Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching the Michelin X Line Energy Z for line-haul steer applications. The SmartWay-verified tyre delivers 20 percent more mileage than leading competitor line-haul steer tyres, while also delivering 5 percent better rolling resistance than the Michelin XZA3+ tyre it replaces. It features a new, ultra-fuel-efficient casing, so the improvement in rolling resistance follows the tyre throughout its life — from new to retread.
“Michelin is known for providing industry-leading mileage and even wear. The Michelin X Line Energy Z continues that evolution, while also increasing fuel efficiency, so fleets get the best of both worlds.” said Adam Murphy, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “Allowing fleets to get the most out of their line-haul steer tyres is what the new Michelin X Line Energy Z tyre is all about.”
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 sipes promote even tyre wear. The bottom layer provides ultra-fuel efficiency and retreadability to minimize internal casing temperatures for low rolling resistance and extended casing life.
Providing maximum retreadability and a casing designed for endurance, the MICHELIN X Line Energy Z comes with the 7/7/3 manufacturer’s limited casing warranty. This includes coverage against defects in workmanship and materials for 700,000 miles, seven years or three retreads from the date of manufacture when retreaded by an authorized Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) dealer. The tyre is available March 1 in 11R22.5, 275/80R22.5, 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5 sizes in both G and H load ranges.