SEMA News—February 2011
Tire Industry Showcase
More than 190 exhibitors registered for a booth in the 2010 SEMA Show’s new Global Tire Expo—Powered by Tire Industry Association (TIA). This section of the Convention Center was dedicated to the tire industry, serving as a focal point for buyers searching for the hottest tire-related trends and products. During registration, 16,390 buyers designated their intention to explore this category, noting an interest in tires and accessories, including both passenger and light-truck applications. To satisfy that desire, Global Tire Expo exhibitors unveiled the following products both on the Show floor and in the New Products Showcase. |
Continental Tire PN: Grabber Born from competition, the Grabber, an ultimate full-traction tire, was developed by skilled engineers and tested by off-road racers. |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. PN: Discoverer S/T MAXX
The Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx features Cooper’s proven and reliable three-ply Armor-Tek3 carcass construction |
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ATEQ Corp. PN: VT-55
Diagnostic TPMS tools for all models and makes |
31 Inc. Xtra Seal Smart Sensor 800/438-3302 www.31inc.com PN: 17-41001 The Xtra Seal Smart Sensor is a universal programable (OE) replacement TPMS sensor that is easy to learn/use and can be programmed in seconds. |
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Continental Corp. PN: SE10001 Big news from Continental Corp. VDO REDI-Sensor, the first true, multi-application TPMS sensor. A real game changer that simplifies TPMS. |
Continental Tire PN: ProContact Phenomenal wet-braking capacity and year-round traction combined with fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions make the ProContact with EcoPlus Technology a confident choice. |
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Dill Air Controls Products PN: 8500 Ensures the use of accurate air gauges when checking tire pressure. This item is especially useful for shops that need to comply with Section 95550 of California Title 17. Made in the United States. |
Haltec Corp. PN: 590900 The Sens.It system is a programmable TPMS solution for the replacement of OE TPMS sensors. Haltec offers this system in a unique starter kit, allowing tire shops to service greater than 95% of all foreign and domestic vehicles with only two sensors. |
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Josn Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: TD5300
Three-in-one sleek 5-in. touchscreen tire- |
Josn Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: TD1400 Five-tire TPMS; 100% wireless; three-minute instant installation; improve fuel saving up to 10%; extend tire life up to 13%. |
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Orange Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: P412A
Safety device combines both a GPS and TPMS systeminto one unit. Tire-pressure warning detection |
Orange Electronic Co. Ltd. Orange Programmable Sensor System Generation 2 888/407-8767 www.orangetpmsusa.com PN: OEC30 Patent-pending TPMS scan/ID write tool combines OE scan with one-touch ID write of OE ID number onto the Orange sensor. Allows technician to bypass the auto relearn process. |
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels PN: 5876
The Baja Claw TTC Radial construction is state-of-the-art with directional sidebiters, mud scoops, PowerPly three-ply sidewalls and is built with |
Tire Profiles Inc. PN: A3P System The A3P System is an accurate, automotive, air-pressure system designed to meet the requirements of the new California CARB tire-inflation program. |
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Orange Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: P602B/C This multifunction TPMS system has the flexibility to retrofit onto any 2–10 wheel vehicle. Customize the display to any wheel configuration. Wireless range more than 60 ft. |
Orange Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: Simple Sensor
Eliminate 155 unique OE TPMS replacement parts to six simple sensors. Patent-pending |
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Orange Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: M205 An early-warning detection system for tire-pressure and temperature monitoring (TPMS). An easy-to-install in-tire system with a waterproof ULED display that can be seen in any light. |
Pro Chem Inc. PN: 201707 Non-flammable, low VOC, retread-safe mounting and demounting lubricant also found to be an excellent hub piloted wheel assembly lubricant. |
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RightPSI PN: 1001 RightPSI is a patented tire cap that turns orange if your tire is low, black if it is not and yellow if overfilled. Visible from 15 feet away. You fill through our product. RightPSI is the only product of its kind that can be used as a tire-pressure gauge, tire-pressure fill point and over-fill indicator simultaneously. |
Tomkins-Schrader, Plews Edelmann, Ideal Clamp Products Amflo Air Hose Reel 800/770-4639 www.plews-edelmann.com PN: 545HR-RET Amflo 545HR-RET air hose reel includes 75-ft. x 3/8-in. 300-psi polyurethane air hose with field-repairable fittings. All-steel construction. |
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Vee Rubber Corp. Ltd. PN: 33801
Passenger snow tire. Studdable for superior ice |
Bartec Total TPMS Tool Kit 866/407-TPMS www.bartecusa.com PN: WRT400TK Get started servicing TPMS. The Total TPMS Tool Kit features the market-leading Tech400+ TPMS programming tool, mechanical tool kit, and a two-DVD training program. This is the only TPMS kit that has EZ-Sensor functionality and the System Rest Clicker. |
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Josn Electronic Co. Ltd. PN: TD 5400 AX 02 Easy read-out display; 100% waterproof; 100% wireless. |
Tomkins-Schrader, Plews Edelmann, Ideal Clamp Products PN: 10444
UltraLube biobased lubricants are formulated from renewable, |