Michelin recently launched two new high performance tyres called the Michelin X Works Z and the Michelin X Line Energy Z for the Malaysian market.
Michelin X Works Z is an all-terrain tyre designed for mixed usage on roads, in and around construction sites and quarries, while Michelin X Line Energy Z is a highway truck tyre designed for use on highways and other major roads.
To meet the need for tyres that are longer lasting, safe and reliable, the new Michelin X Works Z features new tread design that gives a uniform footprint and more even wear and thus longer tyre life, as well as a more open and wider grooves that gives better lateral grip and water evacuation for a safe and improved performance on and off the road.
Due to its robustness, the Michelin X Works Z tyres deliver heightened resistance to cuts and scrapes due to its anti-cut and chip tread compound and has more robust crown architecture to resist crown impacts and thus improving its reliability and provide better casing value for retreads.
The Michelin X Works Z also has an improved load carrying capacity and has been designed to carry up to 7.1 tonnes per axle in single fitment, and up to 13 tonnes per axle in dual fitment.
Meanwhile, the Michelin X Line Energy Z tyre is specially designed for long-haul transport companies and addresses the challenges faced in long-haul transportation by providing long tyre life, high degree of fuel efficiency and enhanced safety and reliability.
The tyre is engineered to provide maximum optimisation of rolling resistance for a significant reduction in fuel consumption. With low rolling resistance technology, Michelin X Line Energy Z tyres can save fleets up to 515 litres of fuel over 130,000 km which equals to the reduction of 1,371kg of harmful carbon dioxide emissions.
The Michelin X Line Energy Z will be able meet the needs of customers looking to maximize the value of their tyre through long first life mileage, multiple retreads and fuel savings.
“We understand that vehicles need a high performance tyre which can carry the increased axle load, and the launch of Michelin X Line Energy Z enables fleets to unlock potentially significant fuel savings from the latest long-distance Michelin tyres,” said Beltran Yturriaga, Managing Director of Michelin Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
“When designing new tyres, in Michelin always incorporates its product design philosophy called the Michelin Total Performance, focusing on bringing more performances and benefits together for our customers in every tyre. The launch of the two tyres represents a holistic approach from Michelin to fulfill our customers’ requirements from Michelin tyres that result in increased productivity and ultimately provide sustainable competitive advantage,” Beltran added.
Michelin X Works Z and Michelin X Line Energy Z all position tubeless tyres will be available in 295/80 R22.5 size from September 2014.
