Michelin to showcase new 17.5 and 19.5in tyres at CV Show 17 February 2015

Michelin says it is planning its largest ever display of 17.5 and 19.5 inch tyres at this year’s CV Show (NEC, Birmingham, 14—16 Aril 2015), following the roll-out of additional sizes and tread patterns in its X Multi range.

Six of the new tyres are due to be there, including three multi-position and three drive patterns – each claimed to be safer, more fuel-efficient, quieter and longer-lasting than the now 10 year old XDE2s they replace.

Chris Smith, head of truck marketing at Michelin Tyre, says the new range is purpose-designed for small and medium trucks from 7.5 to 16 tonnes, as well as for midi-coaches.

"The introduction of the new X Multi range gained real traction at the end of 2014 with an influx of new sizes – and there's more on the way in March," states Smith.

"With our brand new 17.5 and 19.5 inch tyre range very nearly complete, it makes perfect sense to put them under the spotlight at the biggest industry event of 2015."

Also expected to attract attention will be the new 385/65 R 22.5 Michelin X Line Energy F. Available by the end of February, it means Michelin's latest generation long-distance fuel-saving tyres are now accessible to heavy truck fleets running super single steer tyres.

In total Michelin plans to display at least 12 commercial vehicle tyres, spanning its complete range of long-distance, regional, urban and on/off-road commercial vehicle tyres.

Author
Brian Tinham

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