MICHELIN XZE^®

WHY THIS TIRE?

Application specific, high scrub compound (chip and cut resistant in versions with ☆ designation) make the MICHELIN^® XZE^® our longest wearing regional steer tire.

Deep, wide tread and optimized footprint shape help deliver long, even tread wear.

Beefy, buttressed shoulders help resist tearing and accelerated wear in high scrub applications.

Extra strong curb guards help protect sidewalls against most impacts and abrasions for long casing life.

Groove bottom protectors help deliver additional defense against stone drilling.

1. Anti-Cut/Chip Compound
Long Tread Life – Delivers chip and cut resistance (in LRH versions with designation).

2. Optimized Tread Design
Long Tread Life and Excellent Handling – Combines fast water evacuation for excellent wet traction with an aggressive, evolving tread pattern that helps maintain driver confidence throughout the long tread life.

3. Miniature Groove Wall Sipes
Long Tread Life – Help deliver even wear, along with traction.

4. Solid Shoulders
Long Tread Life – Help resist tearing and accelerated wear in high scrub applications.

5. Full-Width Elastic Protector Ply
Casing Durability – Helps protect the working plies from bruising and penetrations, and downtime.

6. Curb Guards
Casing Durability – Help protect sidewalls against most impacts and abrasions for long casing life.

7. Groove Bottom Protector
Casing Durability – Protects against stone drilling.

8. Variable Pitch Groove Walls
Casing Durability – Protect against stone drilling.

9. Rectangular Bead Bundle
Casing Durability – Simulates a solid steel rod "strapping" the tire onto the wheel. This design stabilizes the entire bead region and minimizes fatigue in order to extend casing life.