have come to expect from our product offering." ITP has added four new sizes of its UltraCross R Spec tires to meet fitment requests from customers and racing teams. The new sizes range from new 27-inch tires to large 34-inch tires, giving ITP a total of 14 different UltraCross sizes. Development of two new UltraCross R Spec tires — complete with the non-directional tread pattern for multi-use, desert and slick rock use — were driven by overwhelming customer demand. Two additional sizes are being developed and will include ITP's exclu- sive Rock Armor sidewall protection. Rock Armor refers to how ITP engineers its products to ensure maximum strength and durability under extreme conditions. "These new UltraCross tires are designed for desert racing," Turpin said. "They are cur- rently undergoing extensive field testing in race environments and will be available in August 2016." ITP has also added two larger sizes of its smooth-riding, versatile 8-ply rated Blackwater Evolution tires. These new 32- and 34-inch sizes give customers 17 different sizes to choose from. ITP's Tough Tread rubber compound increases cut and chip resistance, and the Side- wall Armor adds an extra layer of protection to the vulnerable shoulder area. Three all-new Hurricane wheels are also being introduced, with the addition of the larger 16s and 17s and the new 14-inch (with a 6+1 offset) variety that were specifically engineered to allow Arctic Cat and Polaris machines to maintain the 50-inch-width OHV trail restrictions in many states. These wheels will also feature a stylish Matte Black finish. All new sizes in both tires and wheels will be available this month. PSB ITP expands UTV tire, wheel sizes Timken Belts has introduced a high-quality, competitively-priced replacement line of drive belts for ATVs and side-by-sides. Its new Ultimax ATV HQ belts feature specially for- mulated rubber compounds and tough aramid cord to create a durable and dependable belt. Comprised of 28 part numbers, the Ultimax ATV HQ belt line fits most popular machines and comes with a one-year warranty. Timken Belts, which The Timken Company acquired in 2015 as a bolt-on addition to its mechanical power transmission products portfolio, is a major supplier of drive belts to OE manufacturers. Each Ultimax ATV HQ belt is engineered for use on specific applica- tions to provide proper fit and reliability. Timken Belts also continues to offer the original Ultimax ATV belt line. Used in the most demanding applications, Ultimax ATV premium performance belts carry a two-year warranty. Manufactured in the USA, the Ultimax family includes UltiMAX, Ultimax PRO and Ultimax XS snowmobile drive belts; Ultimax ATV and Ultimax ATV HQ drive belts for ATVs, UTVs and side-by-sides; and Ultimax MD (Multi-Duty) belts. The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) manufactures and markets engineered bearings and mechanical power transmis- sion products, including gear drives, belts, chain, couplings and related products. The company also offers a spectrum of industrial services, including powertrain rebuild and bearing repair. DIGEST Timken Belts launches ATV/ UTV Ultimax HQ belt See Digest, Page 31 To satisfy the demand from its customers, ITP has developed two larger sizes of its versatile Blackwater Evolution tires. Both 32- and 34-inch tires have been added to the lineup. ITP unveiled sev- eral new Storm Series Hurricane wheel sizes, including both 16- and 17-inch varieties. The new 14-inch with a 6+1 offset was released to adhere to states' 50-inch-width trail restriction. Timken Belts, which The Timken Company The new Ultimax HQ drive belt from Timken comes with a one-year warranty.