SNOW TIRES ONLY?

Buying off-road and specialty tires is a big investment in both safety and performance. There seems to be a little confusion over snow tires, winter tires and snow flake symbols. Let me shed some light on this...















M+S = Mud and Snow Tires

Some Mud and Snow Tires also have the Snow Flake Mountain Symbol but are "WINTER USE ONLY" tires. Tires that don't have the Snow Flake Mountain Symbol may be designed and built for Mud and Snow but may also be excellent winter tires . The manufacturer has decided not to use or participate in the use of symbol for different reasons; Tires can be used all year round, Canada wasn't their intended market, have their own rating system, don't produce a "WINTER USE ONLY" tires or don't want be in that market.

AT = All Terrain

Some All Terrain Tires also have the Snow Flake Mountain Symbol but are "WINTER USE ONLY" tires. Tires that don't have the Snow Flake Mountain Symbol may be designed and built for All Terrain but may also be excellent winter tires . The manufacturer has decided not to use or participate in the use of symbol for different reasons; Tires can be used all year round, Canada wasn't their intended market, have their own rating system, don't produce a "WINTER USE ONLY" tire or simply don't want be in that market.

AS = All Season

These will not be rated as a "WINTER USE ONLY" they are "All Season" tires. This doesn't mean they are not any good as a winter or snow tire. It means they are not rated as a "WINTER USE ONLY" or are they rated as a "Snow Tire". Basically they are general purpose tires.

Snow Flake Mountain Symbol = Tires rated by Rubber Association of Canada "RAC" for "WINTER USE ONLY".

Quote from their website
"The following list provides the model names of RAC Member tire brands only tires that are dedicated and marketed for winter use only. Many tires can be suitable for winter driving. Some of which may not be on this list. This list shows RAC member brands of tires with the mountain snowflake symbol that are marketed for winter use only".

These tires are a multi-siped soft rubber compound tire designed to remain very flexible at cold temperatures. These tires perform well for their intended purpose. This rating symbol may also be on "Mud and Snow" tires and "All Terrain" tires which means you must remove the tires once winter is over. With warmer weather and dry roads the softer rubber compounds will wear more rapidly.

Before investing in tires with "Snow Flake Mountain Symbol", consult with the tire manufacturer or reseller such as National 4WD Centres on the specifications of the tires you are considering purchasing. Also check out The Rubber Association of Canada's website for more clarification on the symbol.
http://www.rubberassociation.ca/wintertires2.html







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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
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Mickey Thompson Signature Series Wheels are NOW AVAILABLE!

Mickey Thompson Signature Series Wheels are NOW AVAILABLE from National 4WD Centres.

Order your now, these will not last long. A very special limited edition version of the world's best selling wheel for Jeep's. Only 640 Jeeps in the world will have this classic wheel because there will be only one production run of the new Mickey Thompson limited edition Signature Series wheel! This stunning aluminum wheel offers Mickey Thompson's popular Classic II styling with a beautiful painted and clear coated satin black finish, a new black center cap with the Mickey Thompson logo, and an authentic Mickey Thompson signature badge. The new M/T Signature Series wheel will only be available in 15x8 and 15x10 sizes with a 5x4.5 Jeep bolt pattern.

* Satin Black with Clear Coat Finish

* Popular Classic II Styling

* Authentic Mickey Thompson Signature Badge

* Special M/T Logo, Black Center Cap

These are a limited edition, limited run wheel. Order yours now, don't be disappointed, be part of the Legend!

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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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Coil Over for Jeep JK Wrangler !

NEW Coil Over for Jeep JK Wrangler!
Fabtech has just introduced their coil over system for the 07 - 08 Jeep Wrangler(JK).
The JK Wrangler is already great truck off and on road. Add long travel and superior dampening, you've got an AMAZING truck!
The system is a nice simple clean setup which looks awesome. Can you say Drool!

This and other Fabtech suspension kits are available through all National 4WD Centres.


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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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Mickey Thompson TV... Sweet!

Mickey Thompson TV... Sweet and Very informative.

Get the skinny on the complete line of Mickey Thompson Tires, what to use and why. There's also some cool and entertaining vids for all types of Gear Heads.


These Mickey Thompson wheels and tires are available from your local National 4WD Centres.
Enjoy...



Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels designs, develops, and markets racing and high-performance tires for drag-racing cars and motorcycles, modified street cars, off-road race vehicles, modified pick-up trucks, Jeeps, 4x4’s and sport utility vehicles. The company, founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson, is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA, and offers a wide range of tires and wheels in unique sizes to enhance the look and performance of these specialty high-performance and racing vehicles.

See more of Mickey Thompson TV... Click Here

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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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Jeep JK track bar bracket brace

New from Superlift...
Effective February 1, 2009.

Super lift now has a Jeep JK track bar weld on bracket brace included with their Jeep Jk 4" Superlift kits and 3" Black Diamond kits.
This brace can be used with lifted or non-lifted Jeep JKs. This was designed to address a potential problem weak weld area on some earlier Jeep JKs. Chrysler has apparently strengthened the area sometime in 2008.

