Soft-soil tire

Jul 7, 2010

With lower ground contact pressure, the next generation of the XZL2 tire is designed for heavy-duty trucks that work mostly off-road in soft-soil conditions such as sand and snow. The tread pattern has been redesigned for great speed and improved tread life over a wide range of terrains, the company says. The tire is available in size 395/85R20.

MICHELIN, www.michelintruck.com, (800) 847-3435

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