The utilities provider already has a CrossClimate+ policy in place for its fleet of almost 10,000 car-derived vans; now, its 1,500 Ford Transit Customs and 700 Vauxhall Vivaros will be fitted with Michelin’s new product for the van market.
Designed as a summer tyre with winter capabilities, Michelin says its own trials have revealed the Agilis CrossClimate lasts as long as the Agilis+ summer van tyre.
The Agilis CrossClimate was inspired by the CrossClimate+ car tyre. Its V-shaped tread blocks’ bi-directional self-locking sipes provide cutting edges which bite into snow, with the combination of new tread rubber and pattern delivering improved grip and longevity.
British Gas was one of a handful of major European fleets to trial Agilis CrossClimate tyres ahead of their launch in May 2018.
A British Gas spokesperson says: “Based on experiences to-date, the Agilis CrossClimate performs as well as the car version – and we’ve had great results from that on our small vans. Our fleet travels a total of 100 million miles per year, so tyres that last and offer mobility in all road conditions are crucial to our needs.”