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Six-month tyre guarantee launched by Michelin
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Michelin is so confident of its newest on/off-road truck tyre's robustness that it is offering a six-month accidental damage warranty with every purchase.

Six month tyre guarantee launched by MichelinThis is believed to be the first promotion of its kind offered in the UK and Irish truck tyre markets, and applies to any new Michelin X Works tyre bought on the replacement market before the end of May 2012.

The 315/80 R 22.5 tyre is available as either an all-round X Works XZY fitment, or as the drive-axle specific X Works XDY.

Martin Covington, Michelin's head of truck and earthmover marketing, says that it has been designed to increase endurance, and can be used in harsh conditions, such as construction sites, landfills and quarries, as well as on the road, making it ideal for tippers, mixers and hooklifts.

"There's a common misconception that, if a truck is being used in an environment with increased risk of damage, there's no point investing in a quality tyre," observes Covington.

"As a result, some fleets will buy budget tyres and pay more in the long-term, owing to frequent downtime, expensive repairs and reduced tyre life," he continues.

"If you invest in a quality tyre, such as the Michelin X Works, tyre-related vehicle downtime will reduce and the life of the tyre itself will increase [which] will result in lower bills," he adds.
 
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