Michelin Launched X Line Energy Z Steer Tire for Heavy Commercial Vehicles
United States: Truck tire division of Michelin
North America Inc., Michelin America Truck Tires, unveiled the Michelin X Line
Energy Z tire, in particular for line-haul steer applications. The tire became
available from 1st March 2016, in four varied sizes, i.e. 11R22.5,
275/80R22.5, 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5, in both G and H load ranges. According to
Michelin, in comparison to other leading competitor’s line-haul steer tires, the
company’s SmartWay-Verified tire would give a guaranteed 20% more mileage, along
with 5% improved rolling resistance. The newly introduced tire features an innovative
ultra-fuel efficient casing to advance the rolling resistance throughout the
life of tire, from being new to retread.
The
French tire maker’s, X Line Energy Z features an improved dual-energy compound
tread pattern, wherein, the uppermost layer controls tread stiffness,
consequently to reduce stress on irregular wear. The bottom layer of tread,
along with providing ultra-fuel efficiency, also minimizes the retreadability and
offers extended casing life, as stated by Michelin. As per the company, the newly
launched steer tire could be combined with the following tires to receive a
complete SmartWay line-haul solution: For dual applications — Michelin X Line
Energy Z steer tire, Michelin X Line Energy D drive tire and Michelin X Line
Energy T trailer tire should be used together; and for wide base applications —
Michelin X Line Energy Z steer tire, Michelin X One Line Energy D drive tire
and Michelin X One Line Energy T trailer tire should be combined together.
The
recent report published by TechSci
Research, “United States Tyre Forecast and Opportunities,
2020” represents the highest motorization rate of almost 790 vehicles (per
1,000 people) of US, in the entire world. Also, it states the expanding potential
of heavy commercial vehicles in the country during next five years, due to the
expected growth to be witnessed in the infrastructure and construction sector
of the country. The inclining sales of commercial vehicles, would lead to the increased
demand for commercial vehicle tires in the country.
As
per TechSci Research, the recently
launched commercial vehicle tire for line-haul steer applications by Michelin,
would recall the brand’s presence in US commercial vehicle tire industry, as
the company would able to cater the demand of medium & heavy commercial
vehicle customers at an enhanced level. Moreover, backed by the advance
technological specifications introduced in the tire, the company would also
give a tough competition to other leading commercial vehicle tire manufacturers
in the country.