Michelin releases X Works Z tire for mixed on-, off-road applications
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced the Michelin X Works Z, an all-position tire, for mixed on/off road applications. The Michelin X Works Z features a 50% wider protector ply and a thicker layer of cushion gum than leading competitive tires, the company said; together, these provide extra protection and casing durability. It also offers a 5%
Michelin introduces new pre-mold retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires introduced the Michelin X One XZU S+ Pre-Mold retread—an all-position, next-generation wide-base single—for waste and refuse trucks that operate in demanding urban environments. This retread delivers up to 50% greater wear life compared to their previous iteration, and is designed with a special winged tread for maximum shoulder protection in high-scrub applications, the company
Michelin releases X Line Energy Z line-haul steer tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires launched the Michelin X Line Energy Z tire for line-haul steer applications. The new tire replaces the Michelin XZA3+ and is SmartWay verified. The Michelin X Line Energy Z features a patented dual-energy compound tread. The top layer controls tread stiffness and stress to reduce irregular wear. Decoupling grooves and directional miniature
Michelin, Aperia release wheel-mounted Michelin Auto Inflate
Michelin Americas Truck Tires and Aperia Technologies Inc. have teamed up to introduce Michelin Auto Inflate, a wheel-mounted tire-management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tire pressure. Leaky valve stems, extreme temperature changes and human error can all lead to underinflated tires and that results in costly downtime. According to Michelin, Auto Inflate can
Michelin launches new line of Uniroyal truck tires
Michelin has added six new Uniroyal commercial truck tires to its U.S. market offering. According to the company, the new tire line provides an affordable offer for every tire position and application—from long-haul to regional to on-/off- road, including dry van, flat bed, construction, and pick-up and delivery vocations. “We are pleased to bring the Uniroyal brand,
Michelin introduces Defender LTX M/S for light-, medium-duty trucks
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has released the Defender LTX M/S tire series. The Defender LTX series is made for light- and medium-duty trucks, and Michelin claims to have built them to handle all seasons and last through tough conditions. The new trucks sport Michelin’s Evertread technology, which is designed to meet high demands and drive in tough terrain.
Michelin expands latest X One tire, retread offering
Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the 455/55R22.5 Michelin X One MultiEnergy T, a new wide-base single trailer tire for regional operations that is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-verified. The new set of tires is meant to deliver a significant reduction in irregular wear and improvement on fuel economy, according to
Michelin Advantage Program launches app
Michelin Americas Truck Tires launched a new smart phone app for its Michelin Advantage Program members, which consist of fleets and owner operators with less than 100 vehicles. The app is designed to meet the specific needs of businesses that may not have all the available resources of larger operators, said Michelin. “The Michelin Advantage Program
Michelin Retread Technologies reports lower environmental footprint
Michelin Retread Technologies in Covington, Ga., has made significant progress in lowering its environmental footprint, which is part of a company-wide commitment and priority to improving what it calls sustainable mobility. According to the company, the Michelin Retread Technologies facility, which is SmartWay-certified, lowered its footprint by 75% in the areas of emissions, energy consumption,
Michelin adds Tire Care to Commercial Service Network
Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of Michelin Tire Care, a fully digital, nationwide fleet tire monitoring program. This new monitoring program is overseen by trained Michelin Commercial Service Network technicians who employ state-of-the-art equipment that captures truck tire data electronically, nationwide. The program is regularly audited by Michelin to ensure consistent, high-quality work.
