Irish haulier switches to Michelin to boost fuel economy23 May 2018

Owner-driver Daìre Maher has switched to Michelin’s X-Multi tyres on his Scania truck after rising fuel costs prompted him to remove a competitor set with 13mm tread remaining.

Tipperary-based Maher (pictured) reckons the competitor tyres added more than €2,000 to his annual fuel bill.

Speaking about his previous fitments, Maher said: “I monitored them during the running-in stage and I noticed the vehicle felt heavier and my fuel economy started to really suffer. When I sat down and worked out how much more it was costing me at the pumps, this immediately prompted my decision to make the switch.

“It seemed inefficient to keep running a set of tyres that was costing so much. I’ve fitted Michelins before so I know what they are capable of, so for me it was an easy decision to take the current tyres off and fit a new set of Michelins. I wanted the same performance I’d enjoyed with the first set of X-Multi series tyres – putting a set of Michelins back on has restored my Scania’s fuel economy.”

The tyres were chosen with bespoke tyre pressures after consultation with the tyre maker and dealer Midland Tyre Services. They are also covered by Michelin’s accidental damage guarantee.

Author
Laura Cork

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