Three Michelin North America retreads have been added to the EPA SmartWay verified technologies list, while four others are being evaluated by the program. With SmartWay verified dual drive and trailer treads and wide single drive and trailer treads, Michelin said it will have full coverage in SmartWay retreads for over the road.
Michelin’s SmartWay-verified retreads include: Michelin XT-1 AT Pre-Mold for trailer applications and Michelin XDA2 19 AT Pre-Mold and Michelin XDA2 23 AT Pre-Mold for drive axle applications. The following retreads meet SmartWay standards and are pending verification: Michelin X One XDA-HT Pre-Mold and Michelin XDA2 23 AT Custom-Mold for drive axle applications, and Michelin X One XTA Pre-Mold and Michelin XT-1 Custom Mold for trailer applications.
“Michelin low-rolling resistance retreads reduce fleet operating costs by increasing fuel efficiency and extending tire life,“ said Ted Becker, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “Michelin has been a leader in fuel efficient tires and retreads for decades, and we strive to meet the demands of our customers today and tomorrow.”
According to the tire maker, Michelin retreads verified by SmartWay are compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) Greenhouse Gas regulation for low-rolling-resistance tires. These retread options allow customers to be CARB compliant when California implements the requirements for SmartWay-verified retreads on Jan. 1, 2013.
