Monday, July 18, 2011 New Truck Tire For Refuse Applications
 Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is introducing a next generation tire and a new retread size offering for refuse applications. The Michelin XZUS 2 tire delivers up to a 20 percent increase in removal miles over its predecessor the XZUS tire. The new XZUS 280 retread size completes the XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most commonly used sizes in refuse applications.
“Refuse trucks need tires that stand up to the rigors of the environment. These applications need extreme sidewall protection, scrub resistant treads, and maximum retreadability. The XZUS 2 tire provides higher removal mileage, improved retreadability, and the protection to keep the vehicle up and running, even in the most difficult applications”, said Ted Becker, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires.
The XZUS 2 tire featuring Co-Ex Technology provides a 20-percent increase in wear life, as compared with its predecessor, the Michelin XZUS tire. Co-Ex Technology combines a scrub-resistant compound for long tread life and a cool base tread compound to reduce temperatures in the crown area and preserve the casing. For application-specific protection, the tire features a robust shoulder design and protector ribs, as well as an optimized bead design which improves retreadability. The tire is available in a 315/80R22.5 size.
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