“We used to use a competing premium tyre brand, but went through a period of having a lot of blowouts, and it was affecting business,” says Chris Pratt, technical director.
“Then Michelin’s technical team came in and weighed 18 vehicles, providing tailored tyre pressures for every axle on each truck and van, while considering the specific needs of the business.
“We got improved uptime, better fuel economy, less trouble with irregular wear and excellent value for money,” says Pratt.
The London-based firm has recently acquired two new broadcast twin-set generators built on to Mercedes Actros rigids and, as before, Michelin has checked each axle’s weight – with and without fuel – and considered average distance travelled and working conditions to give advice on product type and pressures.
Film & TV Services now specifies Michelin tyres for all new Mercedes-Benz equipment.
“Whenever we order a new vehicle it must come with Michelin X MultiWay 3D XZE tyres on the steer and tag axle, and Michelin X MultiWay 3D XDE on the drive,” Pratt says.
Tyres are fitted by ATS Euromaster’s Park Royal depot, in London.