New Michelin tires fit for JCB

Stoke-on-Trent, UK –  JCB has agreed an “international deal” with Michelin to fit its new BibLoad Hard Surface tires as original equipment across its range of loadalls, telehandlers and backhoe loaders, Michelin announced 24 Feb.

Before the deal signed in January, Michelin said JCB asked a number of its customers to test the tires in real-world situations. The trials, said the tire maker, showed “the suitability of the new Michelin product, impressing JCB with high levels of damage resistance and impressive handling on rugged surfaces.”

Commenting in the Michelin press release, a spokesman for JCB said: “We were keen to offer a 24” & 26" industrial pattern radial tire for applications on hard standing ground, so we embarked on the test programme.

“We expected the improved wear characteristics that were reported, but the positive comments on rough terrain tractive performance and stability were an added benefit and something we’re sure our customers will be quick to take advantage of.”