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Michelin Debuts New Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Tire manufacturer Michelin introduced the Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tire, its lowest-rolling-resistance heavy-duty truck drive tire.
The unveiling took place during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition on March 6.
Nate Kirian, vice president of B2B sales North America, emphasized that the tire’s Regenion Tread Technology “strikes the balance between the right amount of grooves and features for wet traction while providing the lowest rolling resistance for fuel efficiency.”
“The straight, pass-through grooves have features that appear as the tire wears, helping give traction throughout the life of the tire,” Kirian said. “ The rectangular bead minimizes fatigue to extend casing life, which is designed for maximum retreadability.”
Michelin X One Line tire. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
He added that the tire delivers fuel efficiency while remaining stable on road. And that, Kiriand added, is what drivers like.
The Michelin X One is designed for linehaul, dry van truck load and refrigerated truckload applications. Its directional design is developed for improved resistance to irregular wear and longer tread life, and its compact design produces less tread squirm and further provides for fuel efficiency, Michelin said. Kirian noted that the tread compounds save about $2,300 per year in fuel and exceed GHG2 and CARB requirements for reduced carbon output.
Michelin said the tire will be available May 1.
This the fourth product release in Michelin’s X One line in three years following X One Line Energy T2 in 2020, plus the X One Line Energy T2 Pre-Mold Retread and X One Multi T in 2021
“In 2000, I remember when these tires came out, and [critics] would say, ‘This is a fad, a phase,’ ” Kirian recalled. “If you look at the evolution, Michelin has been very persistent in this technology. There are too many advantages in this technology, and that is why we will continue to invest into this.”
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