• Michelin Unveils Waste Truck Tires

    Michelin Americas Truck Tires recently showcased two tires designed specifically for the waste industry to various customers at the company’s Laurens SC Proving Grounds. The XZU S (available in 315/80R22.5, load range L size) tire offers the following features: 10-40% tread wear improvement increased maximum speed of 65 mph The X One XZU S (available in size 455/55R22.5, load range M) offers: increased
    May 7, 2004

    Michelin

    Americas Truck Tires recently showcased two tires designed specifically for the waste industry to various customers at the company’s Laurens SC Proving Grounds.

    The XZU S (available in 315/80R22.5, load range L size) tire offers the following features:

    • 10-40% tread wear improvement

    • increased maximum speed of 65 mph

    The X One XZU S (available in size 455/55R22.5, load range M) offers:

    • increased load capability of 11,700 lbs. per tire

    • lower rolling resistance to contribute to lower fuel consumption

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