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Michelin Plans Summer Launch of Drive-Axle Tire for Off-Road Use
Michelin North America Inc. is launching this summer what it described as its most aggressive drive-axle tire made for energy sector and logging fleets operating in extreme conditions.
Available Aug. 1, the Michelin X Works Grip D tire will be available in the United States and Canada in 11R24.5 size and load range H.
鈥淔leets that can maximize their uptime have a competitive advantage. Michelin understood that not only are traction and durability prized assets, but that an efficient snow-chain mount and dismount solution is crucial,鈥 Justin Brock, marketing manager for construction, said in a statement.
To maximize uptime, Michelin improved the housing design of the tread and the positioning of the shoulder blocks, allowing for a quick and efficient installation and removal of snow chains.
The tire evolved from a client-centric co-creation process with drivers in Grande Prairie, Alberta, who travel the world鈥檚 most demanding roads, according to the Greenville, S.C.-based company.
