Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced its MICHELIN X Works Z an allposition tire for mixed onoff road applications that operate in demanding environments

Michelin releases new on/off road heavy-truck tire

June 7, 2016
Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced the MICHELIN X Works Z.

Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced the MICHELIN X Works Z, an all-position tire, for mixed on/off road applications that operate in demanding environments.

“The MICHELIN X Works Z is designed to improve uptime,” according to the company. “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 mileage2 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.”

According to the company, its 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, the company added.

“Confident in the tire’s unsurpassed durability, Michelin stands behind the MICHELIN X Works Z with a six-month worry-free road-hazard guarantee3,” Michelin said. “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.  The tire is available now in 11R22.5, 12R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes in load range H and a 315/80R22.5 size in load range L.  A 12R24.5 size in load range H will launch at a later date.”

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