An optional track bar bracket, with an integrated bolt on brace, is offered for those not wanting to weld.

Both braces should be compatible with other brands of 2" to 4" suspension lifts. Fitment should be checked prior to installation of the braces.



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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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Hybrid and EV friendly lighting... You Bet!

Vision X releases their NEW LED SOLSTICE SOLO Lighting...

If you have a HYBRID or are running an EV. These are definitely a MUST HAVE! The lamps draw a meager .75 amps yet punch out a whopping 800 lumens... That's efficiency!

Vision X introduces its all new Solstice Solo series of LED off road lamps. Equipped with Vision’s brand new 10 watt LED technology, with each 10 watt Solo produces 800 lumens making them the brightest LED off road lamp on the market in such a compact design. Not only are they the brightest, they are the most efficient with the 1100 series drawing only 0.75 amps due to their advanced electronic drivers which are also responsible for their 50,000 hour life span and variable 9-60 Volt DC input.
The Solstice Solo’s main feature is the 4 sided channel design that allows you to interlink it on all four sides with another Solstice Solo pod or other various available mounting hardware for flat, tube or even helmet mount making it the only modular light with the ability to make any shape or length with any of the available spot, euro and flood beam patterns mixed throughout your custom configuration.
No power on your ride, no worries; Vision X will also be releasing a line of rechargeable battery packs any configuration of your Solstice Solo light pods.
Other key features are as follows; Rugged die-cast aluminum housing provides optimum durability and heat dissipation. The Solstice Solo series also feature an IP68 ingress protection rated housing making them impenetrable to dust and submersible under water up to 3 meters. The unbreakable polycarbonate lenses are housed by a 6061 aluminum face plate which doubles as a radiant heat sink to melt away snow and ice in frigid conditions.
The Solstice Solo series has also been subjected to a 6Grms vibration test to ensure their performance in high impact conditions. Built to last, this Vision X series also features a lifetime warranty. Whether in an underground mine, the North slope of Alaska, Racing the Baja 1000 or even in Space; Vision X products have been chosen as an industry leader.
The Solstice series is another example of why Vision X continues to leave the competition in the dust. Vision X plans to continue the Solstice series with many other new products utilizing their new 10 watt LED technology being engineered as we speak.

Check out their website for new product updates... http://www.visionxusa.com
These lights and others are available in Canada though National 4WD Centres.

I think these would look AWESOME on any Jeep or Truck.




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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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Own a 2007 to 2009 Jeep JK 2 or 4-door? You may NEED this...

(AEV) American Expedition Vehicles has released and will be shipping their ProCal Module for the 2007 to 2009 Jeep JK 2 door and 4 door near the end of January 2009.
This powerful, yet affordable tool, allows users to change their vehicle’s factory computer settings to suit their needs. Benefits include speedometer and gear ratio correction to compensate for tire and gear changes, Tire Pressure Monitor System control for running lower than stock pressures, daytime running lamp activation, the ability to temporarily increase the engine idle speed options for improved winching or onboard air compressor performance, and a few other neat tricks that will help installers dial in the vehicle perfectly. Consider the ProCal an essential tool to for all JK owners.

If you have any of the above requirements and want to get the maximum out of your Jeep JK Unlimited or Wrangler this spring/summer. National 4WD strongly recommends you pre-order yours now so you won't be disappointed. We anticipate this will be extremely popular as it fixes many of the issues encountered with a modified or lifted Jeep with different sized tires than stock.

For more details and ordering... ProCal Module

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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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Diesel News... DPF DELETE KITS NOT LEGAL

Performance DPF Delete Kits are intended for off road or race use only and will void manufacturer's warranties and are not legal for highway use in Canada or US.

These kits basically bypass the particulate filter giving the vehicle some added horse-power benefit. In the process it disables part of the vehicle's emission control system which can result in some hefty fines for both the owner and the installer if installed on a vehicle intended for the road.

(DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter)



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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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4x4 Not Working?

Your 4 wheel drive not working? Odds are good your actuator has failed or is acting up. National 4WD has a permanent and economical solution for this..."The 4X4 Posi-Lok". 4X4 Posi-Lok cable actuators replace your vacuum or thermo-electric actuators with a positive cable control which works when you need it. Mounted on or under your dash, the Posi-Lok is operated by pulling or pushing on a control knob to engage the four wheel drive when you need it the most.
No more corroded electrical contacts or leaky vacuum lines.


Call Us, Visit Us or Buy online.

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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
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National 4WD now has Vision X for Your Mars Rover!

We are happy to announce the addition of the Vision X line of lighting to our product offering. If you are looking for "Top Shelf" cream of the crop lighting, this is it. When you pick up one of the Vision X lights your thoughts respond with the words... quality and craftsmanship. If you have spent tens of thousands on your truck or car, you'll want to install a set of Vision X lamps.



These are awesome lamps, heck even NASA seems to think so!

Check out the Xmitters on the Mars Rover.

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Peter Scott
Director of Marketing
National 4WD Centres
http://www.national4wd.com
Canada: 1-800-575-7500
International: 905-634-0001
Online Store