MICHELIN XDR WIDE BODY TRUCK: MANUFACTURER LAUNCHES ITS FIRST TYRE DEDICATED TO GROWING VEHICLE SEGMENT

• New tyre is designed to safely manage heavy loads and speeds.

• The XDR’s casing is reinforced with steel cords to protect against tyre failure.

• Robust tread compound provides long service life, helping optimise total cost of ownership.

Michelin has launched its first tyre specifically developed for the new generation of wide body trucks, introducing its renowned standards of safety and performance to a segment that has historically been dominated by Tier-3 products.

The MICHELIN XDR Wide Body Truck tyre is a premium option for mining fleets. It is designed to withstand high loads and speeds, while delivering exceptional robustness and puncture resistance in the most demanding mining environments.

Kevin Maleterre, Director of Michelin Beyond Road, says: “Wide body trucks are playing an increasingly important role in mining operations. With the MICHELIN XDR Wide Body Truck, we are applying our expertise in mining applications to this new generation of vehicles, with a clear ai: to help our customers combine safety, productivity and the development of their fleets.”

An innovative response to the new challenges facing mining and quarry operations 

Highly versatile, wide body trucks offer an attractive balance between payload capacity, safety and acquisition cost, which explains their growing adoption in mining operations around the world.

Combining intensive field analysis and agility, Michelin developed and launched this new tyre in less than two years, demonstrating its commitment to meeting mining customers’ needs for safety and productivity.

Designed to meet growing demands for safety, productivity and operating cost control, the MICHELIN XDR Wide Body Truck fitment supports the evolution of mining fleets towards more efficient and increasingly electrified haulage solutions.

Safety of people and assets as the top priority

In mining operations, the safety of people and equipment is a priority. In these particularly demanding environments, a tyre failure can have significant consequences for safety and the continuity of operations. To address this critical challenge, the new tyre features an innovative casing fully reinforced with thick steel cords. 

This enables it to carry 12 tonnes (26,786lbs) per tyre while operating at a recommended pressure of 9-bar (130PSI). These recommendations are significantly lower than those typically observed in this market segment, helping to reduce the risk of tyre blowout.

A premium offer designed to improve total cost of ownership

MICHELIN XDR Wide Body Truck can carry heavy loads at sustained speeds, helping operators maintain high levels of productivity. Intended for intensive duty cycles, the tyre delivers strong traction, particularly on soft or muddy ground. Its robust tread compound provides strong resistance to damage, excellent grip and long service life, helping optimise total cost of ownership. 

This design helps reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs, improve equipment availability and optimise material haulage volumes.

The MICHELIN XDR Wide Body Truck tyre will be launched worldwide in its first size, 16.00 R25, on 1 November 2026, with additional sizes to come.