Michelin North America Inc.'s new Michelin XHA2 loader tire is designed for loaders in quarries and on construction sites. It will be available as a replacement tire in May 2009.
The XHA2 lasts up to 9% longer than its predecessor, the Michelin XHA. Features include extra rubber in its tread for additional damage resistance, protective sidewall ribs, and a patented tread design to reduce vibrations and optimize traction, according to Michelin officials.
The tire also features a new casing "that further enhances its value. This robust underlying structure makes the tire easier to retread."
The XHA2 will be available in four replacement sizes: 26.525 (available in May); 23.5R25 (available in July); and 29.5R25 and 20.5R25 (available in 2010). The tire will be available in the original equipment channel next year, add Michelin officials.
