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TYRE & RETREADING 轮胎与翻胎
New Michelin X Multi Range
Michelin has unveiled its latest innovation in the Asian market, the new X Multi range that consists of three complete tubeless tyres designed for short to medium distance national, regional and highway operation.
The X Multi Z, X Multi D and X Multi T are the latest gen- eration of Michelin truck and bus tyres that are said to be specially designed for businesses that require outstand- ing durability and mobility on all kinds of road for versatile activities.
According to the company, the X Multi tyres offer high lev- els of safety for the drivers, loads and passengers without sacrificing durability that is needed for travelling over dif- ferent types of road conditions.
“Thanks to the research and development efforts of Mi- chelin teams, the new X Multi range delivers improved
performance across the board, without requiring any compromise in the key features of Michelin tyres, includ- ing safe, energy-efficient operation and lower total cost of ownership. This combined performance from X Multi tyres is evidence of Michelin Total Performance and it ensures
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that our customers’ needs are fulfilled when using Michelin tyres”, said Bel- tran Yturriaga, Manag- ing Director of Michelin
Malaysia.
The unique layout of the new X Multi range, explained Yturriaga, provided vehicles with increased tyre stabil- ity and a lower load-
ing platform to facili- tate easier loading and unloading operations. This allowed greater use- ful loading volume, which helped the distribution op- erators’ businesses to achieve their potential. For car carrier and tanker operators, it lowered the ve- hicle’s centre of gravity, improving its stability factor, hence reducing
the risk of vehicle rollover for better safety.
It also offered lower operational cost with the ‘multi-life’ capability of being retreaded and regrooved due to the robust casing and bead