Michelin has launched, what it describes as its most significant new truck and coach tyre to enter the market for a decade, aimed at regional and national operators where vehicles use a mix of local and major trunk roads. The 295/80 R 22.5 Michelin X MultiWay 3D is being introduced principally for fleets, where this popular size is favoured by domestic operators. It is manufactured at Michelin’s ultra-modern factory in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, which has just celebrated manufacturing its 30,000,000th tyre since opening in 1969. The extension of the X MultiWay 3D range to include the 295/80 brings major benefits for local fleets in the UK, where this dimension accounts for approximately 25 per cent of all commercial vehicle tyres sold. It follows the launch in 2011 of the 315/70 and 315/80 X MultiWay 3D sizes, which have quickly become established amongst the top-selling Michelin commercial vehicle tyres on the Continent. The X MultiWay 3D range gets its name from the three-dimensional tread sipes which generate grip in difficult climatic conditions, locking together when needed to maintain the stability of the tread band. The design merges excellent traction, longevity and fuel-efficiency with outstanding safety, comfort and cost-effectiveness. Commenting on its [...]