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<p>The all-position XZY3 tread extends the performance of the popular new tire tread design throughout the casing life, according to the company.</p>
May 1, 2012

Michelin XZY3 retread sends 'mixed' messages

Michelin Americas Truck Tires is enabling mixed-use fleets and owner-operators to take on the challenges of on/off-road applications with the new Michelin Retread Technologies XZY3 Pre-Mold retread.

Tags: Retreading, Ted Becker, Truck tires

April 2, 2012

Michelin says the 'Great' Defender is available

"Oh, oh, yes, it's the great Defender." With respect to the Platters, who released their big hit, "The Great Pretender," 57 years ago, Michelin North America Inc. has released the Defender, it's all-season standard passenger tire.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Michelin Defender, Pete Selleck

March 28, 2012

Michelin adds drive tire retread to X One line

Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MAST) introduced its X One XDN2 Pre-Mold retread at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky.

Tags: MATS, Retreading, Ted Becker, Truck tires, Wide-base tires

<p>The 709ZL drive tire employs Yokohama's Zenvironment technology, which combines the latest breakthroughs in casing design, rubber compounding and tread design.</p>
March 22, 2012

Here's the latest new truck tire news

There are plenty of new truck tires, and truck tire technologies, at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), which opens today at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky.

Tags: Continental Eco Plus, Michelin X, SmartWay, Truck tires

March 9, 2012

'Consumer Reports' likes Michelin and...

Choosing the "top" tires in any category is not easy. There are too many variables to consider, and an apples-to-apples comparison is not always possible.

Tags: "Consumer Reports", Continental EcoPlus, Cooper Discoverer, Michelin Pilot, Nokian Hakkapeliitta, Pirelli P Zero

<p>The Michelin XDR2 is an E4 tire.</p>
February 7, 2012

Michelin XDR2 makes top 25 list

For the third consecutive year, Michelin North America Inc. has been recognized by "Aggregates Manager" for one if its commercial tires.

Tags: Awards, Michelin XDR, OTR tires, Trade show

<p>BFGoodrich Tires' g-Force Sport COMP-2 is the newest tire in its ultra-high performance tire line up.</p>
February 3, 2012

BFG g-Force Sport COMP-2 debuts

Michelin North America Inc. reports BFGoodrich Tires has introduced the g-Force Sport COMP-2, the newest tire in the BFGoodrich ultra-high performance tire lineup.

Tags: BFG, BFGoodrich, Michelin, tire introduction, UHP tires

<p>Michelin's new X-Ice Xi3 features a unique contact-patch shape that evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering.</p>
January 24, 2012

Michelin introduces next generation X-Ice

Michelin North America Inc. appropriately launched its Michelin X-Ice Xi3 tire in Quebec, Canada, on Jan. 24, 2012. Engineered with innovative Michelin technology, the tire "delivers the ultimate performance and protection in all winter conditions," according to the company.

Tags: Canada, Fuel efficient, Michelin X-Ice, Normand Latremouille, Winter tires

<p>The XHA2 is designed for loaders in quarries, cement plants and on construction worksites.</p>
December 16, 2011

Magazine singles out two Michelin OTR tires

Michelin Earthmover Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., has won two 2011 “Top 100” Awards from “Construction Equipment” magazine for its XDR2 and XHA2 tires. The awards were announced in early December, and the two products are being featured in the current issue of the magazine.

Tags: Awards, Bruce Besancon, Michelin XDR, Michelin XHA, OTR tires

December 3, 2011

Hakka 7 is the winter winner in Quebec

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 sure knows how to manufacture a winter tire. So says "La Presse," Quebec's French Canadian daily newspaper.

Tags: Awards, Michelin X Ice, Nokian Hakkapeliitta, Tire tests

<p>The Discoverer A/T3 was described as &ldquo;best overall, with long tread life.&rdquo;</p>
October 31, 2011

'Consumer Reports' rates Cooper tire No. 1

When “Consumer Reports” first started rating all-terrain SUV and pickup tires in 2008, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s entry was listed as the ninth best tire. Three years later, the company has the number one-ranked tire.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, Chuck Yurkovich, Consumer Reports, Cooper Discoverer, Global Tire Expo

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July 29, 2011

Michelin nets close to $1 billion in the first half

Groupe Michelin posted net income of 667 million euros on net sales of 10.1 billion euros for the first half ended June 30, 2011. That compares to income of 504 million euros on sales of 8.3 billion euros for the same period in 2010.

Tags: Consumer Tires, Michelin financials, Michelin Pilot, Raw material costs, Truck tires

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