New Michelin lift truck tire offers enhanced performance

Jan. 1, 2020
Michelin's just-launched XZR tire for lift trucks, street sweepers and airport ground support vehicles is designed to provide increased operator comfort, speed capability and traction compared to the company's current offering for these applications.
Michelin's just-launched XZR tire for lift trucks, street sweepers and airport ground support vehicles is designed to provide increased operator comfort, speed capability and traction compared to the company's current offering for these applications.

“Our customers need a tire in these applications that lowers their total cost of ownership,” says Roger Lucas, vice president of sales and marketing for Michelin Earthmover and Industrial Tires. “The XZR meets that need with its robust casing and tread features, providing long life and damage protection to keep the equipment up and running.”

It is engineered for cooler running due to its tread pattern, specialized rubber compounds and radial design, allowing equipment to operate at speeds up to 31 mph.

“With the grip of the multi-block tread pattern, high lug ratio and large optimized contact area, the XZR tire offers significant levels of traction and stability for year-round use,” Lucas says. “The tread pattern and its compounding are also designed to maximize tire life and minimize irregular wear.”

Available in sizes 6.00R9 and 7.00R12, it carries both the Michelin 90-Day and Six-Month Guarantees, reflecting the ability of the tire to resist damage and flats; if an XZR goes flat within the first six months, the company will cover the repair charges.

For more information, visit www.michelinearthmover.com.