Month: September 2012

  • Trail-Gear Adds Steel Beadlocks to Creeper Lock(tm) Line and Introduce the Industry’s First 6-Ply Limit Straps

    Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc., widely known for the affordability of their products, has just added steel beadlock wheels to their Creeper Lock™ line today (Friday, September 14). “Beadlocks are expensive. We wanted to offer wheelers an affordable option for outfitting their vehicles,” explained Bob Herold, Trail-Gear Vice-President of Product Development and Sales. “These beadlocked wheels are a great value. They are an excellent entry-level off-road wheel that won’t empty the customer’s bank account.” (more…)

  • 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ROLLS INTO POMONA FAIRPLEX

    350-plus Exhibitors, Amazing Expo-only Deals, Racing Demos, Freestyle Motocross, ATV Test Rides and More

    POMONA, CALIF. (September 15, 2012) – The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 7, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, ATV test rides, freestyle motocross action, Toyota off-road test drives, RC racing and more. This year’s expo features more than 350 of the industry’s leading manufacturers, dealers and distributors, showcasing all the latest off-road toys, technologies, parts, gear and accessories. (more…)

  • New Eezi-Awn K9 Roof Rack System

    Salt Lake City, UT September 11, 2012.  New for the fall of 2012, Eezi-Awn introduces the K9 Roof Rack System.  It is the next level in expedition grade roof rack systems.  The K9 Roof Rack System is thinner, stronger, more aerodynamic, and more functional that any expedition rack on the market today.  The front to back aluminum extrusion slot slat design slices the air with a 1-3/8”high platform profile, and keeps the rack very light and incredibly strong. With 6mm rack edge slots and two 8mm slots per slat, the surface of the K9 platform is infinitely compatible for mounting your gear. The K9 rack system is offered in many popular configurations, or by individual component.  Now available in the United States through Equipt Expedition Outfitters. (more…)

  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW CLASSIC III WHEEL

    STOW, OH – September 10, 2012 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) is proud to introduce the new Classic III wheel for light trucks and SUV’s. Available in popular 15-, 16- and 17-inch sizes, the Classic III offers a higher load rating for heavier loads and hauling with a greater number of fitments as well as special 15×7 and 16×7 sizes in either a six-lug or eight-lug design for trailers and toy haulers. The wheel features a deeply embossed Mickey Thompson logo and also includes a corrosive-resistant center cap with the Mickey Thompson logo. (more…)

  • Master Pull® Synthetic Rope Snatch Block

    Master Pull®, the leader in synthetic ropes and off road recovery gear, has released a snatch block that is finally up to par with the synthetic winch lines they produce.

    Made specifically for use with synthetic rope only, the SBO30000 snatch block is rated to 30,000 lbs breaking strength, yet weighs only 3.7 lbs, making it stronger and lighter than any comparable snatch block. This not only lightens the load of gear in your vehicle, but makes rigging a recovery easier as well. (more…)

  • TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF NORCAL ROCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

    Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear has just announced that they will be the title sponsor of the final race in the 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship Series and for the entire 2013 series. “Team Trail-Gear had such a great time racing in the first two races of the series that we wanted to offer our support,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO. Messer competed in Team Trail-Gear’s new Ultra 4 buggy in the 4400 class at the second race in the series. Team Trail Gear Racing co-driver, James Schofield, competed in the first race of the series in the 4 & 6 Cylinder Sportsman class with the Trail-Gear F-Toy. (more…)