American Pride’s primary client is the U.S. government. They were recently awarded the contract produce the tire assembly for the M1 Abrams tank. THE M1 Abrams is the main battle tank for the U.S. Army. It is designed for use a wide range of climates and terrain, such as the desert in the Persian Gulf or the countryside in Europe. It also is designed to take a lot of punishment, so its component parts must be able to perform. The tires for the tank also must be easy to replace when necessary but still be able to function adequately under duress until replacement. The wheels for the tank are called road wheels and idler wheels , which are located around the inside of the tread. The tank wheels are made of solid rubber and are used like a gear to assist in turning the tank. The tank tread provides a surface for seven road wheels and one idler per track per tank. There are a total of 16 tires per tank assembly.