![]() MICHELIN X Line Energy Z2 and D2 tyres are both A-rated for fuel efficiency – making them the most fuel-efficient Michelin truck tyres on the market, and perfect for long-distance transport at sustained high average speeds. The business has recently added four new Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units to its fleet, specified on a mixture of MICHELIN X Multi Energy and MICHELIN X Line Energy tyres. When you combine the life span of the Michelins and the fuel figures they give you, the total cost of ownership can’t be beaten.” We have a set of 315/70 R22.5 fitments running on the drive axle on one of our Volvos that has just passed 386,000 miles and are still going strong. For our work we generally find the X Multi Energy to be the best choice. “We do a lot of work in the oil and gas industry, moving pretty heavy loads with a variety of flatbed, low-loader and extendable trailers. Mark Farrow, Managing Director at MDF Transport, says: “In our view, running another make of tyre is just not an option when you consider the performance and longevity we get from Michelin. The specialist transport provider specifies all new vehicles on Michelin having found the tyres to last longer, reduce fuel consumption and ultimately be cheaper to run than any other premium fitment on the market. Additional details can be found at and European haulier MDF Transport has clocked nearly 400,000 miles on the MICHELIN X Multi Energy tyres running on the drive axle of one of its Volvo FH trucks. This tire is replacing both the MICHELIN ® XTA ® Energy tire and the Michelin ® XT-1 ®tire. The MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T tire will be available in four sizes including: 11R22.5, 275/80R22.5, 11R24.5, and 275/80R24.5. ![]() The MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T tire utilizes a shoulder groove that reduces irregular wear. The four circumferential grooves provide excellent water evacuation for optimized traction and exceptional handling. The rectangular bead bundle reduces heat and fatigue. MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T trailer tire has a special curb guard feature to protect the sidewall and shoulder areas, promoting a longer casing life and retreadability. In the MICHELIN X LINE ENERGY T trailer tire, the MICHELIN exclusive rectangular bead bundle and curb guard features deliver exceptional durability." The durability needed in a trailer application remains an important part of our no compromise platform. “Michelin is delivering a no compromise fuel efficient trailer solution by providing the mileage and durability that attracted fleets to our MICHELIN XT-1 in an energy trailer tire that also delivers 10% improvement in rolling resistance. "By utilizing state of the art compounding and an engineered shoulder groove, MICHELIN X LINE ENERGY T tire provides a no compromise answer for fuel efficiency with exceptional mileage and durability,” said Ted Becker, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. Compared to the MICHELIN ® XT-1 ®, the MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T tire will deliver a 10% reduction in rolling resistance bringing improved fuel efficiency. The MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T tire is engineered with Advanced Technology TM Compounds that provide a cool running tread rubber which minimizes internal casing temperatures for low rolling resistance and extended casing life. The MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T tire will be available for fleets in May. The dual trailer tire has been submitted to SmartWay ® for formal verification and delivers industry leading fuel efficiency, mileage and durability. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay ® verified requirements. announced the launch of the MICHELIN ® X ® LINE TM ENERGY T, a dual trailer tire for line haul operations that meets U.S. (March 21, 2013) – Michelin Americas Truck Tires a division of Michelin North America, Inc. Line Haul trailer tire meets SmartWay ® requirements and is the next generation for fuel economy, mileage and durability
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