Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) said its next generation tire and new retread size offering for refuse applications, the Michelin XZUS2, delivers up to a 20% increase in removal miles over its predecessor, the XZUS tire. The new XZUS 280 retread size completes the XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most commonly used sizes in refuse applications, MATT said.
“Refuse trucks need tires that stand up to the rigors of the environment. These applications need extreme sidewall protection, scrub resistant treads and maximum retreadability. The XZUS2 tire provides higher removal mileage, improved retreadability and the protection to keep the vehicle up and running, even in the most difficult applications,” said Ted Becker, vice president of marketing for MATT.
According to the tire maker, the XZUS2 tire features Co-Ex Technology, which combines a scrub-resistant compound for long tread life and a cool base tread compound to reduce temperatures in the crown area and preserve the casing. For application-specific protection, the tire features a robust shoulder design and protector ribs, as well as an optimized bead design, which improves retreadability. The tire is available in a 315/80R22.5 size, the company added.
The XZUS Pre-Mold retread line, including the new 280 size, also comes with Co-Ex Technology, which preserves casing life and optimizes removal mileage, Michelin added.
