The new casing also allows that fuel efficiency gain to “follow” the tire throughout its life, from new to retread, he pointed out.Įight sizes of the X Line Energy Z will be offered starting March 1, targeted at the steer tire needs for specific long-haul applications: dry van TL and LTL fleets refrigerated carriers tanker and flatbed fleets. “That way fleets get the best of both worlds,” added Murphy. He pointed out that the bottom layer of the X Line Energy Z’s tread provides “ultra-fuel efficiency” and retreadability to minimize internal casing temperatures for low rolling resistance and extended casing life. Murphy ( seen at right) added that for the first half of the tries life, it is “directional,” becoming “non-directional” for the remaining 50%. The top layer of the tread controls stiffness and stress to reduce irregular wear, while so-called “decoupling grooves” and directional miniature sipes promote even tire wear. He noted that a new patented dual-energy compound tread and casing design also reduces the X Line Energy Z’s rolling resistance by 5%, so it improves fuel economy as well as extending potential mileage. Michelin : Brand MICHELIN : Model X Line Energy T : Item Weight 103.6 pounds : Package Dimensions 40.8 x 40.8 x 10.83 inches : Item model number 92981 : Exterior RUBBER. “Allowing fleets to get the most out of their line-haul steer tires is what the new X Line Energy Z tire is all about,” said Adam Murphy, VP- marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires, during the tire maker’s press conference here. Michelin continues to define the tire industry, from innovative truck tires to quality control to research and development.
Michelin Americas Truck Tires threw down a bold gauntlet during the introduction of its new X Line Energy Z long-haul steer tire here at the 2016 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting guaranteeing that the new tire will get 20% more mileage than its leading competitors or it will pay out twice the difference in purchase costs. With the others, I just don't know.NASHVILLE. Michelin, good tire pressure monitoring, and a good alignment, I know I have 200K+ miles, barring something unforeseen. Money isn't a factor, but at the same time, I don't want to waste money either. I considered it, but given the prices, I'm not sure I would take the risk on these over the Goodyears.Īll in all, I guess I can save around $250 on a set of steers if I step down from Michelin. Southern Tire Mart is really pushing the Yokohamas and a Firestone (don't remember the model number). Yokohama is through Southern Tire Mart, probably the best place to buy these and others such as Firestones, ect. These are all 16ply tires (load range H). Best price I can find for them outside of the national account is around $450-$475, that is via Goodyear in OKC. Goodyear is through JB Hunt's national account price, have to wait a few days to get that account set up. Michelin price is through their advantage program, saves about $50-$100 depending on where I have priced them. Yokohama (I've heard good things about their newer tires) $375* This is an estimate, might be a tiny bit lower. GoodYear Endurance (tried the drives, and impressed) $375.00 Michelin Xline Energy Z (this is my current tire) $516.00 each. I am looking at three choices, prices before FET, mounting, balancing, etc.
I'm well over 200K on these steers, so can't really complain. Yeah, not supposed to, but some say you can, some say you can't. It's a directional Michelin, and just like every other time, this starts happening after I finally rotate them. One of my steer tires is starting to wear pretty quickly on one edge.
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