Michelin Launches Higher Mileage Linehaul Steer Tire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., said it launched a new premium linehaul steer tire, the X Line Energy Z, that the company guarantees will deliver 20% more mileage than leading competitor linehaul steer tires and 5% better rolling resistance than the XZA3+ tire it replaces.
The tire is available March 1 in 11R22.5, 275/80R22.5, 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5 sizes in both G and H load ranges.
The company made the announcement here Feb. 28 at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting.
Michelin said the tire features a new ultra-fuel-efficient casing, so the improvement in rolling resistance follows the tire throughout its life, from new to retread.
Also, it said the 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 dealer.
