Michelin North America Inc. is rolling out the Michelin X Multi Energy D2 tire “for the unique demands of regional haul operations.”

Specifically designed to tackle the “demanding road conditions, frequent stop-and-start driving cycles and rising fuel costs” that regional fleets can face, the tire is engineered with stronger durability, fuel efficiency and performance in mind.

“Michelin is driven by a deep commitment to understanding the needs and challenges customers face every day,” says Yahn Heurlin, vice president of B2B marketing for Michelin North America Inc. “This customer-first mindset inspires the development of purpose-built solutions designed to address real-world pain points and help fleets operate more efficiently.”

Featuring “an updated tread pattern and new tread compound designed to improve resistance to tread damage caused by high torque vehicles and stop and go driving of regional applications,” the tire “is built on Michelin’s Duracore casing, which incorporates Infinicoil and Powercoil technologies and is enhanced with a reinforced bead design (Duracoil Technology).” The casing is designed for up to one million miles and up to four retreads, say Michelin officials.

The Michelin X Multi Energy D2 tire includes improved rolling resistance by 9% from its predecessor, the Michelin X Multi Energy D tire, with 10% better wet handling performance and 16% better snow starting traction when worn, compared to the Michelin X Multi Energy D tire. 

The X Multi Energy D2 tire is available today in 295/75R22.5 LRG and 11R22.5 LRG and LRH sizes, replacing the X Multi Energy D tire in those sizes, according to officials.