Its appearance is owed to poor roads, where the Michelin XD All Roads drive axle truck tire demonstrates all its strong points. According to representatives of the French tire giant, these are an increased mileage, good traction properties in any conditions, and high reliability.
Block tread design
Being designed for operation on the drive axle, this tire demonstrates very high traction properties in the longitudinal direction. They remain the same even in unfavorable weather conditions. This is largely due to the tread design, the features of which can be seen on tires for construction equipment. In particular, it contains a large number of longitudinally arranged blocks, spaced at a significant distance from each other. This allows the tread to effectively get rid of snow and stones that get into it, ensuring the tire's traction properties remain constant.
Reinforced sidewalls
Another solution borrowed from construction tires is the sidewall design. It has been significantly strengthened due to the breaker. Made from steel cord, it occupies the entire area not only under the tread but also behind the tire's sidewalls, thus providing reliable protection for this vulnerable part prone to damage.
Durability
As mentioned earlier, this tire is characterized by a long service life, exceeding that of most competitors. It is ensured mainly due to the physical properties of the rubber compound. A number of components in its composition provide the tread with increased resistance to both abrasive and uneven wear. In this regard, it is impossible not to mention the rigid carcass construction and the flat tread profile, thanks to which very even distribution of external pressure is achieved over the contact patch.
Main features of the Michelin XD All Roads tire
- a large number of individual blocks improves traction on poor roads and in unfavorable weather conditions;
- a reinforced sidewall design using a steel cord breaker provides reliable protection against mechanical damage.
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