New HD On/Off Road Truck Tire from Michelin

Michelin has introduced the MICHELIN® X® WorksTM Z, an all-position tire, for mixed on/off road applications that operate in demanding environments.

The tire is, according to the company, designed to improve uptime.  It features a 50% wider protector ply and a thicker layer of cushion gum than leading competitive tires1; together, these provide extra protection and casing durability. The MICHELIN X Works Z also offers a 5% increase in removal mileage and is backed by Michelin’s six-month worry-free road hazard guarantee3.

“Construction, energy and tanker customers demand a tire that fights against road hazards so they can keep running and get their work done,” said Adam Murphy, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “With multiple features to protect the casing and sidewall from shocks and impacts, the new MICHELIN X Works Z delivers the uptime, durability and capping those fleets demand.”

Its robust casing features a groove-to-groove protector ply to provide protection all the way to the outer grooves and thick shock-absorbing cushion gum for extra protection against impact shocks. The MICHELIN X Works Z also features a dual-layered defense against stone retention and stone-drilling, with V-channels and groove bottom protectors.  The sidewall features a double treatment of TW6 Ozone Resistor for increased protection against ozone cracking and thick sidewalls to fight impacts.

Michelin offers a six-month road-hazard guarantee. If the tire is taken out of service in the first six months or before 50% of its useable tread life, Michelin will provide a $200 credit per tire.

Category: General Update, Wheels & Tires