Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced a new 49-inch tyre to address the aggressive everyday needs of mines and quarries in NA – the MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49. The tyre ensures dependable performance, especially for the many 100-tonne mining and quarry dump…
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