Michelin introduces new drive-position retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced the Michelin MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold retread, a drive-position retread made for regional, medium-duty vehicles with 19.5-in. tires. “Delivery fleets are faced with tough start-stop, turning and curbing conditions as they get their products to market each day,” said Adam Murphy, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck
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
Getting the most from tire suppliers
Fleet managers know all too well that tires are often one of their biggest expenses. Working with a trusted tire dealer can help fleets manage costs by obtaining quality products and services that are readily available—sometimes over several years (depending on the application)—and helping fleets choose the right tires and services for their specific needs. We
Tire management, service options: What you need to know
There are many tire management and service options available to fleets; we will go through just a few of these options with the advice of the major tire makers. Some of the most beneficial service options available to fleets come from tire dealers and their trained technicians, notes Bridgestone. The dealers use the right equipment
Avoiding tire-related CSA violations
Tires have always been one of the top three costs for fleet operations. Good maintenance practices are being tested as fleets work to avoid CSA citations.
Tire management: Tales of scrap tire analysis and TCO
Every tire tells a story—a saga of the hundreds upon thousands of miles of rubber laid down on highways and byways. Once a tire comes out of service, it’s important to listen to what that tire has to say. Every pinhole of air pressure loss is an anecdote, every instance of premature tread wear a
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,
Truck tire retreads: Taking advantage of verified SmartWay offerings
“SmartWay verification is becoming an increasingly important designation for retreads as more fleets realize that the use of fuel-efficient retreads can help them control their costs more effectively,” says Brian Buckham, general manager of product marketing for Goodyear Commercial Tire. “By leveraging new tire compounding technology and tread designs, we can continue to make strides
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.
