Supporting loads of up to 6,500kg at speeds of 65km/hr, Michelin’s WorkXBib tyre is intended mainly for slurry tankers, manure spreaders and tipping trailers.
Suitable for intensive road use and demanding field performance, the new tyre is a counterpart to the TrailXBib, which incorporates patented Ultraflex technology for low soil compaction.
With a steel-belted crown, robust carcass and bead area, and high-performance rubber compound, the WorkXBib is said to offer enhanced puncture resistance. The serrated shoulders improve stability on sloping ground and the large tread lugs enable self-cleaning to reduce maintenance needs.
In customer comparison tests in several European countries, it was found that the new tyre can deliver up to 80% longer life than the previous generation of Michelin trailer tyres (TraiXBib and CargoXBib HF) in size 600/55 R26.5. Used in agricultural trailer and slurry tanker applications with predominantly road use, the company stresses that actual tyre performance may vary according to operating conditions and usage.
Available now, the 600/55 R26.5 will be followed by three additional sizes in Q2 2027: 650/55 R26.5, 600/60 R30.5, and 560/60 R22.5.
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