Michelin Retread Technologies has expanded its retread offering for its X One wide single truck tires by introducing the Michelin X One XZU S pre-mold retread. The new retread will enable refuse fleets and other urban, high-scrub or regional application vehicles to realize the benefits of both a retread and a wide single tire, according to the tire maker.
The new pre-mold retread is now available in a 390/430 tread size (tread widths with two measurements have wings–the first number is the tread base width in mm; the second number is the overall width, wing tip-to-tip).
Michelin said the retread is designed for long tread life and outstanding scrub resistance with 23/32 in original tread depth of an application-specific compound. The retread uses a two-layer compound designed to minimize casing temperature for longer casing life–and features a wing tread design for added protection on the shoulders.
While the tread design is optimized for all-weather traction, variable pitch groove walls and groove bottom protectors in all grooves also provide enhanced protection against stone drilling, Michelin added. When used in urban regional operations, Michelin said its X One wide single tires, featuring Infini-Coil technology, could provide optimized weight savings and significant fuel savings.