16 Jul 2009
ERJ staff report (DS)
Paris -- In August 2009, Michelin will introduce the market's first 295/60R22.5-size multi-purpose drive position tyre-the new Michelin X MultiWay XD. Michelin said the new product should help drivers of large-capacity trucks to travel safely on all types of road and in all weather conditions.
To satisfy the demands of truckers across the region for summer and winter driving; city and high speed roads and good fuel economy, Michelin will begin providing trucking companies with a drive axle tyre never before manufactured in the 295/60R22.5 size, the Michelin X MultiWay XD.
The 295/60R22.5 tyre is the size generally used for large-capacity and car-carrier vehicles. With this size tyre, truck manufacturers can design vehicles whose greater height increases load-carrying capacity. Over the past five years, this segment of the road transport industry has seen unprecedented growth. This can be seen in the increased demand for low-profile tyres, as sales of 295/60R22.5-size tires have nearly doubled during the period.
The Michelin X MultiWay XD is also available in sizes 315/70R22.5 and 315/60R22.5.
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Press release from Michelin
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