New long-haul drive, regional all-position tires intro'd by Michelin

Michelin this month has launched two new tires for the trucking industry.

Michelin's X Line Grip D drive tireMichelinThe Michelin X Line Grip D drive tire offers exceptional mileage, lasting traction, and features a durable casing designed to reach up to 1 million miles with up to four retreads, the company noted.

According to Michelin, the SmartWay-verified tire provides 20% more mileage and a 20%  reduction in rolling resistance when compared to Michelin’s XDN2 tire.

Additionally, based on testing of worn tires, the Michelin X Line Grip D tire provides more than 90% better snow starting traction and more than 25% better wet starting traction than the Michelin XDN2 tire.

The Michelin X Line Grip D tire is available in sizes 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5. 

Michelin's X Multi Z2 all-position regional tireMichelinFor regional fleets, the new Michelin X Multi Z2 tire is a regional all-position tire that offers improved durability and reliable traction in challenging weather, the company said.

It features 20% more mileage and 17% less rolling resistance than Michelin’s XZE2 tire. Michelin added that evolving tread design maximizes tread life, and as the tire wears, the grooves open up to provide lasting traction and control in all-weather conditions. 

The Michelin X Multi Z2 tire is available in sizes 11R22.5 and 295/75R22.5.