Michelin launches XZY3 HD truck radial, promise of longer life, fuel savings

October 18, 2013: Michelin India Tyres has launched a new radial tyre for commercial vehicles. The Michelin XZY3 HD is a new radial designed to offer improved mileage, fuel savings and safety. The tyre comes with a round casing design for even tyre wear and better contact with the road surface. To better cope with heavy payloads, the tyre has a reinforced bead design with more bead wires, which also helps in equal weight distribution, reducing stress spots around the tyre which enables longevity.

According to Thomas Clark, managing director, Michelin India Tyres, “The commercial vehicle market in India is massive and holds great potential for tyre companies. Michelin XZY3 HD tyres are designed to work optimally as per Indian road conditions. With new improved casing, these tyres offer better longevity with multiple retreads and fuel efficiency, thereby substantially reducing the cost per kilometre and offering best value for money to fleet owners.”

Some of the tyre’s highlights are:

A new bead design: The Michelin casing enables the tyre to be retreaded and this is made stronger in the XZY3 HD because of a new reinforced bead design.

Additional metallic ply: The XZY3 HD is a re-engineered tyre that comes with an additional metallic crown ply that ensures even wear and high endurance thereby offering better longevity. This also ensures minimised tyre failure due to shock impact.

New improved under-tread: New under-tread (rubber compound) is designed to deliver increased fuel savings by reducing rolling resistance.

SHOBHA MATHUR