Launched in 2025, the Michelin X Line Grip D commercial truck drive tire delivers strong traction, long mileage and improved efficiency. Responding to market demand, the tire maker has now expanded the range with a new X Line Grip D pre-mold retread and additional sizes for long-haul and regional applications across North America.
“The expansion of the Michelin X Line Grip D lineup reflects our commitment to delivering unmatched performance across every mile of the tire’s life,” said Yahn Heurlin, vice president of B2B marketing for Michelin North America. “Fleets have validated the performance of the Michelin Line Grip D tire in real-world conditions, and now we are expanding that same trusted performance through an additional size offering and a retread solution engineered to deliver the same performance as the new tire.”
At the heart of the X Line Grip D tire is the Michelin Duracore casing, which has been engineered for maximum durability and retreadability and designed to deliver up to a million miles with up to four retreads, the tire maker said, adding that the casing can help fleets achieve extended tire life while reducing total cost of ownership.
The pre-mold retread has been engineered with the same cutting-edge tread design and compound technology as the original tire, ensuring fleets maintain traction, wear performance and operational efficiency throughout the casing lifecycle.
The Michelin X Line Grip D tire is engineered with a directional chevron tread design and advanced compound. Michelin said it delivers 20% more miles than the Michelin XDN2 tire; the lowest rolling resistance versus leading competitors; and better wet starting traction than the leading competitor tires, whether new or worn.
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